Calf Rearer
McConnell AG Ashburton, Christchurch
Job Description
We are a family farming business near Hinds, south of Christchurch.
Our farm is looking for someone to help us as a calf rearer!
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.
We will have 3 people in our calf team with rostered days off.
Shared 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.
This role is more suited to a single person rather than couples.
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