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NA
01/08/2026
Casual
Farm assistant
NA Waikato, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Hi we are looking for 1 farm Assiant for our team. we milk 1100 cows twice a day on 80 bale rotary  Jobs will include Milking  Fencing treating cows  spraying weeds  driving 2 wheeler, 4 wheeler and tractor  Experience is preferred we can provide training  must be reliable, trustworthy, puntual and have good work ethics and hygienic  Must have no drug addiction and no criminal convictions  looking for a single person. Accomodation is provided  No dogs 
Closing date for Applications:
31/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
31/07/2026
RF
31/07/2026
Fixed Term
Farm Assistant - 7 month Contract
$55,000 - $65,000 yearly
Riverbank Farm Hinds, New Zealand
Job Description We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of four until February 2027 on our 810 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.   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. Preferred start date is 14 August 2026. Please send a current CV complete with cover letter and recent referee phone numbers. Key Responsibilities include: Milking cows....
Closing date for Applications:
30/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
14/08/2026
Fa
31/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
FARM ASSISTANT
Farm Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
We are looking for a reliable  and motivated person to join our team milking 330 cows in a 30 aside herringbone shed. The farm is situated approximately 15km from Palmerston North. The farm is flat and productive. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Daily Duties would include but not limited to: Milking and Animal Health Shed Hygiene and General Maintenance  Fencing - Permanent and Temporary Calving Cows and Feeding Calves Tractor work If you love working with animals and want to be part of a hard working team then we would love to hear from you. please attach your CV Must have a NZ drivers license and be Drug Free Not AEWV approved  Must be in NZ
Closing date for Applications:
30/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
24/08/2026
Fa
31/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Farm Multiple farms (Manawatu District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand)
In search of a keen reliable worker to milk 300cows in a 30 aside herringbone shed. May be required to take charge occasionally  . Situated approx. 15km from Palmerston North 10km from Rongotea. Accommodation available  Experience Preferred  Daily tasks would include but not limited to Milking Break fencing Feeding calves Basic tractor work Stock work Routine general maintenance Please attach your CV  NZ drivers license required Applicants must be drug free Must be in NZ NOT AEWV ACCREDITED 
Closing date for Applications:
03/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
10/08/2026
WM
31/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Corporate farm (Mangakino, New Zealand)
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business and an equal opportunities employer. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team immediately.  Experience in dairy farming and animal management skills preferred.  This role will involve milking, operating farm machinery, animal husbandry, farm maintenance and pasture management. Applicants must have previous experience, a positive attitude and willingness to learn.  Minimum guaranteed hours per week are 44. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Our competitive remuneration package includes accommodation and access to training and development. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation conduct...
Closing date for Applications:
30/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
02/04/2026
CR
31/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant - 650 Cows - Morrinsville
Cardon Rural Recruitment Morrinsville, New Zealand
Located 15 mins to Morrinsville & 15 mins to Matamata, the farm is very centrally located.  Our system 5, with feed pad, dairy unit milks 650 jersey cows through a 50 bale rotary on flat to rolling land.  We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our team who is passionate about farming and keen to learn & progress, with good overall farming experience including tractor work.  Excellent communication and the ability to work together in a team are a must. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident with 1+yrs full time NZ dairy experience, have your drivers licence and own reliable transport, and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. We are NOT Accredited Employers. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply. For queries please email [email protected]. Anne Burdon Cardon Rural Recruitment CRR26026
Closing date for Applications:
30/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
27/07/2026
Te
30/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm assistant/2IC/tractor driver
Tessa Maruia, New Zealand
Top 400 cows twice a day, the rest once a day morning only, everything once a day March to end of May. We have a system that allows for not getting cows in, they walk themselves to milking while the coffees being drunk. Calves are grazed off farm from January till they return in May the following year as in calf. All ground work is done in house so plenty of tractor work available. We are looking for a permanent staff member to jump aboard our team once our Scottsman's visa has run out in November. Preferably chasing a character that knows how to jump into battle when the busy time is on. Must have a can do attitude and be willing to get their hands dirty, be able to laugh and have a genuine interest in dairy farming. 3 bedroom house with log burner. Firewood available on farm. We are NOT accredited, work visas welcome
Closing date for Applications:
29/08/2026
Assistant Herd Manager Assistant Manager (2IC) Farm Assistant Farmhand Herd Manager Tractor Driver
Position Start Date:
01/11/2026
30/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
$50,000 - $55,000 yearly
Rotorua, New Zealand
Farm Assistant Wanted – Ngakuru, Rotorua Fixed Term: Early October 2026 – End of May 2027 Are you currently in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa and looking for an authentic Kiwi dairy farming experience? We are seeking a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team for the season! Located in Ngakuru , just a 25-minute drive from Rotorua , you’ll be close to geothermal wonders, mountain biking trails, and lakes while gaining hands-on farming experience. Key Responsibilities Milking: Milking cows twice daily. Calf Care: Feeding and caring for calves. Cowshed Duty: Hosing down and maintaining a clean dairy shed after milkings. General Farm Work: Assisting with day-to-day farm tasks as required. Requirements Visa Status: Must currently be in New Zealand with a valid Working Holiday Visa. Age: 21+ years old. Solo Applicants Only: Position is for single applicants (no couples, due to accommodation...
