8 drive in farm assistant jobs found

Due to unforeseen circumstances our small family farm requires a farm assistant to support us this coming season, starting with calving time in August 2026.  Having run the farm over the past eight seasons as a husband & wife duo (plus kids), we're looking for someone to support us in the running of the dairying operation. Consisting of a range of typical dairy farm duties/jobs; including, but not limited to, milking sole-charge, able to work independently, operating a four-wheel motorbike, putting up fences etc. Hours ranging from 20-40 hours per week. Flexible hours and days to suit, and as available. Flexible milking times; last season start 7am, and afternoon milkings 4pm.  This position is a drive-in position. Located approx. 15 mins from Winton & 20 mins from Invercargill. Must have New Zealand Driver's License. Must currently reside in New Zealand and hold a current visa/residency/NZ citizenship. Experience in dairy farming required, working at least...

We require a Farm Assistant  to join our team on the 15th August 2026, milking 700 cows through a 54 bale rotary with ACRs. There is a tidy 2-bedroom shared house available. Te Anau is an easy 15min drive. We are searching for the right personality and fit for the existing team, so we can provide full training if needed or align the role and renumeration to suit your existing experience. An informal cover letter introducing yourself and summarizing your relevant work experience, would be greatly appreciated.  Key Requirements  • Must be available to work during evening, night and weekend shifts. • Must be hard working • Ability to handle pressure • Should be reliable, honest , physically fit and hard working Duties and responsibilities  Milking: Milk cows in a hygienic manner, help manage cowshed when senior staff are away. Animal health: Identify and treat sick animals in consultation with the contract Milker. Farm...

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 are looking for 3 full time workers for this season. we peak milk 970 cows through a 54 bale rotary on a 6-2 roster located on the outskirts of Riverton The candidates must live in N.Z to apply and be residents (We are not Acrredited) good animal health, able to drive a tractor, 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN NZ! WE DO NOT DO SPONSORSHIPS. All applicants applying out of country will not be considered. Thankyou. Farm Assistant / Senior Herd Manager (Invercargill) Immediate Start (Flexible for the Right Applicant) We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or Senior Herd Manager to join our team of 6 on a dairy farm located 10 minutes from Invercargill. The Farm 800 cows milked through a 44 ASHB shed 330ha dairy platform, 600ha total operation 500 head of young stock (R1 & R2 cattle) Flat farm Team of 6 staff What We Offer 11 days on, 3 days off roster Average 55-hour week salary package (negotiable based on experience) 2bedroom house with heat pump  Close to Ōreti Beach Supportive team environment What We’re Looking For Minimum Restricted Driver Licence Dairy farming experience preferred Positive attitude and strong work ethic Ability to work well within a team and independently  Tractor experience is...

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 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 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