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Latest Jobs

02/11/2026
Fixed Term
36808 Dairytrac Temuka, New Zealand
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 
Closing date for Applications:
02/12/2026
Farm Assistant Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
30/11/2026
02/11/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Reporoa, New Zealand
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...
Closing date for Applications:
16/11/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
17/07/2027
02/11/2026
Permanent - Full Time
74590 Waikato, Waikato Region, New Zealand
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]
Closing date for Applications:
15/11/2026
50/50 Sharemilker
Position Start Date:
01/06/2027
02/11/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Ranginui Station Limited Partnership Mangakino, New Zealand
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...
Closing date for Applications:
17/11/2026
Contract Milker
Position Start Date:
01/06/2027
02/11/2026
Permanent - Full Time
41299 Mahoe, New Zealand
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
Closing date for Applications:
15/11/2026
Farm Assistant Farmhand
Position Start Date:
23/11/2026
02/11/2026
Fixed Term
Botting Dairies Wairio, 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...
Closing date for Applications:
09/11/2026
Farm Assistant Farmhand Milk Harvester Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
16/11/2026
02/11/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Premier Dairies Ltd Southland
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...
Closing date for Applications:
02/12/2026
Contract Milker
Position Start Date:
01/06/2027
02/11/2026
Contract
Anonymous Farm / Business Whakamaru, New Zealand
Whitehall Farm & Pastoral is seeking a capable, motivated contract milker for a newly purchased dairy farm at Whakamaru. This is an opportunity to lead day-to-day operations and work alongside us to establish a productive, well-run farm from our first season. The operation includes: 277 hectares , milking 800 crossbred cows , with a new herd coming onto the farm. 50-bale rotary with new ACRs, protrack and in-shed feeding to be installed. System 3.5 , targeting 350,000 kgMS in our first season of ownership. Summer and winter crops as part of the farm’s feed programme. An attached 120-hectare dairy support block , negotiable for inclusion in the contract or operation under a separate arrangement. Team and accommodation A team comprising the contract milker plus three full-time staff is required. The property has  good, tidy houses , two with swimming pools and a house for each...
Closing date for Applications:
02/12/2026
Contract Milker
Position Start Date:
01/06/2027
02/11/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Cardon Rural Recruitment Te Awamutu, New Zealand
Located 30 mins to Te Awamutu, we are a system 3 dairy unit milking 450 cows through a 36ashb with ACRs, a herd home and modern up to date systems. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to join our team who is passionate about farming, keen to learn & progress, has good animal health & husbandry, a good understanding of pasture management, good tractor experience & all other general on farm skills. We offer a great well set up work place and a good team environment where we encourage our staff to progress & grow in their career. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident, with 4+years farming experience and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. The farmer is NOT Employer Accredited. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply. For queries please phone Anne - 0272711733 Anne Burdon...
Closing date for Applications:
16/11/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
07/12/2026
02/11/2026
Casual Permanent - Full Time
Waitarere Farms Ltd ROTORUA
EXPERIENCED PERSON Required to milk cows twice daily through a 40 aside herringbone and assist with other farm duties to help operate an efficient dairy unit Must be quiet with stock,  ENJOY farming ON TIME, good work ethics  Honest and reliable 
Closing date for Applications:
14/11/2026
Farm Assistant