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Due to expansion we are on the look out for a herd manager to join our team. The farm is located in Mayfield area, around 30min to Ashburton, methven and Geraldine. Great location with an amazing view of the mountains. Peak milking 1050 cows through a modern 60 bale rotary with Protrack and auto cup removers with in shed feeding also using Allflex collars for animal health and reproduction. The dairy farm is approximately 300ha. The dairy farm is also supported by a 150ha run off across the road. We run a self contained model growing and making our own silage also growing and harvesting majority of our own barley to feed back to the cows.  We offer a sustainable 6 on 2 off roster  competitive remuneration package  a strong ethos of work to live. A modern warm 2 bedroom home (not shared) Lots of variety in your role and scope to learn about different aspects of pastoral farming. A family orientated team that supports each other at work and...

Dairy Farm Assistant or Herd Manager- Permanent Full-Time Start ASAP | Permanent Full-Time Role We are looking for a reliable, motivated Dairy Farm Assistant or Herd manager to join our team on a well-run, high-input dairy farm. We are advertising the position this time of the year to spread the workload across the team and give our current staff a few less hours during the day, while still continuing to maintain a high standard across the farm.  About The Farm 850- cow dairy farm milking twice a day through a 54-bail rotary shed In-Shed feed  High-input farming system Fully equipped with farm machinery and gear  Tidy, well-maintained farm and facilities  Working alongside a team of 4 other staff  About The Role This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to be involved in all aspects of a modern dairy farming operation  We are looking for someone who is: Reliable and hard working Has a good...

Farm assistant required to help  Manager , 2IC and one other assistant with day to day running of a 800 cow dairy farm on the border of Waitomo Village . 50 bale internal rotary with Protrack , EZ heat , automatic teat sprayer and in shed feeding . Terrain is 40% flat , 50% rolling and 10% steep . Must be a current New Zealand Resident, as we are not accredited employers. Must have sense of humour and be able to work as part of a team.  Punctuality, reliability and a current drivers licence are a must.   

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED OFFSHORE AND VISA HOLDERS NEED NOT APPLY   Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you!  We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently 2 proactive DFA/assistant herd manager to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be.  This is an ideal role for a someone...

Job Title: Dairy Farm Assistant Location: Canterbury Farm Size: 1050 cows, 450hectares, 54-bail rotary shed and 50 bail rotary shed Roster: 6 on, 2 off Hours: 40–45 hours per week, varying with the season About the Farm We are contract milkers on a farm located 15 minutes from Rakaia. We run a farm with a strong focus on high-quality pasture management, animal welfare, and maintaining a positive, supportive team culture. About the Role We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Contract milker, you will be involved in the day-to-day running of the farm. This is a hands-on role perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in shed standards, and has a genuine interest in building a career in the New Zealand dairy industry. Key Responsibilities Milking & Shed Hygiene: Assisting with efficient morning and afternoon milkings, maintaining high standards of shed...

1,500 cows   I  80 BR   I  Manawatu, NZ Modern Systems.  Strong Support.  Career Growth Are you an experienced dairy leader looking for your next challenge on a high-performing, large-scale operation? An exciting opportunity is available for a capable Dairy Unit Manager to lead the day-to-day performance of a 1,500-cow dairy unit in the Rangitikei region.  Starting January 2027 (with the potential to commence earlier for the right person), this role offers the chance to join a progressive dairy business with strong systems, modern infrastructure, and genuine long-term career opportunities. Operating a modern 80-bale rotary dairy with Halter technology, you'll work closely with an Operations Manager while taking responsibility for the daily management of the farm and team.  With another large-scale dairy unit nearby, there is excellent scope for future growth and progression within the wider business. Key Responsibilities As Dairy Unit Manager, you will...

We have a job for an experienced farm worker (3+ years) for an Assistant Manager position on a farm in the Howard area. This is for a 640 cow farm, 1 hour 20 minutes from Nelson, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of responsibilities including the day-to-day management support including: Milking Shed Management Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment Pasture and fodder Management Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management Cattle transportation Contractor Organisation and Management Staff Management and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 45. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period , you will be...

We have a job for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) for a Herd Manager position on a farm in the Howard area. This is for a 640 cow farm, 1 hr and 20 minutes from Nelson, milking through an 50 Bail Rotary shed.  You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, training junior staff, stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 45. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period , you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate beyond the maximum hours. Wage...

We are seeking a reliable Dairy Farm Assistant for our Dannevirke-based dairy farm, starting March 2026, milking approximately 300 cows through a 24-aside herringbone shed with ACR's. You will be working alongside a contract milker and the farm owner, assisting with day-to-day farm operations. Independent on-farm accomodation provided. The ideal applicant will: - Be able to solo milk (preferred) - Have basic tractor experience (preferred) - Be reliable, motivated, and willing to learn - Currently live and able to work in NZ. We are not AEWV employers On-the-job training is available, and we’re happy to teach the right person. If you’re keen to grow your skills in the dairy industry, we would love to hear from you. Please email   [email protected] for more details or to send us your CV.

An opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager on a progressive dairy farm located approximately 20km southeast of Te Awamutu. The Farm 270ha dairy operation 800 cows milked (150 autumn calving, 650 spring calving) 50-bale rotary shed with cup removers and meal feeder Annual on-farm Jersey bull sale held each September All young stock retained on farm Very well-maintained property with excellent systems in place The Role You will work alongside the farm owners and team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd and assisting with the smooth operation of the farm. This is a hands-on position that requires a strong work ethic, particularly through calving and other busy periods. The Successful Applicant Will: Have strong stockmanship and animal health skills Be reliable, organised, and self-motivated Work well within a team Take pride in maintaining high farming standards We Offer:...