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PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY RESIDING IN NEW ZEALAND This position is available to start early December. We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) to join our team on our 690-cow dairy farm. We have a 42-bail ASHB cowshed with cup removers, halter collars, automatic teat spray, grain feeding, pivot irrigation, lateral sprinklers, and a RotoRainer. We have a great team to work alongside and currently run a 6-on/2-off roster, except August which is 6-on/1-off. The right applicant will have solid knowledge of New Zealand dairy farming systems and a high level of understanding in pasture management, calving, animal health, mating selection, and irrigation. You must be a strong team player and comfortable operating and managing the cowshed, monitoring SCC, identifying and treating sick/mastitis cows, carrying out treatment regimes, assisting with pasture management, and milking unassisted. There is opportunity to progress on farm. A minimum of 3 years’ New...

Are you passionate about livestock and ready to take the lead in managing a high-performing herd on a large-scale farm? We’re looking for a self-motivated and driven individual who is keen to lead from the front in challenging the normal and to strive for continual improvement in what we do on farm. About the Role: You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day and long-term management of up to 600+ cows. Working closely with the wider team, you’ll lead in areas of herd health, reproduction, milking efficiency, pasture management, farm maintenance and also assist in developing junior staff as necessary. Key Responsibilities: Daily oversight of the herd – health, feeding, milking, calving & breeding Ensure milk quality standards are met Ensure animal feeding and pasture management standards are met Planning ahead to ensure efficient feeding, breeding, and maintenance schedules Monitor animal welfare and maintain accurate records Work...

We require a drive in tractor driver/general farm hand for duties between the dairy farm and support block for 30 hours per week minimum as a permanent member of the team, this is a drive in position located 15 mins inland from Oamaru. While there is no milking required for this role, stock handling and yard work will be expected. The successful candidate will need to be confident operating tractors and bikes on flat to rolling country for feeding out, spreading fertiliser, weed management and general fencing. Other work will include shifting break fences, K Line, and general farm maintenance as and when required. We are looking for someone who can integrate with an already established team including hands on farm owners. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, experienced in operating farm machinery, confident with stock handling, detail focussed with a great attitude. In return we offer a competitive hourly rate, regular and consistent time off, with modern and well...

We are looking for a reliable, motivated  and hard working 2IC / General Farm Hand to join our team of three on a permanent, full-time basis.  Bresa Farms operates a 160 ha effective Dairy farm milking 400 cows.  We split calve 50/50 in Autumn and Spring.  We are looking for an experienced person to assist with: Livestock Management - daily milking, animal health monitoring, identifying on heat cows, maintaining a clean, compliant dairy shed. Farm Maintenance - Undertaking general farm upkeep, fence repairs, weed control, water/ trough repairs. Machinery operation - Safe operation of farm vehicles including tractors and quads.  The farm comprises some steep terrain therefore only experienced tractor operators will be considered for this position. What we are looking for: Experience:  Previous experience in an agricultural role is required.  Due to the steep nature of the terrain we require someone with previous tractor experience.  This role will require some feeding...

Is technology your thing?? Then make sure you check the farm profile for details of the Farm  We are after someone who looking to join our young team who is punctual and has a good sense of humor  The days of following cows are over with this farms usage of Halter and other tech A person who works well in the team with capability of the following or willing to learn Milking Calving of cows and calf collection Animal Health Irrigation Fencing Pasture management Tractor driving and feeding out Effluent applications  Is technology focused Has good mechanical awareness On and off farm training will be supported sleepout is provided for accommodation until June 2027 when a shared house should be available   the farm is located 15mins drive from Lincoln or Leeston  Must be willing to do a drug test and have a clean full drivers license  Must be eligible to work in NZ and be currently in NZ willingness to...

PLEASE do not apply if you aren't in New Zealand . We are not accredited so also don't apply if you have an accredited employer visa  Our current 2ic has stepped up and is now manager. We are looking for someone to support him . You must be able to efficiently milk , be aware of animal health issues and treat them, be able to pass a shed inspection and be competent in completing dairy dairy. Minda, halter . You also must be able to  drive a tractor on hills, (dairy platform is mostly flat/rolling) feed out,  and able to carry out general farm maintenance. We are an organic, regenerative farm also with 200 head of beef. Organic experience is not necessary but would be an advantage .Animal health and pasture management are priorities (using halter ) owners are not on farm so you must be reliable and able to work without supervision . The job comes with a 2/3 bedroom barn/house with a separate garage and shed  . We pay power ,sim card and Internet too . We are 12 mins from...

Looking for someone to help get through the workload around the farm. Digger driving, fencing, Tractor work, farm maintenance such as tidying fallen trees, fixing fences, cutting and splitting Firewood. This job will fit someone with experience with Diggers, tractors, chainsaws and fencing who can get in and get the jobs done without needing supervised. Digger work includes installing water lines and troughs, clearing trees and tidying burn piles, lane work, installing culverts, fixing drainage, burying underground cables and more Experience with diggers is a must Flexible with days and hours worked, happy to discuss. We are located on the edge of Gore and this is a drive in position. Work through until end of April with possibility of more

About us Located 5-minutes north of Rototuna, we are a friendly team of three who are passionate about the dairy industry and working together as a team. We run a 380-cow farm on 120 hectares with calving during the autumn months of March and April. The farm uses Cow Manager and has a high input system with a mixer-wagon and feed pad. The cowshed is a 36 aside herringbone with excellent cow flow. It has automatic cup removers, an in-shed feeding system and Protrack drafting gates. We run on a fortnightly roster with 10 days on/4 days off for most of the season, with 12 days on/2 days off during calving. The accommodation provided with the role is a basic, studio-style unit with a carport and beautiful rural outlook. The interior design is open-plan and includes a heat pump, fridge, oven and internet. The unit is fully insulated with a small laundry and mudroom attached, with a lawnmower provided to maintain the small lawn. Best suited to a single person, or a couple, there...

Farm Assistant – Okaihau, Northland About the Farm We are a progressive, performance-focused dairy farming operation based in Okaihau, Northland, approximately 20 minutes from Kerikeri. The operation consists of a 189-hectare dairy platform, supported by a 143-hectare runoff, milking between 620 and 650 cows. The farm features a modern 60-bale rotary cowshed equipped with automatic cup removers and automatic teat sprayers. The entire herd is fitted with Allflex collars, providing valuable herd monitoring technology to support animal health, reproductive performance and efficient farm management. Our farming approach focuses on strong pasture management, animal welfare, milk quality and maintaining high standards across all aspects of the operation. About the Role We are seeking a reliable, motivated and hardworking Farm Assistant to join our team. This is a hands-on position involving all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming. The successful applicant will work...

We require an experienced, able bodied person to assist with calf rearing with one other. Calving twice a year, successful applicant must be able to work alone and with other staff at times.  Some relief milkings available.