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Top 400 cows twice a day, the rest once a day morning only, everything once a day March to end of May. We have a system that allows for not getting cows in, they walk themselves to milking while the coffees being drunk. Calves are grazed off farm from January till they return in May the following year as in calf. All ground work is done in house so plenty of tractor work available. We are looking for a permanent staff member to jump aboard our team once our Scottsman's visa has run out in November. Preferably chasing a character that knows how to jump into battle when the busy time is on. Must have a can do attitude and be willing to get their hands dirty, be able to laugh and have a genuine interest in dairy farming. 3 bedroom house with log burner. Firewood available on farm. We are NOT accredited, work visas welcome

Farm Assistant Wanted – Ngakuru, Rotorua Fixed Term: Early October 2026 – End of May 2027 Are you currently in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa and looking for an authentic Kiwi dairy farming experience? We are seeking a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team for the season! Located in Ngakuru , just a 25-minute drive from Rotorua , you’ll be close to geothermal wonders, mountain biking trails, and lakes while gaining hands-on farming experience. Key Responsibilities Milking: Milking cows twice daily. Calf Care: Feeding and caring for calves. Cowshed Duty: Hosing down and maintaining a clean dairy shed after milkings. General Farm Work: Assisting with day-to-day farm tasks as required. Requirements Visa Status: Must currently be in New Zealand with a valid Working Holiday Visa. Age: 21+ years old. Solo Applicants Only: Position is for single applicants (no couples, due to accommodation...

Farm Assistant Wanted – Ngakuru, Rotorua Fixed Term: Early October 2026 – End of May 2027 Are you currently in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa and looking for an authentic Kiwi dairy farming experience? We are seeking a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team for the season! Located in Ngakuru , just a 25-minute drive from Rotorua , you’ll be close to geothermal wonders, mountain biking trails, and lakes while gaining hands-on farming experience. Key Responsibilities Milking: Milking cows twice daily. Calf Care: Feeding and caring for calves. Cowshed Duty: Hosing down and maintaining a clean dairy shed after milkings. General Farm Work: Assisting with day-to-day farm tasks as required. Requirements Visa Status: Must currently be in New Zealand with a valid Working Holiday Visa. Age: 21+ years old. Solo Applicants Only: Position is for single applicants (no couples, due to accommodation...

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.     Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.  Environment - Manage dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.  People - Manage and work well with others, building a strong team culture.  Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.  Machine, vehicles, and technology - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Enthusiastic Farm Assistant Needed for 900 cows! Farm Assistant – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated farm assistant 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...

Main Purpose: The Herd Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the dairy farm by leading daily operational activities, maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare, milk quality, pasture management, and farm maintenance. The Herd Manager works alongside the Farm Manager and 2IC, takes responsibility for allocated farm operations, and provides guidance and support to junior team members. Responsible To:          Farm Manager / 2IC Skills and Attributes: Reliable, honest, and self-motivated. Practical and hands-on, with good attention to detail. A team player who communicates clearly and works well under direction. Willingness to take initiative and responsibility. Committed to animal welfare, environmental care, and farm values. A minimum of 2 years’ dairy farming experience in a similar role (herd manager / senior farm assistant or equivalent role) or a relevant level 4 (or higher) agricultural...

Tractor Operator / Fencing / General Position Orini (30 minutes from Hamilton) We're looking for a motivated and reliable Tractor Opedrator / fencer / Farm Hand to join our team on a progressive multi farm operation based in Orini, just 30 minutes from Hamilton. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating machinery and takes pride in producing high-quality, tidy fencing work . Key Responsibilities Farm fencing (new fences, repairs, and maintenance) Tractor operation with implements, fert spreaders, mowers etc General farm maintenance Water system maintenance and repairs Weed control and other seasonal tasks Assisting with other farm projects as required What We're Looking For Proven fencing experience with a strong focus on tidy, professional workmanship Competent and confident tractor operator Able to work independently and manage your time effectively Reliable, honest, and takes pride in...

We are seeking a Farm Assistant who is motivated, honest and reliable to assist us over calving and mating on our 171ha dairy farm milking 560 cows through a 44-bail rotary with automatic teat spray, 15 minutes from Oamaru.  Must have at least 1 years of New Zealand dairy farming experience.  As a Farm Assistant your duties will include: animal welfare milking shed and plant washes effluent management general farming duties The successful applicant must be capable of riding a motorbike and drive a tractor, have a strong work ethic, able to work as a team and the willingness to learn . One bedroom unit available. If you are interested, please send your CV with current references.  Please do not apply if you are not working in New Zealand as we are not visa accredited. 

DRIVE-IN CASUAL WANTED We are looking for a reliable drive-in casual to help on our farm. Duties may include: - Milking - Feeding calves - Setting up break fences  Located 10 minutes from Te Awamutu Peak milking 700 cows Applicants must be: - Experienced with dairy farming - Extremely reliable - Quiet and confident with stock

700 Cow Split Calving | 50 Bale Rotary | System 4/5 We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our 700-cow dairy farm. We operate a system 4/5,   split-calving system (250 autumn / 450 spring), milking through a modern 50-bale rotary fitted with ACRs and Protrack.  This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team working on a well-run operation with modern systems in place. The Role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, including: Milking Animal health Feeding out on feed pad  Calf rearing  General farm maintenance Effluent Management  What We’re Looking For: Dairy farming experience  Strong work ethic and reliability Great communication skills Able to work in a team environment What We Offer: Supportive contract milkers Training and upskilling opportunities Competitive pay based on experience 3-bedroom house available...

