10 assistant calf rearer jobs found

APPLICANTS MUST BE CURRENTLY LIVING IN NZ (and have a current visa if not a NZ citizen/resident) & HAVE A MINIMUM OF 1 SEASON'S EXPERIENCE Please DO NOT apply if you cannot meet these requirements. Te Hou Farms are an award-winning farm, looking for an enthusiastic but humble assistant calf rearer who is flexible and able to help from Mid-July through to at least the start of October. You would be assisting our fantastically experienced head calf rearer with daily tasks. We pride ourselves on rearing healthy calves safely, and rear 1200 calves (dairy heifer replacements and beef calves) at a fully refurbished site with great facilities and brilliant equipment. These include drive through pen access, newborn heatlamps, lightweight Milkbar gate feeders, Stallion mixer-feeder wagons, and a custom designed 1000L combination milk-colostrum pod-all new in the last couple of seasons. The job will include feeding the younger mobs inside, and calves outside in mobs of...

Apatu Farms is a family-owned agribusiness. Our operations are diverse, encompassing pipfruit, viticulture, vegetable cropping, export onions, transport/logistic and dairy farming. Our Plantation Dairy site is based in Ongaonga, Hawke’s Bay. We run 1,800 cows at peak, milk through a 60-bale rotary, and operate a twice-year calving system alongside year-round milking — so we’re a busy farm! To keep everything running smoothly, we have a fantastic team of 15 people on site, supported by the wider Apatu Farms group. The opportunity: We’re looking for an Assistant Calf Rearer to join our Apatu Farms – Plantation Dairy team for the upcoming calf rearing season. This is a casual position, as we continue to grow and expect a higher number of calves this season. Hours may vary week to week, so we’re looking for someone who is flexible and happy to work with the team as demand changes throughout the season. You’ll be working alongside an experienced Calf Rearer in a busy, hands-on,...

Feeding calves and  relief milking 

We are seeking a reliable, hard working person to assist us over the calf rearing period. Will be working as part of a team to assist in feeding calves and other associated jobs. we are located 10min from Ingelwood. job would be a few hours in the morning and afternoons if available, 3 to 4 days a week. Live out position

Calf Rearer / Farm Assistant – Seasonal Position in Hinds We are looking for a reliable and motivated   Calf Rearer / Farm Assistant   to join our team for the upcoming calving season. We milk 950 cows in Hinds south of Ashburton Key Duties: Feeding and caring for calves Monitoring calf health and wellbeing Cleaning and maintaining calf sheds and equipment Following animal welfare and health & safety standards What We're Looking For: Previous calf rearing experience preferred but not essential Good attention to detail Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently Positive attitude and strong work ethic What We Offer: Competitive pay Supportive team environment Training and development opportunities

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic to join our team of 4 in late July, or early August.  Key things we are looking for: Positive attitude Keen to learn Has demonstrated a strong ability to work in a team environment and individually Good communicator Clean living habits - no drugs, non-smoking Work is available for up to three months.  Your own vehicle is essential - the nearest town is 35min away.  Shared accommodation is provided - you will have your own bedroom but share a house with one other employee. As employers, we are keenly involved in our business and enjoy seeing our team flourish in their work environment.  We provide a supportive and welcoming culture and are keen to educate and develop the people we employ.

After 2 solid seasons our awesome 2IC was offered his next career step which has open an opportunity on our K Road Farm, but his late notice has left us with a gap to fill. K Road farm has an experienced and competent Farm Manager and a young and enthusiastic team, we are just missing an amazing 2IC / Herd Manager to help them out. We are flexible with how this role is structured, so happy to look at fixed term if you are wanting to keep your options open for next season....... About the farm: K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays approx. 20 min from Turangi. Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low input, fully self-contained system with a focus on pasture and plantain. This farm is well set up, with an easy flat contour. Excellent primary schooling is available locally with the school bus stopping at the farm gate. A three-bedroom family home with extensive views is available to the successful candidate. This role will also appeal to...

Enthusiastic Calf Rear & relief milker Needed for 900 cows! Calf rearer/ relief milker – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer to join us for the 2026/27 season on our 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 animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. What you can expect: A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment Clear systems and expectations Supportive employers who value good communication Opportunities for extra work within the business A farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice with amazing...

Temporary Farm Assistant – Calving Season (North Otago) We're looking for an experienced farm assistant to join our team on a large-scale 1,200-cow dairy farm at Maheno, North Otago, from now through to the end of December. This role has come up due to an unforeseen off-farm injury to existing staff, and is a temporary/seasonal position covering calving, with potential to lead into full-time work for the right person. About the role: Immediate start Fixed term through to end of December, with genuine potential for ongoing full-time work depending on fit Full-time hours, calving season demands (early starts, flexibility around cow/calf welfare needs) Pay based on experience What you'll be doing: Calving duties — assisting cows, calf rearing and feeding, calf health monitoring General dairy farm work as required (milking, animal health, farm maintenance) Working alongside our existing farm team What we're looking for: Farming/dairy experience...

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Calving Season Assistant to join our dairy farm team from 1st August until mid-October , with the possibility of longer work if needed. This is a short-term seasonal role during our busy calving period and would suit someone who has an interest in dairy farming and is willing to learn. The role will involve: Picking up and caring for calves Feeding calves General farm work Helping with other day-to-day farm jobs as required Experience in dairy farming would be an advantage, but it is not essential. We are happy to hear from someone with a great attitude who is reliable, a quick learner, physically fit, and able to follow instructions. Good English communication skills are important. If you are hardworking, willing to learn, and available from 1st August through the calving season, we would be keen to hear from you.