7 jobs found in Palmerston North

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Farm Hand to join a large-scale Angus beef operation in North West Tasmania. This is a great opportunity for someone with beef or dairy experience who wants to build their skills within a commercial breeding operation that is continuing to grow and develop. About Our Client Our client is a family-owned Australian agricultural business with a large portfolio of pastoral properties across Tasmania and Victoria. The business has a strong focus on commercial agriculture, Angus beef production, pasture-based farming and sustainable land management. The North West Tasmania operation is undergoing significant investment and development, with land progressively transitioning from dairy production into a large-scale Angus beef enterprise. The operation currently has approximately 3,500 Angus breeders, with a mix of owned and agisted cattle. The long-term plan is to transition towards a 100% owned breeding operation,...

We take milk quality and animal health seriously and are looking for like-minded farmers to join us for an exciting expansion on our beautiful farm.   We’re proud to be  Fonterra Organics Top Performers for milk quality two years in a row: SCC 73 99% Days of Excellence So we’re looking for someone who  takes pride in their work, high attention to detail, and prioritises milk quality and animal health.  Position and salary based around the right applicant. 6:2 roster.   Farm setup • 800 cows in multiple herds using  Halter •  40-bale rotary  ( ACRs  + in-bale teat spray) •  CellSense & Protrack •  OAD milking  solo in shifts alongside other staff and us (owners) The farm •  250ha  effective +  200ha  new neighbouring block • Mostly  flat to rolling  country • Very tidy farm with  great infrastructure...

Farm Operations Support Support good people, keep farms running well, and be part of work that matters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Farm Operations Support person to provide practical support across our four Taranaki farms. This role is ideal for someone with strong dairy farming capability who enjoys variety, can step in where needed, and takes pride in helping farms run well. You’ll work across different properties and teams, supporting day-to-day operations. The role is primarily focused on farm operations and farm coverage. That includes milking, stock work, feeding, general farm tasks, machinery operation, maintenance support and helping maintain good routines and standards across the farms. From time to time, you may also assist with practical science-related farm activities, but this is first and foremost an...

We are Daniel and Monique Newell working on Armstrongs Farms We are seeking a new farm assistant to join out team. We contract milk a couple of farms and require an extra hand to keep the farms humming. We are based just out from Opunake.   This role could even suit a couple that are wanting to take dairy farming on and be in a positive team environment. We can offer all trainings and support to get you started. We have 2 separate farms only 5 mins from Opunake with a really great community.  This job will require you to take part in milkings, cow herding and various farm jobs. I believe that this job could be the perfect start or it might be the right change at the right time to find a great team. We can offer flexibility with a bigger team and we offer a 5 and 2 roster. 

We are looking for an experienced Farm Assistant in rural Inglewood, milking 550 cows through a rotary shed with inshed feed and cup removers.  The person we are looking for must have experience milking cows, have good animal husbandry and an eye for detail. Being able to operate a tractor is essential. Must be competent in helping in the day to day running of a farm like setting breaks weed spraying, identifying and treatment of sick cows.    Must be able to operate a 2 wheeler and 4 wheel motorbike. Only people with relevant experience and available to attend an interview and valid work visa to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. Pay rate will be discussed with potential person on relevant experience. This position is for one person only.

Dairy Cattle Farm Assistant / Farm Worker – Entry Level 📍 Location: Taupo, New Zealand We are looking for three reliable, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Dairy Farm Assistants or Farm Workers . This is an excellent opportunity for those eager to start or grow their careers in the dairy industry. You will work closely with Contract Milker to ensure the smooth operation of daily farm tasks. Farm Details: Milking 1,250 cows at peak through a 60-bale rotary shed . Rolling contour farm. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with daily farm operations, including: Milking twice daily (most of the year). Animal health and welfare (monitoring and caring for livestock). Calf rearing (feeding, health checks, and general care). Feeding stock (preparing and distributing feed). Effluent management (operating and maintaining effluent systems). Fencing and weed control (general farm maintenance). Ensuring farm...

🐄 2IC/ Farm Assistant – Jersey Farm (Okato, Taranaki) We are seeking a motivated and reliable staff member to join our team as a 2ic or farm assistant on a progressive Jersey farm near Okato for the 2027/2028 season This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a high-performing farming operation. You may be just starting out, looking to take a step up or an established 2ic, ultimately somebody with a great attitude and passion for dairy farming is what we are looking for. We milk 440 very quiet, well bred, high-producing Jersey cows through a 40 bale rotary, with a strong focus on animal welfare, efficiency, and good systems. We utilise Afi collars, automatic cup removers and teat sprayers to make the cowshed a 1 man operation year round. Calves are reared on a mix of lely automatic calf feeders and mobile teat feeders until weaning, where they will then go to our support block 10 mins from the farm. ✅ Key...