13 dairy assistant jobs found

Dairy Farm Assistant (2 Positions) – Balclutha, New Zealand We are seeking two motivated Dairy Farm Assistants to join our team on a progressive dairy farm in Balclutha , milking 850 cows through a 50-bale rotary dairy shed . This is an excellent opportunity for applicants with previous dairy farming experience who are passionate about animal care and working as part of a professional team. Requirements: At least 1 year of previous dairy farming experience Excellent references from both your current and previous employer A valid New Zealand Driver Licence A clean criminal record Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Good written and verbal communication skills in English Key Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: Milking cows using a rotary dairy system Stock handling and animal...

Full-Time Farm Assistant – Fixed Term (Calving Season)   We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and hard-working Full-Time Farm Assistant to join our team for the upcoming calving season.   We milk 340 cows through a 40-aside herringbone shed on a 172ha dairy farm, with an additional runoff block located 3km away.   This is a fixed-term position from mid-July until the end of September, with the potential for ongoing casual work beyond this period for the right applicant.   The successful candidate will be reliable, hard-working, and willing to learn. They will be comfortable working independently, have good stock sense, and enjoy being part of a supportive team. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred, and tractor experience would be an advantage.   Job duties include:   Milking and shed hygiene Assisting with day-to-day farm duties General farm maintenance Tractor work Stock work and...

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 • 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. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.  

We are looking for a farm assitant Herd Manager to join us for the season on our 450 cow dairy farm in balclutha  Jobs include all basic farm work and some responsibilities around animal health, milk quality, pasture management, farm maintenance and weekly reporting will be required to be done.  You must be reliable with a valid driver's license. salary package based on applicant capabilities. Accommodation is a  3-bedroom home.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Stockman to join our Farming Operation. The farm is 454Ha part irrigated farm situated at Lauder in Central Otago. We operate as a Beef Fattening and Dairy Support Farm currently we transitioning out of Bulls into the following scenario: Beef 250 R1, 250 R2, 130 Breeding Cows, Dairy 200 R1’s 200 R2’s Wintering up to 550 Cows We want someone who can confidently undertake all day to day tasks on farm including but not limited to pasture management, animal health competence with technology wheel tractor  operation on undulating paddocks, ability to relate well to others. The successful applicant will be a NZ resident with 2+yrs NZ farming experience, keen to learn & progress in the industry, punctual, reliable, able to work well with other staff, have a good work history with good recent farming references and drivers licence & own reliable transport. We have a zero tolerance policy to drugs. Please apply online...

Temporary Farm Assistant – Calving Season (North Otago) We're looking for an experienced farm assistant to join our team on a large-scale 1,200-cow dairy farm at Maheno, North Otago, from now through to the end of December. This role has come up due to an unforeseen off-farm injury to existing staff, and is a temporary/seasonal position covering calving, with potential to lead into full-time work for the right person. About the role: Immediate start Fixed term through to end of December, with genuine potential for ongoing full-time work depending on fit Full-time hours, calving season demands (early starts, flexibility around cow/calf welfare needs) Pay based on experience What you'll be doing: Calving duties — assisting cows, calf rearing and feeding, calf health monitoring General dairy farm work as required (milking, animal health, farm maintenance) Working alongside our existing farm team What we're looking for: Farming/dairy experience...

Herd Manager/2ic We are on the look out for a skilled and dedicated herd manager with the goal of becoming 2ic, to join our team this 26/27 season starting June. NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS must be nz citizen or nz resident must be available for an in person interview. We milk all year round, milking 250 cows over June/July. Calving 150 in February, 100 in May and 600 in July/August. Farm is located 10 minutes from Tapanui, 25 minutes to Gore. Shed is a 54 bale rotary with ACR’s and smart wash. Cows wintered in Wintering barn on farm and on support blocks nearby Accommodation is available in tapanui only 5 mins away  Good and tidy farm infrastructure. 6 and 1 over calving 5 and 2 rest of season Key responsibilities will include: -Assisting with all aspects of the dairy farm including Milking, feeding, general farm maintenance and cow health. -Be confident but careful on a 4 wheeler. -Be...

Farm Assistant or Herd Manager role - 930 cows Our business is expanding and we are looking for a Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to join our existing team in Clydevale/Rongahere. This role will be on our 930 cow unit, which will run alongside the neighboring 300 cow farm we have just purchased. The successful applicant will be a key member of our team and, while focused on the 930 cow farm, you will occasionally assist across both units. We are hands-on and supportive employers, and this role would suit someone looking to step up and grow within a progressive dairy business. Farm System The 930 cow unit includes: 60-bail rotary Cup removers Drafting and in-shed feeding The neighboring 300 cow farm features: 36-bail rotary shed Cup removers Newly installed drafting and in-shed feeding system CowManager monitoring  Both farms operate with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management and production performance....

2IC role - 930 cows Our business is expanding and we are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our existing team in Clydevale/Rongahere. This role will be on our 930 cow unit, which will run alongside the neighboring 300 cow farm we have just purchased. The successful applicant will be a key member of our team and, while focused on the 930 cow farm, you will occasionally assist across both units. We are hands-on and supportive employers, and this role would suit someone looking to step up and grow within a progressive dairy business. Farm System The 930 cow unit includes: 60-bail rotary Cup removers Drafting and in-shed feeding The neighboring 300 cow farm features: 36-bail rotary shed Cup removers Newly installed drafting and in-shed feeding system CowManager monitoring  Both farms operate with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management and production performance. We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:...

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable 2IC to join our team on a North Otago dairy farm. This role would suit someone with solid dairy farming experience who is ready to take the next step and be involved in the day-to-day running of the farm alongside supportive employers and a good team. Key responsibilities include: Milking and shed management Animal health and mating Feeding and pasture management Tractor work and general farm duties S upporting staff and helping keep the farm running smoothly day to day We’re looking for someone who: Has previous dairy farming experience Can work independently and show initiative Has good communication skills and a positive attitude Takes pride in their work and works well within a team Is reliable, honest, and organised What we offer: Competitive remuneration package Quality accommodation Supportive team environment Opportunities to grow...

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

Kaudairies is looking for a farm assistant to be part of our team running the farm  170 ha all flat with a 40 bale shed with in shed feeding  Your role will be to help with the day to day run of the farm  Your responsibilities for day-to-day milking shed hygiene putting up fences picking up calves . You will also do weed control and general farm work  We offer $30 and hour with a guaranteed 35-40 work week  We offer 8/3 off roster  Must have minimum experience and qualifications  Must hold a valid work visa  

Shepherd Wanted – Central Otago Sheep & Beef Station We're a family-owned and operated beef and sheep farm set in stunning countryside, just 10 minutes from Omakau and 30 minutes from the beautiful town of Alexandra.  Running 13,000 stock units across 809ha of flat to rising country, we're looking for someone who considers themselves a good stockman with plenty of experience. Our sheep are fine wool, our cattle are crossbreeds, there's real variety and growth in what we do. We have some pivot irrigation, but the bulk of the work is all forms of stock work — crutching, drafting, moving stock — as well as moving break fences, general maintenance, tractor work and much more. No two days are the same. If you have a couple of fully trained dogs, that's an advantage but not essential. You'll need good stock sense and the relevant skills to hit the ground running — we're happy to train, but not from scratch. We're a small team who get on well, and lunch is provided daily....