15 experienced farm assistant jobs found

Farm Assistant We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join and complete our farm team. Our farm is located just 15 minutes from Ashburton and milks 860 cows through a modern 50-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs and Protrack. The farm is irrigated using centre pivots and one Rotorainer. This position offers a comfortable 2–3 bedroom home and operates on a 6 days on, 2 days off roster year-round. The successful applicant will: Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Be reliable, honest, and able to work well within a team. Hold a current full driver's license. Be committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, farm safety, and farm presentation. Be able to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing. We maintain a strict drug and alcohol-free workplace and expect all team members to uphold these standards. At least one year experience in NZ dairy farms. Important:...

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...

We are looking for a motivated energetic person to join our team. Ideally this person would have some experience in the daily farm tasks and experience milking in a herringbone shed. We milk 750 cows in two herds through a 40 aside shed on a 174ha milking platform with attached 118ha support block for silage, wintering, r1 and r2 heifers. Duties will include but not limited to, milking, break feeding, weed control, fence and farm maintenance, calf rearing and young stock care. Applicants need to be currently in nz with relevant visa as we are NOT accredited employers, and be able to attend an on farm interview.   We can offer the successful person a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, support ITO training if desired. Wages will reflect experience and ability potential work for partner

Motivated Farm Assistant required who wants to learn and progress in the dairy industry. Duties include but are not limited to Milking Cows , setting break fences, animal health, treating sick and lame cows, calf rearing and moving k line irrigation. Minimum of 6 months dairy experience in New Zealand Remuneration dependent on experience Rotary shed with cup removers. Centre pivot irrigation  Ag Ito training is encouraged Must have a minimum of a Restricted drivers license and be able to pass a drug test Must be New Zealand citizen or resident or have a current working holiday visa We are AWV approved Must have own transport 

Dairy Farm Positions Available – Herd Manager & Dairy Farm Assistant We are looking for two enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our dairy farm team. We currently have two positions available: Dairy Farm Assistant Herd Manager Applicants should have dairy farming experience and be confident carrying out day-to-day farm duties, including milking, fencing, animal husbandry, and operating farm vehicles and machinery. We are looking for honest, reliable people with strong communication skills, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work independently. A willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a good sense of humour are highly valued, as we take pride in maintaining a friendly and supportive work environment. We are committed to helping our team members grow and reach their full potential by providing ongoing guidance, training, and encouragement. Requirements Dairy Farm Assistant Minimum of 3...

We are looking for two Dairy Farm Assistants to work at our dairy farms located in Eyrewell Forrest in North Canterbury. Your role as a Dairy Farm Assistant will be:   To assist in the daily operation of an approximate 750 cow dairy operation in North Canterbury. General Farm Duties Include: Milking: To operate the milk plant and milk through a rotary cowshed. Clean and wash dairy shed to a high standard as per Fonterra hygiene standard. Animal Health: To identify, treat and record all animal health events. Treat mastitis and lame cows. Communicate with other staff to ensure animal health and safety is at a high standard. Pasture: To allocate the correct amount of feed required per herd Manage rotation length as per rotation planner. Strong communication required with all other staff. Manage pasture to minimise pasture damage. Calving: To calve any cows required. Identify calved cows. Record calved cows and calves. Tag calves. Draft...

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...

We are looking for a motivated, Ideally 2-3+ years experience  Farm assistant to join our awesome team of four in Carew(20min to Ashburton and Geraldine). Start date is flexable The successful candidate must be goal driven and have ambitions to go places within the dairy industry. Take pride in the work they do. Be Honest , Reliable and Punctual. Have good problem solving skills. Confident in all aspects of animal health. Be drug free, non-smoker and no pets. Duties will include all aspects of dairy farming inc: Milking, Fencing, Tractor work. The purpose of the position is to assist in the day to day running of the farm and taking responsibility in the milking shed and animal health. Note- Applicants must be in New Zealand with a current work visa at the time of interviews. Must be currently working in the industry as we need someone that can hit the ground running. Please email a copy of CV with a minimum of 2 references.

An exciting opportunity exists to join CNR Farming as a 2IC to work under our Farm Manager to be part of a team of 4 full timers. We are energetic owner/operators, passionate about the dairy industry and high performance. We plan to peak milk 830 cows next season. We have a 54bail rotary with ACR’s, in shed feeding and auto drafting. We have been using Halter collars for several years. We are fully irrigated with pivots and minimal sprinklers. Pasture management is something you need to be passionate about along with a exceptional animal health and husbandry. The role will involve assisting in all areas of Farm Management working closely with the Manager and covering his time off. We can offer a competitive remuneration package for the right applicant, including a 2   bedroom home on farm. The farm is located 5min from Rolleston, 10 min to Lincoln. Our usual roster is 7/2, 7/2, 7/3 . Please apply by email with a cover letter outlining a bit about yourself and why you would be...

We have an exciting opportunity at Willsden Farm for a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Assistant Manager (2IC). The 2IC assists with the day-to-day running of the farm with a focus on implementing farm policies and plans. Does this sound like you? You have at least 3 years’ experience in farming or a tertiary qualification in agriculture You have a sound knowledge of all aspects of large-scale dairy farming in New Zealand including people management, stock management, rotary dairy shed operation, machinery, irrigation, and pasture management. You have a good understanding of compliance requirements and a desire to be environmentally low impact. You’re able to maintain a high standard of milk quality and shed cleanliness. You’re a great record keeper and have excellent problem-solving and time management skills. You’re conscious about health & safety and will do everything you can to keep yourself and your team members safe. You can lead the...

We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Herd Manager for our 630 Cow Dairy Farm. Milking through a 50 bail rotary shed with ACR's. Irrigation comprises of pivots, k lines and sprinklers. We are looking to take on someone with impeccable animal husbandry skills and great communication skills. You will have great time management and be reliable. The successful applicant will work with the Manager and Farm Assistant to complete all daily tasks required to run the stock and farm. Good communication skills are a MUST.  Minimum 40 hours maximum 55 hours per week  We seek someone with ideally 2 years experience in a assistant or equal role and skills in the following how ever it is not a requirment as Training can be provided to those with some skill gaps  Pasture management Milking Irrigation management Calving - Identification, calving assistance, calf rearing, animal health Mating Shed cleanliness and maintenance Tractor and machinery operation Animal health-...

Dairy Farm Assistant.  Start date 1 June.  Permanent or Fixed Term (however must commit through to end of September) 600 Friesian herd/ 46 aside Herringbone Shed. 100% irrigated. You will be one of four staff.      Job will include following duties:   calving from end July - Oct  milking 2x a day from end July  stock yard work  animal health setting breaks general farm duties Prefer applicant to have experience but can be taught if willing to learn.  Hours during calving can be long and tiring in all-weather so physical fitness important.  Other attributes for candiate: be able to fit in with existing team able to drive a motorbike have your own car  Please only apply if already residing in NZ or eligible to work in NZ with a working holiday visa.  Do not apply if you want an employer to be Accredited (AEWV) as we do not hold that status.   We are wiithin 15min drive to Ashburton or Methven.  Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house which you will...

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 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'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...