32 jobs found in southland

Looking for a dairy role where you can learn, contribute and keep progressing?  Southern Dairy Hub is looking for a full-time Dairy Assistant to join our experienced and supportive farm team at Wallacetown, near Invercargill.  We milk approximately 750 cows on a nearly 300ha milking platform through a modern 60-bail DeLaval rotary with ACRs and in-shed feeding. As both a working dairy farm and a research and demonstration farm, it’s a place where you’ll gain hands-on experience and learn from real-world research.  Interested?  To find out more click the link below https://www.southerndairyhub.co.nz/site_files/35476/upload_files/SDH%20Dairy%20Assistant.pdf?dl=1

We are looking for a new team member to join our team, this is a new role as we have expanded our farm and need 1 more person to ensure we can keep our team running a 5/2 roster year round. The farm will peak milk 950 cows on 354ha near Drummond in Southland. We run a modern high performing dairy farm, take pride in doing our work well and providing an innovative well rounded workplace. We have a strong culture creating a good place to work where your efforts are rewarded. About You: -            Being a dairy farmer is your career, you are or desire to be a professional dairy farmer that                         works on a top class farm. -            A good understanding of the fundamentals of dairy farming and the ability to complete basic                   duties well. -            Ability to work efficiently in a team and on your own. -            Have a can do attitude and like to get stuck in to complete jobs to a high standard. -            Proficient...

Assistant Farm Manager wanted to help run the daily operation of a 750 cow farm near Balfour, Southland. 310 hectare effective. A 60 bail rotary dairy shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, auto cup remover with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating.  To be considered for the role you must have a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how.  In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump, good working gear and machinery is on offer.

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 • 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. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.  

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...

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 • 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. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.  

On behalf of a client we have a farm managers role available for a hard working motivated person, the farm is 700-750 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with cup removers and autodrafting.  The system is a system 3 where about 700-1,000Kgs of supplements is imported onto the farm.  You will be working with a skilled farm owner along with the farm consultant, this support network will enable you to perform well and grow your skills for your next opportunity.  This role may lead to a contract milking role for the right candidate the following season if they perform well and fit in with the management team.  Please apply online via this website and we will contact you back with next steps. 

Experienced Herd Manager wanted to join our 770-cow dairy operation in Northern Southland. We are looking for a capable and motivated Herd Manager to join our team on our 770-cow dairy farm near Riversdale, Northern Southland . This is a great opportunity for an experienced dairy farm worker who takes pride in their stock, enjoys working with cows and wants to be an important part of an exciting new farming operation. The Role As Herd Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd, with a strong focus on animal health, welfare, production and maintaining high farm standards. The role will include: Day-to-day management and care of the 770-cow herd Monitoring animal health, condition and performance Identifying and dealing with animal health issues promptly Assisting with calving, mating and herd health practices Maintaining high standards of animal welfare Assisting with milking...

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.   Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages 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: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $30 - $36 per hour....

We are seeking a reliable fixed term calf rearer to join our team for the calving season working at least 30 hours per week, for a fixed term period  September _ February Key duties include feeding and caring for calves, monitoring animal health, maintaining high hygiene standards in calf sheds and equipment, identifying and reporting unwell calves, assisting with tagging and treatments, and supporting safe animal handling practices.  Agriculture experience is preferred. The ideal applicant would be practical, observant, committed to animal welfare and able to follow health and saftety procedures. $25 - $30 per hour This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals in a hands om farm environment

FARM MANAGER / CONTRACT MILKER – OAD DAIRY FARM Experienced Dairy Operator Wanted – Southland We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager / Contract Milker / Sharemilker-level dairy operator to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of a progressive OAD dairy farm in Southland . This is a hands-on management position for someone who understands that running a profitable dairy farm requires more than simply getting cows milked. We are looking for someone who can take ownership, make decisions, identify problems before they become problems, manage people and cows effectively, and drive production and profitability. The successful applicant will have a strong background in dairy farming and ideally have experience as a Contract Milker, Sharemilker, 2IC or Farm Manager . THE FARM Approximately 330 cows Approximately 150 ha dairy platform Once-a-day (OAD) milking system Southland location...

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the 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.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.  Environment - Manage 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 - Manage and 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 - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

A herd Manager is required to work as part of the team to implement the agreed farm management plan .  that will include the following responsibilities: Carry out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assist in training new employees on correct techniques. Assist with solving milk quality problems Helps farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures. Clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and carry out hygiene inspections.  Move and handle animals safely, identify and diagnose animal health issues, and assist 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 advised by the manager. Observe, record, and report on cows preparing to calve, and calves in line with farm policy . Assists in feed budget and feeding...

We are looking for a motivated 2IC to work alongside farm owner. We are looking for someone with experience, motivation and passion. Someone with the ability to step into farm manager Must currently be in New Zealand. Must have at least 2-year dairy experience. Must be able to speak We milk 330 through 25ASHB based at Glenham. 40km from Invercargill 30 km from Gore. We also run 410 cow fully self-contained sharemilking job next door. We are hand on owners that work alongside our staff day in day out. We all work together on both farms to get the jobs done. Duties Include, Milking unsupervised, Calf rearing, weed control, Crop shifting, Effluent management, young stock work at runoff, Fencing and other farm duties. Agito also offered to further your skills in the industry. Roster is 5 on 2 off, 6 on 1 off over calving. Min hours 70hr fortnight.

We are seeking a Herd Manager or Farm Assistant on a 600-cow farm located approximately 20 minutes west of Invercargill, milking through a 40 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including:   - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - stock handling and feeding - fencing, weed control, - calving, calf rearing, - shed maintenance & preparation,   - tractor operation for feeding out, fertiliser, mowing and silage - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 45 and a maximum of 60. Roster will follow a double rotation of 8 days on, 3 days off then 8 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year. Wages are hourly rate, depending on experience. To be considered you must: - provide a CV  (where possible, we will do a criminal check) - be physically fit - be able to pass a pre-employment drug test A warm 2...

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Experienced relief milker wanted. To milk 570 cows on 40 ASHB. Farm located in McEwan St. Tokanui. Drive-in

Looking for a competent manager/2ic to help run a 950 cow dairy unit based in riverton for the season, due to health issues of a previous staff member who had to unfourtuantly leave.  We run a 6n2 roster all season.  Big 5 bedroom newer home.  The candidate will be responsible for assisting myself with full farm managment Must be competent in all animal health Able to drive tractors for feeding out and mowing.  Good pasture managment. Must be good with foreign staff and able to handle challenges. Must be a nz resident or hold open work Visa. Salary will reflect experience. Possible releif milking available for partner

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.   Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the 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.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.    Environment - Manage 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 - Manage and 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 - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 740-cow operation across two farms in the Wyndham area. The farm is located approximately 45 minutes from Invercargill and milks through a 25 Aside Herringbone shed. 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 60. 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 paid at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule...