4 dairy farm assistant jobs found

Due to the unforseen need for our current employee of 7 years to relocate for personal reasons we are looking for a farm assistant / assistant herd manager to join our team working with the farm owner and our 2IC. We are loacted in the Charing Cross area, Selwyn district. A bit about us -450 high producing xbred cows -113 ha platform irrigated by pivots, k-line and sprinkers -36 bale rotary cowshed with ACR’s, meal feeding, protrack and cowmanager -Strong pasture harvesters with efficient use of supplements to drive profitable production -Heavy focus on Attention to detail across all aspects of the operation -A tidy, well presented high performing operation -Pride in our farm, people, stock and reputation What we offer -A real team environment working with great people who are keen to share information and knowledge and help people grow and succeed -5 on 2 off roster -An attractive remuneration package -A warm and tidy 2...

Due to promotion we are looking for a new staff member for the 2026/2027 season. We are located 5 mins from Rakaia,10 mins from Dunsandel and 15 min from Leeston. We milk 1450 cows through a new 54 bail rotary shed with auto cup removers. Farm has pivot irrigation and klines. The position would best suit someone with at least 3 months experience and has a understanding of the day to day workings of a dairy farm , but a good attitude and willingness to learn is priority. The position includes milking, setting fences, rideing moterbikes and irrigation to name a few.

The role requires experience dealing with milking ,Mastitis treatment ,lame cow treatment and managing a herringbone shed and a good knowledge of animal welfare and shed hygiene. The dairy farm is situated close to Rangiora and Kaiapoi

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...