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Job Description We are   millerstockfood  we   operate a feed mill south of balclutha    we are looking for a motivated permanent or casual farm hand processing grain for sale ,producing  bulk load of dairy feeds also  bagged calf meal , pig poultry feeds and crushed barley . Good guidance and assistance given by employer. preferably needs to be a good   forklift operator and experienced in operating and maintaining farm machinery Must be in New Zealand now, or legally allowed to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. this is a drive in position      Hourly & Remuneration Avg Hrs / Wk 40 Remuneration starting wage is Negotiable with experience good wages to right person Farm Information Farm Size (Ha) 300. On-Farm Staff 5 with  3 family members How to Apply Please contact online or call. Contact Details 0272601070

We require a Herd Manager or Farm Assistant to join our team on our 520 cow farm located near Hororata. The successful applicant will need to be honest, punctual and have a can-do attitude. You will be required to work closely with the Contract Milker to manage cows, including feeding/pasture and health, set fences, spray weeds and help out with other farm duties. Minimum of 2 years NZ dairy experience is required. The farm has a modern 40 bale Rotary Shed with Auto Cup Removers. We offer a competitive remuneration package reflective of experience and job requirements. Please apply with a covering letter and CV, including at least two referee to the email address below.

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...

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...

Drive in milking position available. please note there is no available accomodation. 450 cows milked through a 36 aside shed. Can be flexible for the right candidate but ideally we would like to have someone on farm 5 days a week. Approximately 3 hours in the morning and 2.5 in the afternoon. Two people in the cow shed at all times. Possibility of extra hours doing additional farm work available.

Dairy Farm Assistant – Ashburton, Canterbury We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and keen Dairy Farm Assistant  to join our team on a well-established 308-hectare dairy farm located in Ashburton , Canterbury. Our farm milks 1,140 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed , and is fully irrigated via pivots and K-lines, supporting a high-performing and animal-focused operation. Key Responsibilities The successful candidates will be responsible for a range of daily farm operations, including but not limited to: Conducting milking and maintaining shed hygiene Monitoring, recording, and managing animal health and treatments Confidently identifying and treating mastitis and lameness Operating and maintaining tractors and other farm machinery Performing fencing and general farm maintenance Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and seasonal workload Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for individuals who meet the following...

Due to injury we require a fixed term staff member  till December . Competitive package and tidy recently renovated 5 bedroom house available

Herd Manager (2 Positions Available) – Ashburton, Canterbury We are currently seeking two dedicated and experienced Herd Managers to join our team on a well-established 308-hectare dairy farm located in Ashburton , Canterbury. Our farm milks 1,140 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed , and is fully irrigated via pivots and K-lines, supporting a high-performing and animal-focused operation. Key Responsibilities The successful candidates will be responsible for a range of daily farm operations, including but not limited to: Conducting milking and maintaining shed hygiene Monitoring, recording, and managing animal health and treatments Confidently identifying and treating mastitis and lameness Operating and maintaining tractors and other farm machinery Performing fencing and general farm maintenance Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and seasonal workload Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for individuals who meet...

The Camden Group has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our highly motivated team as a Farm Assistant at Aylesbury Grazing near Burnham. 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. Aylesbury Grazing is a 380ha drystock property near Burnham. This is a dairy support farm with 1500 R1's, and R2's, and 120 R1 and R2 Jersey bulls, plus 180 Carry-overs. Does this sound like you? You have two or more years of experience in the farming industry, or equivalent tertiary education. You can use farm equipment, machinery and vehicles competently, including two-wheel motorbikes. You have a good understanding of animal nutrition, animal health and animal welfare issues and the things that impact on health...

We require someone to rear calves on our 520 cow dairy farm, located 10 minutes from Palmerston North. Experience in calf rearing/stock husbandry is required. We are looking for someone with the patience, attention to detail and temperament to be able to care for young calves. The position is for approximately from mid July to mid October. You would be responsible for feeding all calves in the calf sheds comprising of 200 reared to weaning plus all bobby calves. Approximately 2 hours per morning and afternoon. Relief milking also available

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...

We are looking for three experienced farm workers (at least 18 months of experience) for a Herd Manager role on a 1900 cow farm in the Georgetown area. The farm is located 18 km from Oamaru, milking through a 50 and 60 Bail Rotary sheds. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - training junior staff, - 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 30 and a maximum of 70. 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 compensated at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule...

We have a job for a dairy farm assistant on a 600 cow farm in the Clandeboye area, milking through a 40 Aside Herringbone 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 30 and a maximum of 40. 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 at the agreed overtime rate for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary but generally work hours are between 5:30am and go through 5:30pm with meal and rest breaks; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off...

