21 jobs found in Rakaia

NOTE: We are not accredited so NZ residents/citizens only please. Dairy Farm Assistant required to join our friendly team of 5 We are looking for a reliable and motivated team member on our farm located 8 minutes from Rakaia, 15 minutes from Leeston, and 30 minutes from Rolleston. This is a full-time, permanent position, with a comfortable family home provided. School buses for local high school and primary schools at farm boundary. Join a supportive team on a fully self-contained dairy farm.  Start date flexible. Farming 1000 dairy cows located alongside the Rakaia River. Our fully self contained operation rears all stock from day one, with calves raised through to joining the milking herd. We pride ourselves on excellent stock care, strong team culture, and well-maintained infrastructure. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a team and is passionate about dairy farming. You will have good communication skills, are not afraid to seek...

We are seeking a highly motivated farm assistant or herd manager to join our team on our well established and maintained 250 hectare dairy farm near Leeston and Southbridge. 54-bail rotary with cup removers and in shed feeding.Allflex collars. Fully irrigated via center pivots and fix grid in the corners. Underslung effluent on two of the pivots. The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years New Zealand dairy farm experience and have a great track record of working well on their own and as part of a team. Must be permanent resident or hold a current work visa to apply. Competitive remuneration will be offered on experience. To apply please send your cover letter and CV via email. Both primary and high school busses are available 450 meters from house location.

We are looking for a farm assistant  for a 1400-cow  through 70-bail rotary shed nearly new with ACR .farm is located in Hororata20 minutes from Darfield and 50 minutes from Christchurch We are seeking a person with  .  Strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare,  to work well within a team and independently,  Good communication skills, also Physically fit and reliable. we will provide training for the right person  your role will be   Milking  Animal health monitoring/recording Being able to confidently identify mastitis or ill health within the herd Tractor work Fencing Assisting with calving

Farm worker wanted - Immediate start. We are on the look out for someone to join our team on a 650 cow dairy farm in Hororata with an immidiate start, finishing at the end of September. Our roster is 9 days on, 3 days off, 7 days on, 2 days off. This means you will have either fr/sat/sun off or mon/tues. We're looking for someone with either : Dairy shed / milking experience or Calf rearing experience. The ideal candidate would be fit, efficient, reliable, able to work independently and happy working in a busy dairy farming environment. NZ citizens and residents only, as we are NOT an accredited employer. If you're interested or know someone who might be a good fit please get in touch. Please email your CV with references to [email protected]

Dairy Farm Assistant – Mid Canterbury Due to an injury we are seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to join our family-run operation on a newly converted dairy farm in Mid Canterbury. Milking 1,200 cows through a modern 80-bale rotary, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fresh, progressive setup from the ground up. Located just 25 minutes inland from Ashburton and only 8 minutes from Mayfield, the farm offers a great rural lifestyle with convenient access to nearby towns. What we offer: Competitive remuneration package Brand new 3-bedroom house on farm Modern infrastructure and systems Supportive, family-focused team environment Key responsibilities: Milking in an 80-bale rotary Animal health and pasture management Feeding and general farm duties Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare What we’re looking for: Minimum 2 years dairy farming experience Strong work ethic and positive attitude Ability to work both independently and within a team...

This is a fulltime position to commence 1 June 2026. The successful applicant will work with ourselves, farm owner/operator, the 2IC and one other staff member, they will take responsibility for assigned aspects of dairy shed hygiene/cleanliness; animal health; and milking.  The position involves, and is not limited to, feeding pasture/supplements, effluent management, maintenance, farm tidiness including weed spraying.   Be a team player Be skilled in operating tractors and machinery Ideally have had dairy industry experience. We are willing to teach if had other previous agricultural and farm animal handling experience Current full drivers license MUST be resident in New Zealand Be responsible and honest with a willingness to learn Must be willing to pat our friendly cows 

Farm Assistant We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join and complete our farm team starting 15/09 Our farm is located just 15 minutes from Ashburton and milks 860 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs and Protrack. The farm is irrigated using centre pivots and one Rotorainer. This position offers a comfortable 2–3 bedroom home and operates on a 6 days on, 2 days off roster year-round. We maintain a strict drug and alcohol-free workplace and expect all team members to uphold these standards. At least one year experience in NZ dairy farms. Important: Applicants must already be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. We are not accredited employers and therefore cannot support visa applications or sponsorship. To apply, please submit your CV along with 2–3 recent references through the online application process.

