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DM Ltd

  • Rangiora

Canterbury Plains irrigated Dairy Farm on Waimakariri Irrigation Scheme.  We have Pivot Irrigation along with some sprinklers.  Good farm layout with central laneways, making short walking to cowshed which is central in the farm.  

Milking through a rotary dairy shed, the farm runs efficiently with a strong focus on animal wellbeing and a quiet safe environment for the cows.  

We believe in a good happy workplace with staff encouraged to push themselves to gain as much experience and skill that they can meanwhile working together to create a good healthy and happy surroundings, with good banter and good communication.

03/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
FARM ASSISTANT/HERD MANAGER RANGIORA AREA
$75,000 - $78,000 yearly
DM Ltd Rangiora, New Zealand
MUST BE LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND CURRENTLY, WITH CURRENT WORKING VISA OR RESIDENCY. We are not an accredited employer. NZ Dairy Farming Experience - 3 years minimum required Current Ability - Must have Drivers License, Be able to drive Tractors and silage wagon/bale feeder etc, Ride 2 wheeler Motorbikes. You will be efficient, quiet and thorough Milking "The Girls". Picking any ill health and treating.  Experience with Lameness skills beneficial or willing to learn.  General shed maintenance and upkeep skills, with high hygiene is essential. Having a good eye and experience in pasture management an advantage. Calving - Being fit, strong and capable is essential for the busy calving season.  You will be required to work with the team for calf collection and help with difficult calvings. Irrigation/Effluent - pivot irrigation with underslung effluent.  Sprinklers in corners.  So being able to have good work ethic with this over summer months (irrigation) is required....
Closing date for Applications:
31/07/2026
Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
01/08/2026