88 Farm Assistant jobs

We require an  Farm Assistant  who is keen to progress in the industry for our dairy farm located in Otaio, 30mins South of Timaru.. We have a 60 bale rotary with ACR's, milking 750 on our irrigated farm. Applicants must have a valid work visa. Accomodation is provided.

Farm Assistant – 525-Cow Dairy Farm | Ashburton, Canterbury This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience, build their skills and take the next step in their dairy farming career, with genuine opportunities to progress. We’re looking for someone motivated, reliable and enthusiastic, who enjoys working with cows, takes pride in their work and has a positive attitude. Someone who is happy to get stuck in, can work independently when needed and enjoys being part of a team. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not essential. We’re just as interested in finding someone with the right attitude, a good work ethic and a genuine willingness to learn. There’s room to grow with this position. We’re keen to support and invest in the right person, helping them build their skills and confidence while gradually taking on more responsibility. For someone with the drive and ambition to progress, there is the opportunity to work towards a 2IC...

Farm Hand (1 hour from Queenstown)   Farm is located in Five Rivers, this role would suit someone living local to Mossburn, lumsden, Diption etc with reliable transport as there is no accommodation on farm available.   We are looking for a farm assistant on our family-owned Dairy Farm. We are flexible with this role could be casual, temporary or permanent part -time /   full time to suit. May suit university student or working holiday visa, applicants looking for extra work. Main role would be milking cows, but willingness to do a variety of jobs would be beneficial. No experience required, with pay to be negotiated based on your skillset will range from $25-40hr. Will be milking modern rotary with cowshed. Please inquire via the website, all shortlisted applicants we will call you if interested in discussing further. Please note we cannot accept applicants based overseas at this time.

2,500 cows  l  2x 80 BR  l  760 ha effective Our client operates a high-performing dairy farming enterprise in the Manawatu/Whanganui region on 760 ha effective, providing an excellent environment for farmers wanting to build their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, milking approximately 2,500 this operation runs through 2x modern 80 bale rotary cowsheds with plenty of automation.   You'll gain exposure to modern farming practices, large-scale operations, and industry-leading systems while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. The Role As part of a motivated and supportive team, you'll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farming activities, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, pasture management, general farm maintenance, and operating modern farm equipment and systems.  You'll work closely with experienced team members to ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently while...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Fixed Term Position Taieri Plains, near Dunedin | Start date: 30 November 2026 | Finishes: 31 May 2027 We are looking for a reliable, motivated and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team for the remainder of the 2026/2027 dairy season. Our farm is located on the Taieri Plains, near Dunedin Airport, approximately 15 minutes south of Mosgiel and 30 minutes from central Dunedin. We milk 325 cows twice a day through a 40-aside herringbone shed on 172 hectares. Please note: This is a fixed-term position until 31 May 2027, as the farm is scheduled to be sold at the end of the season. The Role This is a full-time, hands-on position involving a variety of daily and seasonal farm duties, including: Milking cows and plant/vat washing. Feeding cows and operating the feedout wagon. Tractor driving, including feeding baleage, topping, carting baleage, scraping lanes and operating a slurry wagon. Spraying weeds and setting up break...

Location: 10 minutes from Ashburton Farm Size: 1200 cows Position Type: Full-time, permanent Start Date: November/ December Negotiable We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a 1200-cow farm just 10 minutes from Ashburton. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s keen to learn, work hard, and progress themselves in a very successful career. We will not be supporting anyone on an Accredited Employer Work Visa, however we will consider those interested in a working holiday visa  🔹 About the Role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming including: Milking and general herd management Feeding, effluent, and pasture management Calf rearing and animal health Machinery operation and farm maintenance Supporting the team to achieve top performance We’re a supportive, practical team that values a good work ethic, initiative, and pride in the job. 🔹 About You:...

