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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...

Location: Waitoa, Waikato Reports to: Sharemilker, Manager, Assistant Manager Start date: 1 June 2026 Advertised: 20 January 2026 We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team on our 750-cow, 200-hectare dairy farm in Waitoa, operating a 50-bale rotary shed. This is a hands-on in the day-to-day farm operation. This role aligns with the DairyNZ 'Herd Manager' career pathway and offers the opportunity to further develop your skills in farm systems, people leadership and business performance. Purpose of the Role Assisting with the daily farm activities and the implementation of farm policies and plans. You will take responsibility for key operational areas, complete tasks with minimal supervision, and supervise and train staff as required. You will actively look for opportunities to improve efficiency and farm performance. Key Responsibilities Milking: Dairy Operations  Implement efficient and hygienic milking practices  Maintain a high standard of dairy...

About the Role We are looking for a reliable, motivated and experienced Assistant Herd Manager to join our dairy farming team on our 420-cow farm in Mihi, Reporoa. The farm operates with Halter technology, and the successful applicant will work closely with the Herd Manager and farm owners to maintain high standards of animal care, pasture management and day-to-day farm operations. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working with cows, takes pride in their work and is keen to develop their dairy farming skills. Key Responsibilities Assist with the day-to-day management of the 420-cow dairy herd. Assist with milking and ensure cows are handled calmly and safely. Monitor animal health, welfare and condition. Assist with calving, mating and other seasonal herd management activities. Identify cows requiring attention and report health issues promptly. Assist with young stock and calf management when required. Help with pasture management, shifting cows and feed...

We are looking for a new team player to help us succeed on our 650cow dairy farm! Thank you for taking the time to look further at our position. Our current 2ic has had to travel overseas at short notice. The farm is located on SH5, equally between Tirau, Putāruru and Rotorua in the Waikato. 15mins to each town. Experience is essential and the ability to demonstrate competence in New Zealand dairy farming tasks is key requirement! Examples of this are running a NZ dairy plant and complete milkings, doing lame cows with knifework, Competent on 2 wheeler motorbike and tractor, Some involvement with pasture management and feed calculation. Usually will have completed 3 or more years fulltime on a nz dairy farm. We are interested in your desire to learn, to play as a part of the team, and have a can do positive attitude. You will mainly be overseen by the farm manager, but also interact with the family farm owners. All applicants will be asked to provide a CV, for current...

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. This role will suits someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job well, and can work as part of a team in a busy farm environment. What we offer 5 on, 2 off roster for most of the season 3 on, 1 off roster during calving Work in a 50-bale rotary shed Modern farm technology including: Automatic cup removers Automatic teat spray Protrack drafting system Key duties Milking and shed operations Animal health and general stock work Calving assistance during the calving season Cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed and equipment Feeding and general farm duties Assisting with pasture and farm maintenance as required What we’re looking for A strong work ethic and positive attitude Good animal handling skills Ability to work early mornings and flexible hours during busy periods Ability to work well independently and as...

Senior Farm assistant position available 30 minutes east of Taupo. 3 bedroom house with internal garage. 1300 cows milked through a 80 Bale Rotary.  Position will suit a couple with relief milking and part time work on farm available over calving and mating. Position could also suit two people wanting to share accommodation and a fulltime plus part time position.