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We have a job available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing, shed cleaning and setup, identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate  for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 3 days off.   Wage is $27 per hour. Candidates are required to provide good related references....

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.    Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $30 - $35 per hour....

We are looking for an experienced Farm Assistant to join our team to assist in the day to day running of our Dairy Farm. You will be required to assist in all farming duties including milking, calving, feeding out and other general farm jobs. The position is based just out of Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty. The Position is full-time on a 160ha 450 Friesian cow farm with a 32 a-side herring bone shed. Minimum 30 hours per week with an average of 50 hours per week. Minimum experience 12 months work experience in a dairy farm or similar role. Qualification preferred but not essential. Pay rate equal to $30.00 per hour (total package made up of combined wages and accomodation) Contact [email protected] with CV and references.

Farm Source Advertisement:   Herd Manager – Lye Farm (DairyNZ Research Farm)  Full-time, Permanent  Near Hamilton (Newstead / Ruakura)  Drive-in role – no accommodation  3-week rotating roster – work every 3rd weekend  DairyNZ is looking for a capable and motivated Herd Manager to join the team at Lye Farm, our indoor dairy research farm near Hamilton.  This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead the day-to-day management of a 300-cow herd, while supporting on-farm research that benefits dairy farmers across New Zealand.  The role includes:  Milking, feeding, animal health, mating, and calving  Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and udder health  Supporting research trials by following farm plans and protocols  Recording and working with herd and performance data  Operating and caring for modern dairy infrastructure  The farm:  30-bail rotary with automatic cow ID and in-bail feeding  Indoor housing and...

We are looking for an experienced person who can work well as part of a team and by themselves. This is a sole charge and fixed term position. Start date will be 1st of August to approximately 1st of October earlier start possible to negotiate Key attributes we are looking for is someone with excellent attention to detail - can pick up sick calves quickly, makes sure animal welfare is priority, has great calfshed/gear hygiene and is physically fit. Main jobs include: - Making sure each calf gets gold colostrum - Teaching new calves to feed - feeding all calves twice daily - ensuring calves have clean water, meal and hay daily - keeping up with hygiene practices (cleaning calf feeders/bottles/buckets daily) - disinfection of calf pens via spraying virkon and sprinkling stalosan We are located between Mandeville and Riversdale 15minutes from Gore. We calve 650 cows. We aim to rear around 180 replacement heifers, sell 4 day old beefies and bobbies. All milk is pumped to each...

We are looking for a experienced herd manager to join us for the coming season. You must have one year or more NZ dairy farm experience. Jobs include all basic farm work and some responsibilities around animal health, milk quality, pasture management, tractor work, farm maintenance etc. You must be reliable and smoke/ drug free with a valid driver license. salary package based on applicant capabilities. Few accommodation options available on farm to suit your requirements.

Please do not apply if your NOT currently living in New Zealand. We are looking for an honest and reliable farm assistant with a good attitude. Must have a current drivers licence and at least one years NZ farm experience. You must be flexible and be able to adapt to different work conditions. Farm is located 15 mins to Pahiatua, and 30 mins to Palmerston North. Split Calving - approx 150 Autumn Peak milk 400 -450 cows, through a 40 ASHB with ACR's, in shed feeding and automated wash system. Must be capable of sole charge milking's when required. The successful applicant will get a variety of work, ie: from checking on young stock, feeding out, fencing, mowing grass silage, feeding calves, animal health etc. So, communication is a must with progressive sharemilkers. Current work roster is 8:2,  (8 on 2 off) this can be negiotable.

We are looking for a super star calf rearer at Dacre 🐮 📍We are located 5mins from Edendale and 10 minutes to Woodlands. This is a drive in position. ▪️This is a Fixed term position from early August to end of October. ▪️We are looking for a motivated calf rearer to join our team rearing 180-200 replacement calves in addition to beef and bobby calves. ▪️Your Duties would be feeding calves, cleaning and daily calf care. We run a very easy simple to use system with minimal bucket carrying  ▪️Previous experience preferred but not essential. We would be willing to train the right person  ▪️ we would also have Relief milking available. ▪️If you are reliable, hardworking and have a sense of humour, we would love to hear from you. Please email andrewbrock04@gmail Or text/phone 0272395207

We are a small sharemilking business looking for a Assistant Manager. Milking 550 cows twice daily through rotary shed. Must have West Coast dairy farming experience of atleast 2years. We farm in a very high rainfall/ cold area. Must be able to communicate well between sharemilker and all staff and delegate tasks appropriately. Be mechanically minded and able to fix minor to more difficult issues in cow shed and on farm.  Pre-employment drug test is required. No pets allowed. There is single persons accommodation available in a self contained sleepout. Must have full drivers license. 

