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Minimum 1 year full time farm experience to assist with daily running of OAD; split calving farm. Located near Hamilton. Drug free and reliable. 

Due to a staff member's change in circumstances, we are now looking for a farm assistant to join our team. We are looking for some one who has a minimum of 2 years experience on a dairy farm and must currently reside in NZ as we are not an accredited employer. You must be confident and have excellent animal husbandry skills and working as part of a team is essential. You will be required to milk, treat and move cows, weed control, tractor work etc.

Firstly, you must be a NZ resident to make an application for this position. We are inviting applicants to apply for this position, who are looking for the next step in their dairy farming career. We are looking for the right fit for the farm and would discuss options to manage the farm first season progressing to become our contract milker. We are wanting to step back from the farm, therefore, looking at discussing options with potential applicants to search for the best fit for all parties. The farm is located between Featherston and Martinborough milking 440 friesian cows, twice a day, on a flat dairy platform of 150ha effective.  Producing 155 000 kgms (average over 3 seasons). Previous roles as a farm manager with experience would be required as the position requires motivated persons who are passionate about dairy, also be honest and have excellent communication skills. Be able to show a high standard of pasture management and feed budgeting, have good...

This is a contract milking opportunity for a motivated achiever already in a successful farm manager role who wants to succeed in this industry, likes the animals, likes being part of a farming community and proud to be a farmer Must Haves: A sound understanding of pasture management and be capable of running a pasture-based system. Knowledge and experience of animal health, effluent management, environmental stewardship attitude You will need to be a good staff manager and leader that brings out the best in your farm team, takes pride in your animal welfare and care of the cows and farm and wants the farm owners and neighbours to notice you are a good farmer  Please apply online and include a CV with at least two references

I am looking for a capable dairy farm assistant/herd manager to start on 01/06/2025, or earlier if desired. The farm is 15 minutes drive from Whakatane. We are milking 400 cows through a new 40 aside herringbone and have a feed pad. 2/3 of the farm is flat and 1/3 is relatively steep hill country. Previous dairy experience is preferred. Applicants must be living in and be permitted to work in New Zealand. You would be working as part of a team of 3, on an 11/3 roster.  There is a 3 bedroom, brick home on farm which will be included in your salary package. 

We are looking for a new 2IC / Assistant Manager to join our small farm approx. 20 minutes from Gore. We milk 400 Friesian cows through a 40ASHB with ACR's, in-shed feeding and an auto draft gate.  Farm is family owned with the other farm being 5 minutes down the road, we try to work in together when needed. Our farm is run by the contract milkers (Husband and wife both on farm), and we employ one full time staff member. We will also have a relief milker this season. Calves are reared by contract milkers.  Work is mainly milking, getting cows in, putting up break fences, basic fencing, finding/treating animal health issues, shifting effluent pods, feeding out, mowing, pasture walks etc. You will be required to do other tasks as they arise such as shed maintenance, shifting stock at run off, drenching calves, vaccinating herd, tagging cows etc.  Please note there will be times when you will be on farm on your own. There will be someone around to call on if needed however we...

Looking for someone to join the team and assist with day to day running of the farm. Duties include Millking Moving irrigation Effluent Management Feeding out Weed management  Farm and Machinery maintenance General Hours are 5.30am - 5 pm with 2.5hr breaks total through the day Experience preferred Note : Accommodation is shared with the existing staff, would suit a single person

We are looking for a new staff member for our 250 ha dairy farm, situated near Gore. We are milking with a herringbone shed. The applicant must be honest, reliable and have no criminal history and no drug use history (regular testing will occur). Flexible on time schedules. Able to work with other staff. Able to learn new skills in a timely manner. Technologically proficient. Full drivers licence. Passion for dairy farming with some experience. Work responsibilities include but are not limited to : milking cows, helping with animal health, feeding calves, rearing calves, weed control, shed hygiene control, general farm work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be apart of a forward thinking hard working team who likes to get results but also likes to have balance. Responsibilities include animal health treatments, pasture monitoring, feed management, milking of the cows, record keeping, farm machinery work and maintenance. Ideally I'm looking for someone with excellent shed management skills. Attendance of Primary ITO courses encouraged. You need to be a fast learner who can think on their feet. Hold a New Zealand drivers License and be willing to undergo pre-employment criminal history check and drug test. The farm is located 10 Mins north of Otorohanga. We peak milk 600 cows through a 40 aside HB. This is a winter milk farm. The farm is tidy with flat contour. Has great infrastructure with in shed feeding(Great cow flow), protrack drafting, Allflex collars, cup removers and a feed pad and a herd home. Please only apply if you are currently living in New Zealand Im an Accredited Employer

Seeking couple/pair full time labour units. Mangement capabilities. Working with/alongside farm owners Grandson, as he enters sharemilking on the property over the next few seasons. Someone with enough experience to help grandson look at industry standards and out the box thinking to encourage personal and professional growth and developments. Grandson is dedicated with a strong work ethic, so people able to work well with him and fit in and have a respectful manner. Farm owner is older, invested, and still keeps keen interest in all aspects of the farm. Seeking people who can be courteous and genuine in their communication with him. To keep records detailed and up to date, to inform farm owner and grandson in a prompt and efficient manner. 400 Fresian cows, spring calving, 36 a/s HB cowshed. Capable of being grade free and low SCC with vigilant staff. Old cowshed, owner content for improvements, and repairs and maintenance as needed. Simple straight raced farm, with 1/4...