19 Calf Rearer jobs

Looking for a person to help with busy spring calving on dairy farm and associated jobs. Accommodation is available or drive in.

Experienced Calf Rearer Wanted – Pahiatua (Drive-In) We are seeking an experienced, reliable  Calf Rearer for the current calving season. This is a full-time (7 days a week), drive-in position located in the Makomako / Pahiatua area .  Position Details: Start:  immediate Duration: Through to mid December Farm Scale: Calving 365 cows, minimal bobbies, with most calves reared through to weaning Remuneration:  Competitive pay rate based on your experience and ability to work independently Requirements: Proven experience in calf rearing Ability to manage daily tasks with minimal supervision Excellent work ethic and reliability References required To Apply: Please contact  Xavier at [email protected]  for more details or to express your interest.

I am on the lookout for an experienced hands on calf rearer to assist me with rearing 240 heifer replacements plus beef. We are through the bulk of calving so it would be maintaining high standards of the calves coming through as well as attention to detail for the older calves. Being physically fit is important as there is a lot of lifting. And a love of animals is a must as their welfare is top priority.  The farm is located approximately 10 minutes from Leeston.  This is strictly a drive in role.  Days and hours are flexible but there is 2 weeks in September/October I’ll be away so would need someone available for those 2 weeks. 

We are looking for  fixed term a calf rearer to join our team. Experience required. 7.30am- approx.  10.30am (flexible) Relief milking also available if wanted. Call Josh 0273809981

We have a well-paid 3-7 month contract starting ASAP for Calf Rearers (one doing calf rearing; one doing general farm work) based in the Oamaru area. Would be great if you have previous calf rearing experience! This role is on 650 and 550-cow farm, milking through both 40 AS Herringbone and 50 Bail Rotary sheds. Responsibilities include: Calf rearing, including feeding and caring for calves Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Performing other general farm duties Milking after calving season Ideal candidates will have: Previous dairy farming experience (preferred) A good attitude, initiative, and a strong work ethic (mandatory) Some experience in dairy farming, large animal care, or agriculture/viticulture/horticulture Motorbike and quad driving skills (mandatory for some jobs, not all) Good English communication skills A valid driver’s license (international licenses good) and your own vehicle The...

We are seeking a reliable fixed term calf rearer to join our team for the calving season working at least 30 hours per week, for a fixed term period  September _ February Key duties include feeding and caring for calves, monitoring animal health, maintaining high hygiene standards in calf sheds and equipment, identifying and reporting unwell calves, assisting with tagging and treatments, and supporting safe animal handling practices.  Agriculture experience is preferred. The ideal applicant would be practical, observant, committed to animal welfare and able to follow health and saftety procedures. $25 - $30 per hour This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals in a hands om farm environment

Dairy Assistant / Drive in position, Mamaku, Rotorua We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, capable person to join our family-owned dairy farm located at Mamaku, 20 minutes Northwest of Rotorua. This newly created position is available for immediate start and would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, is confident working independently, and can step up into greater responsibility when required. Our preference is for this to be a permanent position however we will consider a fixed term role from calving until the end of mating. About the business: The 220 ha farm winters 620 cows and operates as a Dairy NZ “System 3” with in-shed feeding throughout the year and silage fed during the shoulder seasons. The milkers are split into two herds and predominately milked OAD with the exception of one herd which is milked TAD until December. About the role: As the Dairy Assistant, you will work closely with the on-farm team providing...

Our clients are looking for a motivated, reliable person to join their Waikato farming operation in a flexible drive-in role. Conveniently located between Morrinsville and Hamilton, this position offers 30–40 hours per week across four days, with some flexibility around how those hours are worked. Please note that this position is being readvertised due to a change in circumstances with the previously successful applicant. The operation includes a 100-hectare dairy farm milking 320 crossbred cows through a 26-bale rotary with in-shed feeder, supported by a 66-hectare run-off used for grazing, dairy beef, maize, and grass silage production. The farm is well set up with a covered feed pad, reticulated bore water system, and strong infrastructure to support efficient day-to-day operations. Working across both the dairy platform and run-off, you will assist with a range of farm duties, including: Milking and shed routines Calf rearing and young stock care Feeding...

