Calf Rearer
McConnell AG Ashburton, Christchurch
Job Description
We are a family farming business near Hinds, south of Christchurch.
Our farm is looking for people to help us as a calf rearers!
No experience required as training will be given. But a good hard-working attitude and willingness to learn is essential.
This is outside work! We work in all conditions; some days may be cold and wet but we just dig deep and get the job done. But of course we hope for sunny days!
1500cows are calved over 2 farms. Heifers are fed on an adlib system making the job that bit easier! And all other are sold at 4days
Accommodation is available on farm.
Applicants must valid work visa of WHV. Must speak and understand English.
This is a fixed term roll for 2-5months, negotiable.
Postcode: 7775 (Ashburton, Christchurch)
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McConnell AG
Member since: July 2025
This employer uses a mccag.co.nz email account.
Description:
We are a family farming business near Hinds, 1 hour south of Christchurch.
Our 470 hectare dairy farm calves 1500 cows in the spring August/September and milks until May. The farm has two milking sheds, A 40aside herringbone and a 60bale rotary.
We have 7 fulltime staff that do an amazing job and we couldn’t operate the farm with out them! In our busy time August-November we take on another 2-4 people to help get it all done.
The farm is flat and in the heart of the mid-canterbury plains. We have amazing views of the southern alps, including mt Hutt ski field (60km) and mt Peel 5719ft (30km).
Our dairy herd graze a grass based system meaning they’re outside every day on pasture. The farm is fully irrigated using water from a local irrigation scheme.
There is always something happening on our farm. And we hope that everyone that comes here enjoys it and learns some new skills and experiences!
Industry:
Farming, Animals & Conservation