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FARM ASSISTANT WANTED Foote Dairy & Livestock Ltd is looking for a reliable, motivated and hardworking Farm Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has a genuine interest in farming, and takes pride in getting the job done to a high standard. About the Role We are looking for a fulltime farm assistant to join our team on our 200ha dairy farm based in Mamaku, which is situated 20 minutes west of Rotorua, 35 minutes from Tirau. We milk a 570 Kiwi Cross spring calving herd twice a day from end of July to early June, through a 60 aside herringbone shed. You would be working alongside us, the 50/50 sharemilkers and our 2IC. This is a full-time role, and our roster from July to December is 12 and 2 (every second weekend off) and from there we run 11 and 3. We have installed CowManager this season, Bovonic mastitis detectors and an EasyDairy automatic drafting gate. The role will involve a variety of day-to-day...

Ma Taua Dairies is looking for a milk harvester.  Starting 24th August, for a fixed term contract. Ma Taua Dairies is located in Mid-Canterbury, close to Hinds and Ashburton and is milking 1130 cows through a 80 bail rotary. Minimum 20hours per week.  Experience is preferred but not essential. Please contact Murray directly to apply on 027 541 6115 or [email protected]. Feel free to visit our website www.rylib.co.nz or contact any of our team to find our more about the group.

Looking for a dairy role where you can learn, contribute and keep progressing?  Southern Dairy Hub is looking for a full-time Dairy Assistant to join our experienced and supportive farm team at Wallacetown, near Invercargill.  We milk approximately 750 cows on a nearly 300ha milking platform through a modern 60-bail DeLaval rotary with ACRs and in-shed feeding. As both a working dairy farm and a research and demonstration farm, it’s a place where you’ll gain hands-on experience and learn from real-world research.  Interested?  To find out more click the link below https://www.southerndairyhub.co.nz/site_files/35476/upload_files/SDH%20Dairy%20Assistant.pdf?dl=1

Douglas Farms is seeking a motivated and committed Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy operation based in Kaitaia. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, well-established team focused on high standards of animal care, farm performance, and workplace culture. Our farm milks 2,200 cows across two adjoining farms — a 54-bale and a 70- bale rotary sheds. The proposed start date is from 24th August 2026 , however flexibility is available for the right applicant. Roster The role operates on a triple rotation roster: 7 days on / 2 days off (Monday, Tuesday) 7 days on / 2 days off (Wednesday, Thursday) 7 days on / 3 days off (Friday, Saturday & Sunday Accommodation A well maintained 2 bedroom unit is available. The Role Reporting directly to the Farm Manager, you will work alongside a capable and collaborative team assisting with the day-to-day operations of the farm. Responsibilities will...

We are looking for a drive in relief milker to join our team. Our herd manager will be taking maternity leave at the end of the year and we are looking for a relief staff member who would like to gain more experience on farm while she is away! We are milking 500 fresian cows in a 40 a/s herringbone . Located near Arapuni. The job would require twice a day milkings. We are looking for someone dedicated, responsible with reliable transportation and a lack of excuses. We are a fun young team and love to have a laugh and reach our goals. There is plenty of work available for an employee outside of milkings if looking to gain more hours during the day on farm. This position would need at least 1 year experience milking in a herringbone. All applicants must be in New Zealand with a current work visa, a reliable mode of transportation, and be substance free.  

We are looking for a new team member to join our team, this is a new role as we have expanded our farm and need 1 more person to ensure we can keep our team running a 5/2 roster year round. The farm will peak milk 950 cows on 354ha near Drummond in Southland. We run a modern high performing dairy farm, take pride in doing our work well and providing an innovative well rounded workplace. We have a strong culture creating a good place to work where your efforts are rewarded. About You: -            Being a dairy farmer is your career, you are or desire to be a professional dairy farmer that                         works on a top class farm. -            A good understanding of the fundamentals of dairy farming and the ability to complete basic                   duties well. -            Ability to work efficiently in a team and on your own. -            Have a can do attitude and like to get stuck in to complete jobs to a high standard. -            Proficient...

Hi team we have just recently had our staff member decide to move on to a family farm. This this has created a great opportunity for a DRIVE IN ROLE on short notice for an individual or couple to join the team from 1st August. The farm is a family farm with myself in an owner operator system. We are a team focused family farm with opportunities to progress and grow, this is a high achieving, happy and healthy minded workplace We have 440 cows on farm producing over 600 milk solids per cow with great infrastructure. The farm is near Foxton (Manawatu) and has an excellent infrastructure: 36 aside herring bone with a smooth flowing automatic teat spraying cow shed. In shed feeding is used in conjunction with grass/maize silage and PKE in the paddock as required, running on a system 5 basis. This is a well-structured farm with very good policies, procedures and guidelines in place. Percy Farms are currently seeking employment of a farm hand. There is also opportunity for couples with...

Hi team we have just recently had our staff member decide to move on to a family farm. This this has created a great opportunity in short notice for an individual or couple to join the team leading into the 1st August 2026-2027 season and beyond. The farm is a family farm with myself in an owner operator system. We are a team focused family farm with opportunities to progress and grow, this is a high achieving, happy and healthy minded workplace We have 440 cows on farm producing over 600 milk solids per cow with great infrastructure. The farm is near Foxton (Manawatu) and has an excellent infrastructure: 36 aside herring bone with a smooth flowing automatic teat spraying cow shed. In shed feeding is used in conjunction with grass/maize silage and PKE in the paddock as required, running on a system 5 basis. This is a well-structured farm with very good policies, procedures and guidelines in place. Percy Farms are currently seeking employment of an Assistant manager / 2IC or an...

Hi team we have just recently had our staff member decide to move on to a family farm. This this has created a great opportunity in short notice for an individual or couple to join the team leading into the 1st August 2026-2027 season and beyond. The farm is a family farm with myself in an owner operator system. We are a team focused family farm with opportunities to progress and grow, this is a high achieving, happy and healthy minded workplace We have 440 cows on farm producing over 600 milk solids per cow with great infrastructure. The farm is near Foxton (Manawatu) and has an excellent infrastructure: 36 aside herring bone with a smooth flowing automatic teat spraying cow shed. In shed feeding is used in conjunction with grass/maize silage and PKE in the paddock as required, running on a system 5 basis. This is a well-structured farm with very good policies, procedures and guidelines in place. Percy Farms are currently seeking employment of an Assistant manager / 2IC or an...

Herd Manager - 950 cow Dairy Operation Location: Ngatea  (Close to coromandel peninsula) We are seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our progressive 950 cow dairy farm.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in stockmanship, enjoys a team environment and wants to be part of a well-run, high performing operation. About the role As Herd Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd and support the Farm Manager in achieving production and animal health targets.  You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of animal welfare, pasture management and team performance. Key Responsibilities Daily management of a 950 cow milking herd Animal health monitoring and treatment Mating management and heat detection Calving management and young stock oversight Staff supervision and training Fencing Maintenance Loading and Feeding out  Milking ( including plant hygiene and...