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MD
07/07/2026
Fixed Term
Relief Milker
$28.00 - $30.00 hourly
Madjac Dairies West Coast, New Zealand
We are looking for a relief milker over our busy period August - February Start Date: August through February Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week Pay Rate: $28–$30 per hour, depending on experienced. Weekend work required Milking cows efficiently and in accordance with farm procedures Maintain high standards of animal health and welfare Identifying and reporting any health or production concerns Cleaning and maintaining milking shed and equipment Assist with feeding, stock movement and general farm duties as required We have a strict drug-free policy and value professionalism and safety. Please apply with a CV and 2 references
Closing date for Applications:
28/07/2026
Calf Rearer Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
01/08/2026
TL
06/07/2026
Fixed Term
Relief Milker
$25.00 hourly
TWT Ltd Taupō, New Zealand
We are looking for a reliable Relief Milker to join our team from November 2026 until the end of the 2026/27 dairy season. The successful applicant will cover milking shifts while permanent staff are on annual leave, attending training, or carrying out other essential farm duties. The role includes milking cows, preparing and cleaning the milking shed and equipment, bringing cows to and from the milking shed, monitoring animal health and welfare, maintaining high standards of milk quality and hygiene, and carrying out general dairy farm duties as required. Requirements Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual farm work. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Willing to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays on a roster. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, hygiene, and health and safety. Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Good communication skills and a...
Closing date for Applications:
22/07/2026
Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
01/11/2026
06/07/2026
Fixed Term Permanent - Full Time
Farm Hand/Relief Milker
Tokoroa, New Zealand
We are looking for a reliable and motivated relief milker/farm hand to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in their work and is happy to help wherever needed on the farm. Previous dairy experience is preferred. Key responsibilities: Milking cows efficiently while maintaining high milk quality standards Bring cows to and from the shed  Assisting with animal health and general stock work  Keeping the shed clean  General farm maintenance, weed control and other farm tasks  What we are looking for: Honest and reliable  Able to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills  A strong work ethic and positive attitude Accommodation may be available for the right applicant.
Closing date for Applications:
05/08/2026
Farmhand Milk Harvester Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
26/07/2026
3D
04/07/2026
Fixed Term
Relief milker
$25.00 hourly
36896 Dairy 2 Te Muka
We are looking for 3 relief milkers to support our Spring calving season for Dairy 3 Job description Morning and afternoon milking. Milking cows efficiently and hygienically (morning and afternoon shifts). Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. Setting up and operating milking machinery Cleaning and sanitizing the milking shed and equipment. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Monitoring animal health and reporting any issues Following farm procedures and health & safety guidelines Applicants must have one season experience (at least 3 months on a commercial New Zealand dairy farm) Applicants must be able to pass a random drug test and have clear police history Applicants must be physically fit Applicants must be able for in-person interview Applicants must provide updated cv and reference from previous employment
Closing date for Applications:
26/07/2026
Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
01/08/2026
04/07/2026
Casual Fixed Term
Calf Rearer/ Relief Milker (Best suited for a Couple)
Multiple farms (Otautau, New Zealand)
Calf Rearer & Relief Milker Smithill Limited – Southland Smithill Limited is a progressive family-owned dairy farming business operating four dairy farms and support blocks in Southland. We milk approximately 2,100 cows and pride ourselves on strong animal welfare, good systems, supportive teams, and providing opportunities for people to develop within the dairy industry. We are seeking a reliable and motivated Calf Rearer & Relief Milker to join our team for the upcoming calving season, with the potential for ongoing work for the right person. About the role This is a hands on position that combines calf rearing, relief milking, and general farm support. You'll work alongside experienced farm managers and be involved in all aspects of caring for our youngest stock while helping support farm operations during our busiest time of year. This could involve stock work at grazing properties and potentially the role could extend to be permanent for the right...