We are looking for dairy farm assistant for our dairy unit we milk 300 cows on 100 h farm  85h farm is irrigated from k line and we have runoff block 15km away from farm where we keep 180 claves including beef  You need to be physically fit as you willbe working alongside herd manager and contract milker  You must have 1 year dairy farm experience or relevant qualifications  Share accommodation is provided on farm and you must be ready to wakeup in early morning at 4am to milk the cows and you maybe required to go runoff to do the calves job  And there is lot of maintenance work on farm  Your jobs  Milking cows twice a day  Moving k line on daily routine  Feeding out with tractor and bale feeder  Feeding pke with meal trailer into paddock  Shifting cows if required on daily basis  Doing jobs on runoff if required  Weed spray  Fencing and general farm maintenance 

Dairy Farm Assistant  Location: Otorohanga, Waikato We are 50/50 sharemilking with 20 years in the industry. We run a low input, grass based, system 2 farm of 185ha rolling/steep land just east of Otorohanga. 36aside herringbone shed with in shed feeding, auto drafting and auto teat spray. We have broken the farm production record twice since we started here and have a good animal health record. We don't have a feed pad, so all maize/grass silage is fed out in the paddock, and this results in some technical driving and careful planning of your path with the tractor. We put a third of the cows on once-a-day milking from early Sept onwards to manage skinny cows before mating in oct. We put the main herd on once-a-day milking around late February depending on grass growth rates and cow body condition score. Every season is partially viewed as preparation for the next season. Our biggest focus is getting cows in calf early without relying on vet intervention. This is done by...

Due to illness we seek a new team member. We aim to build a team of like-minded people who are passionate about the dairy industry, take pride in what they do and who enjoy the lifestyle. We know what an asset good staff can be to our business and pay and treat accordingly. We love to see staff progress and do what we can to help that happen. Formal training can also be made available. We promote a strong team environment, holding team gatherings and believe in sharing knowledge across our team. We seek those that are willing to learn (experience is not essential) and those who aim to always do a good job. Our farm and business aim to be in the top 10% in overall performance and we need a team aspiring for this also. Please don't let a lack of experience stop you, this is an entry level position and we are more than willing to consider those seeking a career/lifestyle change. If you want a rewarding role where you are appreciated for your efforts and supported to help you...

Due to our long-term relief milker relocating out of the area, we have a vacancy available for a reliable team player to join our existing crew of 4, milking 900 cows near Hinds, Mid-Canterbury (25mins from Geraldine/Ashburton). The farm was converted in 2016 and is very well laid out with good facilities and short walks for cows. Please see below for further details about the farm and the role. The farm: 900 cows  60 bail rotary - 10yrs old (cup removers, in-shed feeding and Protrack) 2 centre pivots, 12ha of K-Line Team of 5 (Sharemilker and 4 permanent staff) The role consists of: 48hrs per week on average (8/2, 8/3 roster) All general farm jobs - milking, break fencing, K-Line, weed control Rostered milkings with regular sleep ins and early finishes The ideal applicant must be: Honest and reliable A team player Willing to learn Enthusiastic You do not need experience (although this would be an advantage) as full training is provided A...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Waimate, South Canterbury We are seeking a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on the farm, located in Waimate, South Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their dairy farming career while working in a supportive team environment on a well-established farm. 400 cows 36-bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers Mainly pivot irrigation with some K-line irrigation        About the Roll This is a  hands-on position involving all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: Milking and animal care Irrigation management Tractor and machinery operation Feeding out and pasture management Assisting with calving and mating Weed control, fencing, and general farm maintenance Maintaining high standards of animal health and farm presentation What We Offer Competitive remuneration packages based on experience...

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Southland. Previous experience preferred. Duties include but not limited to Milking: Assists with efficent and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $27 - $30 per hour. Minimum 30 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants must have a criminal free record and current drivers licence. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and 2 work related references

We require a dairy farm assistant to join out team in Southland. Duties include but not limited to: Milking - Assists with efficient and hygienic miking routine Animal - Assists in safe handling of all stock , reports records and treat animal health issues Feed - Sets break fences and feeds out as directed Environment - Assists with nutrients and water management Machinery Vehicles and Technology - Safely uses and maintains plant and machinery Pay Rate $25-$28 per hour Guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week Please reply with a current CV and 2 work related references

Assistant farm manager Shaw Farms 2025  L i mited Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty Full time $ 2 8 – $ 3 0 per hour We are looking for  a proactive Assistant Farm Manager to join our team. We run a 550-mix age dairy cow operation six minutes out of Edgecumbe. You will be required to; - Assist in daily management activities, supervise milking from paddock to farm dairy as required - Ensure the dairy plant is kept to a very high hygiene and operating standard - Have a good understanding of animal health issues and a proactive approach to   maintain a happy and healthy herd including treating animal health problems - Manage daily planning and staff management in the absence of the farm manager - Implement routine maintenance schedules - Experience using a variety of farm machinery - Identify and fix faults as needed - Meet environmental regulation through management of soil, nutrients, effluent, and water efficiently. The positions are full-time, with a minimum of 30 hours...

