7 farm assistant jobs found in Hamilton

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and hands-on 2IC or Farm Manager to join our dairy goat operation milking approximately 850 goats through an 80-bale rotary shed . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, machinery and people, and who takes pride in keeping a farm running efficiently and to a high standard. The Role Working alongside the Herd Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the farm , including: Milking and overseeing the milking operation Feeding and caring for the goat herd Animal health and welfare Effluent management Machinery operation and maintenance General farm and property maintenance Keeping the farm, sheds and work areas clean, tidy and well organised Supporting the Herd Manager with the wider day-to-day management of the farm Working as part of a team and helping ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely About You We...

🐄 Come Grow With Us – Dairy Farmer / Assistant Manager | Waikato Looking for more than just your next job? We are a Welsh family who, 10 seasons ago, made the move to New Zealand to chase a dream of building a successful dairy farming business in the mighty Waikato. Fast forward to today and we are farming 1,100 spring-calving cows across three neighbouring farms, and we're still growing, learning and having plenty of fun along the way. We're now looking for the right person to join our team — not just someone to fill a position, but someone we can invest in, develop and hopefully have as part of our farming journey for the next few years and beyond. If you're ambitious, enjoy farming and want to build your skills, take on more responsibility and progress your career, we'd love to hear from you. 🐄 The Opportunity You'll be working on one of our 700-cow dairy farms, as part of our wider three-farm operation. This role would suit someone who...

The knowledge, experience and farming qualifications to manage the day-to-day running of an efficient  and well-managed dairy farm operation.   Have at least 4 years' experience in dairy farming, be reliable, have a positive attitude, be tidy and clean in the workplace and, most of all, have great communication skills. You will be managing two herds on a system 4 spring-calving dairy farm, with clear instructions from the farm owner.  Milking 500 cows through a 30 a/s herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and teat sprayer.  We have in-shed feeding and also fed on a feed pad nine months of the year, so must capable of operating a tractor. There is an automatic drafting system, and the cows are fitted with Allflex collars. Able to understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Complete tasks with minimal supervision and be able to train other staff.  Look for opportunities to work more effectively and...

  DAIRY FARM POSITION – 600 COWS | 170HA  We’re looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our team on a well-maintained 600-cow, 170ha dairy farm.  PLEASE NOTE: We are not an Accredited Employer, so applicants must already be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in NZ. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants. We are accepting applications across a range of experience levels — from someone with 2+ years’ dairy farming experience through to an experienced 2IC or Farm Manager. The position and level of responsibility can be tailored to suit the right person. About the farm: • 600 cows • 170ha • Well-maintained farm, machinery and facilities • 52-bail rotary shed • ACRs and auto wash, along with good shed automation • Good systems in place to make the day-to-day operation run efficiently About you: We’d preferably like someone with solid dairy experience who can think on their feet, use their initiative and get on...

We operate a 600 cow split calving Dairy Farm 8kms from Matamata. Cows are milked through a 44 ashb shed and fed year round on an adjacent feed pad via a mixer wagon. Farm has good infrastructure and machinery. We seek the services of an enthusiastic person, who has a proven work record and ability with both stock and machinery, . Casual work may be available for partner. Please note accomodation  would suit only single person or couple. Non smokers only please

We are seeking a someone skilled and proficient in the day to day running of dairy farms to join our team We are a split calving farm, with a planned move to all autumn calving in the next year or two Milking 800 cows through an automated 70 bale rotary with Cow Manager Must have proven track record in communication, attention to detail, milk quality and animal health Ability to operate machinery and load/operate mixer wagon on feed pad is essential. DO NOT apply if you are not a NZ Citizen, we are NOT approved employers

We operate 3 adjoining farms 8 kms from Matamata. 2 are 600 cow split calving, 1 is run as a support to the other two, taking 330 early calving cows from from each calving interval, with 2 dry periods in January and June. We require the services of a capable person who can adapt to help on any of the 3 farms as required. All 3 farms have a feed pad and mixer wagon so ability on machinery is required. Sheds are 44, 40 and 30 Ashb respectivly. Fresian Cows, split herds. Good 3 brm accomadation available