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🐄 Come Grow With Us – Dairy Farmer / Assistant Manager | Waikato Looking for more than just your next job? We are a Welsh family who, 10 seasons ago, made the move to New Zealand to chase a dream of building a successful dairy farming business in the mighty Waikato. Fast forward to today and we are farming 1,100 spring-calving cows across three neighbouring farms, and we're still growing, learning and having plenty of fun along the way. We're now looking for the right person to join our team — not just someone to fill a position, but someone we can invest in, develop and hopefully have as part of our farming journey for the next few years and beyond. If you're ambitious, enjoy farming and want to build your skills, take on more responsibility and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you. 🐄 The Opportunity You'll be working on one of our 700-cow dairy farms, as part of our wider three-farm operation. This role would suit someone who...

50/50 SHAREMILKER Pahiatua, Tararua   An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated 50/50 sharemilker to take on a well-established 420-cow dairy operation in the Pahiatua area. The farm comprises approximately 176 ha, with a strong farming platform, efficient milking facilities and excellent accommodation options. The Farming Operation  420 crossbred cows  High BW and PW herd  Farm owners existing herd available for purchase by the incoming sharemilker, subject to agreement   34-aside dairy  In-shed feeding system  One three-bedroom house and two four-bedroom houses available  Well-established dairy infrastructure and support facilities The combination of a high genetic merit herd and in-shed feeding provides a strong platform for maintaining production, managing pasture demand and maximising cow performance. The Opportunity This is a genuine opportunity for...

38 ASHB ACRs 650 cows total 450 twice a day The rest are once a day in the morning. 500ha property with 300ha dairy effective.  1/3rd has K-line Located Maruia on the West Coast.  We are NOT accredited so do NOT apply if you are not in the country Pets okay but NO CATS

Milk for Rent / Farm Assistant / Herd Manager | Manawatu We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated person to join our team on a well-run 650-cow dairy farm in the Manawatu. We milk 650 calm Friesian-cross cows in a pasture-based system, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and genuinely enjoys working with cows. This position could suit someone looking for a Milk for Rent, Farm Hand or Herd Manager role, depending on experience and what you are looking for. What We Are Looking For The successful applicant will have: A genuine passion for working with cows and good animal husbandry. Good stock sense  High standards of cow care, cleanliness and hygiene. An eye for detail and pride in doing a job properly. A clean, tidy and organised approach to their work. A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in. The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Good...

We are looking for a motivated, reliable and experienced 2IC to join our team on a well-run 650-cow dairy farm in the Manawatu. We milk 650 calm Friesian-cross cows in a pasture-based system, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and has a genuine passion for excellent animal care and maintaining high standards across the farm. About the Role This is a hands-on 2IC position for someone who can hit the ground running, work well as part of a team and take responsibility when required. The successful applicant will have: Excellent stockmanship and animal husbandry skills, with a strong eye for detail. A genuine commitment to cow health, welfare and comfort. High standards of cleanliness and hygiene, particularly around the cows, milking shed and working areas. The ability to recognise changes in cow behaviour, health or condition and act promptly. A clean, tidy and organised approach to all aspects of the job. Strong...

  We are requiring a SM on our farm in Wardville near Matamata. The farm is 110 ha and has a best production of 141,000 kg MS. Contour is predominately flat. We are looking to winter 350 cows to have a milking herd of 340. Breed preference would be J/JX cows. Facilities include a near new 3 BR home and an older 3 BR cottage. The cowshed is a 26 AS HB with in- shed meal feeding. This is a well set up farm with good facilities in a desirable location and provides a very good opportunity for the right applicant. The farm is located close to primary schooling and is only 14.5 kms from the town of Matamata. To apply please attach a current CV with relevant referees.

We’re looking for a reliable, motivated person to join our team on a 700 cow dairy farm in Mid Canterbury. This role would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is happy to get stuck into all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming. we are NOT accredited employers We milk through a 40 bale rotary with cup removers using max T milking. Majority pivot irrigation.Simple grass based system. We’re looking for someone who is: • Reliable and punctual • Honest with a good attitude • Confident working both independently and as part of a team • Willing to learn and take direction • Respectful of animals, machinery and the farm • Previous dairy farming experience would be an advantage, but the right attitude and willingness to learn are just as important. We can offer: • Easy going family oriented culture • Work life balance • Opportunity and support for you to grow, there is real opportunity to grow your career in the system...

Relief milker wanted. set number of milking's per week plus additional for covering annual leave. milking 720 cows in a 60 bale modern rotary. 

Farm Assistant position available in Dorie. While we are ideally looking for a permanent full time staff, we would also consider a short/fixed term or contract position. We are looking for a farm assistant for our team to start on the 15th of October or ASAP. We are looking for someone with at least 1-2 years experience  as you will have to hit the ground running. With mating, its a busy time to join the team, so if you are a fast learner, this will be an ideal fit. About the farm The farm has had Halter on the 760 Friesian cows for the last four years. This has really helped with wintering on crops, mating, break feeding and bringing the cows to the milking shed. We are aiming to produce 530MS/cow this year We have three different types of irrigation -Pivot, Lateral and Rotorainers About the area Dorie School and Preschool are excellent.  Property is on the primary school bus route High school in Ashburton about 25 km Our ideal candidate would be...

Dairy Herd Manager – Full Time, Permanent We’re seeking a Dairy Herd Manager to join our team on a 450-cow irrigated farm just north of Hunterville, in the Rangitīkei district. This is a full-time, permanent role on an 5 on, 2 off, 6 on 1 off roster. You’ll be based in a well-managed herringbone shed, working as part of a larger, coordinated operation with another nearby 450-cow property. The role focuses on daily milking, herd health, reproduction, and pasture management, with responsibility for guiding junior staff and keeping accurate records. If you have a passion for stock work, an eye for detail, and want to grow your career on a well-run, progressive farm, we’d like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily milking routines and maintain plant hygiene Monitor and treat animal health issues such as mastitis and lameness Assist with calving, mating, and young stock development Assist in feed allocation and pasture monitoring using farm...