Farm Assistant/Herd Manager - 8km from Lincoln
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Job summary
Beaumaris Dairies near Lincoln in Canterbury is seeking a Farm Assistant/Herd Manager for a 650-cow operation. Join an active dairy farm with a modern milking setup and large-scale feeding system, including a 700-cow feed pad. Training and development are available on site to help you grow your skills in dairy farming.
You’ll carry out milking routines, assist with herd movements, and support pasture and irrigation management while upholding safety and animal care standards.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of dairy farming experience.
- Full driver’s licence required.
- Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
- Willingness to interview in person.
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/youngstock management.
- Help maintain machinery, equipment and farm infrastructure.
- Carry out weed control and contribute to a safe working environment.
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Job 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.
- 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
- 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
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