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We are looking for a calf rearer to come and join our team of 3. This role will have sole charge of rearing 150 heifer replacements, training is provided. There would also be the option to help with milking in the mornings.  We milk 610 cows through a 54-bale rotary with protrack with smaXtec animal monitoring. The roster is 6 days on and 2 days off, this could be negotiable. Position is from mid-late July through to mid-late September. A fully furnished one bedroom cottage is available on the farm.  Pay based on experience.  Please not the job is only for 8-10 weeks and applicant must have a visa to be able to work in New Zealand. 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable calf rearer to join our team for the upcoming calving season on our 650-cow dairy farm, located in Dacre (just 20 minutes from Invercargill). This is a sole calf rearer role, with regular support from the herd owner to help ensure workloads are manageable. Weekend work is covered by the herd owner or can be negotiated. The Role Rearing approximately 165–180 replacement calves, with the remainder sent as bobbies Calves fed twice daily initially, transitioning to once-a-day feeding Use of automatic calf feeders to help reduce workload and improve efficiency Monitoring calf health and wellbeing Maintaining tidy and accurate records Keeping calf sheds clean, organised, and hygienic What We’re Looking For A patient and caring approach to animals Good observation skills and attention to detail Strong work ethic and reliability Ability to work independently with support when needed Experience preferred...

We are looking for full-time calf rearers from July to September. We are located in Leeston, 40 minutes from Christchurch. You will be responsible for around 200 indoor calves. We feed twice a day. Experience is a bonus but is not a must. Full training will be provided. 

We are looking for a reliable Calf Rearer to join our team for the calving season. Responsibilities include feeding and caring for calves, monitoring their health, maintaining clean facilities. The ideal applicant will be reliable, hardworking, have a positive attitude, and enjoy working with animals. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

We are looking for a passionate and reliable calf rearer to join our team for this season. If you love working with animals, have a strong work ethic, and take pride in raising happy and healthy calves - this could be the perfect roll for you. - Located 5 minutes from Feilding, 15 minutes from Palmerston North.  - Flexible work hours- looking for someone that can do approx. 6-7 hours per day (twice a day feeding), 5 days a week, Start approx 20th July until October. We can make hours to suit the right applicant( ie if you can only do less hours per day/week please still get in contact)  Key responsibilities - Feeding calves- Milk, meal, Hay - Keeping pens and troughs clean and tidy - Monitoring calf health- reporting/treating any signs of illness Experience preferred  - Must have a genuine love for animals and attention to detail - Good time management and the ability to work unsupervised - Reliability and a strong work ethic - Own reliable transport...

Calf Rearer Wanted We are looking for a reliable and motivated Calf Rearer to join our dairy farm team. Our farm milks 1,000 cows on 315 hectares and rears approximately 240 replacement heifers each year. This role involves feeding and caring for calves, monitoring animal health, maintaining clean calf-rearing facilities, and helping ensure calves achieve excellent growth and welfare standards. What we offer: Flexible hours that can be discussed based on workload and availability. Competitive pay based on experience and skills. Previous calf-rearing or dairy farming experience is an advantage but not essential. Accommodation may be available for the right person who wishes to stay on the farm while working. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, dependable, has a good attitude, and enjoys working with animals. If you are interested or would like more information, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

Experienced Calf Rearer required, 4km North of Gore on Waimea Hwy. Rearing 300 replacements & selling 4 day old beef calves. You would be working with another to help reduce workload for a good work environment. This job starts beginning of Aug and runs until the end of September. Excellent purpose built calf sheds with underground milk line from dairy shed. Understanding of best practice animal health and growing good quality stock a must. Hours will be flexible and negotiable.

Seasonal Calf Rearer – Research Project (Fixed Term) Start: 20 June 2026 End: October/November 2026 (depending on season) About us Dairy Trust Taranaki is a leading dairy research and demonstration organisation operating four farms across the region. Our work focuses on practical, science-based solutions that improve farm performance, environmental outcomes, and animal wellbeing. This season, we are running a dedicated calf rearing research project as part of our wider Net Zero programme, working alongside industry and science partners to test new systems and approaches. The role We are looking for experienced calf rearers to take full responsibility for calf rearing within a structured research project. This is a hands-on role where your focus will be the day-to-day care, health, and performance of calves, while also supporting accurate data collection for the trial. You will be working across automated calf rearing systems, following clear protocols...

We are looking for a Calf Rearer to help through this season starting at the end of July. We will be rearing around 100 heifer replacement calves and up to approx. 50 beef calves. We are flexible on hours worked but ideally everyday, We expect the work period to be around 8 weeks, this is a drive in postion on Oreipunga Road, Cambridge.  We have staff available to assist when and as required. Experience rearing calves is essential.