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY IN NEW ZEALAND Are you a young NZ'er looking to start a career in dairy farming? This might be just the opportunity you're after. Come join our team (mainly female) and be part of the future.  Join our progressive dairy operation in Westerfield (20mins west of Ashburton, Canterbury). We run a 630-cow barn system where our cows are fed Christmas dinner every day! Happy, healthy cows. Alongside this, we have a further 270 cows in late lactation outside on pasture with an extra diet delivered via an outside feed pad. The farm calve year-round with larger numbers in Autumn and Spring.  We're looking for a reliable, hardworking team player to help keep our farm running smoothly. This role will include mixing the cows rations, milking support, calf rearing and general farm duties. You will be required to assist the Animal Health Manager with keeping our cows healthy and well cared for. We offer a competitive wage based on experience.  To...

Are you looking for a role with a supportive team where you can grow and build your skills across all aspects of dairying? One of our team is continuing with their travels after 18 months with us, so we are looking for someone to step into our team at a Farm Assistant level. Ideally this is a permanent position, but we’re also open to a fixed-term role — for us, finding the right fit for our team matters more than anything.  The Farm: We milk 700 cows through a rotary shed with cup removers, drafting and datamars tags, and feed at a System 4. Milking is twice a day from calving through to mid–late January, then we move to 10 in 7. Calves are fed on an ad lib system and are reared within the team, and we manage our own wintering on neighbouring land. We’re looking for someone who: Has a positive attitude, good energy, and a team player Takes pride in their work and enjoys continual improvement Communicates well and is open to feedback Is happy to work within...

Job Description We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of four until February 2027 on our 810 cow dairy farm located on the Hinds town boundary. Applicants must be living in New Zealand now to apply for this job and be either a NZ citizen or have a residency visas.   Minimum work experience of one year on New Zealand dairy farms is essential with a can do attitude. Duties would depend on your experience but would be focused primarily on milking, cleaning the shed and yard, treating mastitis and moving break fences for stock. Basic farm information 60 Bail Rotary with ACR’s, auto trat sprayer and automated plant wash. Single herd grazing. Allflex collars. Centre pivot irrigation with a handful of sprinklers and rotorainer runs. Preferred start date is 14 August 2026. Please send a current CV complete with cover letter and recent referee phone numbers. Key Responsibilities include: Milking cows....

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team on an 830-cow farm in Hinds. Accommodation is included. Competitive pay to suit experience.  This position offers a great opportunity to work in hands-on environment and contribute to the daily operations of a thriving farm. About the farm:  Fairmont Farm is a part of Rylib Group; a proud to be owner-operated family business, blending the efficiency and scale of corporate farming with the personalised, hands-on approach that only a family-run operation can offer. By joining our Group, you'll be part of a wider team that values our people, invests in sustainability and is committed to innovation while maintaining a close-knit, supportive work environment and culture.  Fairmont Farm is fully equipped with modern dairy technologies including Protrack and Allflex Collars, and milks 830 cows through a 50-bail rotary.  Ideal candidate will:  Be a quick learner and motivated   Work well in a...

Right now, NZ is in the thick of calving – and we won't sugar-coat it, it's very, very busy on our family farm!  We need someone who can start immediately and can 'handle the jandal' of long hours and get stuck in until things ease up in early September. That said, we've held firm to our brilliant 6/3 roster even through the madness of calving, because work-life balance matters to us, busy season or not! Once calving calms down, our cows get milked twice a day – but our humans only milk once a day! That's the trade-off:  we know it's full-on right now, so to help fuel our team through it, we put on a month of hot cooked breakfasts, plus you'll get at least an hour's break for lunch every day. Once calving is over, things ease off further. We care about our people and our cows most of all, and we strive to be the best employers we can be – especially when the going gets tough. Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582 Ha of flat land and is located just 15 minutes to...

