44 farm assistant jobs found in Hinds

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team operating one of two 840 cow farms we operate about 8km west of Hinds, to be successful in applying for this role you’ll need to be self motivated, have a great work ethic, be trustworthy, a team player and a great communicator.   Start date is flexible between 1st April-1st June, we are also flexible with rosters where possible, except calving where we use a 7/2 roster for 8-10 weeks   There is a 54 bale rotary dairy with in shed feeding year round, the farm has 4 full time employees who work alongside 4 employees on our second farm.  Average weekly hours for role will be around 40-45 but 50-55 during calving.  Farm is mainly pivot irrigation with a Roto Rainer and a few sprinklers. We milk twice per day from calving through to mid March then move 1 of our 2 herds to Once a day.   The role includes the following but not limited too, there will be room for personal growth: Getting cows in...

Are you looking for a position with a supportive team, where you have room to grow and learn in all aspects of the role? We have an opportunity with a flexible start date between late March and early June. Ideally this will be a permanent role, but we are also open to creating a fixed term position. The farm is a 730 cow farm, with all cows wintered on. There is a 60 bail rotary cowshed with cup removers and in shed feeding, and the farm is irrigated by a mix of pivots, rotorainers and sprinklers. We milk twice a day from calving to mid-late January, and then move to 10 in 7 milking. Calves are fed on an ad lib system. What We’re Looking For: Positive attitude, energetic outlook, and team player mentality Trustworthy, pride in your work, and ready to learn Good communication skills and open to feedback A desire to take responsibility and enjoy working with systems What You'll Be Doing: The job includes a range of the following dependent on prior experience,...

Are you passionate about agriculture and love working outdoors? We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team at Ma Taua Dairies. This position offers a great opportunity to work in hands-on environment and contribute to the daily operations of a thriving farm.  Ma Taua Dairies Ltd is located in Mid-Canterbury, close to Hinds and Ashburton and is milking 1130 cows through a brand new 80 rotary. Ma Taua is part of Rylib Group; a proud to be owner-operated family business, blending the efficiency and scale of corporate farming with the personalised, hands-on approach that only a family-run operation can offer. By joining our Group, you'll be part of a wider team that values our people, invests in sustainability and is committed to innovation while maintaining a close-knit, supportive work environment and culture.  Accommodation is provided and is a brand new 3-bedroom home. Please contact Murray directly to apply on 027 541 6115 or...

All applicants must be currently be living in NZ and be able to attend an in person interview and hold NZ residency with a minimum Restricted license  successful applicant will complete daily tasks such as  milking  break fencing  shifting stock general cleaning and maintenance  animal health treatments and detection  be able to confidently ride a 2 wheeler motor bike and drive a manual vehicle 60 Bale rotary with inshed feeding, excellent tidy farm with set sprinklers, pivots, protrac and ACR's there are 3 other employees on farm plus the contract milker. we are looking for someone with minimum 2 years NZ dairy experience, good communication skills and a can do attitude.

We are looking for a dairy farm assistant to help our team run our 1780 cows farm in Rangitata, South Canterbury Applicants for this job will have 2 years of farming experience, dairy farming being a bonus but not a strict requirement. The main tasks for this position are: -Milking Shifting cows Cleaning dairy sheds Feeding out Irrigation Minimum of 35 hours of work per week and hourly rate of $26.00 offered for the right applicant.

Farm Assistant We are looking for someone to join our team. This position will involve helping with stock movements, break fences, irrigation, fencing and spraying. Milking 1250 cows through a 80bale rotary shed. This farm uses mainly pivots and some sprinklers. Other duties will include shed hygiene and any general farm duties as and when required. Accommodation is provided. You will need to be reliable and pro active. Also, be comfortable riding a 2wheeler. This role is a 45-50hour weeks with a total salary package of $62,400. Must have two years experience in dairy farming or other farming experience. Applicants must be able to pass a police security check and a pre-employment drug test. This position has loads of variety and an awesome team of people to support them. There is amples of opportunity to learn and develop in this role for the right person. We would love to have someone that wants longevity within our team.