Apsley Calf Rearing (Aplsey Farm) is a new addition to our portfolio; we are seeking dedicated and reliable Fixed-Term Calf Rearers to join our team during the busy calving season. As a valued team member, you will be crucial in rearing beef calves. These are drive-in positions Flexibility in work hours is available to accommodate seasonal demands, positions may be on a casual basis, or fixed term.  Days and hours may vary to suit your situation for the right people up until at least the end of September. ​ ​ To be successful in this role, you must possess the following: ​- Punctuality and Reliability: Demonstrate a consistent track record of timeliness and reliability, ensuring the smooth operation of daily responsibilities. -Ability to Work Unsupervised: Showcase self-motivation and ability to work independently, effectively managing tasks and responsibilities. -Commitment to Health and Safety: Maintain an exceptional attitude towards health and safety practices,...

Herd Manager  Looking for a Herd Manager to join our team. Farm has 160 hectares effective area with 500 peak cows through 40 aside herringbone. Below is a list of key responsibilities Allocate pasture on a daily basis within the feed budget. Feeding out and setting up break fences. Implement irrigation requirements. Milking efficiently with health identification and treatment. Responsible for maintaining a grade free season. Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the dairy shed and throughout the farm. Identifying and treating mastitis cows and lame cows. Identifying other animal health problems and reporting to the farm manager. Assisting in calving, mating and all wintering requirements. Assisting with calf rearing, management of young stock and dry stock including bulls as required. Record keeping - Keeping records of all mastitis treatment given and ensuring animals are marked according to the farm system manual. Recording other treatment...

We are looking for a motivated and reliable person to assist during our busy calving season which starts soon.   This position is based 10 minutes out of Te Kuiti and Otorohanga and is a drive in position. Calf rearing experience is ideally required. The successful candidate will: ·         Ensure our livestock are always well fed, watered and in a state of good health ·         Record animal health, treatments, grazing and any other recordings as required ·         Record all movements in and out and ensure compliance  Start date is asap Please phone Nick on 0272 431 333 to discuss this position.   Hourly & Remuneration Rostered Time off:            Negotiable Remuneration:                  Negotiable depending on experience ( $/hour + 8%  holiday Pay)  

We are seeking a hardworking and reliable dry stock and irrigation assistant on our 195ha lease block at Wakanui. The role will involve tasks including. -            Shifting livestock -            Moving break fences -            Feeding out -            Shifting irrigation – rota-rainers, pivot -            Seasonal tractor work -            Assisting with animal health management -            Assisting with making supplement -            Perform basic farm repairs (troughs, fences) Skills Required -            Previous experience in livestock management and shifting irrigation -            Physically fit -            Basic mechanical skills. -            Experience in operating farm machinery (tractors, motorbikes etc) -            Ability to work independently and as part of our wider dairy farm team

FULL TIME MILKING STAFF required for SHEEP DAIRY season starts in AUGUST located in Waerenga,  10 min from Te Kauwhata, N Waikato family-run team Ewes are pasture grazed Twice per day milking 36 a side double up shed with cup removers. 3 staff per milking - - - Honesty, enthusiasm & attention to detail are essential - - - - - - We place a huge emphasis on a positive team approach - - -  - - - Adequate fitness required - strength, agility & endurance - - - Applicants must be eligible to work and already located in NZ.  We are unable to initiate work visas or assist with immigration. If you're fit, reliable, have a caring nature with animals & want to get involved, get in touch. Email with CV to [email protected]  

Looking for a job that offers a family lifestyle, look no further. We are a family oriented sharemilking couple looking for either someone with no experience or someone with some experience. Our ideal candidate will be someone who's keen, on time all the time, who cares about animal health, who can pay attention. We offer training and support to grow. This farm offers a family friendly environment where all cows are milked OAD from Christmas day. Running 2 herds, 1 OAD all season the second is TAD till Christmas then go OAD.

We are seeking a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team , The position is based 10 minutes from Waverley (south Taranaki) ,40 minutes from Wanganui and Hawera We peak milk 530 cows on 184HA through a 50 bail rotary cowshed with ACR, auto teat spray, allflex collars and   drafting . This role requires attention to detail and excellent communication skills. You will be working alongside the farm manager, as well as other full time and relief staff.   Key Responsibilities and Skills include, Assisting with daily operational tasks as directed. Animal Health: Identifying sick/mastitis cows, safe and calm handling of animals, Identifying and addressing metabolic problems and recording treatments. Equipment Operation: Capable of operating 2 and 4-wheeler bikes, driving tractors with bale feeders, mixer wagon, mower . Fencing and Maintenance: Experience in fencing and basic maintenance skills. Pasture management: reporting on post grazing residuals, learning to measure...