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Craigmore Dairy – Drive-In Farm Assistant Location: Tauwhare, Waikato About Us: Craigmore Dairy is a high-performing System 5 operation committed to excellence in animal health, pasture management, and sustainable farming. We’re recruiting a Drive-In Farm Assistant to join our team for next season. The Role: As our Drive-In Farm Assistant, you’ll support daily farm operations under the direction of our Farm Manager and 2ic. You’ll work 12/2 off, helping to ensure smooth milking, animal welfare, and maintenance tasks. Key Responsibilities: Milking in our herringbone cowshed with in-shed feeding Herd-health tasks: monitoring animal health during milking and on-farm. Shed and yard cleaning, wash-down, basic equipment maintenance Pasture maintenance: fence repairs, water-pipe checks, weeds etc Assist with effluent management, General farm assistant duties Your Skills & Experience:...

Dairy Farm Assistant We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about dairy farming, possess a strong work ethic, and be comfortable working with modern farm technology. Responsibilities: *   Assist with all aspects of dairy cow care, including feeding, milking, and health monitoring. *   Operate and maintain a 54-bale rotary milking shed, including cup removers and in-bale teat spray systems. *   Proficiently use halter virtual fencing systems for efficient pasture management. *   Ensure quiet and efficient operation within the milking shed environment. *   Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of farm equipment and facilities. *   Operate and maintain 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers for various farm tasks. *   Adhere to all safety protocols and maintain a safe working environment. *   Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: *   Previous experience on a dairy farm is required. *...

Senior Farm assistant needed for 720 cow farm. WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED. Only NZ residents, working holiday visas and NZ citizens will be considered. You would be required to perform most duties involved with dairy farming including but not limited to, milking, bringing cows to the shed, feeding calves, detecting and treating sickness, feeding out, spraying weeds, working in a team and on your own, maintenance, cleaning, and assisting in day to day jobs requested by the 2IC and Manager. Experience on a 2-wheeler is necessary. Technology proficiency would be ideal as the farm is implementing Halter for next season and a drafting system.  Would prefer someone wanting to be trained up to take on more responsibility and wanting to climb up the ladder. With 3 other dairy farms in the group, this is a great opportunity for progression. 

-Ensure the effective operation of all aspect of the milking process, including plant hygiene and SCC to maintain grade free standards. -Assist with calving and calf rearing. should be able to look after newborn calves - Assist with wintering cows in lease block -Operate farm machineries (tractor and implements, feed out, fencing) -maintain and record the farm effluent system according to Farm environment plan -Assist to implement Animal health plan and good understanding of animal welfares -Identify sick cows and treat them -Identify Lame cows and lame trimming -Ensure all relevant farm policy/procedures are understood and adhere to them. -Keep all farm records accurately using apps, software -Assist to Contact Milker for all levels of farming need -General farm maintenances of plant, machinery, and infrastructure. The successful applicant must be, -NZ Citizenship, Residency, or you should have current New Zealand work visa -At least 2 years New...

We are looking for 2 people for a 2-3 month placement on our farms over our busy period of spring/calving August-September only, we are fully staffed outside of calving. The roster would be a 6 on 1 off roster, This may suit a couple as both would have the same time off and one person would be working on each farm. It is our busy period on farm as we will be calving 1450 Cows within 2 months.  We have done this every year and it's great to have an extra set of hands during this time. This is apart of Dairytime Ltd a Contract Milking business that runs two farms side by side, that are run to a very high standard. We run 2 x 700 cow dairy farms in Mabel Bush, Southland, New Zealand.  Each Farm is 220Ha Effective, running a System 4, Producing 730,000MS+ Total over the 2 units. Each farm has 3 x full time staff and also the Contact Milkers overseeing and managing both properties. We currently have a team of 6 over both farms all from the phillipines who are all long term...

