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  DAIRY FARM POSITION – 600 COWS | 170HA  We’re looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our team on a well-maintained 600-cow, 170ha dairy farm.  PLEASE NOTE: We are not an Accredited Employer, so applicants must already be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in NZ. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants. We are accepting applications across a range of experience levels — from someone with 2+ years’ dairy farming experience through to an experienced 2IC or Farm Manager. The position and level of responsibility can be tailored to suit the right person. About the farm: • 600 cows • 170ha • Well-maintained farm, machinery and facilities • 52-bail rotary shed • ACRs and auto wash, along with good shed automation • Good systems in place to make the day-to-day operation run efficiently About you: We’d preferably like someone with solid dairy experience who can think on their feet, use their initiative and get on...

We are on the lookout for a farm assistant to join our team. Due to 1 staff member moving away, we are looking for someone with at least 6 months dairy farm experience. Start date will be as soon as possible. We milk 1000 cows through a 50 bail rotary with automatic cup removers, drafting and teat spray. Key tasks:  Bringing cows in for milking, milking and teat spraying. Cleaning the milking shed, yards and equipment. Feeding stock, setting up break fences and checking water supplies. Monitoring animal health, reporting concerns and assisting with treatment as directed. Helping with calving, calf rearing and mating as required. Assisting with effluent management. Carrying out general farm maintenance, including fencing and basic equipment care The farm is located in Ryal Bush, Southland. 10 minutes from Winton and Invercargill. Accommodation is available, 2 bedroom warm house with heat pump ....

We are seeking a motivated assistant to join our farm team at Kowhai Downs. Kowhai Downs is in the Maruia district, made up of a 400ha dairy farm, peak milking 860 cross bred cows, as well as 250ha of adjacent support land running 200 R1 and R2 replacement heifers. The dairy platform is flat, predominantly dryland, but with a 100ha brand new centre pivot currently being installed. The support land has 150ha of flat/rolling land, and 100ha of hills. There are currently 6 full time staff, plus manager. The farm milks through a 60-bale rotary shed, running a Read plant, with automatic cup removers and teat spray, plus a Pro-Trak drafting gate and in-shed feeding. Effluent is spread via a travelling irrigator during the shoulders of the season. The farm produces approximately 350,000kgMS per year, predominantly from pasture, with some in-shed feed and baleage, made on the platform and support block. Cows are currently wintered on pasture and baleage on farm. The farm has recently...

We are seeking to appoint an additional Farm Assistant to work in a 4 person team milking 750 cows at Tahuna, 20kms north of Morrinsville. We require a minimum of 2 years full time experience working on a dairy farm.  A full Job Description is available on request but main duties will include: milking & feeding of dairy herd, maintaining hygiene standards in the milking shed, spraying of weeds, feeding of calves & youngstock, irrigation of dairy shed effluent & general farm maintenance. Milking duties will be on a roster (including weekends) and in a 54 bail rotary with full automation. Given the applicant will sometimes be operating tractors on the highway, a full NZ drivers license is a requirement. The successful applicant will need to provide references & details of their employment history.

Dairy Farm Assistant Manager (2IC) Location: Ngatea. we are looking for a top operator (or aspiring to be) Assistant Manager to help us keep our dairy operations running as smooth as fresh cream! The farm is 130ha and we milk through a 50 bale rotary, system 4. 480 cows. What You’ll Do: Support the team in daily operations—think herd care, milking routines, and equipment upkeep. Lead, train, and inspire a fantastic team of farm workers. Keep an eye on herd health, nutrition, and comfort—happy cows, happy farm! Dive into data—track production, feed, and efficiency, and help us keep improving. Work with the team to ensure we’re meeting sustainability goals—because we care about our cows, staff and the planet! Who You Are: You’ve got some farm experience (bonus if you know your way around a milking shed!). You’re a natural leader who thrives on teamwork and communication. You’re organized, adaptable, and excited to get your hands dirty. You’ve...

WAPITI DAIRY LIMITED is looking for a Farm Assistant to join the busy farm in Reporoa. Some of your tasks related to this position would be: Assists in the milking process.  Follows the procedure to produce high-quality milk. Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Controls weeds.  Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. Safely uses and maintains vehicles on the farm The right applicant will be punctual, reliable and have good communication skills. Previous farming experience is preferred but not essential as proper training will be provided to the right candidate. This is a drug-free work zone and the applicant will need to be comfortable with undergoing a drug test if ever requested. Police vetting may also be requested. You should be able to provide previous work references. You should have a valid driving...

  50/50 Sharemilking Position, 260-280 Cows, Te Awamutu   Location -  10km from Te Awamutu Size – 95 ha effective -  high fertility mairoa ash soils 24-aside herringbone (with rear 12 ACR’s) In-shed feed system (being used for the first time 26/27 season) Predominately system 3 operation (grass silage/chicory/turnips) Flat to gentle rolling contour with good infrastructure Good barns, implement sheds and calf rearing facilities   Recently renovated 4-bedroom house available (and a 2-bedroom cottage if required)   Applicants may bring their own herd or The retiring sharemilkers cross-bred herd and young stock are available for purchase ·      Peak Production – 119,701 m/s ·      5-year Average  – 110,700 m/s Young stock currently being grazed at owner’s runoff    Successful Candidate Requirements ·      Honest and reliable with strong work ethic ·      Strong pasture and feed management...

We are looking for a Dairy farm assistant to join our team milking 950 cows 20 minutes North of Timaru. An affinity for cows and a positive work attitude are essential to succeed in this role. Duties will include ,milking cows, shifting fences, calf rearing, shifting irrigation, feeding out to cows and general property maintenance. Must  be in New Zealand currently to apply please. No Accomodation available - drive in position

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.  

A position has become available on our 680 cow, 54 bail rotary shed, based in the beautiful Hurunui District town of Rotherham. the local school ( yr 0-6) is just 2km up the road. Culverden is 10min car drive away with a local area school, grocery store and other small town shops. Hanmer Springs is just a 30 minute drive North with the beautiful hot pools, endless hiking and mountain biking at your door.  Our job is for someone who has an eye for detail, enjoys working by them selves or within a team, and takes pride in the farm and cow shed.  we are currently into our 7th season contract milking on the family farm. We milk TAD most of the season running 3 staff on a 8 on 2 off 8 on 3 off roster along side the 2 of us helping out and being on farm.  We winter our cows on a run off block which is 5min drive up the road. we also help out during the season when needed with young stock.  your daily jobs are including but not limited to:  *milking cows *feeding cows/ break...