23 farm assistant jobs found in Dunsandel

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team of 5 milking 1200 cows through a 60-bail rotary. Fully irrigated via pivot and fixed grid. Looking for someone who is keen to learn and develop their skills and further their farming career.  Dunsandel farm ltd is part of the TH Enterprises group. 

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. Guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week. Applicants must have a criminal free record and NZ Full Drivers Licence. 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...

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.

Is technology your thing?? Then make sure you check the farm profile for details of the Farm  We are after someone who looking to join our young team who is punctual and has a good sense of humor  A person who helps the manager implement the farm policies and has input into the stock feeding with a good understanding and capability of the following Milking Calving Animal Health Irrigation Fencing Pasture management Tractor driving and feeding out Effluent applications  Take Charge when manager is on days off On and off farm training will be supported  Unfortunately, the position is live out at current but might suit someone who currently lives in Rolleston, Lincoln or Leeston all are within 15 mins drive from the farm  Must be willing to do a drug test and have a clean drivers license  Must be eligible to work in NZ and be currently in NZ 2 years' experience preferred 

Dairy Farm Assistant required. The position involves supporting the Farm 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. Previous experience on a dairy farm, driving two wheelers and tractors would be an advantage but is not essential. All training can be provided for specific farm operational procedures. The farm is located in Dorie, 25 minutes from Ashburton. The ideal candidate will have the right attitude and be motivated to have a successful career in dairy farming and be looking to progress from this role and undergo any required additional training. It is essential that the successful candidate will be motivated, proactive and able to work in a team. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.  Accommodation is shared and no pets allowed. This position is available to candidates from any location, as long as you are...

We require a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our family owned and operated Dairy Farm in Hororata. We have an excellent team of 4 and are looking for the right person who will complete our team. We are located in Hororata, Canterbury. We milk 800 cows through a 50 ASHB, with inshed feeding and allflex collars. We have 2 pivots and a few k-line. Our team culture is welcoming, hard working, efficient and genuinely enjoy what we do. Key tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to : Milking : Assists with efficient and hygienic milking practices.  Animals : Assists the team in caring for the cows, keeping up with records, reporting and treating animal health conditions. Feed : Assists in weed control, sets up break fences and assists in feeding out.  Environment : Assists with effluent management, assists with shifting of K-line irrigation.  People : Works efficiently, works well with others, a strong team culture is crucial for our team and business....

Senior Farm assistant needed for 720 cow farm. WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED. Only NZ residents, working holiday visas and NZ citizens will be considered. You would be required to perform most duties involved with dairy farming including but not limited to, milking, bringing cows to the shed, feeding calves, detecting and treating sickness, feeding out, spraying weeds, working in a team and on your own, maintenance, cleaning, and assisting in day to day jobs requested by the 2IC and Manager. Experience on a 2-wheeler is necessary. Technology proficiency would be ideal as the farm is implementing Halter for next season and a drafting system.  Would prefer someone wanting to be trained up to take on more responsibility and wanting to climb up the ladder. With 3 other dairy farms in the group, this is a great opportunity for progression. 

FARM ASSISTANT –  WEST EYRETON CANTERBURY 📍 30 minutes from Christchurch | 1,023 peak cows  We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-established, high-performing dairy farm located just 30 minutes from Christchurch. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career on a farm with modern technology, great support, and top facilities. About the Role: Milking 1,023 cows through a fully automated cow shed 64 bale rotary Daily jobs include milking, feeding, animal health, and general farm maintenance Working with Halter cow technology – training will be provided Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and grow Use of modern, reliable farm machinery and equipment What We Offer: A warm, tidy 2-bedroom house on farm Competitive pay, rostered time off, and a good work-life balance Work on a well-managed, high-performing farm Learn from experienced...

Are you a self motivated team player, with a great work ethic? Are you looking for a chance to learn everything you need to grow your dairy career? Then look no more! Due to one of our team members leaving us this coming season, we are now on the hunt for our next super star in the making!!! We milk our beautiful herd of 250 cows through a 44 bale rotary shed close to  Leeston, we also have a run-off near the farm where we rear all our young stock. Being this close to Christchurch you will have plenty to do on your days off! Our ideal Candidate would be someone who is prepared to listen and learn, is reliable and honest as well as someone who is prepared to roll up their sleeves and get the jobs done, so everyone can go home and enjoy a well earned rest at the end of the day, as we are only a small team (you will be working alongside 2 other people) we all muck in and help each other, you will not hear "that's not my job" on our farm! If all of the above sounds like you and...

We are looking for a motivated person to join our team for a minimum of 6 months. we are calving down 700 cows and need one more person to join our team. You will assist with daily task like milking, feeding calves, setting up paddocks, weed control, cleaning etc You need to be responsible and a fast learner it would be great if you can ride a 2 and 4 wheel motorbike but you must have a current drivers licence.    Our single unit accommodation comes with wifi, sky TV, washing machine, fridge, bed, seating etc

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.

