47 calf rearing jobs found

drive in only - no house available roaster is a double rotation of 18-3 then 17-4 requires driver license $30 per hour this position includes rearing of roughly 260 calves per season once a day feeding, peak time is roughly 4-5 hours a day, no milk powder used, but will need to feed out meal, these are 20kg bags our farm has been split with the new motorway, so will need to comfortably drive a ford ranger with a trailer milk tanker between sites, 6min drive one way, not on motorway itself. calf rearing would be the primary focus after morning milking during the calving season. the work would be a hybrid of  morning milking>calf rearing> general farm duties> in this order depending on time needed for calf rearing. more time taken away for calf rearing, less to no general farm duties, as calf rearing eases, more time on general farm duties until full time farm duties when calf season is over. calving down between July 1st till roughly 15th of September  farm...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a 365-cow dairy farm in the Rotorua area, milking through a 36-aside Herringbone shed. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not essential. Training can be provided for the right person who is hardworking, willing to learn, and committed to maintaining high standards of animal care and farm operations. Your duties. Milking twice daily Shifting and feeding cows Calving and calf rearing Animal health monitoring and reporting sick cows to management Fence setup and maintenance Weed control Dairy shed cleaning and preparation General farm maintenance and seasonal farm duties Roster: Minimum 30 hours per week Maximum 40 hours per week During calving: 6 days on, 1 day off Standard roster: 12 days on, 2 days off Requirements: Provide a current and complete CV, or alternative evidence of previous employment Have a strong work ethic and good...

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT **Full-time Position Available Now** We are seeking an junior farm assistant  Located whataroa west coast about 20 mins north of Franz Josef What we offer: - 2 bedroom single man self contained cabin (6 months old so fairly new) - Good working environment with a variety of work. - Roster 6 on 2 off - Payed accordingly to a junior assistant role (salary) - Grass-based system focusing on milk quality and animal health. We are looking for someone with the following attributes  - Preferably to have the basic knowledge of milking/calf rearing basic experience would be a bonus but not essential as will be mentored and teached under the supervision of the assistant manager and owners - Hold a Full Drivers Licence (not suspended). - Ability to work well within a team  - Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be honest and reliable. - Be good with stock. - Able to confidently ride a 4-wheeler motorbike. - To be Drug-free. - Able to legally work in New...

We are looking for 2 dairy farm assistants for this  season 2026/27 in Reporoa.who has a passion for the dairy field, has a willingness to go extra mile and works well in a team, follow rules and is calm and patient with the herd. It is essential that you have a strong work ethic, the ability to communicate effectively with the team, and drive to continuously learn and upskill to complete jobs to the highest standard. Work experience for this particular role is not essential but preferred. Your duties will include, but not limited to : milking, calf rearing, animal health, irrigation, weeding control, shed hygiene and other general farm tasks. You must have full drivers license and be able to pass police check and pre- employment drug test. Provide at least 2 references Shared accommodation on farm, smoke free and no pets

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 500-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 25 AS Herringbone shed with halters. 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 40 and a maximum of 60. 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 11 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year. Wage ranges from $26.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant with at least 6 months’ dairy farm experience to work on a 520-cow farm in the Tirau area, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. 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 will be 6 days on, 1 day off then 6 days on, 2 days off rest of the year. Salary ranges from $57,894 - $65,658 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates are required...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation. This role supports the day-to-day running of the farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, milk production, and farm maintenance.  Key Responsibilities Milking cows and maintaining milking shed hygiene Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns promptly Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and feeding Shifting stock and maintaining pasture management plans Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment Cleaning and maintaining farm facilities Following health and safety procedures at all times Assisting with general farm duties as required by the Farm Manager Skills & Experience Required Previous dairy farming experience preferred but not essential (training can be provided) Basic understanding of animal welfare and farm operations Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Strong work ethic,...

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 • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • 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. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

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 • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • 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. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

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.

We’re looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team in West Otago. This is a great role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, cares about animals, and wants to grow their skills in a supportive, well‑run farming environment. We run a tidy, well organised operation with a strong focus on animal welfare, pasture management, and sustainable farming practices. You’ll be involved in the day‑to‑day running of the farm, including: Milking in a 50 bail rotary shed with cup removers Feeding out and general stock care Calf rearing during the season Effluent and shed hygiene Supporting seasonal tasks across the farm You’ll be a good fit if you: Have a positive attitude and enjoy hands‑on work Are reliable, honest, and willing to learn Enjoy early starts Can work well in a small team, follow farm routines and able to work on your own once trained Are comfortable around...

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 • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • 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. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

We are looking for farm assistant  320ha with a herd of 940 cows peak We milk twice a day. Duties will include -Getting cows in early morning  - MUST BE SOMEONE with GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT is top priority  -Milking and keeping the shed clean and hygienic to produce high quality milk - Weed control and general farm maintenance - Assist in break fences - Assist in calf rearing - Experience in riding a 2-wheeler & a 4-wheeler (training will be provided) - Following all health and safety policies and help to achieve farm goals You must:  Be honest, reliable and hardworking  Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised Must be able to pass a drug test & we do random drug test through out the season. calves management and feeding carry out the day-to-day activities  Must follow farm plans, procedures and instructions  Able to work alone and in a team environment with a strong sense of...

Enthusiastic Calf Rear & relief milker Needed for 900 cows! Calf rearer/ relief milker – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer to join us for the 2026/27 season on our farm where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. What you can expect: A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment Clear systems and expectations Supportive employers who value good communication Opportunities for extra work within the business A farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice with amazing...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable person to join us and our 2IC milking 500 quiet crossbred cows through an older but efficient 32 bale rotary shed located mid-way between Whitianga and Coromandel towns. This is a fixed term role for the lactation only July to April. We are having to re-advertise due to previously successful candidate changing their mind about taking the role on. This has traditionally been a 2 person farm utilizing calf rearers and relief milkers but we are transitioning to a model that will largely use 3 full-time labour units to achieve seasonal outcomes instead. We can be very flexible with how this role is structured so welcome applications from a range of experience levels and circumstances.  The main duties will be getting cows in,  AM and PM milkings, Shed clean-up and Hygiene and some general farm clean-up and weed control. We would also ideally like someone capable and interested in managing some or all of the calf rearing so please let us know...

We are seeking two (2) Dairy Farm Assistants with at least 6 months' dairy farm experience to work on a 650 and 700-cow farm in the Okaihau and Kerikeri area, milking through a 40 and 35 Aside Herringbone sheds. 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 40 and a maximum of 40. 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 13 days on, 3 days off throughout the year. Salary ranges from $65,400 - $66,300 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates are...

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 500-cow farm in the Te Kauwhata area, milking through a 28 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, with an average of 40 and a maximum of 45. 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. Wage ranges from $26.07 - $29.27 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates are required...

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.

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farmhand to join our team on a fixed-term basis from July through November. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in practical work, and has an interest in the agricultural sector. Key Responsibilities Assisting with general farm operations and day-to-day tasks such as milking Livestock handling and animal welfare activities Fencing, maintenance, and general property upkeep Supporting calving and calf rearing Operating farm equipment Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment About You To be successful in this role, you will: Be eligible to work in New Zealand Be physically fit and capable of undertaking manual outdoor work Ideally have a basic understanding of farming practices or previous farm experience Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude Be reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team Demonstrate a commitment to...

·        Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. ·        Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. ·        Implement animal health programme to maintain good health. ·        Assist with calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. ·        Ensure all herd records are maintained. ·        Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. ·        Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. ·        Record Management Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Please apply online, must provide previous work references.  Applications close on 26th June 2026.  Please include updated CV and 2 work references, not necessarily in...