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We require 2 Farm Assistants to assist with the daily operational tasks including: Milking using Rotary 54 Bail Animal health and safety Control weeds and fences Effluent and water management Machine, vehicles and technology Farm health and safety Other farm duties as directed by Farm Manager Minimum hours - 80 per fortnight ; Maximum hours - 100 per fortnight Rate per hour -  $24 per hour Plus zero tax milking glove allowance $15 + zero tax wet weather gear allowance $25 Shared accommodation at $180 per fortnight Roster: 1st August - 15th October (6/1) 16th October - 31st July (7/2 ; 7/3) Applicants must be interested in dairy farming and ideally with a minimum Level 4 qualification. Must also pass a pre-employment drug test. Please apply online with CV and 2 work references.

Fulltime farm assistant required to cover the Rostered days off of our 3 permanent staff. You will work 10 days a fortnight  as part of the team doing all jobs through the busy spring calving and mating period. The accommodation is one 4 bedroom house to share with our other farm assistant, a young single guy. You must be in New Zealand, and be able to be interviewed on farm to look at the role. We have a good team but need one more person and look forward to the chance for one more person to join our team to spread the load. The position starts at the start of calving. Usually we have used a drive in relief milker but this year we want to try a person living on farm. Contact me the owner, Andrew 0272637396 Or Phillip the farm manager, 027 381 1059

We have an exciting opportunity for a Farm Assistant to join our team for the 26/27 season, milking 1000 cows through an 80 bail rotary shed. The farm is set in a great location in the heart of mid Canterbury, 10mins from Hinds, 25mins from Ashburton, and 20mins to Geraldine. The 240ha property has a good layout out with great modern infrastructure. Farm Details: 80 bail Milfos shed, ACRs Protract drafting  In-shed feeding 4 on farm staff + CM & calf rearer Cow Manager Tags  System 3-4 240ha fully irrigated by 4x centre pivots & 30ha of k-line in the corners As a Farm Assistant you will play a role in the day to day running of the business supporting the contract milker and the 3 other staff in the team. We are looking for a trustworthy, reliable person that takes pride in their work and is motivated to achieve results at a high level. Must have the ability to work alone or within the team, be productive and create efficiencies...

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...

Drive in Farm assistant. No accommodation. Must already be located locally. Farm assistant for owner/operator 110 cow jersey herd with once a day morning milking in Sefton, North Canterbury. Entry level job. Duties include milking & yard clean up, calf rearing, stock work(during calving), shifting stock fences, general farm duties as required. Milking & tractor experience is preferred but not essential (training can be provided for the right person), motorbike skills & confidence when handling livestock is essential. Must be reliable, have own transport & car license, physically fit, keen to learn/try any task when asked,  a good temperament working with livestock is essential. Hours are by negotiation but would be generally 25 hours per week minimum. Fall between 7am to 3pm Monday to Saturday inclusive. Fixed term contract early August through to mid-December, contract could be extended for the right applicant if needed. Due to time pressures we will only...

Dairy Assistant or Herd Manager We are seeking a Dairy Assistant or Herd Manager to join our team milking 620 cows,  Located 45 minutes from Feilding, the farm milks 620 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with ACR’s and is in the process of installing Halter. As part of a teams of 3, you will assist with daily operational activities. Te Awa Agri Limited:  A high performing dairy farm that is characterised by A team that cares, has fun and grows. Proud of the farm, animals and people. We are currently seeking Dairy Assistant or Herd Manager who have a passion for the dairy industry. Someone who takes pride in their work, has a passion for farming, is keen to learn and upskill, and all-round great attitude.  Chasing quality milk production from pasture, summer crop chicory and supplement over the feedpad or via in-shed meal, sets a great base to achieve 500kgMS/cow. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.  The Herd Manager position is...

