12 jobs found in Hamilton

We require an honest and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team milking 1200 cows.  No experience is required however you must be a team player with a can do attitude that genuinely enjoys working with animals. JOB DESCRIPTION Milking - Carries out milking as directed and develops correct skills to milk efficiency and safely Animals - Helps with moving and handling animals safely Feed - Controls weeds, assists with feeding cows, and calves including putting up break fences Environment - Assists with operation and maintenance of dairy effluent system and works in line with the farm effluent policy Machinery - Ride a motorbike safely Health and Safety - Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures and adheres to farm health and Safety policy Minimum 30 hours and maximum 50 hours per week PLEASE NOTE: No pets Shared accommodation only Random drug testing is undertaken in accordance with farm health and Safety policy You must have a clean...

We are looking for a reliable, motivated, and practical Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is comfortable working outdoors and enjoys working with animals.   What we are looking for The successful applicant will ideally have:  Current dairy farming work experience and/or agricultural qualifications or course Experience milking cows and a good understanding of animal husbandry A good nature and a genuine interest in working with animals The ability to ride and safely operate two- and four-wheeler motorbikes   The ability to carry out a range of daily farm tasks including: setting up beak fences,  The ability to carry out a range of daily farm tasks, including setting up beak fences, animal health treatment and accurate recording, moving and setting up effluent and irrigation, general dairy farm daily duties and maintenance   the ability to safely undertake the physical requirements of the role good...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or 2IC to join our team on a well-run dairy farm milking 450 Friesian cows. You will be working alongside the Sharemilker, one other full time staff member, and supported by relief staff.  The role involves assisting with milking in a 40 ASHB with cup removers and in-shed, animal health, tractor work and general farm duties, this role would suit someone who is willing to develop their skills, take on more responsibility over time, works well in a team and takes pride in their work.  Located close to Horsham Downs school and Hamilton, this position is ideal for a family or single person, pet's negotiable. 12 on, 2 off roster flexible with days. We are proud of our farm and animals and are looking for someone who will fit well with our team. 

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team on a 500 cow farm in Gordonton, Waikato.  This is a spring calving farm milking 500 cows through a 36 a side herringbone cowshed.  Duties will include but not be limited to:  Milking  Putting up/taking down fences  Tractor work/Feeding out  Farm Maintenance Animal health and husbandry The current roster is a 8/2 9/2 roster.    Please only apply if you are a nz resident/citizen and are eligible to work in nz 

Location: Ngahinapouri, Waikato We are seeking a reliable and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team in the Waikato region. This role is ideal for someone who is genuinely interested in dairy farming and committed to developing practical skills in New Zealand’s dairy industry. About the Role The Dairy Farm Assistant supports daily farm operations, including milking, animal health checks, feeding, and general farm maintenance. The successful applicant will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider team to ensure smooth and efficient farm performance throughout the season. Key Responsibilities Assisting with daily milking routines Carrying out animal health checks and treatments Feeding stock and maintaining feed areas Supporting calving, mating, and seasonal programmes Monitoring animal welfare and reporting issues promptly Assisting with pasture management and irrigation tasks Operating farm...

We are looking for a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on our 500-cow dairy farm on the Hauraki Plains. We are a family-run farming operation with hands-on owners and an established team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a well-run farm, good animal welfare standards and a positive working environment. About the farm: - Approximately 500 Kiwi Cross cows. - 170-hectare milking platform. - 40-bail rotary cowshed. - Good infrastructure, including a feed pad and underpass. - Supportive, hands-on owners actively involved in daily operations. The role involves: - Milking and general shed duties. - Animal health and stock management. - Break fencing and feeding out. - Assisting with mating and seasonal farm activities. - General farm maintenance. About you: Ideally, you will have at least 1–2 seasons of dairy farming experience and be confident with milking and general farm duties. We are happy to provide training and support to...

We are currently looking for someone with some dairy farming experience.  O nce a day milking (am), 300 cows, spring calving only. Roster is 6 on 1. On average 45 hours per week. We are located in Te Mata, Raglan (15 minutes to Raglan town and beach and 45 minutes to Hamilton). There is accommodation on farm if required. One bedroom cottage – tidy and comfortable. Please note this accommodation would ideally suit a single person or a couple at most. No dogs allowed if living on-farm and also a no smoking policy on farm or inside accommodation. Must be a New Zealand Citizen or have New Zealand Residency.   A current driver’s licence is a must (minimum of a restricted). You will be asked to bring it with you if you are successful with an interview. We have a no tolerance policy for any alcohol or drug abuse so please be aware of this when applying. If you are interested in finding out more about this position please email me a covering letter and your...

We are currently looking for someone with some dairy farming experience.  O nce a day milking (am), 300 cows, spring calving only. Roster is 6 on 1. On average 45 hours per week. We are located in Te Mata, Raglan (15 minutes to Raglan town and beach and 45 minutes to Hamilton). There is accommodation on farm if required. One bedroom cottage – tidy and comfortable. Please note this accommodation would ideally suit a single person or a couple at most. No dogs allowed if living on-farm and also a no smoking policy on farm or inside accommodation. Must be a New Zealand Citizen or have New Zealand Residency.   A current driver’s licence is a must (minimum of a restricted). You will be asked to bring it with you if you are successful with an interview. We have a no tolerance policy for any alcohol or drug abuse so please be aware of this when applying. If you are interested in finding out more about this position please email me a covering letter and your...

milking 800 cows  60 bail rotary weed spraying getting cows to feed pad

Farm Assistant - Honikiwi, Otorohanga We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a large-scale dairy operation located approximately 10 minutes from Otorohanga. Flat to rolling contour 1,100 peak milked KiwiCross cows 650 spring calvers and 450 autumn calvers 60-bail rotary with ACR and auto-draft Supplying OFI Milk Feed pad system with cows fed year-round Rearing a minimum of 300 replacement heifers and 150 beef calves annually to minimize bobby calves 3-bedroom house provided Full-time position This role is best suited to someone who genuinely enjoys dairy farming and wants to be part of a hardworking team. Reliability is extremely important to us. We need someone who turns up every day, takes pride in their work, and can be counted on when extra help is needed during busy periods. This is a hands-on role on a large farm. There are long days at times, especially through calving and other peak periods, so...

Farm Assistant – 2026/27 Season We are not accredited employers, so applications are limited to NZ citizens or resident, so if you are none of these DO NOT APPLY  Join Our Supportive and Progressive Dairy Farming Team We are sharemilkers who relocated to a new farm on the 1st of June and are seeking a motivated Farm Assistant/SNR Farm Assistant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking farming environment, working alongside experienced sharemilkers in daily farm operations. MUST HAVE TRACTOR EXPERIENCE & PASS PRE EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST Located between Morrinsville and Matamata, in Walton, Waikato, the farm offers a convenient rural setting, with Towns and School/School buses nearby. Total area: 128 hectares Spring calving herd 44 Bale Rotary shed with in-shed feeding, automated teat sprayer, Protrack system, and all cows fitted with Alflex collars Feedpad...

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...