9 jobs found in Waimate

Note - Not all applicants will be contacted and you must be available for an on-farm interview Seeking 1 person for the 2025/26 season & beyond.   Applicant preferably someone who has done 2yrs of dairy farming on an irrigated property, but would be ok with taking someone who has done less but is motivated to learn and can do the very basics - setting a fence, drive a tractor. Farm details: The dairy platform is approx.190ha, with all run-off land on the boundary or in close proximity. We are located 5mins or 5km from the centre of Waimate , South Canterbury. Peak milk 780-800 cows through 40 aside herringbone, allflex & halter collars, in-shed feeding & pro-track. Irrigation: Most of the farm is under pivot, however there is K-Line that will also be moved twice a day for 5 days a week in peak irrigations season. Cows are milked twice daily – 4/4.30am & 2pm cups on for most of season. 1/3 of cows go once a day from end of April. Typical breaks...

We're looking for a Farm Assistant/ Milk Harvester to join our team in Otaio, South Canterbury. You'll be helping with milking 450 cows on a 153ha dryland farm equipped with Allflex collars, 40-aside herringbone shed, ACR's, in shed feeding and walkover teat spray. We're located 30 minutes from Timaru and 20 minutes from Waimate, working a 6/2 roster averaging 40-45 hours a week. We are NOT an accredited employer - do NOT apply if this applies to you . Requirements: Willingness to learn and follow instructions Good work ethic and reliability Able to work rostered hours, including early mornings and weekends Follow health, safety, and animal welfare standards. Responsibilities: Assisting with milking using modern shed technology Carrying out animal health checks as needed Assisting with feeding out - tractor driving experience an advantage Keeping facilities clean and tidy as per 'Terms of Supply' contract expectations with Fonterra Pitching in...

6 months relative experience required • Days required Monday to Sunday (single rotation: 6 days on / 2 days off). • Hours per week Between 30 - 45 hours per week (from 04:30 am to 6:00 pm) • Salary band $58500 - $60840 per annum (including accommodation rent of $250 per week) • Number of positions for this job 2 Fortnightly payments The Employee’s Job Description is as follows: - assist with milking, assist with identifying sickness in dairy cattle while milking - assist with feeding out supplements to the cows with the tractor and trailer - assist with grazing and pasture management, by setting up electric temporary fences, taking them down, checking for power faults in electric fences - assist with farm equipment maintenance - drive tractors and farm equipment - assist with making silage - assist with general farm work including repairing fences, spraying weeds, replacing fences insulators, gates handles - assist with maintenance of the water supply system - assist with shifting...

Demac dairies has an exciting opportunity for a dairy assitant to join our team, we are located in duntroon north otago, we milk 1300 peak cows with auto cups and halter collars, the main requirement is to ensure animal health standards are maintained, treatments of cows, efficient and calm manor in cow shed. Tractor driving (depending on experience) mainly for the output of pke trolleys, ensuring farm is kept to a high standard, eg. clean cow shed and surroundings/tape gates/rubbish/ spraying of weeds (safety ppe provided),  overall a can do positive attitude with common sense to think of jobs yourself when required. preferably 1 to 2 years experience but full training can be provided MUST RESIDE IN NEW ZEALAND.

We are on the look out for a relief milker/ and or a calf rearer for the 26/27season.  Role will be assisting in milking the ladies, twice daily until end of December then back to once a day   You will always be milking with someone else in the shed, who will do plant wash etc, depending on person we may train up to do vat wash, etc if that is something they are interested in.  This role can be flexible with days depending on what the successful applicate requires  Pay will depend on experience of applicate This role is a drive in position, 10 minutes to Kurow and Duntroon and 40 minutes to Oamaru

Please specify the following: Current visa conditions If you are currently overseas If you are applying on behalf of someone else We are looking for 2 dairy Herd Managers to join the team on our Synlait Gold Plus (Lead with Pride) Dairy Farm milking 850 plus 350 split calving (Spring and Automn) cow farm in Temuka. *Job description: General farm duties will include but are not limited to: -Twice a day Milking: Morning and afternoon milking. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. -Feed: Controls weeds. Set up break fences. Assist with pasture management as directed by Farm Manager.  -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Team responsibilities: Contribute to an effective team working environment. Works well with others, building a strong team culture. -Environment: Assists with effluent and water management as directed by farm policy....

40 aside herringbone shed, 10 mins out of Temuka. Understands and implements efficient milking practice, training of new staff and keeping records of animal health treatments. Identify common health issues and treat animals accordingly. Competent in all aspects of calving and treating down cows. shifting Effluent. pasture management skills be handy but full training will be given on how to do a farm walk. Safety is paramount on the farm, safe use of bikes, vehicles and tractors. also  need to be punctual,  tidy and able to plan out daily activities. good attitude, time management and be efficient. English speaking and understanding/good communication. Farm is smoke and drug free. Applicant must pass a drug test before starting the role plus random test during the season.Need to be eligible to work in New Zealand with at least 2 years dairy farming experience. Will be working under contract milker (Bula Dairies Ltd)

We are looking to bring on new staff to help fill the newly available rolls for next season. Some current staff are progressing into higher positions within in the business also opening up their current positions.   The Farms:   Located on the South side of the Rangitata river, these 2 neighboring properties will be run under the same management next season. Each farm is very similar, but also very different to one another. The farms are 10min to Temuka, 30 min to Timaru or Ashburton. With a local kindergarten only 5 min away and good local rural schooling available – Winchester Rural.   Both farms are 670 cows and boast 40 ASHB sheds with    Protrack and auto drafting   Auto teat spray   New silos and snapchill glycol chilling   Yard wash   Top and bottom gates   Ai Races   Side yards with lame crushes   Irrigation across...

We are looking for passionate and hard working Farm Assistant to join our team at Ellis-Lea Farms The Glens. We peak milk 1500 cows through a 80 bail rotary, with ACRs and a protrac system. Cows are collared with Halter. The farm is of flat terrain and is fully irrigated with centre pivots and Kline irrigation. We are looking for some one to assist us in daily jobs such as bringing cows, milking, driving a tractor, fencing, cleaning of the dairy shed, identifying mastitis/lame cows, some irrigation work such as moving Kline with a side by side. Training is available on farm, but some knowledge/ experience in the industry would be beneficial. The ideal candidate would be a reliable early-riser with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Be comfortable working outdoors and the ability to take directions and work collaboratively in a team environment. Must be currently in New Zealand. MUST have a valid visa to work in New Zealand Rumination is negotiable and...