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Greig Farming Ltd is made up of two farming operations each milking 1250 cows, along with a runoff block that is situated between the two dairy units. The farm has implemented good systems, sound infrastructure and uses modern machinery. The farms are located 8 minutes north of Foxton and 20 minutes Southwest of Palmerston North. Greig Farming is looking for a jack of all trades to be part of our dry stock runoff team (team of 3) and this role is crucial in assisting our dairy operations. This person needs to have great stockmanship and strong understanding of machinery. There is weekend work required. The below are also key to success in the is role: ·       2 -3 years farming experience ·       Strong machinery skills – both operating and maintenance ·       Excellent communication ·       Some fencing experience ·       Strong general skills This is an opportunity to be part of a larger scale farming operation and be given a good level of responsibility...

We are looking for a passionate and reliable calf rearer to join our team for this season. If you love working with animals, have a strong work ethic, and take pride in raising happy and healthy calves - this could be the perfect roll for you. - Located 5 minutes from Feilding, 15 minutes from Palmerston North.  - Flexible work hours- looking for someone that can do approx. 6-7 hours per day (twice a day feeding), 5 days a week, Start approx 20th July until October. We can make hours to suit the right applicant( ie if you can only do less hours per day/week please still get in contact)  Key responsibilities - Feeding calves- Milk, meal, Hay - Keeping pens and troughs clean and tidy - Monitoring calf health- reporting/treating any signs of illness Experience preferred  - Must have a genuine love for animals and attention to detail - Good time management and the ability to work unsupervised - Reliability and a strong work ethic - Own reliable transport...

I am seeking applicants for the position of dairy farm assistant on a seasonal supply dairy farm, located 3 mins off SHW1, 7mins south of Foxton and 12mins north of Levin. This role will be to work within a team of 3 full time staff managing 400 cows. Applicants need to have a great attitude, be reliable and honest.  I encourage staff training and personal development/upskilling.  We are a friendly team who believe in respecting one another and have a strong emphasis on skill development. Applicants need to provide an up to date CV with 2 referees including from your most recent employment, and a drug free test before commencement of employment may be requested.   All applicants MUST currently live in New Zealand and have a valid working visa to work in agriculture, if not a permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND OR IF YOU DONT HAVE A VISA TO WORK IN AGRICULTURE IN NEW ZEALAND. Please call me on 0275327890 if...

We require a senior farm assistant to assist with the day to day running of our 930 cow Spring calving dairy farm 12 minutes out of Bulls Manawatu. We have a great team and we are looking for the right person who will fit in as team culture is really important to us. The successful applicant must be honest, reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and positive. The successful applicant must have excellent communication skill, a minimum of 1 year dairy farming experience.  Duties and responsibilities include: milking, animal health, feeding out, calving, mating and general farm maintenance.  The applicants must be willing to undergo a drug test. We are not accredited employers so please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS, however at this time we will give preference to applicants eligible to work in NZ without requiring a work visa. We have an opportunity on offer for a farm assistant role in the Central Plateau of the North Island…. We would LOVE to employ a hard-working, kind-hearted person that is keen to learn the ropes of dairy farming and advance. ( Some prior experience is necessary) To be selected as a suitable person for this role, the candidate will need to:  have a great attitude & desire to learn, be honest, reliable, and forthright, have a reasonable level of “stock sense”, be punctual and organised, have some farming &/or animal husbandry experience,  be fit & healthy, ready to work & have some fun too! Job(s) will include: milk harvesting, calf rearing, shifting and sorting cattle (including young stock and bulls), pest & weed management (under supervision), animal health treatments & recording...