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DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT **Full-time Position Available Now** We are seeking an junior farm assistant  Located whataroa west coast about 20 mins north of Franz Josef What we offer: - 2 bedroom single man self contained cabin (6 months old so fairly new) - Good working environment with a variety of work. - Roster 6 on 2 off - Payed accordingly to a junior assistant role (salary) - Grass-based system focusing on milk quality and animal health. We are looking for someone with the following attributes  - Preferably to have the basic knowledge of milking/calf rearing basic experience would be a bonus but not essential as will be mentored and teached under the supervision of the assistant manager and owners - Hold a Full Drivers Licence (not suspended). - Ability to work well within a team  - Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be honest and reliable. - Be good with stock. - Able to confidently ride a 4-wheeler motorbike. - To be Drug-free. - Able to legally work in New...

Job Description- Farm Manager We are looking for a reliable hardworking person to join us on our dairy farm only a few minutes out of Morrinsville, Waikato Region. We milk a total of 280 cows through a 19 aside herringbone shed, with automatic cup removers. The job position available is Farm Manager. Your main duties will be Milking cows, tractor operating and feeding out on a feed pad, weed and pasture control, diagnosing and treating sick cows i.e mastitis, lame & milk fever, during mating you will be required to draft 'On heat' cows out for mating as well as record keeping in these areas. You will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing the milking shed, be confident in Pasture management e.g. Pre and post grazing covers, be physically fit and able to carry these tasks daily. You will be a solid ‘all-rounder’ and comfortable working on your own as well as leading other staff. We require at least 2 years of relevant NZ dairy farming experience, that...

assist with day to day running milk harvesting and management around cows and farm.

We are looking for 2 dairy farm assistants for this  season 2026/27 in Reporoa.who has a passion for the dairy field, has a willingness to go extra mile and works well in a team, follow rules and is calm and patient with the herd. It is essential that you have a strong work ethic, the ability to communicate effectively with the team, and drive to continuously learn and upskill to complete jobs to the highest standard. Work experience for this particular role is not essential but preferred. Your duties will include, but not limited to : milking, calf rearing, animal health, irrigation, weeding control, shed hygiene and other general farm tasks. You must have full drivers license and be able to pass police check and pre- employment drug test. Provide at least 2 references Shared accommodation on farm, smoke free and no pets

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...

We have an opening for a Herd Manager on  our farm team.   We need someone with experience in all aspects of Dairying to complement our current Farm Manager.  Competent in milking, animal health detection and treatments. Minimum of 3 years dairying in NZ and Primary ITO qualification  Milk Harvesting level 3 .  As a small farm team you may be asked to help in any farm tasks. We have a runoff attached to our farm with all our young stock and wintering paddocks. Vaccinating, drenching, drafting, weighing of cows will be part your job.

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 500-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 25 AS Herringbone shed with halters. Experience is preferred but not required for this role.  You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year. Wage ranges from $26.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates...

We are looking for a new team member to join our team, this is a new role as we have expanded our farm and need 1 more person to ensure we can keep our team running a 5/2 roster year round. The farm will peak milk 950 cows on 354ha near Drummond in Southland. We run a modern high performing dairy farm, take pride in doing our work well and providing an innovative well rounded workplace. We have a strong culture creating a good place to work where your efforts are rewarded. About You: -            Being a dairy farmer is your career, you are or desire to be a professional dairy farmer that                         works on a top class farm. -            A good understanding of the fundamentals of dairy farming and the ability to complete basic                   duties well. -            Ability to work efficiently in a team and on your own. -            Have a can do attitude and like to get stuck in to complete jobs to a high standard. -            Proficient...

We are looking for a new team member to join our team, this is a new role as we have expanded our farm and need 1 more person to ensure we can keep our team running a 5/2 roster year round. The farm will peak milk 950 cows on 354ha near Drummond in Southland. We run a modern high performing dairy farm, take pride in doing our work well and providing an innovative well rounded workplace. We have a strong culture creating a good place to work where your efforts are rewarded. About You: -            Being a dairy farmer is your career, you are or desire to be a professional dairy farmer that                         works on a top class farm. -            A good understanding of the fundamentals of dairy farming and the ability to complete basic                   duties well. -            Ability to work efficiently in a team and on your own. -            Have a can do attitude and like to get stuck in to complete jobs to a high standard. -            Proficient...

Our stunning family owned and operated 400 cow dairy farm is set on 200 Ha of beautiful flat land just minutes from the township of Ikamatua.  This is a great place to live if you love all the outdoor activities the area has to offer, yet only 40 mins from Greymouth and 20 mins to Reefton, you literally have everything you need right on your doorstep.   We thought we had next season worked out with regards to our staffing requirements but due to personal reason, the person we had employed has decided its not for them after all, so this leaves us with a bit of a gap to fill.   In an ideal world we could really do with a good strong manager who has a partner that can be a dairy farm assistant who can help us with relief milking and calf rearing.  We have a big 3.5 bedroom house which has a lovely new bathroom and kitchen.   Essential skills will be milking, we have a rotary shed that we are just in the process of updating so it will have automatic cup removers and...

We have a job for an experienced farm worker (12+ months) for a Herd Manager position on a 520-cow farm in the Tirau area, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, training junior staff, stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 1 day off then 6 days on, 2 days off rest of...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant with at least 6 months’ dairy farm experience to work on a 520-cow farm in the Tirau area, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 1 day off then 6 days on, 2 days off rest of the year. Salary ranges from $57,894 - $65,658 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates are required...

