149 dairy farm assistant jobs found

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...

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...

I am seeking applicants for the position of dairy farm assistant on a seasonal supply dairy farm, located 3 mins off SHW1, 7mins south of Foxton and 12mins north of Levin. This role will be to work within a team of 3 full time staff managing 400 cows. Applicants need to have a great attitude, be reliable and honest.  I encourage staff training and personal development/upskilling.  We are a friendly team who believe in respecting one another and have a strong emphasis on skill development. Applicants need to provide an up to date CV with 2 referees including from your most recent employment, and a drug free test before commencement of employment may be requested.   All applicants MUST currently live in New Zealand and have a valid working visa to work in agriculture, if not a permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND OR IF YOU DONT HAVE A VISA TO WORK IN AGRICULTURE IN NEW ZEALAND. Please call me on 0275327890 if...

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...

Our stunning 300 Ha dairy farm is located in the beautiful region of Central Otago but still only 30 minutes from Gore where you have everything you need, shops, cafes, pubs, supermarket, schools etc. We are a family-owned farm, and we are still very much hands on. We are currently in need of a dairy farm assistant to come and join our awesome team. We consider ourselves to be fair employers and so will put a lot of time and effort into training and developing the right person. Ideally you will have at least 2 years’ experience under your belt.  Your duties will include milking our 730 cows through a 60-bail rotary, break fences, weed control, animal health, shed hygiene, however, you will receive very good onsite training as well.   Being located where we are it is quite hilly so you must be very competent on a motorbike, both 2 and 4 wheelers The ideal person for this role would be someone with a good work ethic, great initiative who does not need to be...

Part time Dairy Farm assistant - 3 days a week, general farm duties. Can be flexible for the right person. Must be honest and reliable. Experience preferred, but the right attitude is essential. 

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...

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 1600-cow farm in the Ealing area, milking through a 58 and 62 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 45 and a maximum of 50. 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. Salary ranges from $68,400 to $71,400 per annum, depending on experience....

We have a job for a Dairy Farm Assistant requiring at least 6+ months of dairy farm experience. This is for a 620-cow farm in the Ashburton area, milking through a 60 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, 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. Salary is $60,840 per annum. Candidates must have previous dairy farming...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a 700-cow farm in the Piopio area, milking through a 60 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 45 and a maximum of 50. 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 throughout the year. Wage ranges from $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience . Candidates...

We have a full-time Dairy Farm Assistant role available on our 1100 cow dairy farm 5km from Mossburn, Northern Southland.    This is a permanent position with a minimum of 30 hours of work a week guaranteed. The key tasks and duties include: Milking Operations - milking cows hygienically and efficiently. Grazing - Putting up fences and following the weekly grazing plan. Animal Care - Assisting with feeding, watering and monitoring cows for any signs of animal health issues. Farm Maintenance - Helping with general farm maintenance of buildings and equipment. Calving - Assisting with calving mothers and caring for newborn calves including drafting, feeding and monitoring for health issues. Record Keeping - Assisting with maintaining accurate records of animal health, treatments, and milk production. Input data into farm management software as required. We are looking for an individual who works well as part of a team but is also confident to work alone when...

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant/Farm Hand  for our  Appleton Dairy Farm.  The farm is located near Ranfurly, between Queenstown and Dunedin in New Zealand's South Island. The farm is approximately 840ha, fully self-contained milking roughly 1250 cows with Halter collars, a 80 bail Delavel rotary with ACRs, in-shed feeding, Protrac and auto teat spray. This is an excellent career opportunity offering: A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities. Work-life balance with a maximum average of 50 work hours per week with a variable roster. Being part of a large scale dairy business that values all of its people, animals and the environment. Support to pursue training and education opportunities. A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience   ($80-85k TPV annually inclusive of accommodation). Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family. This role will include tasks...

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant who must have at least 6+ months' experience to join a 480-cow farm in the Edendale area, milking through a 40-aside herringbone 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 10 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year.  Salary ranges from $74,561 - $83,713 depending on experience. Candidates are required to provide good related...

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 440-cow farm in Huntly west, milking through a 34cups HB shed. While previous experience is preferred, it is 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 operating farm machinery and other general farm duties. Candidates are required to provide good related references.  To be considered you must: provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work . be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check) be physically fit be able to pass a pre-employment drug test have at least a restricted driver licence

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 650 and 550-cow farm in the Oamaru area, milking through a 50-bail rotary shed and 40 AS Herringbone shed. While previous experience is preferred, it is 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 operating farm machinery and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 50. 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 for the rest of the year. Salary ranges from $68,000- $77,000,...

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a 250-cow farm in the Whakapara area, milking through a 20-aside herringbone 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. At all times, you will work 30 hours per week. Any hours worked over 30 hours per week will be paid at the agreed overtime rate per hour. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 1 day off for the rest of the year. Salary is $45,000 per annum. Candidates are required to provide good related references.    To be considered you must: - provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work...

We require an honest reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team in Southland.  Experience preferred but not essential. Drives Licence required Milking: Assists with efficent 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. 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

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...

A Balclutha dairy farm milking 850 cows through a 50-bale rotary shed. We are looking for 2 Dairy farm assistants with previous Dairy farming Experience. You must have at least 3 years of dairy farm experience. Duties included but are not limited to milking, stock Handling and feeding, fencing, weed control, farm and dairy shed, and farm machinery maintenance and preparation. Maintain animal health, calf rearing, and other farm duties. Additional duties include pasture management and documentation work. The person must have good references from their current employer and previous employer. We require: - good computer skills - i.e. Microsoft suite - Good written communication skills - Clean criminal record - able to pass a drug test. Our farm is a non-smoking farm, and there are no pets allowed. The minimum guaranteed hours are 35 per week, and the average is 40. You must agree to work in our runoff block within 20 minutes of the dairy farm. A 2-bedroom shared accommodation is...