Windley Lands LTD is looking for a new team member to join 2 other people in the day to day running of our runoff block. Located 15kms out of Mossburn  Windley is a large scale operation with flat/rolling and some steep land that deals with calves, heifers, bulls and dry cows.  You will be working along side the farm manager and 2IC to provide the best environment for animals to thrive for the future.  Job entails  Shifting stock - temporary fences Wintering- winding up and setting fences, tractor driving etc. Yard work - Drenching, weighing, loading and unloading stock. Animal health, treating and recording. Tractor driving - Feeding silage, loading unloading bales. We provide a 2 bedroom cottage, heat pump, double glazed windows. We ride 2 wheelers on farm so some experience on 2 wheelers is preferred. Job would be suited for a young fit motivated  person with 2-3 years experience in farming. - MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND TO APPLY C.V. sent to...

Ready to hit the ground running? We're looking for a motivated Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to join our team on a 460-cow dairy farm . With calving about to begin, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy, hands-on role and wants to make an immediate impact. We have genuine reasons for advertising at this stage of the season and are looking for the right person to become part of our supportive team. About the Farm 460-cow dairy herd 145-hectare flat farm 36-aside herringbone dairy Supportive team environment with a strong focus on animal welfare and health & safety Key Responsibilities Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Daily milking Identifying and treating mastitis, and recognising other animal health issues Maintaining excellent shed hygiene High standards of stockmanship and animal care Effluent management General farm maintenance Assisting with calving...

Due to medical issues with one of our staff we are requiring, with immediate start, a dairy assistant for our dairy farm operation. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST ALREADY BE IN NEW ZEALAND AND BE A RESIDENT OR ALREADY HAVE A RELEVANT WORK VISA TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. WE WILL NOT RESPOND TO APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT MEET THIS CRITERIA. Our farm is located in Kumara, right next to the racecourse, only 20 minutes from both Greymouth and Hokitika. Kumara has a local pub and cafe. The position has a brand new 3 bedroom accommodation on farm.  We run 530 cows on a 207ha farm which was converted in 2014.  50 bail rotary shed with Protrack and ACR.  Good pasture and farm infrastructure. We are looking for a Dairy Assistant to join our great team.  The duties required are milking, maintaining a clean shed and records as required, feeding out, assisting with animal health treatments & drafting, assisting with night checks and other day to day farm duties.  A full job description is...

This is a drive in position - no accommodation available We are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant to assist with milking and the general day to day work on a 430 cow farm located 5 minutes from Inglewood. Farm is flat and cows are milked through a 36 a side herringbone shed. Young stock raised on attached runoff The person we seek must have at least 1 year New Zealand dairy farming experience or experience in a related industry that can be a benefit on the farm Duties will include Milking twice a day mornings are 5:30am start, afternoons 3pm start, taking approximately 2.5 hours Identifying animal health issues Shifting cows and feeding out as required Calving, calf rearing Basic farm maintenance – fencing, repairing water lines And other general farm duties. Paid weekly. Overtime paid at 1.5x after 40 hours. minimum of 40 hours per week guaranteed Applicants must be available for in person interview. Only considering applicants currently in NZ and have...

Key Responsibilities Assist with milking cows according to the farm’s milking procedures and hygiene standards. Monitor the health, condition, and behaviour of cows and report any illness, injury, lameness, or unusual behaviour. Assist with feeding cows, calves, and other livestock. Support calf rearing, including feeding, cleaning pens, monitoring health, and moving calves when required. Clean and maintain the milking shed, yards, animal housing, feeding areas, and farm facilities. Assist with animal health procedures, including vaccinations, treatments, drafting, weighing, and record keeping, under supervision. Assist with mating, calving, drying-off, and other seasonal farm activities. Operate farm vehicles, machinery, and equipment safely, including tractors, quad bikes, side-by-side vehicles, and feeding equipment, where authorised. Check fences, gates, water troughs, irrigation systems, and farm infrastructure. Carry out general...

Farm assistant  The role involves supporting the farm manager achieving the farms production and animal health and welfare goals . Milking  385 cows through a 30ashb maintaining a high standard of milk quality and environmental practices. The farm has a no cats policy. Must be a nz resident as not accredited.  Requirements  Competent in operating a tractor and feeding out with wagon and bale feeder.  Able to ride a 2 wheeler and sidebysides. Excellent references from current and previous employer. A valid nz driver's license  Good communication skills and a sense of humor.  A strong work ethic and a genuine passion for cows and the industry.  We are not accredited employers.  Key responsibilities.  Milk harvesting and shed hygiene  Plant and vat wash Feeding out and putting up break fences Monitoring cows for health issues and administering treatments as directed.  Spreading urea and shifting and monitoring effluent...

