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WD
16/10/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Farm Manager
Waterford Dairy Farm Hororata, New Zealand
We require an Assistant Farm Manager to join our 800 cow family owned and operated dairy farm in Hororata Canterbury. Farm details -   800 cows, 50 bale herringbone, 4 full time staff, 3 calf rearers in spring and I work usually everyday from July 10th - September 20th, so you are well supported. In shed feeding, System 3-4, 535ms per cow, scc under 100 the whole season, Allflex collars, 2 pivots with K-line and fixed grid. Wintering is done on the dairy platform, 6,2 roster, comfortable 3 bedroom home, located 10 minutes from Darfield and Hororata, 25 minutes to Rolleston and 45 minutes from Christchurch.  Please only apply if you have the relevant experience listed on the ad and you are either a NZ citizen, Resident, or hold a valid work visa. You will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. You must have minimum 2 years work experience.  You will need to be competent in the following: Animal health - treating any down cows/sick cows, able to calve cows,...
Closing date for Applications:
07/11/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC) Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
08/11/2026
38
01/10/2026
Fixed Term
Assistant Farm Manager
$60,000 - $80,000 yearly
38715 Oxford, New Zealand
We are currently looking for a Assistant Farm Manager to join our Oxford team. You would be working on a 220ha cow dairy farm and milking 680 cows through a 50 bale rotary shed with acr's and protrack. The farm has 5 pivots. Roster would be 6:2. House is a 4 bedroom brick home. Must have precious experience in this role and must also be a NZ resident. Start date is asap - successful applicant would ideally fill this position from 1st October. Regular drug tests are performed on this farm.
Closing date for Applications:
31/10/2026
Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
01/10/2026
12/10/2026
Casual Fixed Term
Dairy Farm Worker
Ashburton, New Zealand
Dairy Farm Assistant – Hinds, Mid Canterbury This position could also suit someone looking for drive-in relief milking work. We are happy to discuss flexible arrangements with the right person. We are a progressive dairy farming operation based in Hinds, just 20 minutes south of Ashburton. Our farm milks 935 cows through a modern 54-bail rotary shed featuring automatic cup removers and automatic teat spraying systems. Due to a staff member leaving to take the next step to progress their dairy farming career, we are seeking a reliable and motivated person with a positive, can-do attitude to join our team for the upcoming mating period on farm. The successful applicant will: • Be physically fit and capable of working outdoors in all conditions • Have basic English and good communication skills • Show a willingness to learn and work as part of a team • Hold a current driver’s licence • Have the legal right to work in New Zealand • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test...
Closing date for Applications:
11/11/2026
Farm Assistant Farmhand Herd Manager Milk Harvester Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
19/10/2026
Rp
06/10/2026
Fixed Term Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Riack partnership Corporate farm (Mayfield, New Zealand)
We’re looking for a reliable, motivated person to join our team on a 700 cow dairy farm in Mid Canterbury. This role would suit someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is happy to get stuck into all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming. we are NOT accredited employers We milk through a 40 bale rotary with cup removers using max T milking. Majority pivot irrigation.Simple grass based system. We’re looking for someone who is: • Reliable and punctual • Honest with a good attitude • Confident working both independently and as part of a team • Willing to learn and take direction • Respectful of animals, machinery and the farm • Previous dairy farming experience would be an advantage, but the right attitude and willingness to learn are just as important. We can offer: • Easy going family oriented culture • Work life balance • Opportunity and support for you to grow, there is real opportunity to grow your career in the system...
Closing date for Applications:
23/10/2026
Assistant Herd Manager Farm Assistant Farmhand Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
24/10/2026
LH
01/10/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Laverty Holdings Limited Corporate farm (Dunsandel, New Zealand)
We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of 5 on an 1100 cow dairy farm located 10 minutes from Rakaia, 20 minutes from Rolleston which both provide excellent access to amenities and social/sports clubs and facilities. Ashburton, Methven and Christchurch are also within 40 minutes of the farm.  Key Responsibilities include: Milking cows efficiently in a 54-bail rotary with ACR's and auto teat spray. Animal health monitoring. Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and mating. Assisting with daily feed allocation. 2-Wheel motorbike operation. Fencing and weed control, Following milk quality and shed hygiene protocols. Health and Safety reporting. Assisting with effluent application. We are looking for an individual who meets following criteria: - Physically fit and healthy  Minimum of 1 years' experience  Ability to multitask  Honest  Punctual   Positive, can-do attitude...
Closing date for Applications:
20/10/2026
Farm Assistant Farmhand Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
01/06/2026
ID
28/09/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Herdmanager
Isleworth Dairies Hinds
Due to our  Herdmanager leaving to continue with her travels , we are the hunt for a Herdmanager to join our young Kiwi team 780 cow farm in Hinds, Ashburton. The farm is fully irrigated 20 minutes south of Ashburton with new pivots being built over winter, Cow manager also installed over winter ready for mating! We peak milk 780 cows through a 50 bale shed, spring calving. Run a system 4 farm with a big emphasis on cow health and welfare and the team’s work / life balance. 1-2 years experience is needed for this role due to the time of the year but we love watching people grow in to their roles and a great attitude is really important to us. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the industry and a strong work ethic  What we are looking for: - Reliability and honesty are really important to us  - Positive and can do attitude - Can milk competently and have high hygiene standards  - Displays the utmost respect for...
Closing date for Applications:
28/10/2026
Assistant Herd Manager Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
20/10/2026
07/10/2026
Permanent - Full Time
SM Limited - Herd Manager
Culverden, New Zealand
Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...
Closing date for Applications:
21/10/2026
Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
26/10/2026
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