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15/02/2025
Permanent - Full Time
B C Dairies Ltd Ahaura, New Zealand
Farm Assistant – Join Our Team at B C Dairies! Location: Ahaura, New Zealand (20 minutes from Greymouth, 3.5 hours from Christchurch) Accommodation: On-farm 3-bedroom house provided Employment Type: Full-time B C Dairies is looking for a dedicated individual or couple to join our team with the potential to grow into a management position. We operate a modern 560-cow dairy farm with a 49-aside herringbone shed featuring automated systems, including cup removers, auto teat spray, and in-shed feeding. As a self-contained operation, we winter some of our cows on a runoff adjacent to the farm. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about dairy farming, looking for career progression, and wanting to work in a supportive team environment. About the Role: Your key responsibilities will include: ✔ Milking & Milk Quality Management – Ensuring high milk quality standards and shed hygiene ✔ Stock Handling & Feeding – Feed management, herd monitoring, and...
Closing date for Applications:
17/03/2025
15/02/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Kilmun Farm Te Awamutu, New Zealand
We are looking for a Farm Assistant or Herd Manager for next season. The farm is a System 2 and we milk 580 cows through a 36ashb. There is no feed pad or in shed feeding. We are usually milking once a day by February. The Manager and/or 2IC will be on farm at all times and the Operations Manager also lives on farm. The Farm Assistant (or Herd Manager) will be required to; Get cows in Milk cows twice a day Get cows and calves in Feed calves Ride a quad bike and a two wheeler Put up break fences Check troughs Spray weeds We are looking for a candidate who; Has at least one year of experience in NZ Has a good grasp of the English language Can identify and escalate animal health issues and is willing to learn how to treat them Has empathy for cows and calves Has some tractor skills or is willing to learn how to drive a tractor Works well with others Can confidently ride a two wheeler Can follow instructions and take direction For health...
Closing date for Applications:
17/03/2025
15/02/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Pingadeez Trust Ōpunake, New Zealand
We are inviting applicants to apply for a contract milking position on a 300-cow, 98-hectare (effective) farm. This predominately flat, extremely well-set-up property is located in a popular farming district near Opunake, offering easy access to all amenities. With a production target of 130,000–140,000 kg of milk solids, this farm presents an exciting opportunity for those passionate about advancing in the dairy industry. We’re seeking individuals with a 'can-do' attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence. The property includes a recently refurbished, comfortable four-bedroom open-plan home. We can also provide references from staff who have enjoyed working with us. Here is a link to images of the farm: https://gemdeez.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/Vizlink/EUr6LUNFKxRKlgLKTPSP530B_hp5nPQzinM6U62M2hzzeg?e=tNDasl Key Aspects: • Simple System 3 setup • Production targeting 130,000 – 140,000   kg milk solids • This predominately flat 98 effective...
Closing date for Applications:
17/03/2025
15/02/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Ruru Dairy Ltd Putaruru - South Waikato
Are you ready to take the next step? Do you consider yourself passionate about farming? We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated farm manager who is passionate about dairy. We are a contract milking couple who is taking on a second farm for the 25/26 season. Our existing team of three is staying on our current farm and has been with us for our 5 seasons as contract milkers. We are now recruiting for the new farm.  The farm: 255ha dairy farm system 4 unit. 870 cows spring calving. 44asd herringbone with cup removers and protrack drafting. Irrigation in the summer. Effluent and fertilizer spreading are managed by the farm owner. This is a top performing farm that strives for excellence.  Location: South Waikato, approx 1hour drive to Taupo, Rotorua, Hamilton and Tauranga. The role: You will run and manage the farm with 3 other staff under our guidance and support. You will be responsible for herd health management, day to day running of the farm and grass & feed...
Closing date for Applications:
17/03/2025
15/02/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Ruru Dairy Ltd Putaruru
Are you ready to take the next step? Do you consider yourself passionate about farming? We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated farm manager who is passionate about dairy. We are a contract milking couple who are taking on a second farm for the 25/26 season. Our existing team of three are staying on our current farm and has been with us for our 5 seasons as contract milkers. We are now recruiting for the new farm.  Location: Putaruru, South Waikato. An hour from Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua and Taupo.  The farm: 255ha dairy farm system 4 unit. 870 cows spring calving. 44asd herringbone with cup removers and protrack drafting. Irrigation in the summer. Effluent and fertilizer spreading is managed by the farm owner. This is a top performing farm that strives for excellence.  The role: You work alongside 3 other staff under our guidance and support. You will assist with the day to day running of the farm, stock management, feed, and milking. You will cover manager...