Join Our Team as a Casual Calf Rearer – Dairy Farm Opportunity We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and animal-loving person to join our team as a Casual Calf Rearer on our dairy farm near Rolleston. Key Responsibilities: PM calf feeding Monitoring calf health and wellbeing Cleaning and maintaining calf sheds and feeding equipment Assisting with general calf rearing tasks as required Following farm health and safety procedures Position Details: Casual position Drive-in role Farm located approximately 10 km from Rolleston Flexible hours during the calf rearing season Pay rate dependent on experience and skills Previous calf rearing experience is preferred, but training can be provided for the right applicant We are looking for someone who is dependable, has a positive attitude, and enjoys working with animals in a farm environment.

We are a small sharemilking business looking for a Assistant Manager. Milking 550 cows twice daily through rotary shed. Must have West Coast dairy farming experience of atleast 2years. We farm in a very high rainfall/ cold area. Must be able to communicate well between sharemilker and all staff and delegate tasks appropriately. Be mechanically minded and able to fix minor to more difficult issues in cow shed and on farm.  Pre-employment drug test is required. No pets allowed. There is single man's accommodation available in a self contained sleepout. Must have full drivers license. 

Herd Manager – Napier - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand We are looking for a Herd Manager   to join our team. We milk 800-cow dairy farm   with a 50-bale rotary shed and you’ll be part of a supportive team of five staff. ·  Full-time (minimum 30 hours and maximum 50 hours per week, on a 6 days on / 3 days - 4 on / 1 off roster) ·  Permanent position . $28 - $35 per hour (salary range) ·  A three-bedroom cottage on-site accommodation is available at the market price per week Job Description As a Dairy Herd Manager, you will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day farming operations. Key responsibilities include: ·  Milking cows safely, efficiently, and hygienically. ·  Monitoring and maintaining milk quality, including mastitis control and accurate treatment recording. ·  Detecting and managing animal health issues such as lameness, milk fever, and general illnesses. ·  Supporting...

THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced senior farm assistant looking for the next step in your farming career, or you may have already been in a similar role, either way - this Production Manager (2IC) leadership opportunity at Totara Dairy could be the ideal opportunity for you. Join this supportive and friendly team who all work well together, as 2IC you will also work closely with the Farm Manager.  You will help to implement farm plans and take on a degree of responsibility for feed allocation, animal health and breeding and animal records.  You will also be happy to muck in and support the team where needed. On the Farm Managers Day off, you will take responsibility for the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly. THE FARM   Totara Dairy is a high-performing, well-established farm just ten minutes from Westport. Set across 480 effective hectares, we milk 1,100 cows through a modern 60-bale rotary shed equipped with milk hub technology, automatic cup removers, and...

Position available for Farm worker/Assistant on 240 cow Dairy Farm in Inglewood. Duties include milking, calf rearing and general farm duties. Some experience preferred. Full Licence required. Drive in position or house available.

Herd Manager – Napier - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand We are looking for a Herd Manager   to join our team. We milk 800-cow dairy farm   with a 50-bale rotary shed and you’ll be part of a supportive team of five staff. ·  Full-time (minimum 30 hours and maximum 50 hours per week, on a 6 days on / 3 days - 4 on / 1 off roster) ·  Permanent position ·  A three-bedroom cottage on-site accommodation is available at the market price per week Job Description As a Dairy Herd Manager, you will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day farming operations. Key responsibilities include: ·  Milking cows safely, efficiently, and hygienically. ·  Monitoring and maintaining milk quality, including mastitis control and accurate treatment recording. ·  Detecting and managing animal health issues such as lameness, milk fever, and general illnesses. ·  Supporting seasonal tasks including calving, mating, and...

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 have the opportunity for an additional team member to assist on our 750 dairy farm at Tahuna, 20kms north of Morrinsville. The position is for a fixed term 4 month term July - October. If you are a couple it is possible that we will have work for you both.  Duties will primarily be calf rearing & associated tasks, however there will be some milking & general farm work required. No specific farming experience is necessary, although the ability show initiative & face the challenge of learning new skills with confidence is a must.  

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

We are seeking two experienced farm workers (12+ months’) to work as Herd Managers on an 850-cow farm in the Morrinsville area, milking through a 50 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), - fencing, weed control, - calving, calf rearing, - shed maintenance & preparation, - tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 35. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary but generally work hours are between 5am and go through 5pm with meal and rest...

Looking for a reliable calf rearer. in Tokoroa  230 calves to rear  must be hygienic, keep shed clean and tidy  take care of calves, make sure calves well fed  feeding calves twice a day  Apply with cv with 1-2 references.