Do you love farming and want to grow your career in the Primary Sector? Do you have pride in yourself and in your work? Do you like starting your day early and working as a team? Then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant to join our Lakeview team. This is an exciting role that covers all aspects of farming from milking, fencing, calf rearing and other general farm duties. While some experience is preferred, a good attitude and willingness to learn is just as important as full training can be provided. What we need from you: Be physically fit, enjoy getting up early and working outdoors Respectful with good communication skills  Desire to learn and develop Someone who works well in a team and with animals  What you will get from us: Competitive remuneration package - negotiable depending on experience. 100 hour working fortnight with overtime paid beyond that. 6:2 Roster all year....

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITTED EMPLOYERS, PLEASE ONLY NZ RESIDENTS APPLY !!! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN NZ! WE DO NOT DO SPONSORSHIPS. All applicants applying out of country will not be considered.  we will be conducting interviews on suitable candidates during the application period. Farm Assistant / Senior Herd Manager Start date is  Flexible for the Right Applicant We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or Senior Herd Manager to join our team of 4 on a dairy farm located 10 minutes from Methven. The Farm 900 cows milked through a 60 bail rotary shed 351ha dairy platform Flat farm Team of 5 staff including us. What We Offer Flexible days off roster Average 40 hour week salary package (negotiable based on experience) Shared accomodation 2bedroom 2bathroom house with fireplace can be fully furnished if needed Close to Mt Hutt Ski Field Supportive team environment What We’re Looking For Minimum Restricted Driver Licence Dairy...

Enthusiastic Calf Rear & relief milker Needed for 900 cows! Calf rearer/ relief milker – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer 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...

850 cows through a 44 bail automated shed with protrack, irrigation is pivots kline and a hard hose gun. Must be able to milk cows set break fences, move kline and other day to day jobs, must be able to ride a two wheel motorbike, tractor driving and drive manual vehicles a advantage. must be nz residency can not employ people on visa so please don't apply

We require someone to assist us on our 450 cow autumn calving farm in Pihama. 40 bail rotary with cup remover, in Shed feed, feedpad and mixer wagon. Start asap, could be a full time or part time position. Also would consider a full time couple. To join husband and wife team and one other labour unit. We take great pride in feeding our cows well and in return we get great production and healthy cows. On farm training can be given where needed. General farm duties include milking,  weed control, machinery maintenance, animal health and stock feeding. 

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Farm Assistant  for the coming season. We are a contract milking business looking for a motivated and reliable individual who is keen to learn, grow, and build a career in the dairy industry. This role suits someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well within a friendly team environment. Our farm milks 825 mixbred cows through a 50-bale herringbone shed and features excellent infrastructure and well-maintained facilities. We place a strong emphasis on animal welfare, milk quality, and maintaining high health and safety standards. Regular drug testing is carried out, and all farm policies must be followed. In this role, you will assist with efficient and hygienic milking routines while following procedures to ensure high-quality milk production. You will also help clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment, reporting any faults to senior staff. The position involves...

Looking for two farm assistants for 140h farm milking 450 cows split calving. will be doing milking's, spraying weeds fencing an all other day today farm duties. No experience needed willing to teach the right person. Applicants will have to be drug free an maybe asked to do a drug test.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team. The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day operation of a modern dairy farm while working closely with the Farm Manager and other staff. Key Responsibilities: Milking cows and maintaining high milk quality standards. Moving, feeding, and caring for livestock. Monitoring animal health and reporting any concerns. Assisting with calving and other seasonal farming activities. Cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed, plant, and farm equipment. Repairing and maintaining fences, troughs, races, and other farm infrastructure. Operating tractors and other farm machinery where appropriate. Applying animal welfare, biosecurity, and health and safety procedures at all times. Assisting with pasture management, stock movements, and feeding programmes. Carrying out general farm duties as directed by the Farm Manager to support the efficient operation...