Closing date for Applications:
06/03/2025
15/02/2025
Permanent - Full Time
PBPS DAIRY Ngatea,
We are looking  for a farm assistant or herd manager to join our team  we milk 650 cows at peak through 54 bail rotary with ACR and auto teat spray. farm located 10 minutes Ngatea, 25 minutes thames and Morrinsville. minimum 2 year dairy experience main duties- milking and getting cows, weed control, fencing, tractor experience, calf feeding and general farm work. excellent animal heath and husbandry. we are drug free farm. time to time random drug test ,no smoking, full driving license.  no dogs Please email your CV and Cover letter including at least 2 recent references. We are Accredited Employers, .
Closing date for Applications:
02/03/2025
15/02/2025
Permanent - Full Time
2IC
74972 Shalimar 2 Piopio, New Zealand
This is a great opportunity to join our farming operation in the important position of   2IC , based   in Piopio, the Northern King Country. The primary function of the role is to help manage and operate the dairy shed efficiently to regularly achieve the highest milk production.   A minimum of three to four years experience is required to be successful in this role. Some Pasture Management experience is preferred, but we are prepared to train and support training where necessary. Good quality stockmanship of a high personal standard is required plus you must have   the ability to attend to all animal health matters. We are looking for someone who is self motivated, resilient, hard working, honest and who genuinely enjoys their work as a dairy farmer. If you want to be part of a progressive farming business that will provide you with excellent career opportunities, then this job could be the change you are looking for.
Closing date for Applications:
17/03/2025
15/02/2025
Permanent - Full Time
$27.00 - $30.00 hourly
Dinnae Ken Balclutha, New Zealand
Milking 380-400 cross bred cows through a 36ASHB shed with ACRs.  Cow shed is all rubber matted with great cow flow,  we do everything we can to have happy healthly cows.   We are located 15mins out of Balclutha on Inch Clutha, a lovely place to live right by the clutha river. Just over an hours drive to Dunedin. The ideal candidate as much as experience is preferred ideally 6 month, we can provide on the job training if you have transferable skills and the right aptitude.  Candidate must have valid drivers license, good quiet stock handling skills, stong work ethic, must be reliabile, trust worthy and able to work as part of a team and use their own initiative. We are in the process of doing a lot of farm renovations (first year as owners) skills we could utilise whilst training in milking, would be fencing, welding and joinery realted skills. There is shared accommodation available with our current staff member on farm.
Closing date for Applications:
21/02/2025
15/02/2025
Fixed Term
Serena Huntly, Waikato, New Zealand
Looking for a reliable honest person to help with the day to day running of the farm working along side  sharemilkers and another staff Member. Also be able to work independently  Must have good communication and work well with others must have at least 2 years experience in dairy farming must be capable and confident to ride a 2 wheeler Milking 600 cows.  Must be quiet with stock and assist with safe handling of all animals Jobs will include milking twice a day in our herringbone shed Shed cleaning and setup Shifting cows and feeding Setting fences as directed Calving spraying, chipping thistles,  identifying and alerting managers to sick cows eg. mastitis, lame cows And other general farm duties to keeping the farm tidy Must be able to pass a drug test and be physically fit  Need to be able to get up early and be on time
Closing date for Applications:
17/03/2025
14/02/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Blue Shed Methven, New Zealand
We are looking for a Herd Manager to join our team at Blue Shed. Milking 1050 cows through an 60-bale rotary shed with ACR's, Protrack, Herd-i and in shed feeding. We run Alflex cow collars and have a composting barn that holds 280 cows, and we use automated calf feeders for rearing our calves. The role requires you to have a good understanding of cowshed practice, animal health issues, pasture management as well as general day to day farming practices. Tractor skills are required for feeding out. Training will be given in this area. Two years minimum NZ Dairy Farm experience would be preferred. You must be able to communicate clearly, work as part of a team,  not be afraid to ask questions and show initiative when required.  Honesty and reliability is also a key attribute.  Please apply if you enjoy farming & doing your job well, are good at communicating, fit & healthy, have a great attitude and can contribute positively to a team. We would love to hear from you....
Closing date for Applications:
08/03/2025