11 farm jobs found

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 have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 740-cow operation across two farms in the Wyndham area, approximately 45 minutes from Invercargill, milking through a 25 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. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 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 6 days on, 1 day off during calving season and 10 days on, 4 days off for the...

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...

MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND. We are looking for experienced Farm Assistant to work on 850 cows farm with 54 bail rotary shed, ACR, in shed feeding, pro track. You will be working on rotational basis. Duties will be: • Milking: Assist running the milking shed efficiently while maintaining milk quality and shed hygiene. Assist with cleaning and maintaining the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and reports any faults to Contract milker. • Animals: Assists with moving and handling animals safely including newly calved cows and young calves. and observes and reports on wellbeing of all stock. Assists with mating management as directed. • Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed • People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. • Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. • Health, safety and wellbeing: Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. Models farms health,...

·        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. 1 year experience in farming is required or relevant qualifications. Applications close on 3rd August 2026.  Please apply online.  Please include updated CV and 2 work...

Looking for an enthusiastic farm assistant Experience preferred but not necessary as full training will be provided. Milking 350 cows through a 40ASHB  Duties include but not limited to:  Milking, fencing , calf rearing, spraying, general maintenance and animal husbandry.  Not accredited employers 

We are looking for a farm assistant to help cover milkings and other farm duties. We run 680 cows through a 54 bale rotary. We also have another property which milks 400 cows through a 40 aside herringbone. Ideally looking for someone who would can  milk in rotary and herringbone sheds. Tractor driving ability would be a bonus but not essential.

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team in Hedgehope, Southland. We run a self contained 800ha dairy farm, with a 54 bale rotary shed, wintering barns and split calving.  Some experience preferred but not essential. Applicant should reside within New Zealand currently.  The successful applicant will be motivated, show initiative and get along well in a team environment. 

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a 480-cow farm in the Edendale area, milking through a 40-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. 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 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates are required to...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are on the look out for a new farm assistant for the 26/27 season   Please do not apply unless you are eligible to work in New Zealand or fit immigration Nz requirements for an AEWV The Job  the farm is 234 Ha milking 700 cows through a centrally located 54 bail rotary shed with auto cup removers  You would be expected to help with day to day jobs including but not limited to  Milking Break Set up  Fence Repair  Moving stock on crop  Tractor Work (depending on experience) picking up calves and separating mothers Minor Repairs and Maintence  general tidying  spraying weeds  In return we offer remuneration based on experience and two different options on housing whichever you would prefer. Experience is not necessary but a willingness to get stuck in and try is.

Due to genuine reasons we are looking for a Herd Manager or Farm Assistant in Tussock Creek. Peak milking 900 cows 54 bail rotary with ACR's Protrak and Allflex Collars Good infrastructure and systems Supportive team environment Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house with heatpump and fire Start date is negotiable, please apply with CV and references. We are NOT accredited employers.