**APPLICANTS MUST HOLD THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN NEW ZEALAND** Love working with livestock and want to build your farming career? Join Pye Group as a Drystock Assistant and help raise the next generation of our dairy herd. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work alongside experienced people caring for replacement stock and young stock across our South Canterbury farming operations. Every day brings something different, from monitoring animal health and feeding stock to assisting with animal treatments and general farm work. If you enjoy practical farming, take pride in looking after animals, and want to be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. About Pye Group Pye Group is a family-owned agricultural business with operations across contracting, transport, dairying, cropping, vegetables and grazing throughout South Canterbury and Mid Canterbury. Our purpose is Growing People and Communities from the Ground Up , and we believe our...

Due to our team member moving on we require 2 Dairy Farm Assistants for the following - Milking - Break fencing - Lame and Mastitis detection and treatment - Use of animal health drugs and calf rearing YOU: - MUST be able to work alone - Must take pride in your work and be responsible - WILL BE RANDOMLY DRUG TESTED - Must have a clean drivers license - Must not have a criminal record of any kind - Accommodation is shared with one other We're not looking for someone with experience but a 'can do' attitude and a willingness to learn is a must. If you have any experience in the dairy industry that would be an advantage.  You MUST be currently living in New Zealand. 

🚀 Ready for your next challenge?  We are seeking a fixed term full time Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at our Mowata Two. We’re keen for someone with a can-do attitude with problem solving abilities, our ideal applicant has a minimum of 1 years’ farming experience, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system. 📍 Location: Rangitata, just 15 minutes from Geraldine and 35 minutes from Ashburton: 201 hectare 750 peak milking 54 bail rotary 2 pivots   🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Sharemilking for the right people. 📋   Key...

We are seeking a motivated dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm in Waikuku.    The farm is family owned and has been farmed by the family for 120 years.  We are a winter milking farm at the peak milking 1200 and down to 950 over winter and over 3/4 of our herd are full pedigree Holstein Friesians.  We also make our own silage and hay. Located 30 mins from the centre of Christchurch City and 5 mins from Rangiora.  We have a 70 Bale Rotary Shed, In-shed feeding, Allflex Collars, ACR and Automatic Calf feeders and Pivots.   Class 2 License would be beneficial for Silage and carting stock.   Start date can be negotiated for the right candidate We offer a competitive salary package, comfortable 3 bedroom house with log burner. We are on the local primary and high school bus route.  Supportive and experienced owners We are not an accredited farm so you must be a NZ Citizen to apply , please do not apply if your not.

We are looking for a motivated Farm Assistants who have a passion for the dairy industry and a willingness to learn and grow their knowledge within this sector. This farm is milking 640 cows through a 40-a-side herringbone shed and has 2 center pivots and one Rotor Rainer. The job will require you to work amongst a passionate team of 3 staff, undertaking general farm duties. These include milking, moving irrigators, tractor driving, looking after animal welfare, and many other day-to-day jobs to ensure the smooth running of the farm. On-farm training will be provided to familiarise the successful applicant with our farm systems and procedures. Applicants must have 6 months of relevant farming experience.  A driver's license is also required. Location: Carew, Canterbury (approximately 20 minutes from Ashburton) Employment: Permanent, full-time Guaranteed minimum hours: 30 hours per week Maximum hours: 40 hours per week Pay rate: $24.00–$28.00...

We require a  farm assistants  to join our team , milking 950 cows through a 48 HB shed.A good sense of humour and a great team ethic is a must. Farm Assistant with at least 1 years experience , the successful applicant will need to know how to milk, set up shed, do the plant and vat wash, feed out, fences, weed control,irrigation and any other jobs the share -milker requires.

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.