52 farm assistant jobs found

We are on the lookout for two staff members to join our small team based 20 minutes out of invercargill in Southland My partner and I contract milk two farms two minutes apart milking 420 spring calving friesian cows on each farm. We are looking for a 2ic and a farm assistant for the upcoming season starting June the 1st. Though we would be happy for someone to start earlier than this. Both farms have excellent infrastructure and machinery including a 40 aside herring-bone and 50 bail rotary sheds with acrs, in shed feeding and automated wash and drafting systems. Both farms also utilise wintering barns/feed pads and are maintained to a very high standard. We are very passionate about our stock and strive for the best results. We set high standards of animal health, dairy hygiene and general farm tidiness. The 2IC role will be based full time on one of the farm while the farm assistant will work between both properties with transport provided. We will run a 6 on 1 off...

NOTE:   We are not accredited so please only apply if you live in NZ and are a NZ citizen.  We will not respond to overseas applicants. Due to unforeseen circumstances we are now  re-looking for a 2IC Farm Assistant Manager for the up coming 2026/27 season. 425 peak Friesian herd milking through a 36 bale rotary with a feed pad and spring calving. Cowshed is centrally located with good infrastructure.  Located 30 minutes from Whangarei (and 20km from Maungatapere) with an Area school for Y1 to Y13 5 minutes away. You must be enthusiastic with a good work ethic to join our team. Job includes milking, feeding out, irrigation, tractor work, and general farm duties. Applicants must be good with animals, healthy and fit, drug-free, have a license (minimum restricted). The successful applicants will want to pursue a career in the dairy industry, are prepared to work a roster and have 3 years full time work experience. There is a 3 bedroom home available on farm. Email your CV...

We’re on the hunt for a good keen farmer to join our team in Orawia . I f you can spot a lame cow before breakfast, enjoy running good systems, and don’t mind a bit of Southland weather keeping you humble, keep reading. The Farm Halter collars 630 cows wintered 54-bail rotary ACRs Auto teat spray Protrack drafting Good gear, tidy systems, and a team that likes a laugh while getting the job done We’re big on animal health, efficiency, and creating a workplace where everyone pulls together. The Job This is a genuine 2IC / senior farm assistant role where you’ll work alongside the Farm Manager and help keep the wheels turning. Your days could include: Milking and shed setup Animal health and treatments Calving Feeding and pasture management Tractor work Fixing the random thing that broke overnight Using farm tech without throwing the toys across the shed Helping lead the team and...

To assist farm manager in day to day running of farm , including milking, calf rearing, feeding out, and general day to day repairs and maintenance. farm is 15 minutes south of hamilton farm is flat with a 26ashide herringbone shed with alflex collars and auto teatspray and drafting. limited accommodation as would be sharing with other staff , would ideally suit single person or drive in. Must be eligible to work in new zealand

The farm is located in Waipahi, West Otago, 20 minutes to Gore, halfway between Pukerau and Clinton. We are milking 550 cows through 40 ASHB, with automatic cups remove, PROTRAC and in-shed meal feeding. Please forward CV's to this email: [email protected] , or please contact Sergiu Daianu on 0272115785. Only work permit holders who reside in New Zealand will be taken into consideration. 

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, reliable, outgoing COUPLE to join our team here in the Kaponga area.   Milking 650 cows through a 44 aside HB and general day to day farm duties. Must have good communication skills and be able to work both individually as well as in a team.   Experience needed.  Confident in a tractor. Relief milkings and calf rearing available for partner.   Nz residents please.  

Herd Manager/2ic We are on the look out for a skilled and dedicated herd manager with the goal of becoming 2ic, to join our team this 26/27 season starting June. NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS must be nz citizen or nz resident must be available for an in person interview. We milk all year round, milking 250 cows over June/July. Calving 150 in February, 100 in May and 600 in July/August. Farm is located 10 minutes from Tapanui, 25 minutes to Gore. Shed is a 54 bale rotary with ACR’s and smart wash. Cows wintered in Wintering barn on farm and on support blocks nearby Accommodation is a new cozy house Good and tidy farm infrastructure. 6 and 1 over calving 5 and 2 rest of season Key responsibilities will include: -Assisting with all aspects of the dairy farm including Milking, feeding, general farm maintenance and cow health. -Be confident but careful on a 4 wheeler. -Be comfortable with basic...