  Note :Please do not apply if you are not in New Zealand  We are looking for our next superstars! Wwe are looking for  a Farm assistants to slot into our easy going team. The ideal candidates will have a little experience in dairy farming, knowing the general day to day runnings and how to milk, but this is not imperative as on farm training will be provided. Overseas applicants need minimum tertiary education.  We milk 1000 cows through a 54 rotary with ACR. We are based 20 mins West of Ashburton. You will need to be able to ride a 2 wheeler and your role will include milking  2x a day, setting up paddocks, irrigation, fencing, weed control, getting cows & calves in plus heaps more! You will be motivated to get the job done efficiently and prefer to use your common sense! You will also have a sense of humour and get along with the team. You will appreciate guidance where required. You must have good communication skills and work ethic ,be willing to learn and handle...

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....

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.

Alpine Dairies aspires to be recognized as 'top farmers.' Choosing to farm with integrity in our farming partnerships, and for our livestock, people and planet. We are a family owned and operated dairy farm business that values, honesty, family and learning.   At Alpine Dairies we focus on: 'Nailing the basics' of farming consistently. We take huge pride in every area of our farm and business. We aim to build a team culture where every person enjoys coming to work each day and gives their best effort because of this. We aspire to the highest results in milk quality and animal welfare. We make financially sound decisions. We learn and improve on what we are doing daily.   Key attitudes and skills our Farm assistant will need: ·        To share our vision and values - in particular a passion for cows and dairying. ·        Be a respectful, motivated and positive member of our  team. ·        H ave some knowledge of how to fully feed our herd. ·...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Ready to take the next step or kickstart your dairy farming career?   Rimanui Farms is a leading, large-scale, multi-farm business, excelling in dairy, sheep, and beef cattle farming. This is a chance to join a high-performing, aspirational, and exciting business, working on our   Glentanner   dairy farm milking 720 cows, located just 40-minutes from Christchurch. What’s on offer? Competitive pay, Opportunities for learning, growth, and career progression, Well-maintained accommodation, and Good facilities and a supportive work environment. Good rosters and time off.   If you’re a motivated, reliable, and passionate about dairy farming, we want to hear from you! Duties include but are not limited to: Staff management including organising daily operation of the farm and delegating. Training staff, leading the team and being constantly health and safety conscious. Feed allocation, feeding out, pasture measurement and setting up break fences....

Due to unforeseen personal circumstances, our newly appointed 2IC will no longer be joining us for the upcoming season. As a result, we’re now on the lookout for someone else to join our team. 2IC Position Available – Join Our Team! Due to a change in availability, we are now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is keen to advance their career in the dairy industry. The role starts 1st June 2025 , with flexibility for the right person. This is a 2IC position involving a range of farm tasks, including but not limited to: Pasture walks and herd feeding/planning Weekly reporting of farm physical data Day-to-day staff management Adhering to farm policies and procedures Taking the lead on animal health and stepping up in the manager’s absence What we offer: Competitive remuneration package On-farm training and external development opportunities through Primary ITO and DairyNZ Accommodation options:...

An awesome opportunity has arisen on farm for the key role of Assistant Manager/2IC.  We run an efficient farming system with great structure and team work.  This role is to help support our manager in charge and to assist keeping the cogs turning day to day! You will require prior Leadership responsibility and this farm will offer you the environment to help you grow personally so you can keep improving and reach goals you may have.   Key responsibilites: Leadership when Manager is away Effluent & Irrigation Management Support and help share knowledge with other staff Know how to milk and care for all stock.  Zero tolerance for mistreatment Have a shared passion to meet farm goals and targets R&M strengths You will have energy, enjoy some laughs and be committed to doing the best job you can do day in and day out.  Everyone doing their bit makes for good working conditions.  You will be able to ride a 2 wheeler motorbike, tractor work required and...

Are you looking for a new challenge?  Are you able to work individually and part of a team? Are you able to be sole charge on a farm when required? We have just purchased the neighboring farm which has created a unique opportunity for someone.  The successful candidate will be a "floater" between both of our 2 farms. 10 minutes from Ashburton located in the heart of mid canterbury. Our ideal person is someone with a can-do attitude, who is looking to progress through the dairy industry. We want someone who will buy in and help us create a strong team, who is self-motivated and is driven to work to a high standard.  Genal farm duties are required- milking, feeding of cows, irrigation and farm maintenance. We are a self-contained level 2 farming system, so there is winter grazing and young stock to tend to as well throughout the year. We pride ourselves of having a good work/ life balance for all- just not milking cows!   Experience preferred (training on our system...