11 jobs found in Whanganui

Requirements Experience: Minimum 6 months of New Zealand dairy farming experience specifically covering the calving to mating period. Legal Status: Must be a New Zealand resident or citizen. Licence: Clean Class 1 full driver’s licence (or equivalent). Skills: Confident riding 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler motorbikes. Attributes: Strong initiative, willing to learn, and able to work both in a team and unsupervised. Screening: Must be drug-free (requires passing pre-employment and random seasonal drug tests). Lifestyle: Strictly non-smoker and no pets allowed on site. Application: Updated CV, cover letter, and at least 2 contactable referees. Key Responsibilities Milking & Shed Hygiene: Perform milking duties and maintain strict cleanliness to ensure high-quality milk production. Animal Health: Detect and report health issues (e.g., mastitis, lameness), assist with treatments, and accurately record data....

2,500 cows  l  2x 80 BR  l  760 ha effective Our client operates a high-performing dairy farming enterprise in the Manawatu/Whanganui region on 760 ha effective, providing an excellent environment for farmers wanting to build their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, milking approximately 2,500 this operation runs through 2x modern 80 bale rotary cowsheds with plenty of automation.   You'll gain exposure to modern farming practices, large-scale operations, and industry-leading systems while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. The Role As part of a motivated and supportive team, you'll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farming activities, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, pasture management, general farm maintenance, and operating modern farm equipment and systems.  You'll work closely with experienced team members to ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently while...

We have a vacancy for a honest & reliable farm assistant on a 450 cow farm. 12 minutes from Feilding and 25 minutes from Palmerston North. Duties would include Milking and general farm duties. A minimum of one year’s recent dairy farm experience in New Zealand required. Must pass a pre employment drug test. Drivers license required. 1 bedroom accommodation is available would suit a single person. 

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...

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...

We have positions available for two (2) Dairy Farm Assistants on a 330-cow farm in the Hāwera area, milking through a 40 Rotary Bale shed. Previous 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 55. 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 is 7 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year.  Wage ranges from $26.07 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience . Candidates are required to...

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...

Join our dairy farm nestled under the beautiful Mount Taranaki, conveniently located between Opunake, Kaponga, and Stratford. We operate a friendly herd of 415 mainly Kiwi cross cows and are seeking a dedicated and reliable dairy farm worker to become part of our team. **Position Overview:** As a dairy farm worker, you'll be responsible for various tasks, including: - Bringing cows in each morning - Milking - Calf rearing in the spring time **Requirements:** - Positive, outgoing, and reliable attitude - Ideally, two seasons of dairy experience or a background in farming - Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive environment - Mechanical aptitude desired - Restricted drivers licence minimum - Must be eligible to work in NZ - Position availabe asap **Work Schedule:** - Paid weekly for 45 hours per week. - 11 on 3 off  - Weekend work consists of milking only, except during the spring season. - Break/leave will be taken once dried off...

We are seeking a reliable Dairy Farm Assistant for our Dannevirke-based dairy farm, starting November 26, milking approximately 300 cows through a 24-aside herringbone shed with ACR's. You will be working alongside a contract milker and the farm owner, assisting with day-to-day farm operations. Independent on-farm accomodation provided. The ideal applicant will: - Be able to solo milk (preferred) - Have basic tractor experience (preferred) - Be reliable, motivated, and willing to learn - Currently live and able to work in NZ. We are not AEWV employers On-the-job training is available, and we’re happy to teach the right person. If you’re keen to grow your skills in the dairy industry, we would love to hear from you. Please email   [email protected] for more details or to send us your CV.

Due to a career change we are looking to replace our team member of 2 years. We are a self contained farm still developing and taking on annual projects to improve efficiency’s and the farm.  we are looking for someone to join our team of 4 to milk in our 40 aside herringbone with ACRs and inshed feeding. There is a range of tractor work on farm including topping, spreading nitrogen, heavy rolling and feeding out.  Further skill development is encouraged 

We are seeking a motivated, honest, and reliable person to join our dairy farming operation. This role involves assisting with the day-to-day running of a 470-cow herd on a 160-effective hectare farm , milking through a 40-aside herringbone shed . Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Milking and maintaining high standards of shed hygiene Stock handling and animal welfare Feeding and pasture management support Set up temporary fences and weed control General farm and machinery maintenance Other general farm duties as required The farm is part of a larger farming business that includes an additional dairy unit located across the road. Employees are expected to work cooperatively across both farms as part of a wider team when required. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not essential. Training will be provided for candidates without prior experience who demonstrate the right attitude and work ethic....