2 jobs found in Rakaia

We are seeking a highly motivated farm assistant or herd manager to join our team on our well established and maintained 250 hectare dairy farm near Leeston and Southbridge. 54-bail rotary with cup removers and in shed feeding.Allflex collars. Fully irrigated via center pivots and fix grid in the corners. Underslung effluent on two of the pivots. The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years New Zealand dairy farm experience and have a great track record of working well on their own and as part of a team. Must be permanent resident or hold a current work visa to apply. Competitive remuneration will be offered on experience. To apply please send your cover letter and CV via email. Both primary and high school busses are available 450 meters from house location.

Due for unseen reasons we are again on the hunt for an Enthusiastic Herd Manager Needed for 1800 cows with HALTER! Herd Manager – 2026 / 27 Season New Farm | Great Team  Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join us for the 2026/27 season on a new 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 milking cows, animal health and feeding allocation with high attention to detail in the cow shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. The farm is located 15 minutes East of Asburton through a 80 Bail Rotary shed. (Auto teatsprayer and protrack) 2 years experience or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Must be capable tractor...