14 corporate farm jobs

We are seeking a Herd Manager for one of our farms. Located 8 minutes North of Apiti (  40 minutes from Feilding) in the Manawatu, the farm milks 950 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed with ACR's. As part of a teams of 4, you will assist with daily operational activities. the farm has Halter, allowing for herd management and break feeding to be automated.  Carrying reels and standards are basically a thing of the past.  Hopkins Farming Groups strategy is to ‘Grow Talented Dairy Farmers.’  Our strategic pillars that underpin and support this are   Our People – Talented and Safe People (Proud to work for Hopkins) Our Planet – Farms and Animals to be Proud of (We Care) Our Profit – A High Performing Business (Achieving Top 20% Profitability)   As Herd Manager you will join HFG, encompassing 8 dairy farms and 2 dry stock farms in the wider Manawatu Region, working to bring our strategy to life. We are currently seeking candidates who have...

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...

About us – Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) for one of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is 330ha with 1120 cows milked through a 54 bail rotary.   This role reports directly to the Farm Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need excellent animal husbandry, pasture and feed management skills and knowledge, and excellent communication skills both written and oral.  Previous staff management...

Location: Waikato Based. We are seeking an experienced Farm Supervisor to join our farming operations as an independent contractor on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will supervise a small group of contract milkers, ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to management standards, and report directly to the Managing Director. Key Responsibilities: Supervise and support a small team of contract milkers across multiple farm operations. Monitor and ensure livestock health, welfare, and productivity targets are consistently met. Ensure compliance with farm policies and regional council regulations, including nitrogen reporting. Oversee calf rearing management, including accurate tracking of growth performance, timely weighing, and comprehensive mortality reporting. Provide clear, regular communication and performance reporting directly to the Managing Director. Foster positive relationships and proactively...

About Us Canterbury Grasslands Ltd is a progressive, pasture-focused farming group operating across three regional hubs: Waikato, Canterbury, and Southland. We take pride in growing healthy animals, supporting high-performing dairy platforms, and developing great people. Our values—People, Pride, and Performance, guide our approach to farming and leadership. The Opportunity We’re looking for a capable and passionate Youngstock Farm Manager to take charge of 1,650 R1 heifers on our fully irrigated 302 ha Silverwood support block in Hororata, Canterbury. Working a 5:2 roster, you’ll oversee all aspects of animal health, pasture planning, irrigation, and farm presentation, playing a key role in supporting nine surrounding dairy farms. Key Responsibilities Manage the daily care, health, and nutrition of youngstock in line with growth targets. Implement herd health plans in collaboration with veterinarians. Lead irrigation monitoring and light maintenance to...

Free Range Dairies LLC (a subsidiary of Grasslands) are looking for Dairy Farm assistant/s  for 10-12 weeks summer Missouri starting July. Can suit 2 friends wanting overseas NZ farm system 3 dairy experience. We a pastoral system located near Monett, Missouri. Our cowsheds are HB 40-50 a/s milking 340-650 cows. We will provide a fun experience and Travel expenses paid, accommodation and transport provided while in the US (for farm use).   Email [email protected]

Dairy Holdings Ltd is a South Island based dairy farming operation with over 60 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Sharemilking for the right people.  We are looking for a permanent full time 2IC to join our team at Millvale farm. This role is required to assist the Farm Manager to implement the agreed farm management plan including tasks such as health and safety, pasture management, shed management and milk quality, herd management and environment plans.  The farm is located 35 minutes from Gore and 10 mins drive from the local primary and high school. Millvale is 119-hectare peak milking 380. Millvale has a 36...

Calf rearer wanted -  Springston (next to Rolleston town) Join our 1400-cow dairy operation this coming season! Role details: Care for 350 heifer replacements + bobby calves supported by head calf rearer. Ideally with experience but not necessary Approx. 12 weeks from 27th July (flexible) 5/2 roster (days off on weeks days), starting 7am. Great team culture, good facilities & equipment. We are looking for someone who is: Reliable, honest & punctual. Great attention to detail. Able to spot and manage sick calves. Comfortable working independently and in a team. If you are keen to be part of a supportive team and love working with animals - we'd love to hear from you!

