12 farm assistant jobs found

Dairy Farm Assistant Location: Southland, New Zealand We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a modern dairy farm milking approximately 1,200 cows through a 60-bale rotary milking shed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with livestock and wants to develop their dairy farming skills. Key Responsibilities Milking cows efficiently and maintaining high milk quality standards. Assisting with animal health, including identifying and treating sick or injured animals under supervision. Detecting cows on heat and assisting with mating and calving. Moving stock safely and handling cattle using low-stress techniques. Feeding cows and managing supplements according to farm requirements. Assisting with pasture allocation, break fencing, and grazing management. Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment safely. Cleaning and maintaining the...

You would be expected to help with day to day jobs including but not limited to  Assisting 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.   Personal attributes include • Self-management, punctuality, tidiness, able to plan out daily activities/duties,  personal hygiene,  attitude, time management and efficiency   In return we offer remuneration based on experience and two different options on housing whichever you would prefer. Experience is preferred but not necessary but a willingness to get stuck in and try is. Please do not apply unless you are eligible to work in New Zealand or fit immigration NZ requirements for an AEWV

We have a position available for Dairy Farm Assistant. The positions are based in Ryal Bush area in Southland, New Zealand This is full-time, permanent positions guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $25 per hour. Farm Assistant is responsible for working closely with the contract milker/Assistant Manager/Herd Manager to run the farm efficiently. His primary focus is on the day-to-day operations of the farm, aiming to maximize productivity and efficiency. He collaborates with the contract milker and other farm management/staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Milking: Dairy Farm Assistant actively participates in milking operations (milking starts early as 4:30am in the morning). Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers is essential. Calving and Mating: Good experience in these areas is valuable. Health Management: Identifying and treating mastitis and lameness...

We are sharemilkers looking for a reliable worker with excellent team work skills to complete our team in Mossburn.  Role: Full time Consisting of getting cows in, milking, putting up fences  Experience in animal health and tractor driving would be a bonus Capable of driving 2 and 4 wheelers Farm: Located 6 minutes to Mossburn, 8 minutes to Lumsden, 30 minutes to Winton 980 cows, 50 bale rotary with Pro Track, auto teat spray and in shed feeding Afimilk cow monitoring collars on all cows 1 centre pivot with green wash irrigation, multiple K lines Rearing 200+ replacement heifers All cows wintered off farm Team of 4 plus the sharemilkers - great opportunity to learn and upskill. This position is SHARED ACCOMMODATION with another staff member - house is 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with a fire. Not suitable for families. Also can be a drive in position if you are already living locally. Please do not apply if neither of these options are suitable....

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...

·        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...

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.

PLEASE INCLUDE CONTACTABLE REFERENCES WHEN APPLYING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE. Applicants must hold a current NZ working visa or be a NZ resident. Farm Overview We are located 15 minutes from Winton and 20 minutes from Invercargill in Southland. Milking approximately 630 cows at peak Predominantly Holstein Friesian Self-contained farming system Wintering barn Automatic calf feeders 60-bail rotary with ACRs We operate a supportive and inclusive work environment, and our current team is young and has worked together for the past three seasons. Roster 6 & 2 for most of the year 6 & 1 through peak calving Additional time off flexible within reason We value work-life balance and encourage learning opportunities (e.g., AgITO training) The Role – Dairy Farm Mananger You will assist with daily farm operations as directed, including: Milking and shed hygiene Feeding and pasture management...

Due to one of our team member's moving on, we require an honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual team member to join our current team at Castlerock in Northern Southland. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience or a level 4 qualification or above. The candidate will not be afraid to get their hands dirty and must be physically fit. They must adhere to our company Health & Safety policies and procedures and be willing to undertake random drug testing. They must have the necessary visa to work in New Zealand. The successful candidate will work as part of our team to manage and assist with all aspects of farming: milking, animal health management, treating animals, getting cows in and locking away, weed control, putting up and taking down temporary fences, calf rearing, assist with calving. pasture management and other general farm duties. A willingness to learn is paramount. We encourage AgIto training.  Min 30 hours, Rate is based on experience $30 - $35...

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.