Dairy Farmhands

About The Employer

  • R&E DAIRIES LIMITED
  • Ashburton/geraldine/timaru

Dairy Farmhands

Category: Agriculture

Description:

We are currently looking for a motivated couple to join a progressive team as a Farm Assistant.
 
Based in Mid Canterbury near Geraldine, this location offers outdoor activities such as tramping, hunting, mountain biking and skiing all within driving distance. We are 2 hours from Christchurch, 3 hours from Dunedin and 4.5 hours from Queenstown.
 
The spring calving herd of 1850 cows are milked through a 60 bail and 50 bail rotary cowshed, with protrack, ACR’s, automatic teat spraying and in-shed feeding, the facilities have been set up for an efficient operation.
 
The accommodation available is a shared, furnished 3 bedroom weather board house with log burner and updated bathroom. Large carport. 
 
You will bring an active & enthusiastic contribution in the day-to-day running of the farm operations and have Health & Safety at the forefront of mind.
 
We are looking for someone who reflects a positive & cooperative attitude with a calm & well-balanced nature.

Summary:

A reasonable level of English is required 
 
Farming/Agricultural experience is a must, being able to communicate effectively & openly with all people and to work well within & value being a part of a team, is essential.
Preference will be shown to someone with calf rearing, Milking and/or Tractor/Front end loader experience
 
If this opportunity sounds like one you are interested in, then please contact me to discuss further. We may be able to accommodate couples as well.  
 
Start date is Negotiable. Preferably Middle of July but am happy to discuss 
Please do not apply if your intention to work is less then 3months  
 
 
 
Applicants must either be a NZ citizen/resident or hold the relevant work visa.

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