Find Your Future in NZ Farming

A rare and special opportunity has opened up on ou r beautiful 400Ha family owned and ran dairy farm that is located just 15 mins to Fairlie and 12 mins to Pleasant Point.  There are great schools, shops, cafes and sports clubs etc in the area and we are only 45 mins from the hustle and bustle of Timaru.  We think we are ideally situated to enjoy everything the South Island has to offer.  We are a tad remote though, so you must enjoy the quiet life!   We milk our beautiful 1000 cows through a 40 aside Herringbone shed, it is not automated, but we have brand new irrigation pivots and are introducing Halter next year. 600 of our bonnie cows are milked twice a day and the remaining 400 lassies once a day. Our most important value is we strongly believe in a healthy work/life balance, so our staff only ever work a max of 45 hours a week, even over calving - but we do try to keep it closer to 40 hours a week. We are in full support of playing Winter sports as getting off farm...

EXPERIENCED SENIOR FARM ASSISTANT /AND OR HERD MANAGER/2IC We are looking for someone with a minimum of 1 years NZ experience to join a team of 6 staff.  You will need experience preferably in a rotary cowshed.. We are a farm that takes pride in high levels of farm presentation, a genuine love for our cows with great animal health/repro/SCC.   So a genuine passion for working with cows and being in the industry is a must.   If you don't like spending your days around cows then don't apply. In shed technology (52 bail rotary)  includes Protrack, ACR's, In shed feeding, Cell Cense monitors and Affi Collars with auto drafting.  The farm is 420ha milking 1000 cows, Spring calving.   A mix of flat, rolling  and some steeper terrain.  Good infrastructure and machinery.    Roster and remuneration to be discussed and is based on experience.   Please apply with CV and two most recent dairy farming references.  We are unable to accommodate large families as our houses are...

We have a 200 hectare self contained rolling and steep Dairy Farm situated between Cambridge and Matamata. Currently milking once a day all season producing 100,000 ms average. 36 aside herringbone cowshed 3 bedroom house. In shed pk feeder and grow 5 ha maize and 4 ha kale.  We run a profitable low cost System and are looking for a couple or 1 person with part time help over Spring. Basic costs, cowshed expenses motorbikes and labour.  We could consider milking some cows twice a day for the right team to increase production  Email C.V. with covering letter to  [email protected]

We are looking ASAP for an experienced Tractor Driver to take on the role on a 850 ha dairy farm Balfour area, approximately 10 minutes south of Lumsden. This position starts ASAP til end Dec' 26. Key duties will include, but are not limited to: - Silage, hay and baling - Mowing, raking, cultivating - Cropping - Harvesting - Paddock work - Maintaining machinery to ensure it's clean and operational - Other general farm duties as required. Weekly hours are a minimum of 33 and an average of 45 but there may be a need for concentrated work which will be a maximum of 55 hours per week, depending on a number of unknown factors like weather. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on 1 days off. Wage is $28.00 per hour Candidates must have previous tractor operating experience and are required to provide good related references.   To be considered you must: provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work...

Elite Farm Managers Position With Equity Potential – Manono Farm 970 Cows Cambridge   Manono farm manager’s position is located at 1/2881 Cambridge Road only ten minutes from Cambridge and Te Awamutu. The farm is 310ha effective milking platform and is operated under a high performing pasture-based system. This position has become available as the current equity manager has progressed to large scale 50-50 sharemilking opportunity. The successful applicant will be given a lot of autonomy with day to day management and must demonstrate experience and knowledge in the following disciplines: -              Recruit, develop and organise staff in a way that creates a strong team environment -              Technical and practical skill in feed budgeting and allocation. -              Financial budgeting ability and able to perform to budget. -              Stock management – Ability to create and implement SCC, Lameness, Heat detection and all...

Part time Relief Milker – Ealing, Mid Canterbury Location: Ealing (Hinds) (20 minutes from Ashburton, 25 minutes from Geraldine, 5 minutes from Hinds) We are seeking a Relief Milker to assist on our well-run Mid Canterbury dairy farm. This role offers flexibility and would suit someone looking for regular relief work or additional milkings. Farm Details: 650 cows 54-bail rotary shed Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs) Efficient, modern dairy operation Role Responsibilities: Sole charge of the dairy shed during milkings Morning milking: cups on at 5:00am  Afternoon milking: cups on at 2:30pm Maintain good milking hygiene and animal welfare standards Roster & Hours: Flexible days - Ideally Weekends  Open to discussing availability to suit the right person Skills & Experience: Milking experience preferred but not essential Training can be provided for the right...

An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Milker, to operate a 260 cows farm, 150 ha, 100 cows are winter milk, starting date is open, . producing around 70,000 kgs, position commencing 25/26 season. applicant needs full Drivers license. The farm is located just out of Dargaville northland. Infrastructure includes an 30 aside herringbone shed. Our goal is based on excellent pasture management to maximise production for both parties. The farm owner is looking for applicants who possess the following key attributes: You will have 3 years farming experience in  New Zealand with at least 1 year in a similar or farm manager role Display exceptional animal husbandry and pasture management skills Have strong time management skills Have a strong team approach and communicate closely with, Contractors and the farm owners and consultant  Display good financial acumen  Comply with all regulatory legislation with accurate and timely reporting.  Must be A NZ resident and in new zealand,...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 750-cow farm in the Bay of Plenty area. The farm is located approximately 25 minutes from Te Puke and operates a 60 Bail Rotary milking shed with a Protrack system. 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 46 and a maximum of 46. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate....

125,000 kg MS | 250 Cows | 95 Effective Hectares For the first time in more than 20 years, the owners of this highly productive Stratford dairy farm are offering a genuine herd-owning 50/50 sharemilking opportunity. Achieving 125,000 kg MS in 2025/26 from 250 Friesian and Friesian-cross cows on 95 effective hectares, this well-developed property provides a proven platform for an ambitious sharemilker looking to build and grow their business. The Farm 95 effective hectares currently milking 250 Friesian and Friesian-cross cows Three-year average production of 112,000 kg MS with125,000 kg MS achieved in 2025/26  Predominantly System 3 operation 30-aside herringbone with in-shed feeding, automatic cup removers and ClusterCleanse  Summer turnip crop Approx. half the herd wintered off-farm All young stock grazed off-farm from May to May Infrastructure Significant investment has been made in the property, including:   Brand-new effluent system with land...

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...