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Smaller size farm. Located 20 mins from Hamilton - Whitikahu/ Orini Area.  We are looking for an honest, reliable, motivated person to fill this job. Currently milking 260 Jersey/ jersey cross on 110 effective Ha flat land. Have some mating bulls on farms. Calves kept on farm until May, then sent to grazing.  The cowshed is an older 24 aside herringbone with ACRs. System 2 Farm with Maize and Chicory grown on farm. Silage round bales and hay - OAD milking from (Mid February) to end season - April. • Spring Calving - 1st July start (Approx keeping 65 replacement heifers) and 10 bulls  Excellent time management, punctuality, can follow instructions and has great communication skills. Common sense approach. Physically fit - Someone who takes pride in farm appearance and personal. - Animal health - identify lame animals and cares about animal wellbeing. Plant Cleaning & Hygiene - Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. - Milk Harvesting - can pick up...

We are looking for an experienced milk harvester in lumsden / five rivers area (10 minutes from lumsden township) milking 800 cows through a modern 64 bale rotary with ACR  No Accommodation drive in position only

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of four on our 800 cow dairy farm located on the Hinds town boundary, 10 minutes from Ashburton and 40 minutes from Timaru, both towns offering medical, recreational and education options. Applicants must be living in New Zealand now to apply for this job and be either a NZ citizen or have a residency visas.   Minimum work experience of one year on New Zealand dairy farms is essential with a can do attitude. Duties would depend on your experience but would be focused primarily on milking, cleaning the shed and yard, treating mastitis and moving break fences for stock. Basic farm information 60 Bail Rotary with ACR’s, auto teat sprayer and automated plant wash. Single herd grazing. Allflex collars. Centre pivot irrigation with a handful of sprinklers and rotorainer runs. Start date as soon as possible. Please send a current CV complete with cover letter and recent referee phone...

We have a position available for an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager for our 700 cow Dairy Farm, with a  54 Bale Rotary,  ACR's,  Protrac and in shed feeding. You will  be working alongside a great team, on a tidy well maintained farm in a very desirable location.  The farm is irrigated by Centre pivots, set pole sprinklers  and a small amount of K-line. The applicant must be currently residing in NZ, with a permanent work visa or residency.  You must hold a very sound knowledge of Dairy farming, with pasture management skills, mating, and animal health, a good understanding of irrigation systems and be confident operating machinery. Able to communicate with staff, use your initiative and be able to step in and  run the farm on the Managers days off. You will occupy a brand new,  modern 2 bedroom home.  Lauriston, OLS, Methven Primary and Mt Hutt college all available options for schooling. Applicants are required to have a minimum of 3 years experience on a New...

An opportunity is available for a motivated and experienced contractor to assist with a range of farming operations across our beef and dairy farms in the Stratford area. The role offers variety, with duties covering general farm maintenance, tractor and machinery operation, animal husbandry and transport. Key duties and experience required: We are looking for someone with competent skills and experience in the following areas: Farm repairs and maintenance Fencing repairs and maintenance Maintenance of farm tracks, buildings and infrastructure Repairs and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment Water line and pump maintenance and repairs Tractor servicing and general mechanical maintenance Tractor operation Weed spraying Fertiliser spreading Teddering and rolling Animal husbandry – Beef Farms Shifting and handling stock Feeding out Weighing and drenching stock General animal...

Due to unforseen circumstances we are looking for a motivated  Dairy Farm Assistant to join our progressive farming team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to enter the  dairy industry and is keen to develop their skills within a modern, farming business. We are situated close to Palmerston  North and Feilding If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a supportive team that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a Dairy Farm Assistant, you'll work alongside an experienced team and be involved in the day-to-day running of our dairy operation. Key responsibilities include: Milk harvesting and maintaining high milking standards. Shed hygiene and ensuring the dairy is clean and well presented. Animal health observations and reporting. Assisting with stock movements and general livestock care. General farm duties and maintenance. Working as part of a team to...

We are looking for a motivated farmer to run our 150ha dairy farm on the Ruawai Flats as a Contract Milker or Lower Order Sharemilker. A great candidate will be someone who treats the farm and the animals like their own, with a desire to continually improve. With farm owners living off farm, you will be able to stamp your mark on the business. Attracting the right candidate is important to us, so we are flexible in how the Contract or Lower Order agreement is structured alongside supporting your development towards what you want to achieve in this great industry. We run a primarily grass based system, on a centrally raced 150ha property with a nearby 89ha runoff that rears the youngstock alongside some dairy beef and provides silage for the dairy platform. Two quality houses are provided and the township of Ruawai has all you need, as well as being on the doorstep of the best snapper fishing harbour in NZ! Our existing Lower Order Sharemilker is moving closer to their home...

We are looking for a new Farm Manager to join the team on our 50/50 Sharemilking farm.  We also Contract Milk on another farm approx 10 mins away. The farm is located only five minutes from Cambridge and 15 minutes Te Awamutu and 30 mins from Hamilton. The farm is 107ha effective milking platform and is operated under a high performing system 5 system.  The farm has a high stocking rate and pasture management is a key element of this role. The Farm Managers position has become available as the current manager has decided to leave for health & family reasons.  We would need you to be starting by mid-December 2026. The successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day management and must demonstrate experience and knowledge in the following disciplines, with at least four years of NZ Dairy Farming experience with one of those in management: -              Develop and organise staff in a way that creates a strong team environment -...

🐄 2IC/ Farm Assistant – Jersey Farm (Okato, Taranaki) We are seeking a motivated and reliable staff member to join our team as a 2ic or farm assistant on a progressive Jersey farm near Okato for the 2027/2028 season This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a high-performing farming operation. You may be just starting out, looking to take a step up or an established 2ic, ultimately somebody with a great attitude and passion for dairy farming is what we are looking for. We milk 440 very quiet, well bred, high-producing Jersey cows through a 40 bale rotary, with a strong focus on animal welfare, efficiency, and good systems. We utilise Afi collars, automatic cup removers and teat sprayers to make the cowshed a 1 man operation year round. Calves are reared on a mix of lely automatic calf feeders and mobile teat feeders until weaning, where they will then go to our support block 10 mins from the farm. ✅ Key...

Experienced Farm Assistant – 215 Cows (10 Mins from Invercargill) Location: Tisbury / Invercargill area (10 minutes east of town) Hours: Roster cycle of 4-on, 1-off / 6-on, 3-off Remuneration: $30 – $40 per hour (depending on experience) About the Role Join a high-performing, small-scale dairy farm milking 215 cows through a 24-aside herringbone shed. You will work directly alongside the hands-on owner-operators in a supportive environment. The shed is highly automated, featuring automatic yard wash, vat wash, plant wash, ACRs, and automatic teat spraying. Halter smart collars, no shifting electric fences! Key Responsibilities Milking & Quality: Efficient milking with a focus on high milk quality standards. Animal Health: Monitoring, treating, and keeping accurate health records. Stock Management: Safe animal handling and managing daily feeding regimes. Shed & Infrastructure: Maintaining shed hygiene, tracking records, weed...