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Farm Assistant role, duties include assisting our full time team of six, including all aspects of a self-contained dairy farm at Omakau, Central Otago, milking 1000 cows, wintering on, and running young stock. This is a flat, mainly pivot irrigated farm, 54 rotary bale shed with ACR's, Afi cow collars, easy farm layout and a handy location in Central Otago. Triple work roster 7-2, 7-2, 7-3 This position will reward a person with a team approach, pride in their work, a great learning attitude, attention to detail and with motivation to succeed in the dairy industry. Previous experience handling livestock preferred but dairy shed management and milking training will be given. The applicant must be currently living in NZ and be legal to work in NZ with a current driving license. A house and other benefits offered. Please include references and a CV with your application.

We are looking for someone to join our team in the next few weeks Our farm has been running with 3 full time staff with support from relief staff but as we move into the next chapter in our farming operations we believe we have room for a herd manager to come on board.  Our farm is located 10 minutes from Ashburton township towards Methven. We milk 600 crossbred cows with a spring calving.  A bit about our farm 50 bail rotary shed, with in shed feeding. ACRs Auto plant wash Halter collars with health monitoring, auto drafting & mating system Farm irrigated with pivots, plus a handful of klines We are looking for someone who is honest and is a team player- we all work together. Someone who can listen! Must be physically fit and enjoys being outdoors. Within our team you will be well supported in your role. With being a self contained unit there is always something different to be done but we are a dairy farm so milking cows is still apart of the job....

Experienced Farm Assistant / 2IC – Sherry River, Tapawera 480–500 cows | 28-bale rotary | Excellent accommodation | Salary negotiable We are looking for an experienced and capable Farm Assistant / 2IC to join our team on our Sherry River dairy farm near Tapawera, Tasman . Milking approximately 480–500 cows through a 28-bale rotary , this is a hands-on position working alongside our Farm Manager and his partner. This is not an entry-level farm assistant position . We are looking for someone with solid dairy farming experience who is confident carrying out day-to-day farm operations and has the practical ability and judgement to step up and competently operate the farm in the Farm Manager's absence . About the role The successful applicant will be involved across the day-to-day operation of the farm, including: Milking and general dairy shed duties Confident and competent tractor operation Feeding out and feed management Fertiliser...

We are looking for someone to join our team to help with the milking and operation of our 550 cow farm located near Temuka. 30 aside herring bone. Must either be a nz resident or have visa. Please email cv with work experience. Thank you 

We are looking for an entry level Dairy Farm Assistant to assist with day to day farm tasks such as milking, weed spraying, calf rearing (at times)  general maintenance, stock work etc on a new farm for us in a great team environment. We are looking for someone who wants to develop a career in farming with a can do attitude that is drug free (testing may be required at anytime), reliable, turns up well on time for shift, honest, a self thinker and a team player..... we all pitch in to get the job done and shift around days off to help each other out so it works for everyone. Ability to already safely ride a 2 wheeler is a must aswell is being able to follow instructions well and follow sound health and safety practices. Housing is a single mans quarters (no pets) Roster is 6 on 2 off with willingness to swap if needed to help other team members get off farm for family events. Schooling is in Reporoa village with Broadlands primary not far up the road along with school buses...

32-bale Turnstile rotary cowshed with ACRs and automatic teat-sprayer Last 4 years production average 109,000 KgMS Great community with primary school and playcenter within 3 kms Please email CV with at least 2 recent, contactable referees to [email protected]

Contract Milker 1090 Cows | 424 ha effective | Fonterra Supply | Start 1 June 2027 Ranginui Limited Partnership is seeking an experienced Contract Milker to join our Miraka-supplying dairy operation from 1 June 2027 . Ranginui is an iwi-owned farming business within a wider cluster including dairy, drystock and forestry. The farm has averaged 401,000 kgMS over the past three seasons. Located 45 minutes from Tokoroa and approximately one hour from Taupō , this role offers scale, strong support and long-term opportunity within a professionally governed farming business. The Farm 1090 cows, targeting 401,000 kgMS, over 424 effective hectares 54-bale rotary shed with in-shed feeding Fonterra supply #78201 Replacements run off-farm Team structure: Contract Milker plus 4 staff Five on-farm houses available The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the farm, including: Pasture and feed management...

We are looking for a keen person to assist on our farms in Mahoe for relief milking / farm floater to cover our staffs time off and assist with day jobs. The applicant must be able to work in New Zealand or be a New Zealand citizen.This postion would be full time and would suit someone keen to just do milkings or if you were interested to help with farm maintanence. The job would be varied and interesting milking in different sheds and on different farms. Would prefer if the suitable person had some experience at least 2-3 years on a farm in New Zealand

FIXED-TERM DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT – NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY We are looking for a reliable, motivated general farm hand to join our team on a 250ha dairy farm milking 750 cows through a 56-bail rotary. The role: General farm duties and maintenance. Assisting with day-to-day farm operations. Helping with stock work and other seasonal jobs. Working as part of a small team. Accommodation: A self-contained unit is available, with its own kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for a single person or someone looking for work over university holidays. What we're looking for: Some previous dairy or general farming experience. Reliable, practical and willing to get stuck in. Able to work independently when required. A recent employment reference is essential. Position details: Fixed-term position. Starting November 2026. Finishing late January / mid-February 2027. Accommodation available. This would suit...

Cows & Production: 800 Kiwi-cross cows at peak, producing 425,000 + KgMS. Farm Details: Total farm area is 271 ha of which 242 ha is the effective milking platform with excess land used on the shoulders of the season to extend the round length. Dairy Shed - 44 bail rotary with cup removers, auto teat dip and in shed meal feeding. There is a woodchip calving pad close to the milking shed for spring. Cows are wintered off farm in Mossburn and are feed daily by the contract milker's team. Shared accommodation is available in the area. The dairy farm is well located with very fertile soils on the Lorne Dacre Highway, 15 minutes from Invercargill. Accommodation: Main House: Three bedrooms plus office and garage. 2IC House: Four bedroom with garage. Third House: Two Bedroom plus office and garage. Fourth House: Three bedroom house plus garage. All houses are regularly maintained, are insulated to industry standards & have either heat pumps or fires for...