Closing date for Applications:
29/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/10/2026
30/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
$50,000 - $55,000 yearly
Rotorua, New Zealand
Farm Assistant Wanted – Ngakuru, Rotorua Fixed Term: Early October 2026 – End of May 2027 Are you currently in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa and looking for an authentic Kiwi dairy farming experience? We are seeking a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team for the season! Located in Ngakuru , just a 25-minute drive from Rotorua , you’ll be close to geothermal wonders, mountain biking trails, and lakes while gaining hands-on farming experience. Key Responsibilities Milking: Milking cows twice daily. Calf Care: Feeding and caring for calves. Cowshed Duty: Hosing down and maintaining a clean dairy shed after milkings. General Farm Work: Assisting with day-to-day farm tasks as required. Requirements Visa Status: Must currently be in New Zealand with a valid Working Holiday Visa. Age: 21+ years old. Solo Applicants Only: Position is for single applicants (no couples, due to accommodation...
Closing date for Applications:
29/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/10/2026
30/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Methven
Enthusiastic Farm Assistant Needed for 900 cows! Farm Assistant – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated farm assistant 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 facilities  What...
Closing date for Applications:
07/08/2026
Farm Assistant Farmhand Milk Harvester
Position Start Date:
10/08/2026
RK
30/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
RW & KM Powell Trust Oamaru, New Zealand
We are seeking a Farm Assistant who is motivated, honest and reliable to assist us over calving and mating on our 171ha dairy farm milking 560 cows through a 44-bail rotary with automatic teat spray, 15 minutes from Oamaru.  Must have at least 1 years of New Zealand dairy farming experience.  As a Farm Assistant your duties will include: animal welfare milking shed and plant washes effluent management general farming duties The successful applicant must be capable of riding a motorbike and drive a tractor, have a strong work ethic, able to work as a team and the willingness to learn . One bedroom unit available. If you are interested, please send your CV with current references.  Please do not apply if you are not working in New Zealand as we are not visa accredited. 
Closing date for Applications:
10/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
17/08/2026
ND
30/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Nesbit Dairies Ltd Te Awamutu, New Zealand
700 Cow Split Calving | 50 Bale Rotary | System 4/5 We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our 700-cow dairy farm. We operate a system 4/5,   split-calving system (250 autumn / 450 spring), milking through a modern 50-bale rotary fitted with ACRs and Protrack.  This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team working on a well-run operation with modern systems in place. The Role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, including: Milking Animal health Feeding out on feed pad  Calf rearing  General farm maintenance Effluent Management  What We’re Looking For: Dairy farming experience  Strong work ethic and reliability Great communication skills Able to work in a team environment What We Offer: Supportive contract milkers Training and upskilling opportunities Competitive pay based on experience 3-bedroom house available...
Closing date for Applications:
29/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
30/07/2026
BF
29/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Farm Assistant
$29.00 - $33.00 hourly
Badsha Farming Limited Patetonga, New Zealand
About the Role Badsha Farming Limited is seeking a reliable and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation in Waikato. This is a permanent full-time role supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy dairy farm with approximately 400 peak cows. The successful applicant will work as part of a team and assist with general dairy farming duties to maintain efficient farm operations and animal welfare standards.   Key Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Milking cows and maintaining milking hygiene standards Assisting with feeding and supplement distribution Setting up and shifting break fences Monitoring animal health and reporting any illness or injury promptly Checking and maintaining water troughs and farm infrastructure Weed spraying and grubbing Assisting with effluent management Moving and operating sprinklers and irrigation equipment Operating...