We have a Farm Assistant position available for this coming season to due staff progression. We milk 1050 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed. We are based 5 minutes from Mayfield, Ashburton. We sharemilk this farm, and are excited to have a new team member join us. We have long standing New Zealand and Nepalese staff, but welcome all to apply. We are an Accredited Workplace holder, however you must have had 6 months experience working on a dairy farm in New Zealand.  Your main tasks on our dairy farm would be milking, setting up fences and general farm jobs. You must be able to follow instructions, ask when you are unsure and be able to manage your time while at work. Full on farm training will be given in areas that you are unsure of. We follow a 6 and 2 roster all year around. You would be working along side the Sharemilker's, Manager and three other staff. We are flexible with our holidays, enjoy social farm outings and like having a laugh while getting our work done. 

We are seeking a dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm situated about 15 minutes from Ashburton. This position would suit someone with some dairy farm experience or someone who has no experience but is interested in working on a dairy farm  A start date can arranged between both parties parties. We milk 1500 cows at peak times in a 60 bail with ACR you will need to be a NZ citizen or hold a NZ  resident visa for this job  duties would include but not limited to milking keeping shed clean and hygienic milk plant maintenance setting up break fences general farm duties Need to be physically fit no Criminal record must be able to pass a drug test

We require an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team located here in Dorie, Mid-Canterbury. We milk 600 cows thru a 40 aside herringbone shed. The farm is extremely well laid out with the cow shed centrally located. Irrigated via 2 two pivots, rotorainer and K-lines. We are a Lead with Pride Accredited Farm where attention to detail is paramount. Ideally applicants will have some full time dairy experience in New Zealand. You will be responsible for daily milkings and basic animal health. You must have some animal health knowledge including being able to detect and treat mastitis and lame cows. Be able to work independently and as part of a team. Be able to put up and shift break fences. Be competent operating a 4 wheeler and a tractor in a safe manner.  You will be drug free, be able to wake up in the mornings and have a good attitude towards cows and people. We run an 11 and 3 roster most of the year with 6 on and 2 off roster over calving. Renumeration will be...

Due to one of our staff members returning home, we are looking for a farm assistant to join our team on our 700 cow farm, 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. We are in the process of becoming a lead with pride Synlait farm. Your role will be working alongside us and as well as part of our team of 4 staff. 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! We offer a 5 on 2 off roster all year around. Experience preferred (training on our system will be given)...

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 to mid-October. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with milking operations. General animal husbandry and care. Maintaining a clean and organized farm environment. Other general farm duties as required. Key Details: Fixed-term position: July 20th to mid-October. 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....

Situated on the main highway just North of the Rakaia River.... Burmont Holdings is looking for a Farm Assistant looking for a progressive career to be working towards a Herd Manager role in the future.  As a Farm Assistant you will assist in the day-to-day running of the farm to maximise production, key activities include: Milking Cows through a 50-bail rotary with ACR’s, Protrack drafting system to manage Allflex collar alerts and Auto teat spray system.  You will be assisting with calving/calf rearing and mating Shifting Irrigators, break fencing, managing cows into allocated paddocks.  General good care of stock, weed spraying and assisting with general farm maintenance. Minimum hours required per week is 45 with a maximum of 50.  Healthy Homes accommodation available. You must be reliable, enthusiastic, and have a passion for farming and animals with 1-year minimum experience. https://www.spectrumgroup.co.nz/page/burmont-holdings-ltd/ PLEASE APPLY VIA...

We require a Dairy Farm Assistant for our pivot/rotorainer irrigated dairy farm; rotary dairy.  We are owner operators with two other experienced staff employed also. Must have some livestock experience, preferably 1-2 years dairy, and good communication skills.  We operate a pasture based farming system, therefore experience with break fencing is required Dairy Hygiene is very important, we have a low SCC mostly Ayrshire herd We have a 80 ha runoff, 8 km from the dairy farm irrigated by pivot Our cows are quiet and friendly. If you don't enjoy patting cows and talking to them, this job is possibly not for you.  

Due to a team member moving back home, we are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant, who wants to be a part of a team where knowledge is passed on and work/life balance is valued. People are the main reason for our success on Valetta Pastures so we have a strong focus on employing people with good attitudes and growing them into great farmers. Flexible start date from now to 1st of June. We are patient to find the best fit for our team. Unfortunately we are NOT an accredited employer for work visas. The farm is 370 ha, peak milking 1,350 cows through a 60 bale rotary with automatic cup removers, pro track, and in-shed feeding. The farm is located in Valetta and is fully irrigated with centre pivots, solid set in corners, and has a small section of k-line. The successful applicant will have: Good attitude and communication skills Willingness to learn new skills and knowledge Works well in a team *Experience is a bonus but not a requirement,...

