4 jobs found in Whataroa

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT **Full-time Position Available Now** We are seeking an junior farm assistant  Located whataroa west coast about 20 mins north of Franz Josef What we offer: - 2 bedroom single man self contained cabin (6 months old so fairly new) - Good working environment with a variety of work. - Roster 6 on 2 off - Payed accordingly to a junior assistant role (salary) - Grass-based system focusing on milk quality and animal health. We are looking for someone with the following attributes  - Preferably to have the basic knowledge of milking/calf rearing basic experience would be a bonus but not essential as will be mentored and teached under the supervision of the assistant manager and owners - Hold a Full Drivers Licence (not suspended). - Ability to work well within a team  - Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be honest and reliable. - Be good with stock. - Able to confidently ride a 4-wheeler motorbike. - To be Drug-free. - Able to legally work in New...

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...

Wanted: Junior Farm Assistant $25ph Spring’s coming and cows don’t wait. We need an extra pair of hands for calf rearing, calf pickup, milking, and general farm work. No experience needed — just reliability, common sense, and a willingness to learn. Potential to continue beyond spring for the right person. 🐄 Located in the heart of the Grey Valley — just 25 minutes from Greymouth. Part-time or full-time options available for the right person. Accommodation available if needed. Hours and roster negotiable 

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...