23 farm jobs found

Dairy Farm Worker We are looking for a reliable and motivated dairy farm worker to join our team on a dairy farm near Hinds, Canterbury . This is a hands-on role working with cows and general farm duties. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred, but we are happy to consider someone who is keen to learn and has a good work ethic. The role includes: Milking cows Shifting cows and checking stock Feeding and caring for calves General stock work Fencing and farm maintenance Tractor and machinery work where appropriate General day-to-day dairy farm jobs What we're looking for: Reliable and punctual Good attitude and willingness to work Comfortable working outdoors in all weather Able to work independently and as part of a team Previous dairy experience preferred Good attention to animal welfare and farm safety Full NZ driver's licence preferred If you're interested, please...

We have available a full time OAD dairy farming position in a 40 aside herringbone. The right applicant must be able to Calve cows, Treat Mastits and lame cows. Tractor driving experience as well as mowing and feeding out. Fencing experience and all day to day running of a farm. We would like someone with a partner that can do casual relief milking and calf rearing.  Please call Rachelle on 0211741418 if your interested

Relief Milker Join Our Team We are looking for a reliable and motivated  Relief Milker to join our team on a modern 600-cow spring-calving dairy farm in the Manawatū. This is a fixed-term position to provide additional support during the busy calving season. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with livestock, takes pride in producing quality work, and wants flexible employment within a supportive team environment. Whether you're an experienced relief milker or looking to further your dairy farming career, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role This position is fixed-term for the duration of the calving season, with an anticipated finish at the end of November 2026 (or by agreement), when seasonal staffing requirements reduce. You will work alongside an experienced team, helping ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently during our busiest time of the year. Key Responsibilities Carry out efficient and hygienic...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for a keen and motivated person to assist our team with the daily running of a 600 cow farm in Opio.  this position is flexible whether it be part time or full time, fixed term or permanent. There is a 3 bedroom home available for the right applicant and we are happy to tailor the job to suit.  farm is a tidy 200 ha unit with 40 aside herringbone with ACR, Protrack, walk over teat sprayer, and more. Milkings are quick and efficient always milking with one other staff member.  an excellent remuneration package is on offer to the suitable applicant. Please apply below with CV and current referees.  we are NOT accredited so you must be able to live and work in Nz otherwise please do not apply. 

Experienced Farm Assistant / 2IC – Sherry River, Tapawera 480–500 cows | 28-bale rotary | Excellent accommodation | Salary negotiable We are looking for an experienced and capable Farm Assistant / 2IC to join our team on our Sherry River dairy farm near Tapawera, Tasman . Milking approximately 480–500 cows through a 28-bale rotary , this is a hands-on position working alongside our Farm Manager and his partner. This is not an entry-level farm assistant position . We are looking for someone with solid dairy farming experience who is confident carrying out day-to-day farm operations and has the practical ability and judgement to step up and competently operate the farm in the Farm Manager's absence . About the role The successful applicant will be involved across the day-to-day operation of the farm, including: Milking and general dairy shed duties Confident and competent tractor operation Feeding out and feed management Fertiliser...

Casual position available for relief milker Seeking someone with milking experience, capable of showing up, milking in the mornings and afternoons with basic jobs - putting up fences 20 aside herringbone shed, automatic cup removers, calm cows, 290 cows on farm Flat to rolling farm In-shed feeding What skills you have Good communication Reliable and showing up on dates committed Understanding health and safety and working to our policies Previous milking experience Regular afternoon milks available through mating from October to December, then every second weekend and time off from the new year onwards.  Pay will be negotiated dependent on experience.  Please apply if you are currently in New Zealand, in the Waikato, and can start work. 

Join a collaborative, high performing team Accommodation included Health and life insurance Great location – Just outside of Westport THE OPPORTUNITY Join the collaborative, high-performing team on our Dairy farm and gain hands-on experience across all areas of modern dairy farming. You’ll assist with tasks from milking, calving, and feeding stock to effluent management, spraying, and fencing, while learning the skills - including shed and animal health management, mating plans, and moving stock. This is a hands-on role for someone with a passion for farming, and a desire to grow their career in a collaborative, supportive environment.   ABOUT YOU You’re enthusiastic, hands-on, and ready to contribute to the team’s success. You’re eager to learn, develop your skills, and make a real impact on the farm. Ideally, you’ll also have: Experience in a similar dairy farming role, or a strong interest in developing one Good...

🐄 FARM ASSISTANT / RELIEF MILKER WANTED – MANAWATŪ 🐄 We're looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team in the Manawatū. We are also interested in hearing from experienced Relief Milkers . The role includes: • Milking • Animal health • Feeding and general farm work • Tractor work (experience preferred but not essential) • Maintaining a high standard of farm presentation We're looking for someone who: • Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic • Is reliable, honest, and willing to learn • Can work well in a team and independently • Takes pride in caring for stock and equipment What we offer: • Competitive pay based on experience • Supportive and respectful working environment • Opportunities to grow and develop your skills • Accommodation available for the right applicant If you're looking for your next opportunity, or you're an experienced relief milker looking for regular work, we'd love to hear from you. 📍 Location:...

