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Are you a motivated and experienced dairy professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Dairy Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our newly converted dairy farm at Mayfield, in Mid Canterbury This is more than a management role. We are seeking a driven individual who is passionate about developing systems, building a high-performing team, and helping to create a successful dairy business from the ground up. The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping the farm's culture, systems, and future performance. The farm comprises of 240 hectares  and will milk approximately 860 cows through a modern 60-bail rotary designed to support efficient and profitable dairy production. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operation of the dairy farm. Lead, train, and supervise the farm team to ensure high standards of performance, fostering a positive workplace and no surprises culture....

We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager with at least 3+ years of ideally New Zealand dairy experience to lead a 400 cow farm in the Waverley area. The farm is situated just 35 minutes outside of Waverly , milking through a 38 Herringbone shed. ASAP start Key Responsibilities You’ll oversee all aspects of farm performance, including: Milking and shed management Animal husbandry and production Animal health monitoring, management, and treatment Pasture and fodder management Breeding, calving, and calf rearing Machinery and equipment maintenance Contractor coordination and management Compliance with regulatory standards Staff supervision and training General farm duties as required Hours and Conditions You’ll work between 35–54 hours per week , depending on the season. Overtime beyond the maximum agreed hours will be paid at an overtime rate . On 11 days on, 3 days off  roster...

Wanted for 27/28 season on a long term trust farm Southern Hawkes Bay region with dairy being the  predominant business.  A young couple looking to step up responsibilities and remuneration to a Co-managerial position.  Requiring a genuine love of cows and calves; with an interest in breeding.                      Much of the herd grazing control and movement is undertaken with HALTER                                                          Plenty of work variety guaranteed with development and maintenance over the 450HA operation,              including trees. Do not apply if not a resident

Shaskey Farming Ltd is looking for a reliable, hardworking Dairy Assistant to join our team at Lindis Peaks Dairy in Tarras, Central Otago. We are in our first season operating a new 1,500-cow dairy conversion on 500 hectares of fully irrigated land. The farm has modern facilities, including an 80-bale Waikato rotary milking shed, Protrack drafting, in-shed feeding, cow collars and an automatic shed-wash system. This is an opportunity to join a team-focused operation with modern equipment and a range of dairy-farming work throughout the season. Key responsibilities Assisting with daily milking and operating the rotary shed. Bringing cows to and from the milking shed. Monitoring cow health, condition and welfare. Assisting with animal health treatments and routine herd management. Helping with feeding, pasture allocation and stock movements. Assisting with seasonal activities, including calving and mating. Cleaning and maintaining the...

Job Description We are   millerstockfood  we   operate a feed mill south of balclutha    we are looking for a motivated permanent or casual farm hand processing grain for sale ,producing  bulk load of dairy feeds also  bagged calf meal , pig poultry feeds and crushed barley . Good guidance and assistance given by employer. preferably needs to be a good   forklift operator and experienced in operating and maintaining farm machinery Must be in New Zealand now, or legally allowed to work in New Zealand to apply for this position. this is a drive in position      Hourly & Remuneration Avg Hrs / Wk 40 Remuneration starting wage is Negotiable with experience good wages to right person Farm Information Farm Size (Ha) 300. On-Farm Staff 5 with  3 family members How to Apply Please contact online or call. Contact Details 0272601070

Lyndhurst Dairy is a small, family-owned, fully irrigated dairy farm located near Lauriston in Mid Canterbury.   Our current Sharemilker of five years is moving on to farm ownership, which has given us the opportunity to welcome a new Sharemilker to Lyndhurst Dairy for the 2027-28 season.   We are looking for an experienced, motivated and capable Sharemilker who is interested in becoming part of a well-run family farming business and taking genuine ownership and pride in the day-to-day operation of the farm.   Key Details   Peak Milk 450 cows   121ha Effective (includes 5ha of Autumn Beet)   Fully Irrigated   Rota Rainer x 6 runs   Centre Pivot   Long line Sprinklers x 24 lines   Historic Production   25-26 – 232,000kgMS   24-25 – 200,000kgMS   23-24 – 191,000kgMS   Budget FY27...

Our current sharemilker is moving on to a bigger job after 4 years.  We are looking for a new herd  owning operator sharemilker who has good grass management and stock skills, communicates well and needs to employ 1 fulltime staff. You will have attention to detail and keep good records. The herd needs to be a Jersey/ Jersey Friesian cross breed.   The milking shed is a good 26 as HB and there are other supporting buildings. The farm is flat to slightly undulating contour. Farm is situated 10 mins from Te Awamutu and 20 mins from Cambridge. School buses are at the gate for Primary, Intermediate  and Highschool . Owner lives on farm.  Production  3 year average is 129899 ms with a best of 131389 ms on system 2 and we supply Fonterra. We keep the calves on the farm till 1 May and then  they go on grazing and come back as incalf heifers. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

We are seeking a Herd Manager with at least 1 year of relevant experience to join our team on a 930 cow farm in Fox Glacier . The cows are milked through a 60 bail rotary  . We are seeking a highly motivated, honest and reliable person who will join our team of 3-4 other members. Experience is not essential in dairy farms but must have at least 1 years of experience with cattle or farm machinery. great attitude is the key. We want someone who has a positive, can do attitude who will rise to any challenge and take responsibility. The successful candidate will be someone who is physically fit, has good initiative, the ability to follow instructions, work well in a team environment and has a strong willingness to learn. They must: • Job Description: Responsibility: Skills/behaviours: Other comments: Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct techniques....

A full-time position has become available for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant to join our team (there is also the possibility of regular work for a partner). Farm is located near Whataroa (South Westland), milking 700 cows through a modern 60 bale rotary with automatic cup removers and teat spray, automatic drafting and Allflex collars. We offer generous time off - 4 weeks holiday - and an 11 on 3 off roster through the majority of the season (Calving period operates 12 on 2 off). A minimum of 1 year experience is desirable, although will look at new entrants to the industry that show the right attributes - training is provided. Modern 3 bedroom house that meets healthy home standards is available on farm. The role (including but not limited too): Paid hourly - negotiable on experience Must have a good emphasis on turning up on time, animal health, milk quality, communication and doing the basics right Assist and have input in all aspects of the day to...

We require someone to join our team and assist us in our 2 farm operation. Farms are situated next to each other with  one being a 450 cow spring calving operation and the other a 250 cow autumn calving operation.  Duties will include milking, calf rearing, general farm duties, feeding out, fertiliser application.  Majority of time will be spent on 450 cow farm but will need to work on 250 cow farm too.  Successful applicant will need to work well with others as there are 3 other employees.