151 Farm Assistant jobs

NZ Citizens only !  Sorry no exceptions will be made as we are not accredited  Due to a last minute change in circumstances, we are on the hunt for an enthusiastic assistant to join our team. We did have another add posted which involved shared accomodation but this is no longer necessary.  working within a team of 4, including a hands on ‘’lead from the front” CM, aswell as a highly experienced 2IC and herd manager, your duties would include feeding out, milking, R&M.  we want somebody that we can train who has a passion for farming.  excellent infrastructure as the farm was converted from forestry 6 years ago.  60 bail fully automated cowshed. 4 bedroom brick home, double garage, walk in wardrobe, ensuite, wood burner. the farm belongs to a larger corporate, meaning limitless potential for progression to the right person. applicants must be able to confidently ride two wheelers on mixed terrain, tractor experience is a bonus.  45 minutes to Rotorua...

Reporting directly to the Farm Manager and working within the on-farm team the Dairy Farm  Assistant role supports the operational activities of the dairy farm and the applicant must be drug free . This role is vital to the effective  running of the farm. The role of Dairy Farm Assistant encompasses a wide variety of tasks as stated  below under role responsibilities. Shed size is a 40 aside herringbone milking Once a Day and running of some hefier graziers.  Role Qualities:  The qualities expected of the person in this role include:  • Adaptability  • Good Communication Skills.  • Good Time Management.  • Ability to follow direction.  • Positive attitude.  • Active participation as a member of the team  Production/Milking:  • Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks  as directed from Farm regulations and  follows instructions given to them from  the Farm Manager.  • Reports on time to rostered shift / milking.  • Consistently milking cows and handling  equipment to high...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Senior Farm Assistant to support the day-to-day operations on our dairy farm, located just 10 minutes from Ashburton. Our farm milks 800 cows on 143 hectares, and key responsibilities include milking, setting up break fences, and maintaining the cleanliness of the yard and cowshed. The farm also has a feed pad, providing the opportunity to learn and assist with feed mixing and feeding out. We operate on an 8 days on, 2 days off / 8 days on, 3 days off roster, offering a good balance of work and time off. We require a New Zealand citizen or you must have residency.  A tidy two-bedroom house with a garage is available as part of the position. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

Applications will only be viewed if you are in NZ and have a minimum of one-year nz dairy farming experience if you do not meet these criteria please do not apply. Te Hou Farms Limited Partnership is looking for a new team member to join our establish team. We are a spilt calving farm of 1550 cows at peak milked through a brand new 80 bale rotary. We are looking for someone who is wanting to progress in the dairy industry. To apply for this position, you must be drug free and be willing to take a pre employment drug test as Te Hou Farms has a zero drug and alcohol policy.  You also will have a can-do attitude, eye for detail and are able to work within a large team dynamic. You will also need to provide two references with your application.  Cvs and references will only be considered if you have a full NZ work visa and hold a full driver's license. 

Our team member is moving to WA! Which has created the opportunity for someone new to join our team. We are looking for a motivated, reliable person to join our small team who has the right attitude and willingness to learn, with some farm experience already. We run an efficient high input dairy farm milking 730 cows through a 54 bale-rotary, milking twice a day all year round. We have a split calving herd, maximise the use of 2 large feed barns for daily feeding and shelter and rear all the calves on farm. Your daily tasks include but not limited to: Milking cows with excellent animal husbandry skills. Operating tractor, mixer wagon and feeding out to cows. Maintenance of facilities, vehicles and machinery. General farm duties including setting up paddocks, water management, weed/pest control, feeding calves, fencing and general farm repairs. This role could suit a single person (single accommodation available) or family (3 bedroom home available). If this sounds like an...

Please send your C.V. and a little about yourself to [email protected] We are seeking a full time Dairy Farm Assistant. Our current team member is moving on to a new career choice. Our farm is located near the Dunedin airport on the Taieri plains, 15 minutes south of Mosgiel, 30 minutes from central Dunedin. We milk 325 cows twice a day through a 40-aside herringbone shed on 156 effective hectares. We like to feed our cows very well to maximise the milk they produce. We aim to have a high genetic merit herd with great production so we can milk less cows for more milk. We raise our calves on-farm and winter our cows here too. Some experience is preferred but training will be provided in all aspects of the job. The job involves (on a seasonal basis): Milking cows; Plant and vat wash; Feeding cows; Tractor driving, particularly filling a feedout wagon and feeding cows, feeding baleage on crop during winter, topping, carting baleage, scraping...