We require a dairy farm assistant to join our team in Southland. Duties include but not  Milking assists with efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals assists in safe handling of stock, records, reports and treats health issues Feed Set breaks and feed out as directed  Environment Assists with nutrients effluent and water management  Machinery Vehicles and technology. Safely uses and maintains plant and vehicles Pay rate $27 - $30 per hour Guaranteed Minimum Hours per week 30 Suitable applicant will need good communication skills , reading writing Please supply current CV and 2 work related references 

We have a vacancy for a honest & reliable farm assistant on a 450 cow farm. 12 minutes from Feilding and 25 minutes from Palmerston North. Duties would include Milking and general farm duties. A minimum of one year’s recent dairy farm experience in New Zealand required. Must pass a pre employment drug test. Drivers license required. 1 bedroom accommodation is available would suit a single person. Must be living in New Zealand already to be considered for this position. 

Farm Assistant to join our team. MUST HAVE VISA or NZ RESIDENCY.  Located 15 min out of Rotorua, 45 min from Taupo, 30 min from Tokoroa.   Halter farm, we milk 575 cows through a 44 bail rotary shed, only requires one person in shed. Milking three herds, two are twice a day and one herd is once a day. Would consider fixed term if wanting to work the summer or permanent for someone wanting to stay on.  The successful applicant will help us with all aspects of the day to day running of the farm including milking, break fencing, machinery work, weed control, general maintence etc. One years’ experience is preferred, but the right attitude and desire to learn, plus a good work ethic are the most important attributes we ask for. In return, we provide a fun and supportive work environment. We fully encourage and support PrimaryITO training. We run a strictly drug free workplace and a pre-employment drug test may be required. If this sounds like a position for you then reply...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our stable team of three full-timers.  Family owner-operators of a 233 ha dairy farm in Balfour. 30 minutes from Gore, 10 minutes from Lumsden. We milk 550 cows through a 50-bale rotary fitted with arcs, in-bail teat spray, auto wash, in-shed feeding, cow manager and Waikato auto-drafting  First-calving heifers are milked once a day year-round, reducing afternoon milking to 430 cows. Our cows are wintered in a barn, and all young stock are wintered on our run off. Key Responsibilities: Milking Setting up break fences Weed spraying Feeding out silage Calving assistance Shifting pods Feeding out/topping Shifting crops Animal health General farm duties as required We Offer: Supportive owner-operator environment Modern infrastructure and reliable systems 5 on / 2 off roster (Sunday Monday off) (6 on / 1 off during calving) 1 Bedroom self-contained accommodation with double glazing, heat pump, and a newly...

My husband and I are a young couple on a 450 cow dairy farm on the Western side of lake Taupo (30mins from Taupo town). The position we have available is from end of November onwards. The job will consist of milking and other general farm duties with flexible hours with a 8 and 2 8 and 3 roster. The successful applicate will need to have a car (license), work visa and a good attitude willing to turn their hand to anything. Outgoing and current employee references available on us

We are searching for a farm assistant to assist us on the operation of a 875 cow dairy farm for the season commencing 1st June 2027. This an exciting opportunity to work in a team keen on progressing someone through the ranks, and smashing some targets in our first season owning this farm. Farm description: -48 ASHB, ACR's -850 cows peak milk -system 2-3 farm system -285ha effective, rolling to steep,  - Young cows OAD all season (200 cows), old cows TAD - roster 8:2 from July to October, then we move to 7:2,7:2,7:3 A 3 bedroom lockwood with 2 living areas and 2 bathrooms.  Farm is in the district of Ngakuru, approximately 20mins to Rotorua, 40mins to Taupo. . Pasture based system with some palm kernel and grass silage in feed deficit. Fert is spread via contractor. About the role: We require a keen and enthusiastic person to assist us with running the farm day to day. Tasks you are required to complete include but are...