5 farm assistant jobs found

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm at Cronadun 10kms north of Reefton.   The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of dairy farming including, but not limited to; milking cows, cowshed hygiene, rearing calves, stock work and tractor driving.   Experience in the above is preferred, but we are willing to employ a person who has the right attitude and ability with a willingness to learn.   The ideal applicant will be honest and reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team.   The farm milks 510 cows through a 60 bail rotary cowshed with automatic cup removers, Afimilk collars with auto drafting and in-shed meal feeding. Young stock are grazed off farm. A current NZ drivers licence is required.   You must be a NZ citizen to apply. A condition of employment will be to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Farm Assistant / Dairy Assistant JVAL Farming LTD Moana, New Zealand Permanent - Full TimeFarm Assistant Job Description IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: You MUST pass a pre-employment drug test. 🐄 Dairy Farm Assistant Wanted – 800 Cow Operation | 565 ha | 60-Bail Rotary with ACR We’re looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our progressive farming team on our 800-cow property, milking through a modern 60-bail rotary with ACR. 📍 Location: Moana (Lake Brunner) 📅 Start Date: 01 /12/2026 About the Role: You’ll be part of a young, enthusiastic, and hardworking team committed to high standards of animalhealth, pasture management, and productivity. We’re offering a supportive environment where you canlearn, grow, and contribute to a well-run, forward-thinking farm. Key Responsibilities:   Milking and shed hygiene   Calving, mating, and general stock work   Daily farm maintenance tasks   Depending on experience, support with herd...

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant position available on a 400-cow farm in Kokatahi area, approximately 30 minutes from Hokitika. The farm operates a 36 Aside Herringbone milking 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 34, with an average of 50 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 11 days on, 3 days off throughout the year. Wage ranges from $26.07 to...

We have a job available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 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 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate  for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 3 days off.   Wage ranges from $26.07 to $29.27 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates are...

We have a job available for an Assistant Farm Manager  with at least 2+ years' experience on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking Shed Management Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment Pasture and fodder Management Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management Cattle transportation Contractor Organisation and Management Staff Management   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, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate  for each additional hour...