Assistant beef and sheep farm manager

A beef and sheep farm in Adare, Co Limerick is recruiting for the position of an assistant farm manager. The successful candidate will be working alongside a long-standing farm manager on the farm. Good stockmanship and communication skills are required for the job with a long-term position available with the employer for the right person. To apply, send cover letters and CVs to Estate Office, PO Box 1, Adare, Co Limerick.

Dairy herdsperson in Meath

A herdsperson is required to assist in the running of a 200-cow dairy herd in Co Meath. The herd is both autumn- and spring-calving and the job requires full experience in milking, calving, heat detection and the operation of farm machinery. To apply, send CVs to meathdairy@gmail.com.

Mixed farm worker in Laois

A multi-skilled worker is required for a mixed dairy farm in Laois. The successful candidate must be competent and be available for an immediate start for the full-time role. For more information and to apply, phone 085-253 3653.

Relief milker in Cork

A dairy farm in the Clonakilty area of Co Cork is looking for a relief milker. The job will require milking mornings, evenings and some weekends. To apply, phone 086-386 2543.

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Farm assistant in south Canterbury

A farm assistant is required on a 650-cow dairy farm in South Canterbury in New Zealand’s South Island. The job begins in July and runs through to February. Duties include milking, calving and general farm work. There is fully furnished accommodation available for the successful candidate. To apply, send CVs to hughyjacks@hotmail.com.

Dairy assistant on 1,150-cow farm

A farm in Culverden, north Canterbury, is recruiting a dairy assistant for the running of a 1,150-cow, grass-based dairy herd. The successful candidate will be working within a team of five full-time employees. Accommodation is provided on farm and competitive wages are available with the opportunity to begin a dairy farming career in New Zealand. Applications for the role close on 30 April 2017. For more information on how to apply, phone +64274691832.

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