7 jobs found in Hokitika

🐄 Milk for Rent Position Available – New Zealand We're looking for a reliable and motivated person or couple for a Milk for Rent position. The position includes: • 3-bedroom house • 22 ASHB dairy with in-shed feeding • Milking approximately 270 cows • Halter system being installed, operational from August This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a well-set-up dairy operation. Please note: You must already be in New Zealand and have the legal right to work here. If you are not currently in New Zealand, please do not apply. If you're interested, send us a message with a bit about yourself and your dairy farming experience.

****Due to time wasters we are on the lookout still**** We have a position available on an 400-cow farm milking in Kowhitirangi, milking through a 34 aside herringbone. The farm is very well set up, we have a herd home for wintering, great flow through the shed, we use Halter so no super early mornings sitting in the rain.  This could suit a couple as hours can be available on weekends for milkings to cover sharemilkers time off. You would be assisting with general farm duties, including milking cows, feeding calves, repair and maintenance, putting up fences. Tractor driving, fertiliser, feeding out, etc.  The suitable candidate would be someone who is physically fit, enjoys rural life and works well in a team environment. Must have a clear police and drug history - pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be expected. Must be willing to submit to random drug testing on farm.  4 bedroom accommodation available. No Pets. Must be physically fit Roster 11 on 3...

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...

Looking for fixed term/  Relief milking, Get in touch we can make it work.  Our farm is located only 5mins drive to Ashburton and is an awesome opportunity to have balance of city and farming life. This will be a fixed term job with possibility of relief milking later on for the right applicant.  We are looking for someone to join our team at Lindale Farming Company Ltd to start 27th July 2025 to have an extra hand of help over calving and then relief milking. Experience will be a benefit,  reliable & honest, someone who loves to dairy farming and have genuine interest. We will be milking 800 cows via 54 bail rotary with ACR and automatic teat spray and have Allflex collars. Farm is irrigated with center pivot mainly and have a few klines and sprinklers. What we looking for: -Good communication, confident on daily jobs like milking, fencing and calves handling etc. More importantly willing to learn and can do attitude. Criminal check will be done so no criminal...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farmhand to join our team on a fixed-term basis from July through November. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in practical work, and has an interest in the agricultural sector. Key Responsibilities Assisting with general farm operations and day-to-day tasks such as milking Livestock handling and animal welfare activities Fencing, maintenance, and general property upkeep Supporting calving and calf rearing Operating farm equipment Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment About You To be successful in this role, you will: Be eligible to work in New Zealand Be physically fit and capable of undertaking manual outdoor work Ideally have a basic understanding of farming practices or previous farm experience Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude Be reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team Demonstrate a commitment to...

Calf Rearer / Farm Assistant – Seasonal Position in Hinds We are looking for a reliable and motivated   Calf Rearer / Farm Assistant   to join our team for the upcoming calving season. We milk 950 cows in Hinds south of Ashburton Key Duties: Feeding and caring for calves Monitoring calf health and wellbeing Cleaning and maintaining calf sheds and equipment Following animal welfare and health & safety standards What We're Looking For: Previous calf rearing experience preferred but not essential Good attention to detail Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently Positive attitude and strong work ethic What We Offer: Competitive pay Supportive team environment Training and development opportunities

We are seeking one or two dedicated and hardworking individuals to join our team. Position one is a Dairy Farm Assistant . This position involves a wide range of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the health and productivity of the dairy herd, maintaining farm equipment, and supporting overall farm management. Position two is Calf Rearer . This position will work along side our two current calf rearers to support the growth and development of our calves during the calf rearing season. The ideal candidates will possess a combination of practical skills, knowledge, and interpersonal qualities to contribute to the success of our farm operation. Both candidates must be physically fit and must be comfortable lifting calves, bags of minerals or grain and other heavy items in a safe and controlled manner. These are both fixed term positions end of October 2026 (exact date negotiable) but may be extended under the right circumstances. Applicants should have the following...