We have 2 positions available for calf rearers near Rangiora. We have 1300 cows and rear 350 replacements in total over 2 farms. The focus is on attention to detail and healthy replacement and bobby calves as well as running an efficient calf rearing system. All roles require a strong, physically capable person able to handle calves. The farms are 1km from Rangiora. Accommodation is available for all positions if required.   1.      Lead calf rearer – this person will be responsible for the calf rearing team and be involved with planning with the farm manager. This role requires proven experience with calf rearing and an ability to work with staff. The role is fulltime from late July to early October, and then hours reducing until all the calves are weaned in mid December. 2.      Assistant calf rearer. – this person will be physically capable and help with the peak of calving. No experience needed. The role is from 1st August to late September. Please state which...

2 calf rearing positions are available on an 1600 cow dairy farm. Experience is not necessary but would be an asset. To help in rearing 400 replacement calves and 250 bull calves. Its a full time position. Accomodation is available if required. 

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...

Hi we are looking for a Farm Assistant and Calf Rear for 2026 Season. This is the Fixed Term Job Farm Assistant to Start somewhere 1-july-2026- 20-july-2026. job ends for Farn Assistant October 2026 can be extended. Calf Rear to Start 1-Aug-2026.  jobs ends for calf Rear 15-sep-2026. key Responsibilities Milking cows fencing calving  stock handling shed hygiene cleaning shed/yards other basic stuff This job suits to couple who want some work in winter. Farm is only couple of minutes far from Culverden Township. please apply online or send your C.V On this email. [email protected] Thanks Ranvy

Primarily looking after small drystock farm in lieu of rent 10-12hrs /week Other paid work maybe availiable on large nearby dairyfarm , relief milking, calf rearing ,fencing Could suit semi retired person text 0274916707

Enthusiastic Calf Rear Needed for 1800 cows! Calf rearer – 2026 / 27 Season Start date: 20th July New Farm | Great Team  Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer 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 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 new-farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice What...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business whose vision and values are to nurture their people, place and future. Its portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking motivated and experienced calf rearers for this coming calving season (July - October). Senior and Junior Calf Rearer Positions  Animal health and welfare is a big part of this role so our  ideal candidates would need to demonstrate care, patience and attention to detail to ensure our young stock get the best start possible. The position is drive-in only . We have casual and fixed term contracts available. Great attitude, willness to work hard and work in with a team. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role please forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Please note: Wairarapa Moana Incorporation conduct pre-employment drug...

We are looking for a full time Calf Rearer  on our 510 cow dairy farm 5 mins out of Culverden. Calf rearing experience is a preference but not a must (training can be provided). Roster is 6 and 2, and the majority of the season you will be the sole person rearing the calves so you must be happy working on your own, have a good work ethic and be able to show initiative.  This is a full time role over calving, while relief milking work is available once the busy calving period is over. This is negotiable also. 

Ideal position for a Working Holiday Visa We are seeking an energetic and willing to learn person to help rear calves on our farm situated between Ashburton and Methven in Mid Canterbury. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking for an experience, to work hard, to learn, and feel proud of the reward of seeing the calves grow and flourish in our environment. Being physically fit is an advantage, at times with being able to lift a large calf. This position includes ensuring every calf receives sufficient colostrum, and being taught to feed on a calf feeder. The ability to drive a 5 speed manual vehicle would be a bonus.  More hours could be available on farm if you were able to drive a 2 wheel motorbike safely. We operate a 6 on 1 off roster for 6 weeks, and then 5 on 2 off when work load eases. Situated 30 minutes to Mt Hutt Ski field, and 1 hour to Christchurch

Calf Rearer [Carterton/Wairarapa] We’re looking for a dedicated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our dairy team on our farm in Carterton. Start date mid July 2026 About the role: You’ll be responsible for the daily care and rearing of calves from 3 of our farms, ensuring they’re healthy, well-fed, and thriving. Tasks include feeding, cleaning, health monitoring, record keeping, and helping with general work for them as needed. You would be rearing Dairy Heifer replacement calves, Beef x Calves and Friesian bull calves. the person we are looking for will: Be experienced with calf rearing or livestock husbandry (training can be provided for the right person) Have A genuine care for animal welfare and attention to detail Have A deep respect of Health and Safety Have the Ability to work independently and as part of a small, supportive team Be Reliabile, have a good attitude, and a great team mindset Be Drug free We offer: Competitive pay based...

We are looking for an experienced calf rearer to join our team and help raise 300 replacements and possibly help with 150 beef calves. This contract can go out from July to December if wanted and discuss relief milk options also. We are 10mins south of hinds, 20 mins from Ashburton and 20 mins from Geraldine The candidate will have experience calf rearing, a good attitude, reliable and the ability to work efficiently unsupervised. We like having an efficient system that produces quality calves and good team culture. Having experience and ability to identify and manage sick calves is important. We are willing to pay well for the right person. Drive in, travel remuneration to discuss We have up to date equipment and good support for getting the job done