4 jobs found in west coast region

We are looking for a farm assistant who is passionate about pastural farming and caring for livestock.  We milk an 800 cow cross bred herd through a 50 aside herring bone shed. The normal daily tasks consists of milking, shifting the effluent irrigator, shifting break fences, moving cows, feeding supplements, helping with calf feeding, and all sorts of farm maintenance.  We are hoping to find someone that is keen to grow, progress, and master the art of farming. Please apply if you enjoy a challenge, and you care about the future of Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Permanent - Full Time   We have farmed our stunning family owned and operated 430 cow dairy farm is set on 200 Ha of beautiful flat land just minutes from the township of Ikamatua for five generations. In May this year we suffered a huge family loss. With wonderful support from our community and special fixed term staff, as a family we have been able to dry off, look after our precious 430-cow herd and welcome our beautiful calves. Now we're ready to bring an experienced Manager onto the team for the long term. We're looking for the right person to come alongside our 20-year-old son– to mentor him, share your experience, and help him keep growing – while also taking your lead from him day to day, because at the end of the day; this wonderful young Kiwi bloke is now our Farm Manager. It would mean so much to us to find someone who fits, who wants to build a life here – to put down roots, grow your own young family if that's where you're at, and become part of our...

We are looking for either a 2IC or farm assistant to assist in the daily running of my farming operation. We are not AEWV accredited employers so all applicants need to be NZ citizens or have valid work visa. We peak milk 520 cows through a 44 aside herringbone with in shed meal feeding. We have a 50 ha run off block and a 50 ha lease block 6k down the road. The run off block is used for wintering half our cows, raising young stock from weaners to R1s, and making baleage. The lease block is used for raising 50 of our R1s through to R2s and a small mob raising beef on dairy stock and some baleage.  We are seeking someone who has some previous dairy experience and can work unassisted. We offer competitive remuneration in a beautiful outdoor environment. 

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...