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We are looking for a keen, reliable and honest person to join our team, located 25 minutes from Rotorua in Waikite Valley. The job entails working alongside the long term sharemilker on a family farm with 4 other team members in the day to day running and improving of a 390 ha dairy farm. The farm currently calves 1200 cows in spring through a 60 bail rotary cowshed with automatic cup removers, teat wand, auto drafting and cowmanger.  The successful applicant will need to be a good team player and eligible to work in New Zealand. An ability to ride a 2 wheel motorcycle is also essential.  Also a current driver’s licence and a can do attitude.  Please provide at least two references along side your cv.  Housing is provided and will depend on the size of your family. Salary package is negotiable depending on experience and skill set.

We are looking for a honest and reliable person to join our team of 3. We are milking 660 cows on a 40 aside herringbone shed. Roster will be single rotation, 6 on 2 off. The farm is located in Dunsandel area, 15 minutes to Rolleston. Great location as it is on the thriving and fastest growing district of New Zealand, Selwyn District. You must be willing to be trained in all aspects of dairy farming. You must pass criminal and drug checks and be physically fit to be considered for the role. You must also have a full clean driving license.  As a Farm Assistant, you are expected to work alongside the Farm Manager and other staff in: - milk harvesting - maintaining the cleanliness of the cow shed - operating and maintenance of effluent system - monitoring pasture, crop, and supplement management - monitoring stock feed - diagnosing animal ailments and conducting treatments - assisting in the erection and maintenance of fencing. - Can drive farm tractor, move...

Experienced Calf Rearer Wanted – Pahiatua (Drive-In) We are seeking an experienced, reliable  Calf Rearer  for the upcoming calving season. This is a full-time (7 days a week), drive-in position located in the  Makomako / Pahiatua area .  Position Details: Start Date:  20 July 2026 Duration:  Through to the end of August (with the potential to extend depending on circumstances) Farm Scale:  Calving 385 cows, minimal bobbies, with most calves reared through to weaning Remuneration:  Competitive pay rate based on your experience and ability to work independently Requirements: Proven experience in calf rearing Ability to manage daily tasks with minimal supervision Excellent work ethic and reliability References required To Apply: Please contact  Xavier at  027 599 2988  for more details or to express your interest.

Hi there we are looking for another member to join our team, we are open to anybody of any skill level or citizenship however feel that Filipino will fit in better as our other two staff are Filipino and this will cancel out any language barrier obstacles possible to be faced In a perfect world we are looking for someone with 2-3 years experience but are not afraid to help someone new, some skills we are looking for are as follows; Ability to ride 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes confidently, stock sense, energy and enthusiasm, ability to show up when required and capable to work as a team. Please only apply if currently in the country and available for a face to face interview, all applicants currently overseas will be ignored We are wintering 650 cows with the intent to peak milk 650, We milk through a 40 aside herringbone with auto cup removers, in shed feeding, auto teat sprayer, auto plant wash and collar technology. very modern shed Potential work available for partner to rear...

We are looking for a casual or fixed term staff member to help mornings on our OAD dairy farm.  The job is mainly milking but could also include feeding out on the feed pad, fencing or weed spraying.  Experience milking cows is preferred. Applicants must currently reside and be eligible to work in NZ and hold a full driver's license.  Hours/days of work per week are flexible.

looking for capable farm assistant  jobs include but not limited to milking, feeding calves, fencing, feed out, general maintenance etc must have a drivers licence  drug free must be in nz with a current visa to apply  

Due to our current worker moving on we are looking a farm assistant to join our team. We run a family farm, located 15 minutes from Feilding. We run a split calving system peak milking 450 cows through an 32AS herringbone with ACRs. All animals are wintered on our nearby blocks of land. You will be working as part of a team so late starts are part of your roster. We are looking for someone that is honest, reliable and enthusiastic to join our team. Experience is preferred but if you are willing to learn are are happy to have a chat to you. You will need to be living, and entitled to work in NZ to apply for this job. A NZ drivers licence is a must.

We are looking for a reliable Relief Milker to join our team from November 2026 until the end of the 2026/27 dairy season. The successful applicant will cover milking shifts while permanent staff are on annual leave, attending training, or carrying out other essential farm duties. The role includes milking cows, preparing and cleaning the milking shed and equipment, bringing cows to and from the milking shed, monitoring animal health and welfare, maintaining high standards of milk quality and hygiene, and carrying out general dairy farm duties as required. Requirements Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual farm work. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Willing to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays on a roster. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, hygiene, and health and safety. Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Good communication skills and a...

Herd manager wanted Naki South is officially alive and we’re looking for a team member to complete our team. We’re on the hunt for a person who loves cows (650 of them), grass management (230ha worth), farming (at Gorge Road with 48 a side herringbone) and growth. Our business is looking to grow long term, and this means we’re after a likeminded individual who wants to grow into a 2IC and a manager. We want to train you! What do we offer.  Learning and training opportunities, we encourage you to take up off farm training as well as daily learnings in what and how we do things.  8 and 2 rosters during calving to give you more down time, then 11 and 3 through the rest of the season with 2 sleep ins for your 11 days on.  Warm 4 bedroom house with log burner, spacious kitchen, heat pump, 2 car garage, 30 minutes from Invercargill, close to the Catlins and Fortrose for hunting and fishing opportunities  Growth opportunity, we are looking to expand our business long term, and this...

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. Key Responsibilities: Milking cows Feeding and caring for livestock General farm maintenance and cleaning Assisting with animal health and welfare Operating farm equipment (training provided if required) Supporting day-to-day farm operations What We're Looking For: Positive attitude and willingness to learn Good work ethic and reliability Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as required  Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors Previous dairy farming experience is an advantage but not essential What We Offer: Competitive pay package including a tidy three-bedroom home provided On the job training and support You must hold New Zealand residency to apply for this job.