*Please do not apply if you do not live in New Zealand or if you do not hold Nz residentsy. We are not accredited  We are on the hunt for an experienced farm assistant; we milk 600 cows through a 40 aside herring bone with ACRS. We have alflex collars on the cows which makes drafting a breeze. We also use resolution/Minda/ to record everything, sense hub for the collars, so being able to use apps is a must. Looking for someone that wants to succeed in the dairy industry and wants to help us achieve the best results that we can.  We winter cows on grass and bailage over winter no crops. We have too irrigators a cobra and also a traveling irrigator. Our team is built around reliability, honesty, good work ethic and a sense of humour. What we require: Milk 600 cows twice a day Be able to operate and maintain milking equipment. To be able to record jobs that get done setting up break fences  operate a tractor and maintaining it Report any animal health or welfare...

Dairy Farm Assistant and Herd manager required. The position involves supporting the Farm Managers in achieving the farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the farm, and to follow good animal health and welfare, and environmental practices We are located in Eiffelton milking 1600 cows on an 80 bail rotary shed. Well set up farm with feedpad and feedbunker. We utilize a system 5 farming setup with 1200 spring calving cows and 450 autumn calving cows. The farm is fully irrigated with 5 pivots, 3 roto, fixed grid sprinklers and long line sprinklers. What is expected of you, Jobs may include but not limited to: Milking cows Proper milking shed maintenance Proper Identification and treatment of sick, lame and mastitic cows Setting up break fences General farm maintenance Feeding out Weed spraying Tractor driving experience is an advantage

🐄 Farm Assistant – 500-Cow Dairy Farm Location: Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand Company: J & M Cook Farming Ltd Job Type: Full-time / Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience Start Date: June 2025 (negotiable)00 About Us J & M Cook Farming Ltd is a family-run, progressive dairy farm based near Hokitika on the West Coast. We run a 500-cow operation with a strong focus on animal welfare, sustainability, and team culture. We are currently looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. About the Role You will assist with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm, including milking in a 44-aside herringbone shed , stock management, and general farm duties. This is a hands-on role suitable for someone who enjoys working outdoors and contributing to a productive farming operation. Key Responsibilities Milking cows in a 44-aside herringbone shed Feeding and checking livestock Assisting with...

Dairy Farm Assistant required. The position involves supporting the Farm Managers in achieving the farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the farm, and to follow good animal health and welfare, and environmental practices. Previous experience on a dairy farm not essential but is an advantage.  Tertiary qualification required.  Training will be provided for specific farm operational procedures. The farm is located in Dorie, 25 minutes from Ashburton. The ideal candidate will have the right attitude and be motivated to have a successful career in dairy farming and be looking to progress from this role and undergo any required additional training. It is essential that the successful candidate will be motivated, proactive and able to work in a team. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test if required. We will be conducting interviews in person.   Accommodation is furnished and no pets allowed.  Shortlisted canditates will be...

We are looking for someone to assist owners on 320 cow farm with a 36 bale rotary shed ( no ACR's ) Matapu , South Taranaki. Position will be  To assist with CALF REARING  morning and night August - November, MILKINGS  until May, over Winter shifting and feeding cows.  General Farm work available during the year. Applicants must be currently in and able to work in NZ.

We have an exciting opportunity for a farm assistant on an 550 cow farm located 15 minutes from Geraldine. We have 1 farm assistant role available. About the farm: 550 cows 40 a side herringbone, in shed feeding, ACR Irrigation through pivots and kline Rolling contour Accommodation supplied on farm is shared accommodation. The attributes ideally required for this position: • Work well in a team • Physically able to carry out the job • Have the desire to succeed in the industry • Most importantly the successful applicant must be honest, reliable, good communication skills and motivated We are looking for someone with drive, passion and aiming for the top, that is willing to work with us to achieve top quality results. Guaranteed 35 hours per week. Average hours per week are 42 hrs Job description/tasks required: -Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any...

A Farm assistant position has become available on our 1200 cow dairy farm in Enfield, Near Oamaru. We are looking for someone who is keen to start out or develop their career in the Dairy industry.  The role includes bit not limited to- Milk production and shed hygiene- stock movement- Break feeding- tractor & irrigation work- general farm maintenance. The successful candidate will need to have a positive can do attitude and eagerness to learn. Ability to work in a team and unsupervised. A full NZ drivers licence is required. Must be a New Zealand resident or Citizen.  If this sounds like you please send like you please send your CV with contactable references. We look forward to hearing from you.

Keen to grow your dairy career? We’re looking for a motivated, team-focused Farm Assistant with a positive attitude and a genuine drive to learn and progress in the industry. Join a supportive team on a well-run 750-cow farm near Hamilton, with great infrastructure and modern tech like Halter and Protrack. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand (employer is not accredited), drug-free, and able to supply a current CV with references. To apply for this position please click on this link:   Farm Assistant -Taupiri (750 cows)

We are looking for someone to join our dairy farming team for the upcoming season. 670 cows peak milked 60 bale rotary with cup removers Herd Home shelters Replacement stock reared on farm. Spring calving The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and be able to work both independently and as part of the team. Experience preferred but not essential.

We are seeking up to 2 Farm Assistants for 'Clontarf', a newly purchased farm near Hororata. We will milk approximately 1100 cows this season, through a 54 bale Rotary shed with ACR's, Protrack, Auto wash. Farm irrigation is being re-developed this season so will be all fixed grid and pivots.  Farm management will remain unchanged with some staff staying on, however these positions will complete the full time team.  Compensation based on experience.  Please send a CV with references, for more information.

We are looking for three Dairy Farm Assistants on a 1,450-cow farm located in Aria, milking through a 60 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking twice a day - shifting cows and feeding  - fencing, weed control - calving, calf rearing - shed cleaning and setup - identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Setting fences - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid at the applicable overtime rate for each additional hour worked.  The schedule may vary; Roster will follow a double rotation of 6 days on 1 day off, followed by 5 days on 2 days off for the rest of the year. Salary is up...

we are looking for the right person To join our Team . We currently milk 1400 cows through a 80 Bail Rotary cowshed. Day to day running of farm will be carried out by yourself and your employer plus 5 other staff with extra help during busy periods. Fully automatic, fully irrigate with pivots and fix grids The successful applicant needs to be physically fit, have a minimum of 1 year experience. Must be trustworthy, punctual, hardworking and drug free-following our drug testing policy Career development opportunities with on and off farm training. A supportive working environment and a great roster. accommodation is available , Farm is 15 minutes from ashburton, Hinds, mayfield,Methven Please note , to apply for this position you have to be in NZ resident 

Terravere Farming is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Dairy Farm Assistant for the 2025/26 season. Key Responsibilities As a Farm Assistant, you will contribute to the smooth operation of our high-performing dairy farm by: Performing twice-daily milking. Shifting and feeding cows. Managing fencing and weed control. Assisting with calving and identifying/reporting sick cows to the Farm Manager. Setting break fences,  cleaning and preparing the cowshed. Completing other general farm duties as needed. Ideal Candidate We’re looking for someone who: Is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident (TFL is not yet an accredited employer). Previous dairy farming experience of at least 6 months. Is responsible, honest, hardworking, and motivated to learn and upskill in a high-performance environment. Possesses strong communication...

part time Farm Assistant Required -start date in June. House will be available from mid-June. Winter milking 250 cows and calving 250-300 down.  Main jobs will be milking and feeding out and support with rearing calves.  due to changes in farm lease milking operations may be ceased any time during the season, (excpected to be feb) at least 1 months' notice will be given. weekly hours can be negotiated and are flexible

We are looking for two motivated people to join our small team on our 300 cow farm just outside Temuka. We have two vacancies; one for a Herd Manager who has at least 2 years’ experience, preferably in a herring bone shed. You will be in charge of milking the herd and related record keeping, treat sick cows and do general farm work. You will be calm and kind with stock, sensible and safe on and around farm vehicles and be able to work efficiently without supervision. We can offer you good remuneration, including a 3-bedroom house. Roster is negotiable and you’ll have all statutory holidays off. The other vacancy is for a Farm Assistant; you will be assisting the herd manager with his /her day to day tasks. Preferably you'll have some milking experience as well. Please apply with a current CV and references. We are NOT an approved employer, therefore can not hire people from overseas