Farm Assistant/Herd Manager - 8km from Lincoln

Ag Assist; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumaris Dairies is seeking a Farm Assistant/Herd Manager for a 650-cow operation near Lincoln. The role covers milking, herd feeding, pasture management, and equipment maintenance, with onsite training and development provided. A driver’s licence and NZ work eligibility are required, with interviews in person.

Ideal candidates will show reliability, motivation, and a willingness to grow within the dairy industry in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of dairy farming experience.
• Full driver's licence.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Reliability and willingness to develop skills in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily milking and milk harvesting routines.
• Assist with stock movements and herd feeding.
• Support pasture management, irrigation, and effluent management.
• Monitor animal health and assist with reproductive and youngstock management.
• Help maintain machinery, equipment, and farm infrastructure.
• Carry out weed control and contribute to a safe working environment.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Job description

Description

Beaumaris Dairies is seeking a Farm Assistant/Herd Manager to join our 650-cow operation located just 8km from Lincoln, Canterbury. You'll work with a modern 50-bale internal rotary dairy and help manage a large-scale feeding system, utilising both pasture and a 700-cow concrete feed pad. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their skills in dairy farming, with training and development available onsite.

Requirements

• At least one year of dairy farming experience
• Reliability, motivation, and willingness to develop skills within the industry
• Full driver's licence
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Available for an in-person interview

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily milking and milk harvesting routines
• Assist with stock movements and herd feeding
• Support pasture management, irrigation, and effluent management
• Monitor animal health and assist with reproductive and youngstock management
• Help maintain machinery, equipment, and farm infrastructure
• Carry out weed control and contribute to a safe working environment