2 farm assistant jobs found

Farm Assistant role, duties include assisting our full time team of six, including all aspects of a self-contained dairy farm at Omakau, Central Otago, milking 1000 cows, wintering on, and running young stock. This is a flat, mainly pivot irrigated farm, 54 rotary bale shed with ACR's, Afi cow collars, easy farm layout and a handy location in Central Otago. Triple work roster 7-2, 7-2, 7-3 This position will reward a person with a team approach, pride in their work, a great learning attitude, attention to detail and with motivation to succeed in the dairy industry. Previous experience handling livestock preferred but dairy shed management and milking training will be given. The applicant must be currently living in NZ and be legal to work in NZ with a current driving license. A house and other benefits offered. Please include references and a CV with your application.

Full-Time Farm Assistant / Milker – Henley, Otago We’re on the lookout for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant / Milker to join our farm located in Henley,  5 minutes from Dunedin Airport. We milk 280 cows through a herringbone shed and operate on an 11-on, 3-off roster, with some flexibility around days off. A  three-bedroom house is available,  with a fireplace and two heat pumps. The school bus stop is 100m from the house. What we’re looking for: A keen eye for detail – especially when it comes to spotting mastitis or unwell animals. We also use Cowmanager eartags. Willingness to follow and contribute to the smooth running of the shed, including routine tasks like putting water through, shed hygiene and cleaning up properly after milking. Confident riding both 2-wheel and 4-wheel motorbikes. Tractor and feed-out experience preferred. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential. Optional relief milking work for a...