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Herringbone 47 aside, ACR shed. Herd size is 600 Friesian. We run 4 staff all year round, and are a family run farm. 100% irrigated, pivots and rainers. 18km from Ashburton - great location. Feed supplements on platform are silage/straw.  Winter run off 3km away from home farm.   Must have license, able to drive tractors and feed out equipment.  Will be responsible for animal health, running of shed.  Calf rearing not required for position Must have 2years solid experience in NZ dairy.    We are not AEWV accredited.   Have to be residing in NZ to apply please.  Must be single  

This position is 20 minutes from Ashburton Must be living in New Zealand now to apply for this job and be either a NZ citizen or have a residency visa and have one years dairy experience be drug free as we drug test at Random through the year have no criminal convictions. Duties would depend on you experience but would include milking, cleaning shed and yard, animal health requirement including mastitis, move break fences for cows and shed and plant maintenance and general farm duties 60 Bail Rotary with ACR always two people milking together  start date can be arranged to suit both parties If interested please send a cv with a reference phone number we would not ring the reference till after you have been interviewed and are being considered for the job.

Farm assistant required for 780 cows farm located 15 mins from Ashburton and Methven. Farm consists of 195ha, 60 bail rotary with pro track, pivot irrigation. 1-2 years experience in NZ dairy farming, Must have a good sense of humor, with a want to learn attitude. Must have a clear police and drug history Must have New Zealand Work Visa.No pets

Herd Manager required. The position involves supporting the Managers in achieving the Farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Farm, and to follow good animal health and welfare, and environmental practices. Skills, tasks and responsibilities • Excellent stockmanship skills • A good understanding of animal nutrition, animal health and animal welfare issues and the things that impact on health and welfare • Experienced with milking and calving as part of a large dairy herd operation • Practical farm operation skills and experience • Competent use of farm equipment, machinery and vehicles • A good understanding of compliance requirements and a desire to be environmentally low impact • Excellent shed operation skills • Excellent record keeping skills and reporting skills • Very good time management skills and excellent prioritisation skills • Excellent problem-solving skills At least three years experience in dairy farming...

We are looking for a Herd Manager with a positive can do attitude and a team player to join our team. Duties will include daily milking, health and safety, feeding and calving management, pasture and feed planning in coordination with the Contract Milker, cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and carries out hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy, feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage and is aware of associated feed health issues. set up, operates and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consent, must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows. Requirement: Minimum 2 years commercial dairy experience Strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare  Good communication skills and attention to details Physically fit and reliable. Have NZ driver license  No pets allowed Candidate must have no criminal record and willing to undergo pre employment random drug...

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Canterbury. Previous experience preferred however a qualification relevant to agriculture may be excepted as a substitute for experience. Duties include but not limited to Milking: Assists with efficent and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in 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: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $28 - $32 per hour. Applicants must have a criminal free record. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and 2 work related references

Fixed-Term Farm Assistant - 1500 Cow Dairy Farm Location: Ashburton, New Zealand (10 minutes from town center) About Us: Join Bainne or Limited on our well-established 408-hectare dairy farm! We milk 1500 cows and are seeking a dedicated Farm Assistant to join our team for a fixed-term position. Job Description: We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Farm Assistant to support our team from July 20th. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with milking operations. General animal husbandry and care. Maintaining a clean and organized farm environment. Shifting irrigators Picking up and help with calf rearing Other general farm duties as required. Key Details: 1500 cow dairy farm. 408 hectares. 6 days on, 2 days off roster. Located 10 minutes from Ashburton town center. Requirements: Passion for animal care. Prepared to work in a hands-on environment. Excellent attention to detail. Reliable and punctual....

Looking for someone to join our team. Farm has Rotary shed, in shed feeding and Feed pad, and Pivot irrigation. Role includes all dairy farm duties, some experience preferable. There is single accommodation available off farm, may suit someone who lives of site locally. Can be a permanent role for the right person. We are NOT an accredited employer, so NZ residents only

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS AND DO NOT INTEND TO BECOME ONE AT THIS TIME  - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE THIS. We are seeking an intermediate level dairy assistant with a minimum of 3 years NZ dairy experience to blend in with our current experienced team. Farm is located in Bankside 23 minutes from Rolleston, 39 minutes from hornby and 1 hour from Christchurch. We milk 530 cows through a 40 bail herringbone. The farm is a flat well laid out 144 ha irrigated by 3 center pivots and some sprinklers and inshed feeding. We employ three full time staff and as owners we are involved in the calf rearing, pasture management and mating. Our roster is 10.5 days on and 3.5 days off in every fortnight. SKILLS/TRAITS WE REQUIRE Honesty Reliability Quiet Stock handlers Minimum of 3 years NZ Dairy Experience Recent references Drug free Tidy and organised Ability to work as part of a team.   Start date is negotiable if you have a June holiday planned.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our highly motivated team as a Dairy Farm Assistant. Reporting to the Farm Manager, we’re on the search for someone with an excellent attitude, honesty, reliability, punctuality, self-organisation and has a desire to work as part of a team. We’re keen for flexibility to meet seasonal requirements and unforeseen circumstances, someone who cares about animals and the environment. 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 maximum of 48 for the salary. 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 year, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate of...