We are seeking a capable experienced person to step up or step back into a part-time role of 20 to 25 hours per week to assist with calf rearing, milkings, general farm work and maintenance. The position is to start late July and works alongside the Manager and Farm Assistant. It is a drive in position in the Inglewood area. Please send a CV to [email protected]

We are running a 620 cows dairy farm 20 minutes drive from Otorohanga. Our milking takes more times then normal due to have 30 bail internal rotary shed. Contract Milker is looking for a proactive Farm Assistant to join our team of three. Dairy farming experience or relevant education is preferred but can do attituide and fit in the team is must. On farm training will be provided. strictly NO DRUG or SMOKING policy on farm or in side farm house. No indoor or working PETS are allowed Accommodation is a 2 bedroom unit which is inspected every month. We require a clear Police history. Pre employement drug test. We do hold random drug tests on farm. NOTE: If you party late night on working days and don't show up on time at work next morning please do not apply for this position.

NZ CITIZENS ONLY!  unfortunately due to an existing employee setting her sights on Australia, we are on the hunt for our next farm assistant to join the team.  preference will be given to those with 2+ years dairy experience.  This farm was converted to dairy from forestry 6 years ago, boasting exceptional infrastructure in the ways of a 60 bail FULLY automated cowshed (auto draft, auto teat spray, auto cup removers and auto plant and vat wash)  the housing is second to none, all being solid brick homes with double glazing, double garaging and wood burners.  the farm also utilises cow manager, so being tech savvy is a bonus.  the farm belongs to a larger corporate, meaning there is limitless potential for growth.  you would be working within a team of 5, with the CM being a ‘lead from the front’ operator.  tractor experience a bonus, but the ability to competently ride a two wheeler is essential.  45 minutes to both Rotorua and Taupo, 1 hour to...

Casual 3 months – Te Awamutu area Are you looking for your next great farming opportunity? We are searching for an experienced farm assistant to join our team. Your Duties include: feeding out hay, setting up breaks, identifying and treating milk fever cows, separating out calved cows, picking up calves and calf rearing. 🚩Located Korakonui 20 min south of Te Awamutu  ➡️Casual contract to start approx.  17th June  - 30 September  ➡️10 days on 2 days off ➡️rearing 1000 calves ➡️wintering 1000 cows ➡️Experience necessary  💰Competitive hourly rate based on experience ➡️Applicants must be committed, reliable and have a reasonable base fitness ➡️We have a great system in place and a very supportive team environment 🏠shared accommodation available  🚘Drivers license required ⚖️ must be legally allowed to work in N.Z eg have working holiday visa or accredited. If this position sounds like it suits you, please get in touch via email:...

 We are currently on the lookout for an assistant for the coming season.  A possible 2ic role depending on experience.  Rolling to hilly farm calving 380 spring cows.  We are looking for someone who is honest and reliable. Who can drive a tractor and 2 and 4 wheeler bikes. Has good understanding of animal husbandry and welfare. Must show common sense and a willingness to learn, with good communication. Job will include milking, tractor work, general farm maintenance. Experience required - min 2 yrs. Farm is smoke and drug free. References required. MUST be a NZ resident or hold a current work visa - and have a current NZ drivers license.  

We are 50/50 sharemilkers, milking our 520 cows on 242 effective hectares, have a 50ha run off block where we make our winter feed (baleage), winter half our cows, and have our weaned calves until they are yearlings, and a 52ha lease block where half our yearlings go and we are running 40 Hereford steers, and we are looking for a farm Assistant to join our team. Joining my husband, myself, and our 2IC. We offer a tidy Two Bedroom Cottage 11Ks off farm with a vehicle provided for transport to and from the farms. Will require to have a full license. We will require our new assistant to assist with the daily running of the three farms. IE: Shifting break fences, tractor driving, calving duties, milking, fencing, spraying, etc. We will require at least two references. New Zealand residents or already holding a New Zealand working visa only to apply. Located 20 minutes inland from Kumara, with a 50 minute drive to Greymouth or a 45 minute to Hokitika. Email CVs to...

Farm Assistant Required for an immediate start to join our fun friendly team!  Minimum 2 years experience required Milking 800 cows through a 54 ASHB with half ACR's 250ha flat to rolling contour with some hills (2wheeler friendly) 12 days on and 2 days off during calving and mating then 11 days on and 3 off. 3 bedroom house 35 mins south of Rotorua Looking for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic and trustworthy. Must have a good sense of humor and be able to fit in and work along side our amazing team of 3! You would be assisting with general farm duties, including but not limited: to milking cows, feeding calves, and putting up fences and shifting stock. Must hold a current NZ license and be a NZ Citizen. CV must be attached with a cover letter along with contact details for your 3 most recent employers (including current employer) Drug testing and police background check may be carried out before hiring.

