5 farm assistant jobs found in Galatea

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...

🐄 Farm Assistant – Milking 1250 Cows (60-Bail Rotary, ACRs, Protrack) Location: Rerewhakaaitu Position: Full-time Farm Assistant Start Date: negotiable 🚫 Please note: This position is not accredited and we are unable to support visa applications. Applicants must currently be living in New Zealand with the legal right to work. We’re looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our friendly team on a progressive dairy operation milking 1,250 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs and Protrack . 🧑‍🌾 About the Role You’ll be part of a team of 6 helping to ensure efficient, high-quality milk production and excellent animal welfare. Daily tasks include: Milking in a modern 60-bail rotary shed (ACRs, Protrack) Animal health checks and assisting with treatments Shed hygiene and milk quality monitoring Feeding, calf rearing, and general farm duties Moving and feeding stock (including tractor work if experienced)...

We are looking for a keen, reliable and honest person to join our team, located 25 minutes from Rotorua in Waikite Valley. The job entails working alongside the long term sharemilker on a family farm with 4 other team members in the day to day running and improving of a 390 ha dairy farm. The farm currently calves 1200 cows in spring through a 60 bail rotary cowshed with automatic cup removers, teat wand, auto drafting and cowmanger.  The successful applicant will need to be a good team player and eligible to work in New Zealand. An ability to ride a 2 wheel motorcycle is also essential.  Also a current driver’s licence and a can do attitude.  Please provide at least two references along side your cv.  Housing is provided and will depend on the size of your family. Salary package is negotiable depending on experience and skill set.

Assistant Manager / 2IC Galatea, BOP - immediate start Our client is seeking an Assistant Manager / 2IC for their autumn calving property located in Galatea, BOP. The 256 effective hectare property operates as a Dairy NZ system 2 - 3, milking 340 cows through a 30 ASH with in-shed feed system and automatic cup removers. Young stock are reared and grazed on farm for part of the season and a range of crops are grown including maize, turnips and lucerne. The position reports to the Farm Manager and as part of a team of two, this allows an opportunity to get hands on experience at variety of dairy farming tasks. As the 2IC, you will also be required to step up and be responsible for the daily operation of the dairy unit on a regular basis. This role requires prior dairy farming experience, the ability to drive a tractor and operate a side by side are essential. Tidy, single accommodation is available if required. All applicants must be NZ citizens and...

looking for capable farm assistant  jobs include but not limited to milking, feeding calves, fencing, feed out, general maintenance etc must have a drivers licence  drug free must be in nz with a current visa to apply