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Milking Operator – Fixed Term (Multi-Unit Dairy) 5 Nov 2026 ·  Skilled Milking Operator wanted — fixed term to end of season, house and work car included. We're a multi-unit dairy operation based in Riversdale/Balfour looking for a reliable, experienced milker to join our team for the rest of the season. If you take pride in good cow handling and clean, efficient milkings, and you're happy to move between sheds as the roster needs, we'd like to hear from you. The role You'll be milking across several units on a rotating roster, covering different days and milking times as required. Flexibility is the key to this job. Milking cows to a high standard, morning and afternoon, across multiple sheds Moving between units as the roster and farm needs change Following milk quality, animal health and food safety procedures Teat spraying, cup handling and identifying cows needing attention (mastitis, lame, on heat) Shed and yard wash-down and keeping the dairy clean...

My client offers an awesome opportunity 10kms from Otorohanga. It is a well-developed, flat to rolling fertile farm with 50 bale internal dairy, two homes and excellent infrastructure. The farm is 160 ha effective and will carry around 440 cows. Previous production has averaged around 152,000 kg ms. The farm is run as a system 3 farm with spring calving. The farm has wearables and in shed feeding. You’ll work with the farm owner to operate the farm in an efficient way that will aim to farm profitably and sustainably. The challenge in this job is running a fertile farm, optimising cow nutrition and production. The reward will be supportive farm owner, in an excellent location with good facilities. The ideal candidates will be experienced, have proven modern pasture management skills and be a good communicator.

An exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced lower-order sharemilker or sharemilking couple on our established 580-cow dairy farm in South Taranaki. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent stockmanship and pasture management skills, and is keen to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a successful dairy operation. Just as importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, who is easy to get along with, communicates well and values a good working relationship. About the farm 580-cow dairy operation in South Taranaki 80 bale Rotary cowshed Halter technology Protrack Established farm with good infrastructure and systems Supportive, hands-on farm owners Last season production was 294,000 MS What makes this opportunity different? The farm owners will retain responsibility for calf rearing and effluent management, allowing the sharemilker to...

Excellent roster, modern setup and a great location! Farm assistant wanted for an immediate start in the sunny Grey Valley 🐄 If you’re reliable, don’t mind early mornings and are calm around cows, we’d love to hear from you. The role and hours are flexible, so let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll see if it fits our team

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...

About the Role : We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at Lead with Pride Farm, where we manage 1000 cows for milking. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring smooth farm operations, animal care, and contributing to our efficient dairy production process. If you're passionate about agriculture, have experience or a willingness to learn, this could be the perfect role for you! Key Responsibilities : Milking : Assist with the daily milking process for our herd of 1000 cows, ensuring animal welfare and product quality. Farm Breaks : Coordinate and manage scheduled breaks for the cows, ensuring their well-being and comfort. Irrigation : Assist with the operation and maintenance of farm irrigation systems to support the health of the crops. General Farm Duties : Perform other essential farm duties such as feeding, cleaning, animal handling, and equipment maintenance....

Looking for an experienced Assistant Drystock Manager for a drive in position approx 30 mins from Te Awamutu. Must be experienced in operating machinery for feeding of stock, farm maintenance etc. Must be honest & reliable.

We are looking for a progressive herd manager for the 2025/2026 season. The job is located at Te Kauwhata Waikato The dairy platform is 220ha, peak milking is 685 cows through a 48a side HB shed. As Herd Manager, you will be in charge of and responsible for the dairy sheds. You will be expected to: • Maintain hygiene and cleanliness to a high standard. • Implement, Monitor and Report on animal Health, Calving and Mating Plans. • Identify and treat animal Health problems. • Management of soil, nutrients, effluent and water to meet environmental regulations. • Support and training of staff and students to further their development. • Safely use and maintain farm vehicles and machinery. We have a zero-tolerance drug policy and use both pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing. Applicant must have good tractor skills and must have at least one year of New Zealand dairy experience  contact 02102691287 Please apply with your most recent referees 

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...