Farm worker wanted - Immediate start. We are on the look out for someone to join our team on a 650 cow dairy farm in Hororata with an immidiate start, finishing at the end of September. Our roster is 9 days on, 3 days off, 7 days on, 2 days off. This means you will have either fr/sat/sun off or mon/tues. We're looking for someone with either : Dairy shed / milking experience or Calf rearing experience. The ideal candidate would be fit, efficient, reliable, able to work independently and happy working in a busy dairy farming environment. NZ citizens and residents only, as we are NOT an accredited employer. If you're interested or know someone who might be a good fit please get in touch. Please email your CV with references to [email protected]

Hi looking for calf rearer for 5 weeks  must have experienced of calf rearing  or willing to learn  7am to 10 am  2:30pm - 4:30pm  contact 0226737894   accomodation can be shared but prefer drive in 

Temp, casual and fixed term positions are available for Relief Milk Harvester, Calf Rearers and Dairy Farm Assistants for an agency specialising in providing relief staff to the Agriculture Industry. Specific roles can be anywhere in Southland and will require applicants to be able to commute. We provide relief staff to agricultural businesses across Southland.  While the role is mainly relief milking there is a variety of other work throughout the year including calf rearing, lambing, farm minding, winter crop work, soil testing, herd test assisting, cleaning, and tail trimming. Applicant requirements:   * two years of practical dairying experience for dairy roles  * full drivers licence  * own accommodation   * farming/stockmanship references (dairy/beef/sheep/deer etc).   * good personal hygiene  * attention to detail and good communication skills   * pass police check and/or drug testing   * able to do early starts,...

DRIVE-IN CASUAL WANTED We are looking for a reliable drive-in casual to help on our farm. Duties may include: - Milking - Feeding calves - Setting up break fences  Located 10 minutes from Te Awamutu Peak milking 700 cows Applicants must be: - Experienced with dairy farming - Extremely reliable - Quiet and confident with stock

Calf rearer to feed young calves daily. 7.00am start. Expierence an advantage but not essential. Farm is located 1 km from Stratford. Some relief milking could be available if applicant so wished. 

We are looking for a calf rearer to join our team starting mid of July. Rearing about 350 heifer calves plus bobbies and beefies at 4 days old. Roster 6 on 1 off, about 5 hours per day. We do not have accomodation available so this is a drive in position. We are located in Bankside, 5 minutes from Rakaia. If you are interested, please upload your cv and apply to this job.

Assisting in the feeding of newborn calves. Couple preferred.

To rear healthy calves to weaning weights with a high standard of hygiene followed at all times. Must have calf rearing experience in New Zealand

We require a calf rearer to rear 120 calves and some beef. Also to help picking up calves during calving. Preferable someone with experience is preferred but training will be given. Maintain clean healthy conditions and have a good eye to pick up animal health problems. Relief milking is also available Must be able to work in New Zealand

🐄 Calf Rearer Wanted – Spring 2026  🐄 We're on the hunt for a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team from end of July through to mid-October. Located just 3 minutes from Sheffield. About the Role; You'll be responsible for rearing approximately 130 replacement heifer calves from birth through to weaning. This is a lead calf rearing position with the support of other on farm staff on busy days. Our calf system is straightforward and well set up: - All calves receive their first feed via tube feeding - Calves are then transitioned onto an ad-lib feeding system once they are trained on feeders. - Straw, Meal and fresh water all available in their pens and are checked/refreshed/topped up daily. The farm will calve 630 cows total. What We're Looking For; - Good common sense and a genuine care for animal welfare - Reliable and organised - Able to work independently while communicating well with the team - Previous calf rearing experience...

Experienced Calf Rearer required, 4km North of Gore on Waimea Hwy. Rearing 300 replacements & selling 4 day old beef calves. You would be working with another to help reduce workload for a good work environment. This job starts beginning of Aug and runs until the end of September. Excellent purpose built calf sheds with underground milk line from dairy shed. Understanding of best practice animal health and growing good quality stock a must. Hours will be flexible and negotiable.