Closing date for Applications:
16/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
31/08/2026
FL
29/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm assistant wanted to join the team
Flyawayfarm Ltd Te Aroha, Waikato Region, New Zealand
Hello we are in Te Aroha, Waikato.  We milk 300 cows mainly Holsteins in a 30 a side Herringbone. Calvings are quick and easy here. We calf 3 times a year, 25 days at a time and we produced 9,800 litres and 778 milk solids a cow last season. We really like to look after our cows here, and feeding them well is top priority. We have Inshed feeding and a Feedpad.  We are looking for someone with previous farming experience, someone who has good stockmanship and is keen to learn and enjoy how we farm here.  There is also plenty of variety here from tractor driving, fencing, milking, all youngstock on farm and learning high input system and feeding cows.  We have a 2 bedroom house available and offer good pay and time off. We also show cows and are very much into our breeding. We make our own silage, hay and maize on farm and we also have all youngstock on farm as well as some beef stock.  start date negotiable. Valid worker visas can happy apply as well but not if you don’t...
Closing date for Applications:
14/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
20/08/2026
RM
29/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm assistant
$29.00 - $31.00 hourly
R&M Dairy NZ Limited Piarere, New Zealand
Farm Assistant – NZ Only Experienced Dairy Farm Position We are looking for a motivated and reliable kiwi Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy farming operation. Location: Waikato, New Zealand About the role: You will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: Milking and shed hygiene Animal health and calving Moving stock and feeding Fencing and general farm maintenance Identifying and reporting animal health issues Operating farm vehicles and equipment safely What we're looking for: A minimum of 2 years' dairy farming experience Confident milking and handling livestock independently Strong work ethic with good communication skills Reliable, honest, and able to work as part of a team A commitment to animal welfare and health and safety A current New Zealand driver's licence is essential Ability to operate machinery (tractor and two wheeler)  What we offer: Competitive pay based on...
Closing date for Applications:
28/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
10/08/2026
MF
29/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
FARM ASSISTANT
Marphona Farms Mangatāwhiri, New Zealand
800 Autumn  calving farm 50 bail  New Zealand farm  Experience essential : Must be living in NZ  I will not reply to people living outside of New Zealand Milking, tractor driving, fencing, weed control and water maintenance and getting cows in on 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes. We offer a safe working environment and with 4 dairy farms all linking each other we have internal promotions available. We have great managers on each farm that enjoy training and helping each other. Must be tidy, house proud and be able to provide reference's. A pre employment drug test and a police check. Must be living in New Zealand     
Closing date for Applications:
28/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/03/2026
DH
29/07/2026
Fixed Term
Dairy Farm Assistant – Mowata Two
Dairy Holdings Ltd Corporate farm (Rangitata, Canterbury Region, New Zealand)
🚀 Ready for your next challenge?  We are seeking a fixed term full time Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at our Mowata Two. We’re keen for someone with a can-do attitude with problem solving abilities, our ideal applicant has a minimum of 1 years’ farming experience, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system. 📍 Location: Rangitata, just 15 minutes from Geraldine and 35 minutes from Ashburton: 201 hectare 750 peak milking 54 bail rotary 2 pivots   🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Sharemilking for the right people. 📋   Key...
Closing date for Applications:
14/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
17/08/2026
Pu
28/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm assistant
Putahi Pātea, New Zealand
70bale rotary cup removers inshed feeding feedpad  protrack 850 autumn calves great 6 in 2 roster with 1 sleep in day in the 6 gud team working environment  must have large herd experience  2 houses to choose from (strictly no dogs ) great remeration package for the right person & flexible start date  please phone or txt Craig 0274731394 U must be in nz & can legally work to apply for this position 
Closing date for Applications:
14/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
20/08/2026
CH
28/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Farm Assistant - NZ resident / citizens ONLY
$23.95 - $26.00 hourly
C&H Green Land Farm Limited Manawaru, New Zealand
NO OVERSEAS APPLICANTS PLEASE - for NZ Citizens / residents ONLY Assists with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on-farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing, environment, animal welfare, etc.   Milking: Assists in an efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high-quality milk.  Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed.  Environment: Assists with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by farm policy.  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, safety and...
Closing date for Applications:
27/08/2026
Farm Assistant Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
01/09/2026
BF
28/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Senior Farm Assistant
BFM Farming Ltd Matatā, New Zealand
Dairy Farm Assistant Location: Near Matatā, Bay of Plenty We are looking for a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our 620-cow Friesian System 1 dairy farm located just minutes from beautiful Matatā Beach. This is a great opportunity to work on a well-established, flat farm with excellent infrastructure in a supportive team environment. If you enjoypasture-based farming and want to combine a rewarding career with an outstanding coastal lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Milking and dairy shed operation Animal health and welfare Calving and mating Pasture and feed management Tractor work and general farm maintenance Record keeping and assisting with day-to-day farm operations What We're Looking For Previous dairy farming experience preferred Positive attitude and strong work ethic Good stockmanship and attention to detail Able to work independently and as part of ateam Full New Zealand driver's...
Closing date for Applications:
04/08/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
15/08/2026
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