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We are seeking a reliable and motivated Herd Manager to join our dairy farming operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take responsibility and play a key role in the day-to-day management of a large-scale dairy farm. You will work closely with the Contract Milker to ensure smooth and efficient farm operations. Farm Details: Milking approximately 1,200 cows at peak 60-bale rotary shed   Rolling contour farm Key Responsibilities: Assist with and take responsibility for daily farm operations , including: Milking twice daily (most of the year) Animal health and welfare (monitoring, treatments, recording, and prevention) Calf rearing (feeding, health checks, and general care) Feeding stock (Competent driving tractor on hills) Effluent management (operating and maintaining effluent systems) Fencing and weed control (general farm maintenance) Identify sick or...

We are looking for a practical, reliable farm worker with at least 5 years' experience in tractor operation and machinery maintenance, together with skills in mechanical fabrication, welding, power tools and workshop maintenance. Tractor operation and machinery maintenance are the main focus, with on-farm construction and building projects forming a strong secondary part of the role. The roles includes: Tractor operation, Cultivation and seasonal cropping work. Routine machinery servicing, fault finding and basic repairs. Mechanical fabrication and welding. On-farm construction and building projects, including fencing, small structures and yard improvements. Safe use and care of power tools. Workshop maintenance, organisation and housekeeping. Irrigation operation and maintenance. General farm work, livestock feeding and animal care. Fertiliser application and crop spraying, where appropriately trained. We're looking for someone with: Experience...

Farm Assistant/2IC position available 10 minutes from Ngatea. 110ha flat contour, system 3 farm, 410 peak crossbred cows milked, 36 aside Herringbone shed with Automatic cup removers. Spring calving. Start date 30 November 2026 negotiable. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. Roster is 8 on 2 off. We are looking for: An honest, reliable and enthusiastic person Good work ethic Someone who is capable of working independently and within a team 1 years experience preferred but not essential. We could consider a career changer. Only New Zealand residents to apply (we are not accredited employers) Main duties include: Milking and getting cows in Weed control Maintaining fences/putting up break fences Loading and feeding out grass silage, maize silage and Palm Kernel The successful applicant will be expected to take part in all duties related to the running of the dairy farm.  A great opportunity for someone to gain a wide range of experience....

This is a 65 ha ( eff) farm 2 km from the Tatua factory near Morrinsville. Last season's production was 102,000 Kg ms or 468 Kg ms/c and 1570 Kg ms/ha on 'sytem 3'.  The 2 year Average production from 230 cows is 97,185 Kg ms or 422 Kg ms/cow, and 1495 Kg ms/ha. Current production std is 2% up on last season. The farm is flat with very high fertility and good infrastructure. The cowshed is a 20as HB, with good flow. Calves are grazed on and heifers off. We are looking for a proven cows and grass Manager who  is well organised and is a good communicator. The Sharemilker needs to live on and operate the farm. We require a high BW jersey or jersey cross herd, calving from early to mid July. Applications with CV and referee contacts to John Dawson Registered farm Management Consultant quoting position No 2 by Friday 13th of November Please email directly to [email protected] No Overseas applications will be accepted.   NZ management experience is a...

Dairy Cattle Farm Assistant / Farm Worker – Entry Level 📍 Location: Mangakino, New Zealand We are looking for four reliable, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Dairy Farm Assistants or Farm Workers. This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start or grow their careers in the dairy industry. You will work closely with the Contract Milker to ensure the smooth running of daily farm operations. Farm Details Milking 1,150 cows at peak through a 54-bale rotary shed. Rolling contour farm. Shared, well-maintained on-farm accommodation provided. Key Responsibilities Milking: Assisting with twice-daily milking for most of the year. Animal health and welfare: Monitoring livestock and providing appropriate care. Calf rearing: Feeding calves, carrying out health checks, and providing general care. Feeding stock: Preparing and distributing feed as...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

An exciting new position for an experienced 50/50 sharemilker.  Forecasted production 330,000kgms +

Dairy Farm 2IC – Ready to Step Up? Te Kōpuru, Northland | 300 Cows | Autumn-Calving Herd Looking for your next step in dairy farming? We're looking for a capable, motivated person to join our 300-cow dairy farm near Te Kōpuru as our 2IC. You'll work directly alongside the owner, helping with the day-to-day running of the farm and taking responsibility when required. We're open to an experienced 2IC or a strong dairy assistant who's ready to step up, take on more responsibility and develop their skills. Why You'll Like Working Here A roster you can plan around – 10 days on, 4 days off throughout the year, including calving. Flexible milking routines – twice-a-day milking for around seven months of the year, with a more flexible approach for the remainder of the season. A four-bedroom house – on-farm accommodation with plenty of space for you and your family. Modern technology – Halter collars and virtual fencing to help...

Farm Manager – Murchison, Tasman (June 2027)   We are seeking an experienced farm manager with a proven track record to join our team for the start of the 2027/28 season. Fern Flat is located 15mins drive from Murchison, in the Top of the South. The farm consists of a 250 ha dairy platform with a further 20 ha of support land. Fern Flat nestles between the Buller River and the Kahurangi National Park, is well established and is made up of a mix of river flats and higher terraces. We are currently milking 600 crossbred cows on a system 2 operation targeting 250,00 kgms. Average production over the previous 3 seasons has been 260,000 kgMS from 650 cows. Infrastructure currently consists of a 44 aside herringbone shed with in-shed feeding and ACRs. The farm has 200 ha of K-line irrigation. The owners plan to future proof the farm with investment in a new rotary cowshed, feed pad and wintering barn over the coming years. We are looking for an experienced individual...

We are looking for a reliable herd manager to help us finish the season. We must be in New Zealand to be able to apply.  We need someone who is a team player, can take accountability, take pride of his job and have a sense of humor.  Minimum 3 years of experience is required for this job. The jobs for this position include but not limited to milking; identifying mastitis, lame and sick cows; treating mastitis, lame and sick cows accordingly; irrigation; spraying weeds and thistle; keeping the shed tidy and record keeping. Accommodation is provided.