3 jobs found in waiau

We are looking for a keen, motivated person to join our team on our family farm in Waiau, North Canterbury. We offer good working conditions in a supportive environment & encourage progression in the industry. Some NZ dairy experience preferred. Training will be offered for this role which includes milking cows, feeding out, moving break fences, assisting with calving, weed control & other general farm duties. Waiau is a wonderful rural community, 130km from Christchurch & close to Hanmer Springs. Applicants must be in NZ with a valid NZ work visa & NZ Drivers Licence.

About the Role: We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm assistant to join our 509ha dairy farm in Franz Josef, milking 800 cows through a 60 bale rotary. You’ll work closely with the farm manager and a team (4  full-time staff + a calf rearer), with a roster of 11 days on, 3 days off. Key Responsibilities: Assist with milking, animal health, and general farm management. Treat sick/infected animals and maintain high animal welfare standards. Help maintain farm gear and equipment. Work alongside a team Assist with calf rearing during calving season. Ensure farm health and safety protocols are followed. Skills & Experience: 1-2 years of dairy farming experience (or transferable skills). Competent in milking and basic animal care. Strong work ethic, honesty, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and within a team. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand. The Ideal...

260 Cows  l  16 ASHB  l  Autumn Calving  l  1st December Start  Tipako Farms Limited is a long-established family farming business located in Karaka/Waiau Pa area, south of Auckland.  With more than 60 years of family ownership, the farm is built on strong family values, a commitment to quality milk production, and a genuine passion for sustainable farming.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, an exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and motivated Contract Milker to join the team from  1st   December 2026 . This is a chance to take responsibility for a well-established 260 autumn-calving Friesian herd, operating on a productive farming platform comprising approximately 130 hectares, including an adjoining lease block.  The farm milks through a 16-aside herringbone cowshed, with production targeting 110,000kgMS Plus. The successful applicant will take ownership of the day-to-day management of the herd and farm operation.  Working alongside...