Calf rearer to feed young calves daily. 7.00am start. Expierence an advantage but not essential. Farm is located 1 km from Stratford. Some relief milking could be available if applicant so wished. 

About the Role Badsha Farming Limited is seeking a reliable and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation in Waikato. This is a permanent full-time role supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy dairy farm with approximately 400 peak cows. The successful applicant will work as part of a team and assist with general dairy farming duties to maintain efficient farm operations and animal welfare standards.   Key Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Milking cows and maintaining milking hygiene standards Assisting with feeding and supplement distribution Setting up and shifting break fences Monitoring animal health and reporting any illness or injury promptly Checking and maintaining water troughs and farm infrastructure Weed spraying and grubbing Assisting with effluent management Moving and operating sprinklers and irrigation equipment Operating...

Hello we are in Te Aroha, Waikato.  We milk 300 cows mainly Holsteins in a 30 a side Herringbone. Calvings are quick and easy here. We calf 3 times a year, 25 days at a time and we produced 9,800 litres and 778 milk solids a cow last season. We really like to look after our cows here, and feeding them well is top priority. We have Inshed feeding and a Feedpad.  We are looking for someone with previous farming experience, someone who has good stockmanship and is keen to learn and enjoy how we farm here.  There is also plenty of variety here from tractor driving, fencing, milking, all youngstock on farm and learning high input system and feeding cows.  We have a 2 bedroom house available and offer good pay and time off. We also show cows and are very much into our breeding. We make our own silage, hay and maize on farm and we also have all youngstock on farm as well as some beef stock.  start date negotiable. Valid worker visas can happy apply as well but not if you don’t...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

We have a position available milking 1000 crossbred cows through a 60 bail rotary shed with ACR's and Protrack. We require the applicant to be honest, reliable, motivated and drug free. You will be working as a team of 4 so communication and being a team player is important. A knowledge of stock management and animal health are essential. A minimum of 3 years experience in NZ dairy farming is required. You must be capable of running the cowshed at times. Applicants must be a New Zealand resident. The farm is flat and is situated 5kms from Ngatea. Your CV must contain at a minimum two previous or current employers contact details.

PLEASE INCLUDE CONTACTABLE REFERENCES WHEN APPLYING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE. Applicants must hold a current NZ working visa or be a NZ resident. Farm Overview We are located 15 minutes from Winton and 20 minutes from Invercargill in Southland. Milking approximately 630 cows at peak Predominantly Holstein Friesian Self-contained farming system Wintering barn Automatic calf feeders 60-bail rotary with ACRs We operate a supportive and inclusive work environment, and our current team is young and has worked together for the past three seasons. Roster 6 & 2 for most of the year 6 & 1 through peak calving Additional time off flexible within reason We value work-life balance and encourage learning opportunities (e.g., AgITO training) The Role – Dairy Farm Mananger You will assist with daily farm operations as directed, including: Milking and shed hygiene Feeding and pasture management...

drive in only $30/hr  once a day feeding we are calving down 400 cows, currently have about 200 calves, taking us currently 2.5-3 hours a day on avg depending on how many new calves come in. (looking on avg 5 hours a day during peak) everything is done by pump, no milk powder, easy and straight forward feedings. you will be required to drive our ranger with our milk tank trailer between farms, 6-8min drive one way depending on traffic. NZ restricted/full license required. call/txt - 027 3756 142

Herd Manager (Junior) – Progressive Dairy Farm | Near Dunsande l Grow your dairy career with a supportive team behind you. Gladfield Dairies is a progressive, people-first dairy operation milking 1,500 cows through a modern 60-bail rotary. We’re looking for a motivated Junior Herd Manager ready to step up, build confidence, and grow their skills alongside an experienced Farm Manager and supportive team. We run a tidy, well-maintained farm with modern systems, clear processes, and a tight-knit team of five who work hard and back each other. If you take pride in your work and want to keep improving, you’ll fit right in. What We Offer Real opportunity to grow and take on increasing responsibility Modern 60-bail rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray & drafting In-shed feeding Automatic vat and plant wash Supportive, experienced team environment Competitive pay based on experience Good 5/2...

Farm Assistant – NZ Only Experienced Dairy Farm Position We are looking for a motivated and reliable kiwi Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy farming operation. Location: Waikato, New Zealand About the role: You will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: Milking and shed hygiene Animal health and calving Moving stock and feeding Fencing and general farm maintenance Identifying and reporting animal health issues Operating farm vehicles and equipment safely What we're looking for: A minimum of 2 years' dairy farming experience Confident milking and handling livestock independently Strong work ethic with good communication skills Reliable, honest, and able to work as part of a team A commitment to animal welfare and health and safety A current New Zealand driver's licence is essential Ability to operate machinery (tractor and two wheeler)  What we offer: Competitive pay based on...

Gladfield is a people first 650 ha agriculture operation based in Dunsandel.   We are looking for an energetic and experienced tractor driver to be part of our young team.       We run a very tidy well-maintained farm with our own workshop and mechanic.   A wide range of tractor work and machine operation is available from, Cultivation, Bailage, Mowing, Crop spraying, Harvesting, Loader work and Truck driving. What we offer        Genuine Friendly environment   Enthusiastic and down-to-earth team members   Well maintained and tidy operation with good leadership   Accommodation to suit   Great rural lifestyle, close to Christchurch and all amenities   School bus available at gate   Competitive pay based on experience.   Free beer on Fridays.   Good 5/2 roster and work life balance   Supportive team environment   The role   You will work closely...