We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Sheep Milking Farm. This year we plan to milk 850 ewes and carry 150 Beef Cattle. We are a busy farm located minutes from Te Awamutu with lots of variety. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to try out the sheep dairy industry. The following skills are required: • A strong understanding of pasture management and feed budgeting skills • Experience in dairy milking methods, milking processes and shed/plant hygiene standards • Practical experience in fencing, weed spraying, effluent/irrigator use • Feeding out • Handling animals • Knowledge in animal welfare • Strong experience with farm machinery including motorbikes, tractors, feed out wagons or farm utility vehicles and ability to conduct farm maintenance including mowing • Ability to keep accurate records • Excellent communication and management skills • Minimum of 3 years dairy farm experience The key tasks for the role...

We are a small sharemilking business looking for a Assistant Manager. Milking 550 cows twice daily through rotary shed. Must have West Coast dairy farming experience of atleast 2years. We farm in a very high rainfall/ cold area. Must be able to communicate well between sharemilker and all staff and delegate tasks appropriately. Be mechanically minded and able to fix minor to more difficult issues in cow shed and on farm.  Pre-employment drug test is required. No pets allowed. There is single persons accommodation available in a self contained sleepout. Must have full drivers license. 

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) for one of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is ha with 730 cows milked through a 43-bail herringbone.  This role reports directly to the Farm Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need excellent animal husbandry (lame cow management), pasture and feed management skills and knowledge, experienced tractor skills, excellent communication skills both written and oral....

Assistant Manager wanted to assist management to run a 750 cow farm operation near Balfour. The farm is a 320 hectare effective with a 60 bail rotary platform with in-shed feeding, automatic teat spray, auto draft with cow wearing collar to aid with animal health and mating.  The successful applicant will have a proven tract record in pasture management, animal health, staff management and at least 3 years dairy farming experience in New Zealand.

1,100 cows   I   60 BR   I   1st June 2026 This is one of BEL Group’s larger dairy operations in Central Hawke’s Bay, milking approximately 1,100 cows through a 60-bale rotary. With strong infrastructure, clear systems and a pasture-first operating model, this is a great opportunity for a capable Assistant Farm Manager who enjoys scale, structure and being part of a high-performing team. This role offers a strong development pathway for someone wanting to keep building their farming and leadership capability. You’ll work closely with an experienced Farm Manager who is a great farmer and has a wealth of practical knowledge to share. For someone with the right attitude, this role offers the chance to learn from a strong operator while contributing meaningfully to the day-to-day running of a large, well-supported farm. Located within easy reach of Waipukurau and Central Hawke’s Bay services, this is a practical move for someone wanting to grow within a progressive farming...

Assistant Farm manager: will be  Good with grass and allocation to cows, knows how to calculate feed requirements. Embraces technology we use Halter and auto drafting. Enjoys everything Dairy farming. Knows how to find mastitis, treat lame cows and is tidy and well organized.  Enjoys sharing knowledge, open to listening to your team mates. Maintains eclectic fences  and can repair and erect new fences. Good with tractors, feeding out using a wagon and bale feeders knows how to use a grease gun. Can fix water toughs find leaks put in new water lines. Farm: One of four that all join to each other. 780 Autumn calving cows changing to spring calving with calving 200 this August.  50 bail rotary, halter , auto drafting and  cow wrangler for lame cows, self mixing teat spray, half peat flats  and half gentle rolling clay hills. Well laned, good machinery and motor bikes. We offer safe working conditions, everyone to have pre employment drug and police checks with...

We are looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join our team on a 685-cow dairy farm in Tokoroa The farm operates a 50-bale rotary shed and is irrigated via 2 x Travelling irrigators Key Responsibilities Your role will include, but is not limited to: Milking Identifying and managing lame or sick cows Assisting with pasture management and feed allocation Plant and vat wash Tractor work and feeding out Fencing and general maintenance Weed control Assisting with calving and mating Leading and supporting other staff when required Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and farm presentation General farm duties What We Are Looking For The successful applicant will have: At least 2 years of dairy farming experience in New Zealand Previous experience in a Herd Manager or similar role preferred Good knowledge of animal health and pasture management The ability to work independently and within a team...

