Job Description

Enthusiastic Calf Rear & relief milker Needed for 900 cows!

Calf rearer/ relief milker – 2026 / 27 Season


Beautiful farm Great Team 

Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer to join us for the 2026/27 season on our farm where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter.

We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in.

What you can expect:

  • A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment

  • Clear systems and expectations

  • Supportive employers who value good communication

  • Opportunities for extra work within the business

  • A farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice with amazing facilities 

What we’re looking for:

  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic

  • Willingness to learn and take feedback on board

  • Pride in animal welfare and farm presentation

  • Attention to detail 

  • Must have calf rearing experience and ideally confident in tubing calves

  • Some experience milking cows would be helpful but not necessary- just a willingness to learn 

If you’re keen to grow your skills, be part of a high-performing team, and enjoy coming to work each day, we’d love to hear from you.

This role comes with a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modern home 

NOTE: MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND be a resident or have open work/working holiday visa

Farm Size (ha)

351

Peak Herd Size (cows)

900

Typical On-farm Staff

5 + calf rearer/relief milker

Position Start Date

01/08/2026

Accommodation available

2 bedroom 2 bathroom modern home with fireplace

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation