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FR
02/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Farm Assistant (Oamaru) 3461HE
$68,000 - $77,000 yearly
FRENZ Recruitment & Immigration Multiple farms (Oamaru, New Zealand)
We’re on the lookout for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our friendly team on a 650 and 550-cow farm. Experience is preferred but not required for this role.  We milk through a 50-bail rotary shed and 40 AS Herringbone shed and offer a wide variety of daily tasks to keep you learning and engaged, including: Milking (twice a day) Shifting cows & feeding out Fencing & general maintenance Weed control Calving & calf rearing Shed cleaning & setup Spotting sick cows & alerting the manager and other general farm duties Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Salary is $68,000 - $77,000 per annum, depending on experience....
Closing date for Applications:
23/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
30/07/2026
FR
02/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Farm Assistant (Milford) 3460BA
FRENZ Recruitment & Immigration Milford, New Zealand
We have a Dairy Farm Assistant position available on a 700-cow farm in the Milford area, milking through a 50 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 30 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Salary is $68,000 per annum. Candidates are required to provide good related references.  To be...
Closing date for Applications:
23/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/08/2026
GR
02/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
$70,000 - $75,000 yearly
Greenstone Recruitment Tīrau, New Zealand
Due to an unexpected change, we are looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team immediately. We milk 530 cows through a 44-aside herringbone shed and are seeking someone with a minimum of six months' dairy farming experience who is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity. Key responsibilities include: Milking cows twice daily Feeding calves when required Identifying and, with experience, treating mastitis Record keeping Vat and plant washing Temporary fencing General farm maintenance The successful applicant must be confident riding both two-wheel motorbikes and quad bikes . Tractor experience would be an advantage but is not essential. We're looking for a positive, hardworking team player with a strong work ethic who takes pride in achieving excellent results. You'll be joining a supportive, dynamic team that values reliability, initiative, and a willingness to learn. Health...
Closing date for Applications:
01/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
02/07/2026
KD
02/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Assistant – Pathway Role
Keoghan Dairy Ltd Hororata, New Zealand
Keen on a solid dairy job with a good team? We’re hiring a reliable Dairy Assistant for the 2026/27 season in Hororata. This is a great opportunity to build your skills with a team that will back you — some milking experience is a bonus, but what matters most is attitude, work ethic, and being keen to learn and step up. The farm 1250 cows on 350 hectares 54-bale rotary with cup removers In-bale feeding and wearables Mixed-age cows wintered on farm The role Milking in a rotary shed and helping maintain great milk quality Wash-up and keeping the dairy shed clean and tidy Assisting with stock movement, drafting, and general animal care Helping with feeding support and day-to-day farm jobs as required Working well within a team and following systems and instructions What we’re looking for Some milking experience preferred (training provided for the right person) Confident riding a 2-wheeler (essential)...
Closing date for Applications:
16/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/06/2026
NA
02/07/2026
Casual
Farm assistant
NA Waikato, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Hi we are looking for 1 farm Assiant for our team. we milk 1100 cows twice a day on 80 bale rotary  Jobs will include Milking  Fencing treating cows  spraying weeds  driving 2 wheeler, 4 wheeler and tractor  Experience is preferred we can provide training  must be reliable, trustworthy, puntual and have good work ethics and hygienic  Must have no drug addiction and no criminal convictions  looking for a single person. Accomodation is provided  No dogs 
Closing date for Applications:
01/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
31/07/2026
MM
02/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm assistant
Mt Moriah Farms ltd Kaiwaka
We’re looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our split-calving dairy farm, located 10 minutes from Mangawhai and Kaiwaka. Close to excellent amenities and beaches for fishing, surfing and swimming. Support block nearby. Our 30-aside modern herringbone shed is equipped with ACRs. The role involves milking, calf rearing, stock work, tractor operation, and general farm duties. Experience is desirable, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. Full training can be provided. What we offer: Fortnightly pay on an hourly rate Every second weekend off Supportive team environment 3-bedroom home with heat pump, on the school bus route (primary and high school), available at a moderate rental Requirements: Minimum restricted driver’s licence Must have New Zealand residency or citizenship Drug and alcohol-free workplace policy applies If you’re keen to be part of a well-run Northland dairy...
Closing date for Applications:
01/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
15/07/2026
TJ
02/07/2026
Fixed Term
Farm assistant
Triple J Farming Limited Kakanui Valley Road, Five Forks, New Zealand
Looking for a strong, able person to join the team during the calving season which runs through August & September.  No farming experience is required but must be physically fit, reliable & loyal to the cause.  We provide shared accommodation with one of our amazing staff & currently operate on a 6/2 roster.  Send applications via email to :[email protected] .  Cheers
Closing date for Applications:
01/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/08/2026
1M
02/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant - Experienced
18144 Moos R Us Dargaville
Please note that applications will only be considered from NZ residents, or those with a current work visa granted and already residing in NZ. We are seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to help with the day to day running of our 300 cow farm located just 5 minutes from Dargaville. School bus at gate. We seasonally supply milk through a 27 aside HB shed. We run a high-producing grass-based system feeding palm kernel, grass silage, hay and summer crops. Duties include milking and feeding cows, calf rearing, stock work, fencing and general farm maintenance and the making of silage and hay.  You'll be working with me (the farm owner) and one other full-time staff member. Attributes we value are: good stockmanship, honesty, reliability, a genuine and strong desire to progress in the dairy industry, an eye for detail and doing things right the first time. Ideally, you will have 2+ seasons of experience and a current full driver's licence.
Closing date for Applications:
16/07/2026
Farm Assistant Farmhand
Position Start Date:
10/08/2026
FR
02/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy farm assistant
FourReel Farming Temuka
We are seeking a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to joun our team on a progressive, mostly hilly property (20% flat) near Temuka. This is a great learnig environment offering hands-on experience with modern farmoing infrastructure and daity technology. Key Responsibilities Milking: Effieciently milk 810 cows in a mnodern 54 bail rotary shed with inshed feeding and automatic teatspray.  Technology & Feeding: Work wih Allflex colloar for heat detection, mating and health monotoring, and assist with feeding on the feed pad. Irrigatin Management: Shift and maintain two centre pivors, two soft hose guns and a few k-lines. Stock & Pasture: Assist with daily animal health checks, stock movement, and general farm upkeep. Requierments: Must currently reside in New Zealand with valid work visa or be a resident. Must hold a full drivers lisence. Reliable, willing to learn and fomfortable working on hill country. What We Offer: Great Learning...
Closing date for Applications:
15/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
20/07/2026
Ko
01/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Kopua Otorohanga, Te Awamutu, Waipa
Seeking a fulltime Herd Manager / Farm Assistant. Kopua farm is central to Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Pirongia. Situated on a no exit road with minimal traffic. This role would suit someone who has dairy farming experience and can bring a steady, positive presence to complement our young energetic team. The successful applicant will have complete support from the farm manager and owners to help them be successful in the role and progress further within the diary industry. This position offers room to climb the ladder as the business owners own and operate several farms in the Waikato and King Country.   Accommodation provided in the form of a cozy 3 by 1 bedroom home with small office/4th room, With a wood burning stove top fire , And heat pump, Currently renovating the kitchen. Kopua Farm is 280ha of mainly flat land which is a pastoral based system 2 dairy unit, Calving 940 cows. Milking through a 50 bale herringbone shed. Milking once a day for young stock...
Closing date for Applications:
31/07/2026
Farm Assistant Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
01/05/2026
01/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
FFC Limited - Dairy Farm Assistant
Galatea, New Zealand
Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...
Closing date for Applications:
22/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
27/07/2026
CL
01/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant - Culverden
CLN Limited Culverden, New Zealand
An opportunity has become available to join our team on an  830 cow dairy farm near Culverden.   We are not an accredited employer. A  pre-employment drug test and police check will apply. If you are someone who enjoys doing the basics well, values a tidy workplace,  and takes pride in a job done properly, we’d love to hear from you.  This role would suit someone who enjoys working with stock, takes ownership of their work and wants to continue developing their skills within the industry. We're looking for someone with at least one year of New Zealand dairy farming experience or transferrable farming skills.  About the role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, including: Milking and shed hygiene   Animal health and welfare Setting Break fences, feeding out and monitoring water General farm maintenance Supporting the wider team to keep the farm running smoothly Following all farm health and safety procedures What we’re...
Closing date for Applications:
17/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
27/07/2026
CP
01/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Farm Assistant - W F O'Sullivan - Wreys Bush
$26.00 - $30.00 hourly
Cultivate Partners Southland, New Zealand
Milking - Perform a efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.   Animals - perform safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.       Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed. Pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.    Environment - aware of dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.    People - work well with others, building a strong team culture.  Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.    Machine, vehicles, and technology - Practice the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...
Closing date for Applications:
15/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
16/07/2026
GC
01/07/2026
Casual
Milk for rent
Guthrie Contracting Hokitika, New Zealand
🐄 Milk for Rent Position Available – New Zealand We're looking for a reliable and motivated person or couple for a Milk for Rent position. The position includes: • 3-bedroom house • 22 ASHB dairy with in-shed feeding • Milking approximately 270 cows • Halter system being installed, operational from August This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a well-set-up dairy operation. Please note: You must already be in New Zealand and have the legal right to work here. If you are not currently in New Zealand, please do not apply. If you're interested, send us a message with a bit about yourself and your dairy farming experience.
Closing date for Applications:
31/07/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC) Farm Assistant Farmhand Fencer Relief Milker Tractor Driver Other
Position Start Date:
01/07/2026
RP
01/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Farm Assistant - “Career Growth on a High‑Tech 80‑Bail Rotary”
RPL Mayfield, New Zealand
Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582 Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you! We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently seeking a proactive farm assistant to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be. This is an ideal role for a someone who is serious about growing their career as we do like to...
Closing date for Applications:
22/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
23/07/2026
FR
01/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Farm Assistant (Manawaru) 3459PI
FRENZ Recruitment & Immigration Manawaru, New Zealand
We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 550-cow farm in the Manawaru area, milking through a 30 Aside Herringbone 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 30 and a maximum of 35. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 12 days on, 2 days off throughout the year.   Salary is $ 48,880 per annum. Candidates are required to provide good related...
Closing date for Applications:
22/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/08/2026
30/06/2026
Fixed Term
Calf Rearer / Farm Assistant
Hinds, New Zealand
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
Closing date for Applications:
30/07/2026
Calf Rearer Farm Assistant Farmhand
Position Start Date:
13/07/2026
30/06/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Darfield, New Zealand
Looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant for a 750 cow farm near Darfield. Milking through a 40 aside herringbone with auto-cup removers and Halter going on in July. Has protrack and has in shed feeding. The cows are predominantly Friesian and are high producing cows. We like the farm to operate at a high standard so we expect the employees to hold the same standard. We pride ourselves in animal husbandry and cleanliness so these aspects are a must in the successful candidate. There is plenty of opportunity to learn and support any off farm learning such as AgITO. Experience is not required however will be an advantage. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand so a New Zealand citizen or resident. We will not be supporting visas. There are school buses running past the gate and is very central to Darfield, Rolleston and Dunsandel and is only 30 mins to Christchurch.
Closing date for Applications:
15/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
15/07/2026
30/06/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
$65,000 - $70,000 yearly
Ashburton, New Zealand
We are readvertising as we have decided to add a Farm Assistant to our team due to an increase in cow numbers.  We have just become an accredited employer, so can now consider applicants under an AEWV.  Dairy Farm Worker - Full-time Permanent Location: 10 minutes west of Ashburton, New Zealand ANZSCO Code: 841512 Start Date: 25/7/26 (negotiable) Salary: NZD $65,000-$70,000 per year depending on experience ( base salary ), plus accommodation package Minimum Hours: 30 hours per week  Average Hours: 40 hours per week This position we are looking to fill is for a Farm Assistant role on a 680 cow dairy farm 10 minutes from Ashburton. Currently herringbone shed but we are in the process of building a 54-bale rotary which will be operational approximately October/November. Mainly Pivot irrigation with 5ha of Kline and one Roto Rainer. We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Dairy Farm Worker to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a...
Closing date for Applications:
21/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
25/07/2026
WF
30/06/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Operator
Waitarere Farms Ltd Rotorua
The successful applicant must have at least 4 Years New Zealand Dairy Farming experience, Variety .. Milking twice daily through a 40 aside H/B shed when required Experienced Tractor operator !! Assist with silage making, loading and carting, Spreading Fert , spraying etc Must come with Honesty,  be  reliable, able to work in a team environment and unsupervised Good, can do attitude
Closing date for Applications:
10/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
20/07/2026
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