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We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our dairy team of 6.  We milk 1550 cows in an 80 bail shed with protrack, in shed feeding, ACRs and automatic teatspray.  We are located in Ashburton and work on a 6 on 2 off roster, with a pay range of $28-$32 based on a 50 hour work week.  This job will include: Milking, getting cows in, setting fences, riding a 2 wheeler and tractor, calf pick up, general farm maintenance, and cleaning.  The right person - -Can work in a team and independently - Has good time management - Has the willingness to learn new things and follow instructions -Can work with people from different nationalities For this role you must be able to prove you have 2 years work experience in Agriculture or a similar degree. An updated CV and atleast 2 references are required when applying.  We only have single accommodation so this role will not suit anyone with family, and we will not be able to provide a larger house later in the role.  We will only...

Wairau Valley - near Blenheim We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on a large-scale dairy operation milking .This role would suit someone with 2–3+ years’ dairy farming experience who is confident working independently, takes pride in their work, and is keen to be part of a hardworking, supportive team. The Role Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Milking and general cowshed duties Bringing cows to and from the shed Feeding out and confident tractor operation Setting up, shifting and maintaining K-Line irrigation Identifying and assisting with sick, lame or injured stock General stock work and animal health Fencing and general farm maintenance Assisting with other day-to-day farm operations as required About You We’re looking for someone who: Has at least 2–3 years of practical NZ dairy farming experience Is capable and confident milking cows Is...

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of 5 on an 1100 cow dairy farm located 10 minutes from Rakaia, 20 minutes from Rolleston which both provide excellent access to amenities and social/sports clubs and facilities. Ashburton, Methven and Christchurch are also within 40 minutes of the farm.  Key Responsibilities include: Milking cows efficiently in a 54-bail rotary with ACR's and auto teat spray. Animal health monitoring. Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and mating. Assisting with daily feed allocation. 2-Wheel motorbike operation. Fencing and weed control, Following milk quality and shed hygiene protocols. Health and Safety reporting. Assisting with effluent application. We are looking for an individual who meets following criteria: - Physically fit and healthy  Minimum of 1 years' experience  Ability to multitask  Honest  Punctual   Positive, can-do attitude...

Start ASAP | Up to 5 Months | Working Holiday Visa Looking for a genuine taste of Kiwi farm life? We’re looking for 2 reliable backpackers to join a dairy farm in the Reporoa area. The Job Milking and general dairy farm work Working with cows and livestock General farm duties Tractor work if experienced 45 hours guaranteed per week – average 45, maximum 50 What You’ll Need Dairy/milking experience – ideal Positive attitude and strong work ethic - essential Good English and able to follow instructions Full NZ driver licence and own vehicle – essential Comfortable working outdoors in all weather Tractor or motorbike experience is a bonus What’s On Offer Hourly pay + 8% holiday pay 45 hours guaranteed Low-cost shared on-farm accommodation Up to 5 months’ work Great opportunity to gain genuine NZ dairy experience Ready to get stuck in? Apply now – immediate start...

Please specify the following: Current visa conditions If you are currently overseas If you are applying on behalf of someone else We are looking for 2 dairy Farm Assistants to join the team on our Split calving Dairy Farm milking 1850 cows in Temuka. *Job description: General farm duties will include but are not limited to: -Twice a day Milking: Morning and afternoon milking. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. -Feed: Controls weeds. Set up break fences. Assist with pasture management as directed by Farm Manager.  -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Team responsibilities: Contribute to an effective team working environment. Works well with others, building a strong team culture. -Environment: Assists with effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. -Health, safety: Comply with farm Health and Safety policies and...

Farm Assistant - Intensive Dairy Goat Operation An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and enthusiastic Farm Assistant to join a well-established intensive dairy goat operation located near Shannon in the Horowhenua. This role is ideal for someone who has a genuine interest in dairy goats, enjoys working with livestock, and is looking to develop their farming career within a progressive dairy goat business. Key Responsibilities Assisting with daily milking operations Rearing and caring for kid goats Monitoring animal health and welfare Feeding and stock management Maintaining excellent shed hygiene and cleanliness standards Cleaning and maintaining farm equipment and facilities Following farm health, safety, and biosecurity procedures Supporting all aspects of the day-to-day farm operation Use of heavy farm machinery including large tractors, loaders and mixer wagons. What We're Looking For Motivated, enthusiastic, and...

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Southland. Previous experience preferred. Duties include but not limited to Milking: Assists with efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $26 - $28 per hour. Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants must have a criminal free record and current drivers licence. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and 2 work related references

A fantastic opportunity is available for a dedicated and passionate Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at Culverden for immediate start. Situated in the scenic Amuri Basin, just a short 10-minute drive from Culverden township, our farm milks 900 cows using a modern 50-bale rotary cowshed with cup removers, Protrack drafting, SenseHub Collars and inshed feeding systems. Our farm is equipped with top-tier infrastructure, including pivot irrigation, ensuring optimal conditions for both the cows and our team. We value a strong work ethic, punctuality, and teamwork. You’ll join a tight-knit team where collaboration and knowledge sharing are key, and we take pride in fostering a supportive environment where our staff thrive. In return for your dedication, we offer a competitive salary (negotiable based on experience), favorable work schedules (with an 11-on, 3-off roster), and the option to rent a fully furnished 1 bedroom "single-person" cottage (not really suitable for families)....

