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We are seeking a motivated and reliable Entry-Level Herd Manager to join our dairy farming team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in New Zealand dairy farming who is looking to develop their skills, gain valuable experience, and progress their career in the dairy industry. We welcome applications from both keen learners looking to build their knowledge and experienced farm workers seeking a stable position within a supportive and positive working environment. About the Role The successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day management of the herd, pasture, and general farm operations. Our farm focuses on achieving sustainable productivity, maintaining excellent animal health, and maximising pasture utilisation. The farm operates a 36-bail internal rotary milking shed . Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Herd management, including monitoring animal health and wellbeing....

Relief milker required to help milk 540 cows every second weekend, Friday to Monday.  Experience would be good, but not necessary. Drive in position, no accommodation available on farm, located at Maitland, which is about 10-15 minutes from Gore. 

We are seeking a Variable Order Share Milker for next Season . Location: Okato, Taranaki. Milking 310 cows, increasing to 380 cows over 3 years.  Production is estimated to increase form 115,000kg/MS to 140,000kg/MS over 3yrs. A recently upgraded 36 ASHB with ACR and an In-Shed feed system. Dairy farm consists of 150Ha effective of rolling/flat contour. A modern 4-bedroom house. School bus at the gate. The Role We're looking for an experienced Variable Order Share Milker to build on the farm's strong performance as the herd grows and production increases. Costs: Labor, motorbikes, and Fuel. Equipment Needed: Motorbikes, including a 4-wheeler; calf-rearing gear; and an optional tractor About You The ideal candidate will: ·         Have good communication skills and be happy to work with the farm owners. ·         Have strong pasture and feed management skills. ·         Have excellent animal husbandry...

Has to be in New Zealand. Overseas applicants will not be looked at Milking 1100 cows through 2 54 bail rotary sheds so milk 550 through one shed. We have different nationalities so need to get along with anyone. You will be required to communicate with us, ride 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes, have restricted or full drivers license as we have a run off for winter which is grass and silage based only no crop and mud. Stock skills, fencing  ,milking cows, feeding cows. dealing with the hospital mob, picking up mastitis cows but we can teach this.  Drive tractor, if not we can teach you. Must have 12 months or more dairy farming experience. Farm is situated at Wairio.  Be part of a great team, great working environment, we can offer references for ourselves from current employess who have been here between 3 and 10 years. Cow sheds are good sheds to work in.  Hitchcox farming limited. Please do not apply if you are not in New Zealand already. 2 local primary schools available, buses...

examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains arranging the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers, and giving advice on their use collecting and collating data for research planning slaughtering, harvesting and other aspects of production processes may advise producers on farming techniques and management with atleast 2 years related...

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...