Seasonal Calf Rearer – Research Project (Fixed Term) Start: 20 June 2026 End: October/November 2026 (depending on season) About us Dairy Trust Taranaki is a leading dairy research and demonstration organisation operating four farms across the region. Our work focuses on practical, science-based solutions that improve farm performance, environmental outcomes, and animal wellbeing. This season, we are running a dedicated calf rearing research project as part of our wider Net Zero programme, working alongside industry and science partners to test new systems and approaches. The role We are looking for experienced calf rearers to take full responsibility for calf rearing within a structured research project. This is a hands-on role where your focus will be the day-to-day care, health, and performance of calves, while also supporting accurate data collection for the trial. You will be working across automated calf rearing systems, following clear protocols...

Job Description- Herd Manager We are looking for a reliable hardworking person to join us on our dairy farm only a few minutes out of Morrinsville, Waikato Region. We milk a total of 280 cows through a 19 aside herringbone shed, with automatic cup removers. The job position available is Herd Manager. Your main duties will be Milking cows, tractor operating and feeding out on a feed pad, weed and pasture control, diagnosing and treating sick cows i.e mastitis, lame & milk fever, during mating you will be required to draft 'On heat' cows out for mating as well as record keeping in these areas. You will be responsible for helping in training junior staff, running and managing the milking shed, be confident in Pasture management e.g. Pre and post grazing covers, be physically fit and able to carry these tasks daily. You will be a solid ‘all-rounder’ and comfortable working on your own as well as leading other staff. We require at least 2 years of relevant...

I am seeking applicants for the position of dairy farm assistant on a seasonal supply dairy farm, located 3 mins off SHW1, 7mins south of Foxton and 12mins north of Levin. This role will be to work within a team of 3 full time staff managing 400 cows. Applicants need to have a great attitude, be reliable and honest.  I encourage staff training and personal development/upskilling.  We are a friendly team who believe in respecting one another and have a strong emphasis on skill development. Applicants need to provide an up to date CV with 2 referees including from your most recent employment, and a drug free test before commencement of employment may be requested.   All applicants MUST currently live in New Zealand and have a valid working visa to work in agriculture, if not a permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND OR IF YOU DONT HAVE A VISA TO WORK IN AGRICULTURE IN NEW ZEALAND. Please call me on 0275327890 if...

We are requiring a new person to join our team for the 26/27 season.  This position could be good for someone who is a farm assistant looking to move to a herd manager position. You will need to have a minimum of 2.5 years of Nz dairy experience, preferably on large herd farms.  Our farm is situated halfway between Methven and Ashburton.  We are fully irrigated and run a 54 bail shed. The job will include: Getting cows in and milking them Setting up break fences Must be confident in all aspects on animal health—detecting mastitis, treating lame cows etc Be able to drive a tractor, more training will be given Assist with calving cows Have great shed hygiene and general farm tidiness Basic pasture management and willing to learn more Have great stock sense Able to help with young stock Must be confident on a 2 or 4 wheel motorbike Preferably have completed some AGITO papers or similar qualifications. You will need to be in NZ now and have a current work visa...

Farm Assistant – Drive-In Position | South of Greytown We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a dairy farm located just 10 minutes south of Greytown. Our farm milks up to 450 cows at peak season and offers a supportive working environment. The Role
As a Farm Assistant, you will be involved in a range of day-to-day farm duties including: * Milking  * Feeding and shifting stock * General farm maintenance * Assisting with calving and seasonal tasks * Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and farm presentation Roster * 6 days on, 2 days off roster * Drive-in position (no accommodation provided) What We're Looking For * Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic * Positive attitude and willingness to learn * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team * Good communication skills * Experience in dairy farming is preferred but not essential  If you're motivated, dependable, and keen to be part of a progressive dairy farming...

We are: Our Farm is 290 effective hectares of dairy platform with youngstock reared on additional land on the farm. Located 10 mins from Inglewood and 15 mins from New Plymouth, we are transitioning back to a fully spring calving operation milking 650 crossbred cows through a 54-bale rotary shed with in-shed feeding auto teat sprayer and protrack drafting gate. The farm system is level 1-2 with a strong focus on pasture, supported by a small amount of imported supplement which is predominantly an in-shed blend, and maize grown on farm. We embrace new technologies and have been early adopters of Halter.   Our ideal candidate will be: A self-motivated, reliable team player who loves farming and being outdoors. A strong communicator with both the on-farm team and other key stakeholders. Positive minded and loves people and animals. Trustworthy and owns their own performance, good or bad. Someone aware of the importance of managing compliance and...

Due to an unforeseen change in family circumstances, our current manager is leaving after two successful years with us. We are seeking a capable and motivated farm manager to start in mid to late July and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our 600-cow dairy farm, in line with our policies and objectives. Our farm is a 600-cow, partially irrigated operation (pivot), a 50-bale rotary shed with ACRs, and Halter collars. We converted the farm 12 years ago, and it is located just 12 km from Fairlie in a stunning setting, only five minutes from Lake Opuha. We run a low-input, pasture-first system focused on efficiency and profitability. Looking ahead, we hope to employ a 50/50 sharemilker in the future, so this role offers genuine progression opportunities for like-minded, hard-working people. We welcome applications from both ambitious up-and-coming managers and experienced career managers. We are good, fair employers and offer strong infrastructure, sensible...

We are looking for a Calf Rearer to help through this season starting at the end of July. We will be rearing around 100 heifer replacement calves and up to approx. 50 beef calves. We are flexible on hours worked but ideally everyday, We expect the work period to be around 8 weeks, this is a drive in postion on Oreipunga Road, Cambridge.  We have staff available to assist when and as required. Experience rearing calves is essential.