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Farm Assistant - Intensive Dairy Goat Operation An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and enthusiastic Farm Assistant to join a well-established intensive dairy goat operation located near Shannon in the Horowhenua. This role is ideal for someone who has a genuine interest in dairy goats, enjoys working with livestock, and is looking to develop their farming career within a progressive dairy goat business. Key Responsibilities Assisting with daily milking operations Rearing and caring for kid goats Monitoring animal health and welfare Feeding and stock management Maintaining excellent shed hygiene and cleanliness standards Cleaning and maintaining farm equipment and facilities Following farm health, safety, and biosecurity procedures Supporting all aspects of the day-to-day farm operation Use of heavy farm machinery including large tractors, loaders and mixer wagons. What We're Looking For Motivated, enthusiastic, and...

Our team requires a key piece for our puzzle. We are after an enthusiastic and switched on individual who is looking to learn and grow. We have 220 cows on 90 Ha going through a 20 ASHB cowshed. On a stunning farm with pockets of native bush and beautiful views just outside Marton. You can expect to work alongside the Contract Milker. We are focused on refining systems and processes to maintain animal welfare and support this progressive farm to improve and exceed expectations. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the farm and will require the following skills/attributes: Honest, hardworking, trusted and reliable team player. Outstanding communication skills. Excellent animal husbandry skills. A NZ driver’s licence. Ability to work in New Zealand. Understanding of all aspects of the day to day operations of a dairy farm. Ability to work independently. Driven to grow, learn, understand and progress. Key responsibilities/...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

You must be in NZ before apply. This role is to mainly milk cows, dairy shed and plant hygiene, some other farm jobs such as moving stock and spraying weeds. Ideally some NZ dairy experience or some training completed be preferred  .

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, honest, and reliable Herd Manager to join our dairy farming operation. This position involves a high level of responsibility in the day-to-day management of a 47 0-cow herd across a 16 0-hectare property , milking through a 40 -aside herringbone shed . The successful candidate will work closely with the sharemilker and the other experienced team member, take a proactive role in decision-making, planning, and implementation of on-farm operations. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Milking and maintaining high standards of shed hygiene Stock handling and animal welfare Feeding management, pasture utilization and allocation Fencing, weed control, and general farm maintenance Operation, care, and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment Planning and coordination with the sharemilker (strong communication and organisational skills are essential) Accurate record keeping,...

We are seeking a motivated, honest, and reliable person to join our dairy farming operation. This role involves assisting with the day-to-day running of a 470-cow herd on a 160-effective hectare farm , milking through a 40-aside herringbone shed . Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Milking and maintaining high standards of shed hygiene Stock handling and animal welfare Feeding and pasture management support Set up temporary fences and weed control General farm and machinery maintenance Other general farm duties as required The farm is part of a larger farming business that includes an additional dairy unit located across the road. Employees are expected to work cooperatively across both farms as part of a wider team when required. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not essential. Training will be provided for candidates without prior experience who demonstrate the right attitude and work ethic....

Experienced person required to cup 650 cows, carry out shed hygiene and cleaning programme, shift effluent pods, feed out using mixer wagon and general duties involved with operating a dairy farm.