We are looking for a full time Farm Assistant  to join our team of 3 including sharemilker. milking 550 cows through a 38 a side herringbone. Located in clandeboye . There will be a minimum 30 hours per week. You will be required to have a minimum 12 months full time NZ dairy farming experience in the day to day tasks of the farm such as: Milking twice a day,  Animal Health - Identifying, reporting to Manager and treating as instructed. Maintaining the shed to a high standard for tidiness and cleaning. Break fencing, moving stock to different  pdks  Assisting with hard calving Assisting with Calves rearing is required Basic knowledge of pivot irrigation  Effluent IrrigationSome tractor work ie. feeding out silage Implementation of an effective weed control programme No weeds to reach flowering stage, minimal weeds visible on farm Assisting with farm walks to collect pasture growth information The ideal applicant will possess: A minimum of12 months...

Set on 220 Ha of beautiful flat land located just 20 mins to Ashburton and right by the ocean, is our lovely farm that has been in our family for many years, we are passionate about the land, the cows, and our people.   We need a dairy farm assistant who will assist in the day to day running of the farm including milking our gorgeous 900 cows through a 50-bail rotary with ACR.  You will really need to have a great attitude, great at communication and be willing to work as part of our existing team, who are all very stable and supportive so you must be able fit right in.   We run a tight ship so there is no room for laziness, if you are not a team player then you will let everyone down.   Experience is not as important as attitude, but it will be a great asset to us if you have some kind of qualification in agriculture either a diploma or a degree.  Our farm has a drug free policy, and you must have a clean police record. You may also be required to do a preemployment drug...

We are looking for a 5 x farm assistants to milk 3300 cows through a 3 x 50 aside herringbone shed via multiple farms on 877 hectares of flat contour.  You will hit the ground running. Duties include but are not limited to: Assisting with daily operational tasks as directed. including, feeding, milking, animal health, effluent.  You will need to be aware of on farm compliance, eg health, safety and wellbeing; environment, animal welfare etc. This role will provide great learning opportunities where you will be encouraged to take responsibility for your day to day activities, which will include milking/shed hygiene, animal health detection, tractor driving and general farm duties. Must be able to ride a two-wheeler and demonstrate tractor driving abilities. We are seeking a “good all-rounder”.   We are looking for someone who shares their passion for the industry and who is prepared to work hard as part of the team.  You will also be known for your...

An enthusiastic person is required for a general farm hand position on our 800 cow farm for the 2024 season. Milking and bringing cows to the cowshed are core roles for the job. Keeping the Cowshed clean , weed control and shifting electric fences are also regular activities for the the position. During the summer half the farm is under K line irrigation and the staff member will be required to help in shifting the K lines. In Autumn and Winter the cows are fed quite a lot of supplement via tractor so good tractor skills would be helpful. We winter our cows on a runoff feeding Kale,Grass and Baleage. The applicant will join a strong Kiwi team . The applicant will need to physically fit, enjoy rural life and can work well both on their own and as part of a team. Some experience would be preferred but it is not essential. On the other hand if you have good experience and are keen to live in Kaikoura then please apply as we are open to considering experienced applicants for a higher...

We are not accredited employers so you must be able to work in New Zealand without visa conditions around this. Job includes, but not limited to, milking cows, calving cows, break fencing, feed out and effluent spreader management. Training will be provided from other team members for our farming systems. 12 months experience required. Other skills include time management, working well in a team environment and following instructions. You will need to live in New Zealand to apply. Please email your CV to [email protected]

Here is an existing opportunity to join our team of 4 full time staff in sunny Maheno 10 minutes south of Oamaru. This is a good opportunity to further your skills in the dairy industry. All staff members do all aspects of farm work on the farm as to keep the work interesting, the jobs on farm will include but is not limited to milking, temporary and permanent fencing, basic tractor operation, stock handling, the diagnosis and treatment of sick stock, irrigation maintenance and shifting, and keeping the buildings on farm clean and tidy. Experience in the above tasks is handy but not required if you have a good attitude and a willingness to learn anything can be taught. Also, if need be, we will me be more than happy to work around any study’s/training you have to further your career e.g., primary ITO. We aim to average 45 hours per week over the season and will have a 5 on 2 off roster for most of the season, this how ever may change throughout the peak workload throughout calving...