88 jobs found in canterbury

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...

Due to a staff member heading home, we are looking for a Herd Manager to join our team.  We are located halfway between Methven & Ashburton. At peak we milk 940 cows through a 54 bail rotary on our family-owned dairy farm. Please only apply if you meet the following requirements: Are a NZ citizen, or hold a current Visa Have a minimum of 18 months to 2 years NZ dairy experience Hold a drivers license Are able and willing to pass a drug test if required Be residing in NZ As a Herd Manager you will have key responsibilities in the day-to-day running of our farm, including running the shed, identifying and managing animal health, helping to enable the mating plan, feed allocation, and pasture management. You will be working alongside our 2IC and ourselves. The ideal candidate wil be someone who has a good grasp of the day to day running of a dairy farm, effluent management, irrigation and feed requirements.  You will need to be able to complete daily tasks with...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Senior Farm Assistant to support the day-to-day operations on our dairy farm, located just 10 minutes from Ashburton. Our farm milks 800 cows on 143 hectares, and key responsibilities include milking, setting up break fences, and maintaining the cleanliness of the yard and cowshed. The farm also has a feed pad, providing the opportunity to learn and assist with feed mixing and feeding out. We operate on an 8 days on, 2 days off / 8 days on, 3 days off roster, offering a good balance of work and time off. We require a New Zealand citizen or you must have residency.  A tidy two-bedroom house with a garage is available as part of the position. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

we are looking for am experienced farm worker (12+ mouths) for and assistant 2ic role milking 1050 cows through a 60 bail rotary shed, shed includes. auto draft allfex  collars  auto teat spray wand  cup removers waves on platform rubber mat on platform inshed feeding (all year round) malaises (just for cow flow) no heifers The farm is located just 15 minutes from Waiamate and Oamaru, you'll have a range of responsibilities in aiding the farm manager (team of 4) to run the farm including: milking shed management  animal health (treating milk fever/sick animals) maintenance of machinery staff management  driving tractors  

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...

I am seeking a hard working Herd Manager for our farm in Timaru. You will be working along side myself as the contract milker and my 2ic. We run 6 on 1 off roster during calving and 5 on 2 off for the rest of the season. You must be honest and reliable. Duties include but are not limited to milking twice a day, shifting irrigation, feeding out, identifying animal heath issues, treating and recording and issues. The farm has good housing and farming facilities, 42 aside herringbone, Allflex collars, auto drafting, pivot irrigation, hard hose guns, klines. The milking platform is 190 ha and the remaining 40 ha is used for wintering. The herd is wintered on farm. A Tidy 1 bedroom unit is available for accommodation.     No criminal record is a must and you may be subject to a pre employment and random drug testing.

We're looking for someone to join our team as an Assistant Herd Manager on our 1300 cow dairy farm milking through a modern 80 bale rotary shed, located just minutes from Dunsandel, Rakaia and Leeston. Do you: - Have a keen attitude and willing to learn and progress through the dairy industry? - Want to work in a positive and supportive team environment? - Are you keen to be supported to learn and achieve your goals? Some experience preferred but not essential, training provided to keen individuals willing to get stuck in and learn about this great industry. You will assist one of our herd managers to take control of one of our 620 cow herds. This will give you the opportunity to learn and develop skills in pasture monitoring, feeding, irrigation and other tasks throughout the farm. Being part of a large, high performing dairy farm can provide opportunities to progress your career within our farming operation. Working in a large team but alongside one other key team member...

We would love someone to join our team on a 850 Cow Farm (predominantly Fresian) , through a 60 Bale Rotary Shed (auto). Farm is located in the Duntroon area, 35 minutes inland from Oamaru. Only people eligible to work in New Zealand can apply. Good remuneration and rostered time off. Duties will be milking mainly and general farm work, with young stock, maintenance/cleaning of the farm and shed. We have Halter on cows/farm.   Cows winter on kale/fodder beet on the conjoined run off. Full training will be provided. Also what we value is attitude, people willing to learn, good communication, great time management, honesty and reliability. To have at least a one year of experience in the industry and to have a current Full Driver's Licence. If interested please send through your C.V and references.

A person is required for a dairy farm 15 Minutes from Ashburton  who is honest and reliable and have at least 2 years Dairy experience in NZ This is a permanent position and you would need to be a NZ Citizen or have a residency visa  Your duties would be milking, animal health giving staff tasks for the day  and no how to do most  general farm duties must be able to drive a tractor must be able to pass a drug test and we also do random drug testing during employment and have a clean criminal record We milk 1500 cows in a rotary shed with ACR in Peak times we milk 12 months of the year  If interested send a cv with a reference and there phone number

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.