Ready to take the next step or kickstart your dairy farming career?   Rimanui Farms is a leading, large-scale, multi-farm business, excelling in dairy, sheep, and beef cattle farming. This is a chance to join a high-performing, aspirational, and exciting business, working on our   Glentanner   dairy farm milking 720 cows, located just 40-minutes from Christchurch. What’s on offer? Competitive pay, Opportunities for learning, growth, and career progression, Well-maintained accommodation, and Good facilities and a supportive work environment. Good rosters and time off.   If you’re a motivated, reliable, and passionate about dairy farming, we want to hear from you! Duties include but are not limited to: Staff management including organising daily operation of the farm and delegating. Training staff, leading the team and being constantly health and safety conscious. Feed allocation, feeding out, pasture measurement and setting up break fences....

About us – Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to manage 1 of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is 350ha with 1150 cows milked through a 50 aside Herringbone.  The role will require you to lead a team of 5 fulltime staff encouraging a positive, high-performing culture while driving productivity. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure farms plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need at least 5 years’ experience....

Milking 920 cows through a 70 bale rotary dairy shed in Culverden, North Canterbury. Dairy has PROTRACK and Cup removers as well as inshed feeding. A variety of tasks are in this role: learning pasture\feed management, setting up breaks, milking cows to a hygienic and healthy level, including somatic cell count, identifying calving cows, calf rearing, working on animal health issues, washing the plant, feeding out, shifting irrigation, ensuring health records are kept up to date, plus other farm tasks that arise from time to time. We aim to work as a team and everyone getting to know all aspects of the farm. While there are a variety of tasks in the role, the primary role of this position is to milk cows. Please understand this when applying. Experience is preferred but training will be provided. We run a 6 On 2 Off rostrer through calving and then 5-2 for the rest of the season *********ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE IN NZ AND ELIGIBLE TO WORK ********

We are looking for  a skilled and motivated individual or couple that is ready to take the next step in their dairy career. We are an 900 cow dairy farm, milking through a 70 bale rotary with ACR's, protrack, auto drafting and in shed feeding. We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) with plenty of dairy operating experience. Someone who is self motivated and efficient. This role suits someone who is wanting to progress and be hands on, taking some of the pressure off the manager when need be. This season we are wanting to take the farm to the next level! Candidates will have previous dairy farming experience and are required to provide current references.  There is also a position available for an experienced calf rearer and possible relief milker which may suit a partner. What we are looking for: Have good Pasture and Stock management capabilities. Be able to communicate well, working both individually and also alongside the manager. Have...

Are you looking for a challenge and an opportunity to progress? We are on the look-out for an experienced, motivated 2IC for our dairy support block in Central Otago. Our support blocks are a pasture-based farming system with a strong focus on animal welfare. Our support block is 659Ha, running 1300 R2’s and 1300 R1 dairy heifer replacements and up to 500 carryovers, with pivot irrigation and wintering on fodder beet. The farm is located 30 mins from Ranfurly and 30 mins from Alexandra. This role is permanent, fulltime, with core roles of pasture allocation and stock management with some tractor work, including some feeding out, fencing and general stock/yard work. Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 20 dairy support blocks in the South Island that winter most of our 57,000 MA Cows and graze our 29,000 youngstock. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around people, process, and pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an...

Senior Farm assistant needed for 720 cow farm. WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED. Only NZ residents, working holiday visas and NZ citizens will be considered. You would be required to perform most duties involved with dairy farming including but not limited to, milking, bringing cows to the shed, feeding calves, detecting and treating sickness, feeding out, spraying weeds, working in a team and on your own, maintenance, cleaning, and assisting in day to day jobs requested by the 2IC and Manager. Experience on a 2-wheeler is necessary. Technology proficiency would be ideal as the farm is implementing Halter for next season and a drafting system.  Would prefer someone wanting to be trained up to take on more responsibility and wanting to climb up the ladder. With 3 other dairy farms in the group, this is a great opportunity for progression.