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Farm Assistant/Herd Manager We milk 575 red-breed cows through a 50 bail rotary.  The irrigated farm is 10 minutes from Methven and 20 minutes from Ashburton.  We need a 4th person to commence employment mid-November. Applicants must have a current NZ work visa or working holiday visa, a valid drivers license and a car.  This is a full time job.  We are a family farm where we put a great deal of emphasis on looing after our cows, our staff and the environment.  Applicants must address a personalised cover letter to Mark and Jenny McDonald.  Please send applications to [email protected]

We have a position available for a reliable drive-in relief milker. Must be reliable and pleasant,  Milking 440 spring calving cows through an 36aside herringbone. Duties would include milking and cleaning/wash up with the help of another team member. Milkings available would ideally be every second weekend but happy to discuss options. This is a drive in position, postion start date is negotiable, willing to provide training for a willing applicant, must have nz residency or a valid work visa as we are not accredited employers  5 minutes from Woodville and 10 from pahiatua 

Good cows, good crew & good farming!  We’re looking for a switched-on, reliable farm assistant to join our team in the Matamata area, milking 400 cows through a 40-aside herringbone shed. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys the practical side of farming and is ready to take on a bit more responsibility. You’ll work alongside us to keep the farm ticking along, with the opportunity to step up as 2IC when needed and help keep things running smoothly. What we’re looking for: 2 years+ dairy farming experience under your belt. A good understanding of how the farming season operates. Someone who can follow instructions, use their initiative when needed and get the job done. Reliable, hardworking and keen to learn. Someone who takes pride in their work and gets stuck in. Tractor and machinery experience is a bonus. A valid NZ drivers licence. Applicants must have the legal right to work in NZ on an open visa. We are not an accredited...

Farm Manager for June 2027– Western Southland Smithill Limited | Otautau, Southland Smithill Limited is a family owned dairy farming business operating four dairy farms across Western Southland, milking approximately 2,100 cows. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to join our team in June 2027, with the potential for multiple positions within our farming operation. We're looking for someone who is not only a capable dairy farmer but is also well organised, communicates effectively and takes genuine ownership of their farm's performance. About the role You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of your allocated dairy farm, working alongside our Dairy Operations Manager and wider farming team. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily farm operations, staff and workloads. Pasture management, feed planning and herd performance. Maintaining high standards of animal health, welfare and milk...

Contract milking opportunity Waitaki Plains, North Otago The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation of Twin Terraces, our attractive, well-presented, family-owned dairy farm milking 1,330 cows on the Waitaki Plains. With excellent facilities and a high-performing herd, this role will suit a capable dairy operator who takes pride in their people, pasture management and farm performance. We are looking to build a positive, lasting working relationship. Twin Terraces is a pasture-first property, where pasture quality and utilisation are key to the farming system. The successful applicant will have: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build a strong team and work openly with the farm owners. A proven track record in managing people, livestock, feed and farm systems to achieve strong production and profitability. Strong pasture management skills, with a focus on quality and utilisation. Integrity, attention...

Permanent Milk Harvester – Western Southland Smithill Limited | Otautau, Western Southland We're looking for a reliable and experienced Milk Harvester to join our team, working across our four dairy farms in Western Southland. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys milking cows, knows their way around a dairy shed and wants steady, ongoing employment without the additional responsibilities of a farm management role. About the role Permanent position, generally working a 5 days on, 2 day off roster, with a lot of flexibility. Milking across four dairy farms in the Otautau and surrounding Western Southland area. Working in both rotary and herringbone sheds. Morning and afternoon milkings, depending on farm requirements. Working alongside our existing farm teams. Consistent work throughout the season, with flexibility across our farming operation. What we're looking for Previous dairy...

Contract Milker Wintering 300 Cows We are looking for a contract milker commencing 1 June 2027 for our clients 93 Hectare (effective area) dairy farm at Kennington, 5 minutes from Invercargill. The current contract milkers have done a fantastic job and are going to concentrate on one job. Previously they looked after this job and the neighbouring farm for 4 seasons. The farm owner owns 2 farms neighbouring each other.   The farm offers: Good quality 3 bedroom home. 24 aside Herringbone Cow Shed with Grain Feeding system. Redpath barns. Supportive owner and management team. Production has ranged from 137 – 147,000 kgms from 285 cows over the last 5 seasons. Ideally we are looking for a high calibre operator who is: A good communicator and a people-person; Clean, tidy and organised on farm; Patient, positive, trustworthy and self-motivated; Has excellent references; Has high environmental standards; Demonstrates strong...

We are looking for an experienced farm worker to help cover general day to day farm jobs while we have staff on leave. This is a fixed term role, once we are back to staffing capacity the role will expire. This date is uncertain but may be to the end of 2026 or beyond. must be able to confidently drive a tractor, feeding out with a mixer wagon on feed pad an advantage. General fencing repairs, irrigation, milking and shifting dry stock.  located 15 min from Tirau, we offer consistent work, sufficient time off and good remuneration.

Armstrong Farms is seeking an experienced and motivated Contract Milker to manage our well-established, family-owned 650-cow dairy farm near Ōpunakē, Taranaki. We operate two dairy farms and a drystock support block, with a focus on low-cost, efficient farming systems, strong farm performance and well-maintained properties. This is an opportunity for a capable Contract Milker to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a productive dairy farm, supported by an experienced Operations Manager and wider farming team. The Farm : The 230ha dairy farm milks a high index kiwi-cross herd through a centrally located 40-bail rotary cowshed with a Waikato milking plant. The farm operates a low-cost, pasture-based System 2–3, with a strong focus on pasture utilisation, cost control and sustainable production. The farm is well-equipped with labour-saving technology, including: Allflex SenseHub collars and automatic drafting gate Automatic cup removers &...

Full time hours Truck Driverr with Truck driver role in Pukekohe, Auckland. Apply now to be part of our team. Requirements for this role: 2 years of relevant work experience required for this role Expected salary: $25  per hour Full time hours Class 2-4 Driver needed in Franklin 🚜 Tractor and Truck Driver (Class 2–4 Licence)   Location:  Franklin, Auckland  Pay: $25 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week Maximum 70 Employment Type:  Full-time, permanent A well-established horticultural grower based in  Franklin  is seeking a  Tractor and Truck Driver  with a valid  Class 2–4 NZ Driver’s Licence  to join our hardworking team. This is a full-time role involving both on-farm machinery operation and transportation tasks. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Operate tractors  Drive trucks to transport produce, equipment and materials around the farm and to external locations Load and unload goods safely...