Hi  we are looking for a fixed term Farm Assistant / Relief Milker. The peak milking cows 1130. Someone who love cows and like to work around them. key jobs.  milking . plant wash. getting cows for milking.  shed / yard wash. other basic stuff. some experience in nz dairy will be great but training can be given to right person. Note we are not accrediated employer . so can't help with visa. Thanks Ranvy

Drive in Milker PLEASE NOTE - any milking experience is fine, cow, goat or sheep. We are looking for an experienced and reliable drive-in milker to join our close-knit team on our family owned sheep milking farm, located just 5 minutes from Te Awamutu, in the Waikato. You will be helping us milk around 720 ewes, through a 30 aside herringbone shed. We milk the herd twice a day and we are looking for someone to assist with our milking during the season. The milking season runs from now until April. Requirements for this role: • Strong knowledge and experience of dairy milking and methods • Knowledge and ability with milking systems  • Demonstrated high standards of milk quality and shed hygiene • High standard of personal and operational hygiene • Maintain a tidy & presentable dairy shed • Good animal husbandry skills • Empathy for livestock • Able to drive a manual vehicle and farm motorbikes • Follow health and safety and wellbeing procedures •...

We are looking for an relief milker for a 750 cow farm located 10 minutes east of Ashburton. This is a casual drive in position and experience in milking is required as it is a high producing herd, being milked through a 1 person shed. The cows are being milked through a 54 bale rotary with acr and auto teatspray. The roster will be covering the other staffs days off, and will be 4 days on, 6 days off, with the occasional 6 days on, 4 days off, the high producing herd takes around 4 hours to milk in the morning and around 3 hours in the afternoon. Starting times are 5am and 2.30pm. Other duties will include general farm maintance such as fencing, cleaning and tidying.

Looking for a casual relief Milker, 300 cows, 30 aside HB shed.  Arohena area Waikato, to assist alongside senior Staff or farm owner.  MUST be already in New Zealand and sponsorship is not available

Relief Milker on once a day farm Colyton Pohangina Ashhurst 380 cows 30 aside normally two people in shed required Drive in only 0211876422

Relief Staff Required: Located Between Putaruru & Arapuni Sorry – no accommodation available, so we’re looking for drive-in relief staff to cover Jay’s time off (he’s our fabulous Herd Manager).   We are flexible but will usually need someone to cover every second Saturday, Sunday & Monday (with the cycle falling on 26th, 27th & 28th September, and each fortnight after that).   We will also need someone to cover longer periods of time, during Jay’s annual leave. We can offer you: Supportive employers, but we’re not “accredited” for international staff.   Contact details for current & previous staff members so you can ask what we’re like to work for. Full training, if required – initially working alongside us or Jay. We can take you from an “assist” relief milker to “sole charge”. Training in how to use “Halter”. Well serviced and maintained machinery. A quiet F/Fx herd of 220-225 spring calving, high producing, low SCC cows. Feed system 3 -...

Weekend Relief Milker – Five Forks, North Otago We are looking for a   reliable and capable relief milker   to help with weekend milkings on our dairy farm at   Five Forks, North Otago . We are milking approximately   600 cows through a 40-aside herringbone shed . This is a   drive-in position   and would ideally suit someone local looking for regular weekend work. Hours: Morning milking:   5:00am – 8:30am Afternoon milking:   2:00pm – 4:30pm Weekend work The role will primarily involve milking and general dairy shed duties. Previous dairy or milking experience would be an advantage; however,   training can be provided for the right person . We are looking for someone who is reliable, has a good attitude, is confident around livestock and can work independently once trained. Good hourly rate for the right person. To apply, please   contact Aidan via email   with a brief introduction and any relevant experience. [email protected]

We are looking for a relief milker, with experience, to start as soon as possible. 700 cows, rotary shed in Edendale.

We are looking for a reliable Relief Milker to join our team from now 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 positive...

We are looking for a drive in relief /casual milker for our 200 cow seasonal supply dairy farm. Mostly weekend work but negotiable on days and milkings required. 20ASHB shed with in shed feeding. Covered feed pad and Halter on the cows. Experience required as this will be a sole charge role but willing to train the right person. Very competitive pay. Happy, friendly environment with supportive owners. 

Seeking a experienced, honest and reliable Relief Milker, that has excellent stock skills and management.   50 bale rotary shed. Milking 600 cows.  Drive in position, 20 mins west from Kamo. This roll has the opportunity to develop into a farm assistant position for the right candidate. NZ applications only please 

Hi team We are a team focused family farm with opportunities to progress and grow, this is a high achieving, happy and healthy minded workplace We have 440 cows on farm producing over 600 milk solids per cow with great infrastructure. The farm is near Foxton (Manawatu) and has an excellent infrastructure: 36 aside herring bone with a smooth flowing automatic teat spraying cow shed. In shed feeding is used in conjunction with grass/maize silage and PKE in the paddock as required, running on a system 5 basis. Were looking for a drive in relief milker to continue the 2026-27 season with. Days and hours are flexible. In September were looking to fill a 6 days on and one off roster slot (flexible). October were looking for a relief milker every morning over 6 week mating period as well as some weekend relief milking for staff days off again were flexible on what days you can do as the role is for the third person in the shed to lighten the work load. the shed is normally a 2...