9 calf rearing jobs found

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

We’re looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team in West Otago. This is a great role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, cares about animals, and wants to grow their skills in a supportive, well‑run farming environment. We run a tidy, well organised operation with a strong focus on animal welfare, pasture management, and sustainable farming practices. You’ll be involved in the day‑to‑day running of the farm, including: Milking in a 50 bail rotary shed with cup removers Feeding out and general stock care Calf rearing during the season Effluent and shed hygiene Supporting seasonal tasks across the farm You’ll be a good fit if you: Have a positive attitude and enjoy hands‑on work Are reliable, honest, and willing to learn Enjoy early starts Can work well in a small team, follow farm routines and able to work on your own once trained Are comfortable around...

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant who must have at least 2-3 years dairy farming experience to join a 890-cow farm in the Omakau area, milking through a 54 Rotary Bale. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  virtual fencing/Halter, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 5 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year.  Salary ranges from $65,000 - $70,000 depending on experience. Candidates are required to provide good...

arm Assistant – Dairy Farming Opportunity We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on two progressive dairy farms milking a total of 2200 cows. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to further their dairy farming career while working within a supportive team environment and modern farming systems. About the Farm Two dairy farms, 1100 cows each Autumn calving and winter milking systems Halter farming technology Supportive management team and staff Progressive and well-resourced farming operation you will be based on just one farm however  The Role The Farm Assistant will work alongside management and senior staff helping with the day-to-day running of the farms. Duties include: Milking and shed operation Animal health and identifying issues early Feeding and general stock work Assisting with pasture management and feed allocation Calf rearing support during calving General farm...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation. This role involves assisting with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the farm, including milking, animal health, feeding, pasture management, fencing, calf rearing, and general farm maintenance. The successful applicant will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider team to ensure high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, farm presentation, and health and safety are maintained. Previous dairy farming experience is advantageous; however, applicants with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn will also be considered

A Balclutha dairy farm milking 850 cows through a 50-bale rotary shed. We are looking for 2 Dairy farm assistants with previous Dairy farming Experience. You must have at least 3 years of dairy farm experience. Duties included but are not limited to milking, stock Handling and feeding, fencing, weed control, farm and dairy shed, and farm machinery maintenance and preparation. Maintain animal health, calf rearing, and other farm duties. Additional duties include pasture management and documentation work. The person must have good references from their current employer and previous employer. We require: - good computer skills - i.e. Microsoft suite - Good written communication skills - Clean criminal record - able to pass a drug test. Our farm is a non-smoking farm, and there are no pets allowed. The minimum guaranteed hours are 35 per week, and the average is 40. You must agree to work in our runoff block within 20 minutes of the dairy farm. A 2-bedroom shared accommodation is...

We’re looking for a reliable Farm Assistant who is confident with core farming skills and keen to keep learning. We milk 650 cows on 259 ha of flat terrain through a 54‑bail rotary DeLaval shed with digital monitoring tools . Potential work for parter available as calf rearing. Role includes All aspects of day‑to‑day farm tasks in a supportive environment with quiet cows, including: Milking in a 54‑bail rotary Stock handling and animal health checks Break fencing and pasture monitoring Effluent management Shed hygiene and general farm duties Feeding out (tractor experience an advantage) Using digital monitoring tools as part of daily routines Roster is 6 on 2off. We’re looking for someone who Has at least one year’s NZ dairy farming experience Is competent with milking and feeding Follows instructions accurately Has a solid work ethic and takes pride in their work Communicates well and works well in a small team Is interested in using...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Calf Rearer to join our team for the upcoming calving season on a farm near Tarras, Cromwell. The role involves: Feeding and caring for calves Maintaining high animal health and hygiene standards Assisting with day-to-day calf shed duties Recording and monitoring calf health Previous calf rearing experience is preferred, but a positive attitude and good work ethic are equally important. This is a seasonal position.  Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.