Closing date for Applications:
03/08/2026
Calf Rearer Farmhand Relief Milker Tractor Driver
Position Start Date:
01/07/2026
IL
03/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Tractor driver / Relief milker / Odd jobs
$25.00 - $30.00 hourly
Iful Limited Thames-Coromandel District, Waikato Region, New Zealand
We are looking for a tractor driver/reliable relief milker to join our team on a permanent basis. The role includes: Milking - 2 days per week and covering annual leave. Tractor work - Loading up and feeding out Machinery Maintenance Fencing and other General farm maintenance Setup, move and monitoring irrigators Dairy Farm: Autumn Calving 630 cows split into two mobs (330/300)   230 ha 40 ASHB – with ACR Cup-Removers Feed Pad Halter Milking times: Morning 5:00am - 8:30am Afternoon: 2:30pm - 5:30pm 
Closing date for Applications:
02/08/2026
Farmhand Relief Milker Tractor Driver
Position Start Date:
20/07/2026
MF
02/07/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Machine operator & relief milker.
MS FARMING LTD Multiple farms (Taumarunui, New Zealand)
Machine operator  such as tractors, feed out equipment, fencing gear.  Relief milk when required. Carry on maintenance etc. Must be drug and Vape/ smoke free. No pets.
Closing date for Applications:
23/07/2026
Fencer Relief Milker Tractor Driver Other
Position Start Date:
01/08/2026
MF
02/07/2026
Casual
Calf Rearer and Relief milker
$24.00 - $30.00 hourly
MS FARMING LTD Multiple farms (Taumarunui, New Zealand)
We are looking for 2 staff members to Join us from calving season onwards. Your main job is to feed new born calves, prepare calf pens, shift calves as required. Give some basic remady or treatment if needed.  Approx 450 calves to rear. There is possibility of some relief milking work for you if you are willing to do it. Some working with animals experience preferred but not necessary. Working hours per week ranging from 30 to 50 with hourly rate from $24 to $30 depending on your capabilties. Shared accommodation available on farm, on a agreed weekly charge.
Closing date for Applications:
23/07/2026
Calf Rearer Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
20/07/2026
3T
01/07/2026
Permanent - Part time
Relief Milker - Tractor Work Available
$35.00 - $40.00 hourly
32661 Tim and Ruby Ryan 653 Gladfield Road, Bayswater, New Zealand
We are looking for a reliable relief milker to join our team on a permanent basis. The role includes: *Every second weekend milking *Additional weekday milkings available if wanted *Opportunity for tractor work on our neighboring runoff, making this an ideal role for someone wanting extra hours  Dairy Farm: 60 Bale Rotary In-Shed Feed Cup-Removers Pro-track Allflex collars 2-Person Shed - always supported by a full-time staff member 700 cows split into two mobs (400/300)   Milking times: Morning 5:00am - 7:30am Afternoon: 2:30pm - 5:00pm  Runoff: The runoff is 200ha. This work would involve topping, mowing baleage and moving baleage to crop paddocks. *We are located on Gladfield Road, 10 min from Otautau and 5min from Drummond. *No accommodation is available. This is a drive-in position *Start date is flexible, ideally August onwards.  To apply: If this sounds like the role for you, please send your CV to...
Closing date for Applications:
31/07/2026
Relief Milker Tractor Driver
Position Start Date:
03/08/2026
01/07/2026
Fixed Term
Milker
Lichfield, New Zealand
We are looking for someone to come in and cover milkings through the 2026/27 season so staff are able to have annual leave and get other jobs done around the farm during milking hours. We run a split calving system so milkings are all year round and consistent.  54 bail rotary with cup removers and automatic teat spray so is just one person milking. There will be someone to help with herd change overs and when the red mob comes through so you arent left to yourself. There is always someone outside loading or doing other jobs that if you have an issue you can call on. The role will include both morning and afternoon milkings within our 7:2, 7:2, 7:3 roster There is the opportunity over the summer for extra work like weeds but this isnt guaranteed. This would suit either a drive in person if you have your own accommodation, or we do have a SINGLE person living complex that is available. The living complex comes with a living area including little kitchenet, a small...
Closing date for Applications:
31/07/2026
Farmhand Milk Harvester Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
01/06/2026
GC
01/07/2026
Casual
Milk for rent
Guthrie Contracting Hokitika, New Zealand
🐄 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.