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with 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.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how 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 - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Based 30 mins from Turangi, our innovative, progressive and well set up system 4 dairy unit milks 1100 cows through an 80 bale rotary, on 460 ha of flat - hilly contour. We pride ourselves in looking after our staff with a supportive work environment, modern on farm facilities, a good roster and good housing. We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our enthusiastic and hard working team.  Our ideal applicant will have a positive attitude with a passion to learn & progress in their dairy career, have great animal health & husbandry, able to ride 2 & 4 wheelers, have good tractor skills, the ability to use initiative but also to follow instructions and have great communication skills. Hours per fortnight - minimum guaranteed 60 hours & maximum 110 hours. Salary range - equilivent of $24/hour to $33.54/hour, paid fortnightly. Roster is 6 days on, 2 days off. Duties & Responsibilities include:  1.    Pasture Management and Feed Budgeting 2....

Motivated Farm Assistant required who wants to learn and progress in the dairy industry. Duties include but are not limited to Milking Cows , setting break fences, animal health, treating sick and lame cows, calf rearing and moving k line irrigation Remuneration dependent on experience Rotary shed with cup removers. Centre pivot irrigation  Ag Ito training is encouraged Must have a minimum of a Restricted drivers license and be able to pass a drug test Must be New Zealand citizen or resident or have a current working holiday visa We are AWV approved Must have own transport 

We are on the lookout for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team early November in Waikuku due to a change in one of our teams circumstances. At peak we are milking 480 cows through a 32 ASHB. We are looking for someone who has: minimum 24 months experience in NZ dairy industry ability to use 2 & 4 wheeler motorbikes confident using a tractor with minimal supervision great stockmanship has a great work ethic AI trained would be preferred Day to day duties can include milking, assisting with animal health and records, weed control and fencing. We calve all year round so you will be required to assist with calf feeding. We are not  accredited so you will need to be either an NZ resident or citizen and hold a current NZ drivers license Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

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 seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant with at least 6+ months’ experience to work on a 750-cow farm located in the Milton area, approximately 17 minutes from Balclutha. 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 32, with an average of 50 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 will be 9 days on, 3 days off throughout the year. Salary is $81,800 per annum. Candidates must have previous dairy farming experience and are...

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of four on our 800 cow dairy farm located on the Hinds town boundary, 10 minutes from Ashburton and 40 minutes from Timaru, both towns offering medical, recreational and education options. 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. Start date as soon as possible. Please send a current CV complete with cover letter and recent referee phone...

Job Description We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of four until February 2027 on our 800 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.   Preferably applicants would have previous experience on New Zealand dairy farms, 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 10 October 2026. Please send a current CV complete with cover letter and recent referee phone numbers. Key Responsibilities include: Milking cows. Following milk...

Seeking a experienced, honest and reliable Relief Milker, that has excellent stock skills and management.   50 bale rotary shed. Milking 600 cows.  Drive in position, 20 mins west from Kamo. This roll has the opportunity to develop into a farm assistant position for the right candidate. NZ applications only please 

Implementing the general operation of this dairy farm to a high standard with the help and insight of sharemilker and herd manager/2Ic. This farm is a 280ha 600cow spring calving dairy farm, 50 rotary cowshed, herd home, running system 3. Our business also runs a 150ha 300cow spring calving dairy farm, herringbone cowshed, system 2 Dairy farms are 10mins apart. There could be relief work available if the candidate has a partner that is passionate about the dairy industry.  Our preferable candidate would have 2+ years proven experience within a similar role.   Who are: ·       Honest ·       Reliable ·       Have great communication skills ·       Able to work within a team ·      Positive Can do attitude ·       Confident operating tractor, 2 and 4 wheel bikes ·       Excellent animal health and stock skills.      Located only 15mins from local school and is on school bus route. NZ applications only...

Farm assistant wanted to help with the day to day operation of a 750 cow farm near Riversdale in Southland. 60 bail rotary with acr and auto draft.

FIXED-TERM FARM ASSISTANT – ACC COVER We arelooking for a reliable and capable person to join our team on a fixed-term basis, covering for a staff member who is currently off work on ACC. Farm consists of contract milker, relief staff and working along side farm owners on a daily basis TAD   350-cow dairy farm Kaiwaka We Are looking for someone who is confident around cows, reliable, has a good work ethic and can get stuck into all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming. The role will include: • Milking • Animal health and stock work • Feeding and shifting cows • Break fencing and pasture management • General farm duties and maintenance • Keeping the shed and farm tidy • Working as part of the team to keep the farm running smoothly What we’re looking for: • Previous dairy farming experience preferred • Confident handling cows • Reliable and punctual • Good attitude and work ethic • Able to work independently when required •...