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Permanent - Full Time   Our beautiful 160Ha farm is located on flat land and just a 5 mins drive to Methven town centre, where there are excellent schools, cafes and supermarkets etc and with Mt Hutt right on our doorstep if you enjoy winter sports.   Milking our beautiful 630 cows through a 60-bail rotary with ACR and auto drafting, we will expect you to have strong production experience and you must also be at the top of your game when it comes to shed hygiene and animal health and wellbeing, as well as being a capable tractor driver, so a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience here in NZ is essential.   Offering a good healthy work life balance, we work on a 6/2 roster all year round and we have a lovely modern 2-bedroom home located on farm, we are offering a salary of between $30 to $35 per hour including $200 per week for accommodation.    We offer a minimum of 30 hours per week.   In return we will expect you to be able to hit the ground the running...

We are looking for an experienced 2ic to join our team for this season.  Someone who enjoys working with cows🐄 Great communication skills Duties will include: Carry out sharemilkers daily plan and direct staff as required. Feed management: the ability to look at grass and make adjustments based on residuals, weather and grass growth.  Shed management: ability to maintain shed to a clean and tidy standard Tractor work- feeding out Heat Detection, record keeping and drafting during mating Identify, record and treat sick cows with accuracy NZ CITIZEN OR RESIDENT APPLICATIONS ONLY THANKYOU 600 cows through a 36 ashb shed with ACRS Close to a great primary school and buses to high schools. 20mins to Oamaru and 15mins to Waimate

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Second-in-Charge (2IC) to join our team at Amberside Farm, located just 30 minutes from Ashburton. About the Farm 900-cow dairy operation Modern farming systems with 100% pivot irrigation Supportive and experienced team environment Strong focus on teamwork, animal welfare, and farm performance Located in a welcoming rural community with excellent schools, sports clubs, and family-friendly amenities What We Offer Competitive remuneration package Quality 3-bedroom home plus sleepout Opportunity to develop your leadership and farm management skills Positive workplace culture where your contribution is valued Great work-life balance within a supportive team Potential part-time employment opportunity for a spouse or partner, assisting with calf rearing during the season About You Previous dairy farming experience Strong communication and leadership skills Positive attitude and willingness to work as...

We are looking for a motivated person who has a passion for making a career in the dairy industry. MUST BE CURRENTLY LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND  PREFERANCE GIVEN TO NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS OR RESIDENCE  Duties include  Carry out managers daily plan and direct staff as required Grass management, weekly readings with a tow behind pasture meter Feed management, ability to look at grass and make adjustments based on residuals, weather and grass growth practical experience is required. Shed management, ability to main shed to a high standard  Tractor work, practical experience with a feedout wagon in a timely manor Heat Detection, record keeping and drafting during mating  Identify, record and treat sick and lame cows with accuracy Primary school bus available to Mt Somers primary school Secondary school bus available to Mt Hutt College Methven

Job Title: Herd Manager, 2IC – FIXED TERM (Calving Support) Location: Dunsandel, 20 minuts to Rolleston, 35 minuts to Christchurch Contract Type: Fixed Term (Calving Season) Start Date: [July] End Date: [september] About the Role We are seeking an experienced Herd manager or (2IC) to join our dairy farm team on a fixed-term basis to support operations during the busy calving period. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent stockmanship, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. You will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, with a strong focus on animal welfare, team coordination, and productivity during calving. We milk through 40 bail rotery ACR Protrac and Auto teat spray Key Responsibilities Assist the Farm Manager in daily farm operations Lead and support staff in milking routines and general farm duties Manage calving...

We are seeking an experienced and motivated 2ic for a stunning dairy farm in Ealing. The dairy farm is established, however the farm has been split into two. This means we milk 650 cows through a brand new 54 bale rotary shed (ACRs, in-shed feed). This role reports directly to the Contract Milker and you will work closely with them and other staff to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. We have a well established team on the other half of the farm who  have been with us on this farm for two seasons and were with us on the previous farm too. We are proud of our team, our results and the farm we get to work on. You will need to have exceptional knowledge around animal health, treatments, pasture management knowledge, an eagerness to learn and great communication both written and oral. You will need to carry a car license and be confident in driving motorbikes and tractors.  We work for incredibly supportive, respectful farm owners who value our staff as well as...

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1400 cows TAD, leading a team of 6 staff.  Must be experienced and confident leading teams. Excellent tractor skills.  Large herd experience ideal  Cows have collars , experience with Allflex also ideal. Thorough commitment to health and safety. Can do attitude. 

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...