Closing date for Applications:
31/07/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC) Farm Assistant Farmhand Fencer Relief Milker Tractor Driver Other
Position Start Date:
01/07/2026
So
30/06/2026
Permanent - Part time
Relief Milker
$30.00 hourly
Scarlet oak ltd Otorohanga, New Zealand
Looking for a relief Milker 5mins from Otorohanga,  30 aside herringbone  cups on 530am and 3pm  5 days a fortnight including 1 weekend, dates flexible but will need to be fixed for rosters.  $30/hr start 30th July 
Closing date for Applications:
30/07/2026
Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
31/07/2026
72
30/06/2026
Casual
Relief (weekend work)
72715 Hamilton
Relief Milker Wanted – Weekend Work We are looking for a reliable Relief Milker to join our team on weekends. We are currently milking 400 cows through a 30-a-side herringbone shed, conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from Hamilton in the Puketaha area. The role involves: Driving to the farm for each shift. Milking (cupping on) alongside myself or our 2IC. Finishing with a quick wash-down of the shed. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for regular weekend work with a friendly team. If you're interested or would like to know more, please get in touch: Shane 027 847 8619
Closing date for Applications:
30/07/2026
Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
01/07/2026
AF
30/06/2026
Casual
Morrinsville Relief Milker
Anonymous Farm Business Morrinsville
Relief Milker near Morrinsville. 280 cows through a 24ashb. Milkings are easy they just take a bit of time. We really need you every 2nd weekend but plenty of extra work available between July and Christmas. Please get in touch 
Closing date for Applications:
30/07/2026
Milk Harvester Relief Milker
FH
29/06/2026
Permanent - Part time
Relief milker/farm assistant
First Hill Dairies Rangiotu, New Zealand
Hi there,  We are looking for a reliable relief milker/farm assistant to help on our dairy farm located 20km from Palmerston North.  No accommodation is available, so this is a drive in position.  Duties may include milking, feeding out, shifting dry stock, farm maintenance, and other general duties as required.  Some dairy experience preferred, as you will be required to milk alone. Herringbone shed.  The role will be around 20 to 30 hours per week, and are happy to discuss and negotiate days and hours with the right person.  Please touch base if you’re interested! 
Closing date for Applications:
29/07/2026
Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
03/07/2026
-
29/06/2026
Permanent - Part time
Drive in Farm assistant/Relief milker
- Ngatea, New Zealand
Looking for a permanent farm assistant/Relief milker.  This is a drive-in position with no accommodation available. Working with Sharemilkers and 2ic will be at a minimum 3 days a week covering at least one weekend of Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closing date for Applications:
29/07/2026
Farm Assistant Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
29/06/2026
47
29/06/2026
Contract
Calf Rearer/Relief Milker
$25 yearly
47211 Dannevirke, New Zealand
Calf Rearer and relief milker for this coming season.  Have a tiny/single persons accommodation available on site, 10minutes from Dannevirke. Please contact Michelle on 0272173166 or email [email protected]  
Closing date for Applications:
14/07/2026
Calf Rearer Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
27/07/2026
NF
27/06/2026
Casual Fixed Term
Farm Assistant / Farm Hand
Normanton Farm Ashburton, New Zealand
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...
Closing date for Applications:
15/07/2026
Farm Assistant Farmhand Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
27/07/2026
Pu
26/06/2026
Permanent - Part time
Calf rearer/ Relief Milker
$25.00 - $30.00 hourly
Pukewaiu Colyton, New Zealand
Calf Rearer / Relief Milker Location:   Colyton (10 minutes from Feilding), Manawatu About the Farm We are a progressive 530-cow dairy farm based in Colyton, just 10 minutes from Feilding. We run efficient systems with a strong focus on animal welfare, team culture, and getting the basics right during the busy calving period. The Role We are looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our team in a   Calf Rearer / Relief Milker   role. This position is ideal for someone wanting solid work through calving, with ongoing relief milking opportunities afterward. Key Dates & Work Structure Calving Period (20 July – 20 September): Primary role:   Calf rearing (Monday to Friday) Optional weekend work available (or cover will be arranged if preferred) Some   relief milking duties , mainly: Assisting with getting fresh cows through the shed Helping new heifers learn the milking routine Supporting the team during peak workload...
Closing date for Applications:
26/07/2026
Calf Rearer Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
30/04/2026
KF
24/06/2026
Fixed Term
Relief Milker
$30.00 hourly
Kensington Farm Limited Ashburton Forks, New Zealand
Experienced stockperson to assist with farm activities during the calving period for 2 days per week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to cover other staffs rostered days off.  
Closing date for Applications:
13/07/2026
Farm Assistant Relief Milker
Position Start Date:
04/08/2026
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