We are looking for a Herd Manager for an 500-cow farm, Jersey herd. Cows are milked through a 50-bail rotary. The farm is irrigated with k-line. Your role will include but not limited to: ·      Milking ·      Animal health monitoring/recording ·      Being able to confidently identify mastitis or ill health within the herd ·      Treating lame cows ·      Tractor work ·      Fencing ·      Assisting with calving ·      Ability to lead the junior members of the team   We are seeking an individual with: ·      At least 2 years of dairy farming experience in New Zealand ·      Strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare ·      Ability to work well within a team and independently ·      Good communication skills and attention to detail ·      Physically fit and reliable This is a permanent, full time position and a minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed. Hours vary between 30 to...

We are looking for a Herd Manager with a positive can do attitude who is a team player to join our team and also wants to progress in the industry. Duties will include daily milking, health & safety, Animal health, general farming duties Currently milking 1380 cows in Ashburton, Rotary shed with auto drafting & Cup removers Easy layout and well maintained farm with 3 pivots & k line. 1.5 years plus dairy farming experience.  6 and 2 roster Friendly team environment with experience . 15 (max) mins from Ashburton No history of drugs and Police clean record  accommodation is shared with own bathroom and is furnished  NO DOGS

We are looking for a passionate Farm Assistant to join our high performing team milking 1000 cows through a 60 bale rotary with ACR's and Allflex collars. The Farm is located just out of Kirwee, only 15 minutes from Rolleston and 30 minutes from Christchurch. Do you have the following? Are respectful and a team player Positive can do attitude and willingness to learn Have the ability to think on your feet  High animal welfare standards  We support development and encourage staff to upskill by providing exposure to all aspects of the industry. Please only apply if you are currently in the dairy industry and have previous experience. Must have a full drivers license and be able to pass a drug test. Must be able to provide minimum 2 references including 1 from current employer. New Zealand residency is required for this role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Some experience is required for this role, this Fixed Term Contract is to assist through our Calving/Calf Rearing period which calves are still on farm in December. Candidate needs to be comfortable driving SxS on this Terrain. This role is all inclusive of general farm work, milking, rearing and feeding calves. Bit about the farm: - 50 Bail Read Rotary shed with ACRs + basic draft gate - Approximately 500 Jersey cows Rolling to steep terrain.     6 Bay Calf Shed.   Accommodation: Warm Single-mans Quarters with Heatpump.

📍   Burnham , Canterbury 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦   Work alongside a passionate family and supportive team 🏡   3-bedroom home included   We’re growing our team and looking for a passionate, motivated dairy farmer to join us in Burnham. If you're someone who’s eager to learn, up for a challenge, and values working in a positive, progressive environment we want to hear from you. We are looking for someone who is passionate about growing in the dairy sector. We can offer both on- and off-farm growth opportunities and will support your career aspirations . We’re Martin and Vanessa Bates, sharemilking 400 cows just outside of Christchurch. Along with our three kids and awesome team, we’ve built a supportive, fun, and forward-thinking farming business—and we’d love the right person to join us.   What We Offer: A learning-rich, supportive environment Real progression opportunities for the right person Flexibility to support your on-...

We are looking for a motivated Dairy farm Assistants to join our long standing team, who enjoys working in a team environment, has attention to detail, happy to do the day to day tasks. And keen to learn. Full training will be provided. We are currently milking 1380 cows through 50 bail Rotray.Shed with cup removers located in coastal Ashburton. Our irrigation system is 3 pivots & K line, along with Effluent Spreader. We run a Grass based system Minimum of 40 hours per week  A clean Criminal record No history of Drugs as we do pre-employment & random drug testing through out employment. No pets, which is farm owners request.

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

Junior dairy farm assistant job is available in our contract milking business in Temuka, Canterbury.  The farm peak milks 600 cows through a 32 aside Herringbone cow shed. You will be part of a team of three, including the contract milker. The roster is 6days on, 2days off. There will be on the job training, so no experience is required, just an enthusiasm for working outside with animals and in a small team. Having a New Zealand driver's license is required. Key tasks and responsibilities will include milking cows, cleaning the dairy platform, weed control, break fencing, shifting stock, animal health. Pre Employment drug test and Ministry of Justice Check Required. 

We are looking for a milk harvester/ calf rearer to join our team until the end of November. This position could be extended for the right person. Competency in the cowshed in crucial. We have a 40 a side herringbone. also assisting with calves outside of milking. you will be working in a supportive team environment. Our farm is based 10 minutes from oamaru

We are looking for a Herd Manager for an 860-cow farm near Ashburton in Seafield. Cows are milked through a 50-bail rotary. The farm is irrigated via pivots and rotorainers. Your role will include but not limited to: ·      Milking ·      Animal health monitoring/recording ·      Being able to confidently identify mastitis or ill health within the herd ·      Treating lame cows ·      Tractor work ·      Fencing ·      Assisting with calving ·      Ability to lead the junior members of the team   We are seeking an individual with: ·      At least 2 years of dairy farming experience in New Zealand ·      Strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare ·      Ability to work well within a team and independently ·      Good communication skills and attention to detail ·      Physically fit and reliable This is a permanent, full time position and a minimum of 30 hours per week is...