6 farm jobs found

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITTED EMPLOYERS, PLEASE ONLY NZ RESIDENTS APPLY !!! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN NZ! WE DO NOT DO SPONSORSHIPS. All applicants applying out of country will not be considered.  we will be conducting interviews on suitable candidates during the application period. Farm Assistant / Senior Herd Manager Start date is  Flexible for the Right Applicant We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or Senior Herd Manager to join our team of 4 on a dairy farm located 10 minutes from Methven. The Farm 900 cows milked through a 60 bail rotary shed 351ha dairy platform Flat farm Team of 5 staff including us. What We Offer Flexible days off roster Average 40 hour week salary package (negotiable based on experience) Shared accomodation 2bedroom 2bathroom house with fireplace can be fully furnished if needed Close to Mt Hutt Ski Field Supportive team environment What We’re Looking For Minimum Restricted Driver Licence Dairy...

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE IN NEW ZEALAND CURRENTLY, OVERSEAS APPLICANTS WILL BE IGNORED We are seeking a motivated candidate to work 12 hours per week to cover the cost of rent (Milk for rent). The house is $360 per week for rent and 12 hours of labor at $30 per hour covers this cost. There may be times where additional hours are needed outside of the 12 hours per week where an hourly rate will be paid. The hourly rate is $30 and we require you to be available 2 days a week for 6 hours per day.  This role would suit a single person who has other part time/casual work or a couple where one partner is able to work 12 hours to cover rent.  The home is a 3 bedroom cottage with a log burner and a newly renovated kitchen and bathroom. Your duties will be: Bringing cows in for milking, Milking, Setting up fences, Spraying & weed control and general farm duties. The shed is an 80 bale rotary with auto cup removers, flat to rolling/hill contour 5 minutes out...

We are contract milkers in Hinds, he farm is 250Ha, 238.7 effective, very attractive with good infostructures and Moden facilities. A 60 Bail rotary shed with protrack automation and drafting system, Allflex collars and a feed pad. All cows/R2 are wintered in an adjacent block on beet, Kale and Grass with adlib straw. We rear 230 replacement heifers. We are looking for someone with some farming experience and who wishes to grow in the industry. you will be well supported in the role. the position requires a can-do attitude, good animal health practice, able to communicate well, be confident on all farm machinery. Follow all health and safety policy and procedures. You must be a team-player and be able to get along with all nationalities. You must be able to pass a drug test; the farm is smoke-free and pet-free. you must be residing in New Zealand to apply and be able to work.

We are looking for 3 relief milkers to support our Spring calving season for Dairy 3 Job description Morning and afternoon milking. Milking cows efficiently and hygienically (morning and afternoon shifts). Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. Setting up and operating milking machinery Cleaning and sanitizing the milking shed and equipment. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Monitoring animal health and reporting any issues Following farm procedures and health & safety guidelines Applicants must have one season experience (at least 3 months on a commercial New Zealand dairy farm) Applicants must be able to pass a random drug test and have clear police history Applicants must be physically fit Applicants must be able for in-person interview Applicants must provide updated cv and reference from previous employment

We are looking for a Herd Manager to join our dairy farm team. The farm is a 500Ha property milking 1745 cows through an 80 bail rotary. We are currently looking for a motivated individual who will be capable of: Milking – must have the ability to milk unsupervised • Using temporary break fences • Identifying and treating health issues e.g. mastitis, milk fever, lameness • Demonstrate good communication skills • Experience working in, and leading a team • Identify and spray thistles and weeds • Drive motorbikes 2 and 4 wheelers • Cupping on cows in a rotary dairy • Reporting any problems on farm such as fences, machinery, stock etc, and the knowledge and skills to fix these errors when appropriate/ escalate up when needed • Work unsupervised • Be reliable and time efficient • Operate all equipment with care • Cleaning of dairy shed and identifying any problems with milking plant. The successful applicant must have: - current driver's license. - Two years experience on a NZ farm (or...

The Role We are looking for a strong Farm Assistant to join our team based in Dunsandel which is an excellent location close to Christchurch. You will be assisting with leading a team and milking 850 cows. This will be on a rotating roster of 6 days on and 2 days off.  You will be a team player, have strong pasture management knowledge and a genuine desire to achieve the farms goals. The main responsibilities of this role include… Animal Care – feeding, milking, health checks, seasonal tasks (calving, mating). Farm Operations – moving stock, fencing, irrigation, operating machinery. Maintenance – repairs to fences, water systems, vehicles, and sheds. Compliance & Environment – follow health & safety, effluent, and biosecurity rules. General Support – assist manager, support contractors, tidy and prepare work areas. Skills and Experience  To be considered for this role will require …  At least 2 years...