We would love someone to join our team on a 850 Cow Farm (predominantly Fresian) , through a 60 Bale Rotary Shed (auto). Farm is located in the Duntroon area, 35 minutes inland from Oamaru. Only people eligible to work in New Zealand can apply. Good remuneration and rostered time off. Duties will be milking mainly and general farm work, with young stock, maintenance/cleaning of the farm and shed. We have Halter on cows/farm.   Cows winter on kale/fodder beet on the conjoined run off. Full training will be provided. Also what we value is attitude, people willing to learn, good communication, great time management, honesty and reliability. To have at least a one year of experience in the industry and to have a current Full Driver's Licence. If interested please send through your C.V and references.

This position is for a highly motivated person to assist a herd owning sharemilker with the day-to-day running of a 140ha property in the Kaponga district. It is a fixed-term position from late June to the end of December, 2025. You would be working alongside the Sharemilker, one full time worker, and a calf rearer. The farm milks 490 spring calving cows through a 40 a-side herringbone with ACRs and Protract drafting. The property has good infrastructure for rearing calves and to house machinery. The property is supported by a runoff with winter grazing, grass silage, maize silage, and calves grazed there. This is located 15mins from the home farm. Key tasks and responsibilities: Milking morning and afternoons, including dairy hygiene and recording. Identifying, diagnosing, and treating animal heath issues. Stock movements. Assisting with calving, calf rearing, mating including recording. Pasture assessment and allocation using temporary fences. Farm maintenance....

This position is 20 minutes from Ashburton Must be living in New Zealand now to apply for this job and be either a NZ citizen or have a residency visa and have one years dairy experience be drug free as we drug test at Random through the year have no criminal convictions. Duties would depend on you experience but would include milking, cleaning shed and yard, animal health requirement including mastitis, move break fences for cows and shed and plant maintenance and general farm duties 60 Bail Rotary with ACR always two people milking together  start date can be arranged to suit both parties If interested please send a cv with a reference phone number we would not ring the reference till after you have been interviewed and are being considered for the job.

Dairy Farm Assistant Vacancy Join Our Team at Oppertunity Farming Limited. Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a hands-on role in a thriving dairy farm? Oppertunity Farming Limited is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment and contribute to the production of high-quality dairy products.   Location:  Te Puke Start Date:  01/07/2025   Employment Type:  Full-time, permanent. Minimum hours guaranteed hours (40 hours per week) Salary range: $70,400 to $75,400 per annum   Responsibilities ·        Assist with daily milking procedures, follow procedure to produce high quality milk ·        Feed and care for dairy cows, monitor their health and wellbeing ·        Assist in the safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy ·        Control weeds and set break fences...

NZ residents or current visa holders only. Drive in position, no accommodation available. Farm Assistant position available from early July to mid November on 350-cow farm near Tokomaru, 15 minutes south of Palmerston North. ·   Start date: 7 July. ·  Approx 40 hrs per week. ·  4 days off per fortnight, including every 2nd weekend off. ·  Working with farm owner and 2 others. ·  25 ASHB shed with ACRs. ·   SmaXtec cow monitoring system. ·  No smoking/vaping permitted anywhere on farm. ·  Drug-free workplace. ·  Must have current driver’s licence (preferably Full), reliable transport and be punctual. ·  Must currently live in the Manawatu, NZ, and be permitted to work in NZ. We are not a Visa accredited employer.  

We seek a reliable person  to join our team milking 600 cows 10 minutes south of Westport.   Some  dairying experience essential.  Tasks to include tractor driving, milking, break fencing, animal husbandry and farm maintenance. Mechanical skills would be advantageous as we do our own spreading, cultivating and silage making.  Full driver's licence required, and able to pass a pre-employment drug test. The farm is close to rivers, bush, mountains and the sea, with great opportunities for hunting and fishing.

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team for the 2025/26 season. Located between Palmerston North and Rongotea  Key Responsibilities  milking 280 cows through a 28aside herringbone shed        Cleaning shed Fencing and temp fences Weed Management  Moving effluent irrigator     Help with calving  and feeding calves Feeding silage and hay General maintenance  Requirements  Positive attitude and willing to work in a team as well as independently  Good communication  Dairy farm experience preferred  Good level of fitness NZ Driver license required  Drug free NOT AEWV accredited