5 farm manager jobs found

Theland Farm Group are looking for a genuinely motivated and committed Relief Milkers to join our on-farm team at K Road. This is a Seasonal / Fixed term role. About the role: K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays, approx. 1 hour from Taupo Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low input, fully self-contained system with a focus on pasture and plantain. This farm is well set up with a 72 Bale drop rail Herringbone milking shed, an experienced farm manager and a friendly team. Applicants must: 1) Be physically fit - this is a demanding job 2) Be able to provide an updated CV. 3) Be able to provide verifiable references of previous employment history. 4) Pass a 3-month hair follicle drug test, alcohol, and police check.  You will be required to join the milking team so staff can take Annual Leave, Parental leave and Regular Rostered Days off.  Job Description: Milking Duties - competently ensure the effective operation of all...

We are a150ha family run self contained dairy operation located 5mins from balclutha . We milk 440 cows through a 50 rotary with cup removers, auto drafting, cow manager tags.  Applicants must be in New Zealand and eligible to work. 

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...

We are currently seeking someone to help on our farm located in Auroa, Taranaki. This position would be drive in, and could range from milk harvester to a full time farm assistant role depending on experience/applicant.  The farm is spring calving 750 cows through a 60 bale Rotary. The contour of the farms is flat and paddocks are well fenced, even sized with great central racing. Water supplied from the Waimate west water scheme. The cowshed has Automatic cup removers and teat spraying.  Cows are fed all year via the in shed feed system or feed pad. We have Protract Drafting working alongside Cow manager system in the herd. Key responsibilities/expectations (role dependent) Excellent stockmanship ability to work without supervision and also work within a team Understanding of pasture allocation and management  General Farm maintenance Tractor driving - feeding out - mowing - general duties Excellent animal husbandry - identify lameness, mastitis and other...

We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated Relief Milker to join our team and assist with milking operations on our 480-cow dairy farm, located 10 mins drive from Marton. This role is ideal for an experienced milker looking for flexible hours, weekend work, or someone wanting to pick up extra shifts during the dairy season. You will work closely with our permanent farm team to maintain high standards of milk quality, animal welfare, and shed hygiene. Key Responsibilities Milking Operations: Efficiently milk cows using our 36-bail herringbone system. Stock Management: Bring herds to and from the shed safely, demonstrating a calm approach and excellent stockmanship. Shed Hygiene: Perform standard plant and silo wash procedures post-milking, maintaining strict cleanliness standards. Animal Health: Monitor the herd for signs of mastitis or lameness, and strictly manage withheld milk protocols (penicillin/colostrum herds). Skills &...