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Rata Dairies is looking forward to offering a dairy assistant position on our progressive 640 cow farm. Milking through a 60 bale rotary with automatic cup removers and automatic drafting. The successful applicant will be able to work in a team environment under the direction of a manager and 2IC. The main tasks will be milking, animal care and farm maintenance. Rata Dairies encourages and helps staff to participate in learning and development opportunities.

We are looking for farm workers, Farm Assistants, Herd Managers across multiple farms. We have one farm accomodation.

Farm is based in Waikato region in Waihi town . Role is to help at two farms in calving which are just 5-7 mins drive away (just for calving period ) . It’s just a part time role from August1-September 30 . Minimum 30 hours will be given weekly with parade of $25/hr.  Minimum experience of a year is required. Accomodation will be provided.  Suitable candidates plz call or send your C.V 0275112888

Are you looking for a position with a supportive team, where you have room to grow and learn in all aspects of the role? We have an opportunity on our farm from early August. Ideally this will be a permanent role, but we are also open to creating a fixed term position. Two roles are available. The farm is a 730 cow farm, with all cows wintered on. There is a 60 bail rotary cowshed with cup removers and in shed feeding, and the farm is irrigated by a mix of pivots, rotorainers and sprinklers. We milk twice a day from calving to mid-late January, and then move to 10 in 7 milking. Calves are fed on an ad lib system. What We’re Looking For: Positive attitude, energetic outlook, and team player mentality Trustworthy, pride in your work, and ready to learn Good communication skills and open to feedback A desire to take responsibility and enjoy working with systems Priority will be given where there is at least 6 months experience on a New Zealand dairy farm, including...

We currently seeking Experience Dairy Assistant . The farm is 5 KM from Oxford township .Milking 680 cows through 40 Aside Herringbone. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand and be currently be living in New Zealand. Have no criminal convictions. Duties include Milking ,Animal Health, Shed Hygiene, General farm Duties and Tasks

We are looking for an honest, reliable, easy going and energetic person to work alongside myself and casual staff. The job includes milking and all other usual tasks of a dairy farm.  At least one year experience is preferred but most important is a positive attitude towards work and learning new things. The farm is 150 hectares, we peak milk 420 cows through a 30 aside herringbone shed.Contour is part flat part rolling. Located in the Reporoa area is a 35 min drive from Taupo and 40 from Rotorua. There is very good accomodation and a very competitive salary for the right candidate. We take pride on looking after the staff by limiting the maximum hours of work and offering reasonable time off plus providing training opportunities and a good working environment. We have NO TOLERANCE for drugs use or alcohol abuse. If you think you are a good fit for this job you can apply by sending your CV and Covering letter to the following email address: [email protected]

Once a day milking herd 7am starts (Negotiable) with a private brand new 1 bedroom 30m2 house available to rent if required. Experience not essential as training will be provided. We are looking for someone to join us in Tirohanga 30 min north of Taupo. This is a part time position looking for someone to help assist with milking and possibly calf rearing. Tirohanga is located in a great dairy farming community. Applicants must be in NZ. 

We are looking for a competent and 100% reliable employee for our dairy farm in a premium location just 7 km North of The Base, Hamilton. Employment options available for immediate start and possible part-time work available for partner. We milk 330 cows through a 23 a-side herringbone shed with ACRs and in-shed feeding system. As we are a small team (2 full time staff plus relief milker) we like everyone to be hands-on doing all the tasks required to ensure the smooth running of the farm. What we are looking for in a team member would be someone with good common sense and who is quiet with stock, preferably from a farming background, with excellent animal health & husbandry and general on-farm skills including tractor experience, good time management skills and not afraid to get stuck in and get the job done. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. Remuneration can be negotiated according to experience and responsibilities. There may also be work...

We are looking for someone fit and enthusiastic to help out on or large calf debudding run around mid Canterbury. Based just out side ashburton but covering a large area.  the job is part of a team and the role will include all aspects of the debudding process with all training provided. All you need is a willingness to work and a relevant visa this is a drive in position no house provided.  work starts around the 1st of august and will continue though untill the end of September   $25 an hour. 

Experienced Farm Assistant position for 2025/26 season in Waverley, South Taranaki Due to Circumstances out of our control we are currently looking for an experienced Farm Assistant or with the right experience a 2IC for our 140ha property, milking 380 cows through a 44 bail rotary shed with ACRs, auto teat spray, auto drafting and in shed feed system. All cows are wintered on farm and young stock are sent out grazing.     Main milking platform is flat with a step drop to more river flats below. Turnip's are grown in the summer. Farm harvests it's own silage and maize only buying inshed feed in.  Farm is 5 minutes from Waverley and 40 minutes from Whanganui and Hawera. Waverley Primary School has a bus that runs past the house. For High School students in Whanganui they can be dropped in Waverley to catch the bus.  This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress in the dairy industry. The successful applicant will work alongside Employers....