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...

Dairy Farm Assistant - Fairlie (750 Cows) Are you passionate about farming and looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a well-established dairy operation? We’re looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to become part of our dedicated team on our 750-cow farm in the beautiful Fairlie area. Key Responsibilities: As a Dairy Farm Assistant, your day-to-day duties will include a mix of hands-on work to support the smooth operation of the farm. You’ll be involved in: Milk Harvesting: Assist in milking cows, ensuring all procedures are followed to maintain high milk quality and cow health. Stock Management: Monitor cow health, including regular checks for lameness, mastitis, and other conditions, and assist with treatments and routine care. Farm Maintenance: Support the upkeep of farm infrastructure and equipment, including milking equipment, fences, and buildings. Feeding & Nutrition: Ensure cows are fed and have access to clean water. Help...

  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...

Due to a staff member leaving we are now looking for a reliable and motivated farm assistant to join our team on our Family owned and operated Dairy Farm in Kaikoura We are ideally looking for someone who has some dairy farming experience We have 2 dairy sheds a 47 ASHB with cup removers, and a 26 ASHB both with in-shed feed systems We milk TAD during spring then change to 3 in 2 from Early October until end of season Daily duties will include all day to day tasks including but not limited to milking, animal health, feeding out, farm maintenance, assisting in calving and mating, irrigation and working with other staff members Applicants are required to have: A good understanding of Animal Health, Excellent time management, Ability to work unsupervised, Confident in operating both 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes, High Hygiene Standards, Calm Stock Handling Skills, Good Communication Skills Must hold a current NZ work visa if applicable and a current drivers...

Farm Assistant – No Experience? No Problem! 📍 10 minutes from Fairlie | 1250 cows | 60-bale rotary shed with ACRs Looking to start a career in the dairy industry? We’re on the lookout for a keen and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team — no prior farming experience needed! If you're reliable, eager to learn, and enjoy working outdoors with animals, we want to hear from you. Who we’re looking for: You’ve got a strong work ethic and love hands-on work You’re keen to learn and not afraid to ask questions You follow instructions well and enjoy being part of a team You care about animals and treat them with respect You're looking to grow your skills and build a future in dairy farming What we offer: We’ll teach you everything you need to know — from milking and animal care to daily farm operations. You’ll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that values a good attitude and a willingness to learn. We milk 1250 cows through a modern 60-bale rotary...

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...

Location: Rakaia (20 minutes north of Ashburton) We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Herd Manager to join our family-owned dairy farm in Rakaia. We milk 800 cows through a 60-bale rotary with ECR, and we pride ourselves on a supportive, team-focused work environment. About the Role: As a Herd Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the herd, ensuring animal health, quality milk production, and pasture management. You will work alongside a dedicated team of 4.5 staff members on a roster system (8-2, 8-3) to ensure smooth, efficient operations. Key Responsibilities: Milking: Assist with the smooth operation of milking and proactively address any milk quality issues. Animal Health: Monitor and identify signs of illness in cows, including lameness, mastitis, bloat, milk fever, and pneumonia. Assist with treatments as required. Mating: Ensure the effective implementation of the farm’s mating management policy and guide...

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS Our stunning 300 Ha, 1150 cow farm is set on lovely flat land just a mere 6k’s from Geraldine and roughly 20 mins to both Ashburton and Temuka, so we feel we are ideally situated for you to enjoy a healthy work like balance, with everything you need on your doorstep.  We milk our gorgeous girls through a very clean and tidy 60 bail rotary shed which has ACR and Auto Teat spraying.  There is also our runoff located near the dairy farm and the young stock are all grazed at that property until they are due to return as in-calf Rising 2 Heifers.  The main herd grazes there for the winter months and return in progression as they approach their due dates.    With some long-term staff sadly having moved on at the end of May, we have been discussing how we are going to move into the new season and how we shall structure our team.   Being family owned and operated, we like for our team to feel like part of the fold, so we believe a flat structure...

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 are looking for a Calf Rearer that can also milk the cows.  This is primarily a calf rearing/ milking position but you can be more involved on farm if you like. There will also be a full dairy assistant job come available after calving has finished.  We have a tidy farm set up, milking 500 cows through a 2 person, 40 bale herringbone shed. Irrigation is via a pivot and fixed sprinklers.  A tidy three bedroom house is available on farm, that has a heatpump, logburner, open plan living and attached carport.  We are located just 5mins from Culverden and we have a great friendly team on farm. Roster is 6 and 2 over calving, 8 and 2, 8 and 3 for rest of season.  We are looking for someone that can work well independently and in a team, has experience with animals and shows initiative.