We have an exciting opportunity at Willsden Farm for a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Assistant Manager (2IC). The 2IC assists with the day-to-day running of the farm with a focus on implementing farm policies and plans. Does this sound like you? You have at least 3 years’ experience in farming or a tertiary qualification in agriculture You have a sound knowledge of all aspects of large-scale dairy farming in New Zealand including people management, stock management, rotary dairy shed operation, machinery, irrigation, and pasture management. You have a good understanding of compliance requirements and a desire to be environmentally low impact. You’re able to maintain a high standard of milk quality and shed cleanliness. You’re a great record keeper and have excellent problem-solving and time management skills. You’re conscious about health & safety and will do everything you can to keep yourself and your team members safe. You can lead the...

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to join our 900-cow dryland dairy operation in Methven. The farm is 400ha non-irrigated. We milk through a modern 50-bale rotary with auto drafting, and a range of accommodation options are available. What We Offer Work alongside an experienced Farm Manager with a strong track record of developing staff into Farm Managers and Contract Milkers A role where you will be challenged, trained, and given opportunities to grow The ability to work independently without being micro-managed Supportive team environment with good systems in place What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone with: A positive attitude and strong team approach The ability to step up and lead staff in the Manager’s absence A solid base of practical dairy farming skills Confidence to: Find and treat lame cows Calve cows independently Identify bulling cows Find, treat, and record mastitis cows accurately This role would...

We have an Assistant Manger Role on our dairy farm near Rangiora. We milk 650 cows through a 44 a-side herringbone cowshed.  The role involves supporting the operations manager to achieve the farm's production and profit goals through day to day operations and to follow good animal health, welfare and environmental guidelines. Skills required include: Excellent stockmanship skills A good understanding of animal health, nutrition and welfare and the factors that affect these parameters. Experience with calving and milking on a similar size or larger scale to our farm Practical farm operation skills and experience Competent use of farm equipment and vehicles A good understanding of compliance requirements and a willingness to implement these on farm Excellent shed operation skills Excellent record keeping skills Very good time management skills and excellent prioritization skills Excellent problem solving skills At least two years experience in the dairy...

Assistant Farm Manager – Alsmere Farm, Te Kuiti Alsmere farm is located 12 minutes west of Te Kuiti on Oparure Road. The farm is owned by Kotare Pastoral Ltd, a company that operates 8 dairy farms within the king country. The dairy platform is 183ha effective with 550 cows peak milk through a 36-aside herringbone. The farm operates with 3 full time staff plus relief under a system 2 framework, with strategic use of supplements. The company owns a 600ha support block which is independently managed providing grazing for farm heifer replacements and wintering requirements. A hybrid system of twice-a-day and once-a-day milking is used throughout the season About the Role we are seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to join the team at Alsmere Farm. You’ll work alongside an inclusive and supportive Farm Manager within a progressive company that values professional and personal development. Your role will involve assisting with all aspects of day-to-day farm management,...

THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced senior farm assistant looking for the next step in your farming career, or you may have already been in a similar role, either way - this Production Manager (2IC) leadership opportunity at Totara Dairy could be the ideal opportunity for you. Join this supportive and friendly team who all work well together, as 2IC you will also work closely with the Farm Manager.  You will help to implement farm plans and take on a degree of responsibility for feed allocation, animal health and breeding and animal records.  You will also be happy to muck in and support the team where needed. On the Farm Managers Day off, you will take responsibility for the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly. THE FARM   Totara Dairy is a high-performing, well-established farm just ten minutes from Westport. Set across 480 effective hectares, we milk 1,100 cows through a modern 60-bale rotary shed equipped with milk hub technology, automatic cup removers, and...

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE NZ RESIDENCY AND WOULD LIKE PART-TIME WORK - Full time over Calving! Are you looking for a part-time farm role with flexibility, great facilities, and the opportunity to work primarily on the dairy operation with minimal hours on the beef operation? We’re seeking a skilled 2IC/Farm Assistant to join our 95ha, 260-cow dairy platform working alongside the sharemilker. 🔹 About the Role: Approx. 20 hours per week , with additional hours available during calving and busy periods. Potential for an extra 5 hours per week working for the farm owner on his 105ha beef platform , bringing the total farm size to 200ha . 24-bail herringbone shed. Well-maintained feed pad and strong infrastructure to support operations. The farm is rolling country , so confidence in tractor and motorbike handling on hills is essential. 🏡 Accommodation: A 3-bedroom brick house plus a 2-bedroom sleepout available at...