13 farm jobs found

Apatu Farms is a leading Māori agribusiness recognised for scale, performance, and operational excellence across Hawke’s Bay. We are focused on performance, people and continuous improvement. Our Plantation Dairy is a large, high-performing operation milking up to 1,800 cows through a 60-bale rotary, supported by a strong on-site team and modern, well-maintained infrastructure. About the role: We are looking for a senior machinery operator to take full ownership of all machinery-related operations on-farm. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will lead one other operator and be responsible for the standard, organisation, and discipline of all machinery work. This will suit someone who: Takes real pride in how their work area looks and operates Prefers things planned, structured and done properly  Enjoys variety in their work Leads by example and sets high standards every day Has strong communication skills Key Responsibilities: Full...

Dry Stock M aintenance/General farm hand Are you passionate about farming and looking for the next step in your career? Join a progressive, people-focused farming business with strong values, excellent infrastructure, and opportunities to grow your farming career. About Us We are committed to being one of New Zealand’s leading dairy farming businesses, creating futures and development opportunities for our people. The Role Located just 15km from Mossburn, Windley Lands Ltd is a large-scale farming operation across 1,000 hectares of flat, rolling, and some steeper terrain with some of the most beautiful views in the region and is right on the doorstep to all of the outstanding recreational activities that Fiordland and Southland has to offer. Windley Lands Ltd is seeking a motivated and reliable Dry Stock Assistant to join our team, and to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the farm that runs a diverse range of stock and high stock numbers...

Tractor Operator & Farm Maintenance – Haupiri Dairy Farms & Runoff (West Coast, South Island) Position Overview We’re looking for a reliable, practical, and experienced operator to join our Haupiri dairy farming team. This role covers tractor operation, general farm maintenance, and support across both the dairy farms and runoff. You’ll be hands‑on with day‑to‑day operations including feeding out, cultivation, fertiliser application, spraying, and pasture/ crop establishment. Key Responsibilities Tractor & Machinery Operation Feeding out silage, baleage, and other supplementary feeds. Operating tractors, diggers, and farm equipment safely and efficiently. Cultivation work including ripping, discing, harrowing, rolling, and seedbed preparation. Sowing grass and crop paddocks using drills and spreaders. Fertiliser spreading (solid and liquid) across dairy platforms and runoff. Spraying weeds and crops...

we are currently seeking a motivated person to help over the busy period Aug/Dec  Farm details 290 cows 24 as/hb feed pad Friendly and quiet herd farm is steep/rolling located 10 minutes from Putaruru Position details picking up calf's  calf rearing feeding out milking weeds Requirements Previous milking experience is required (additional training can be provided if needed) Tractor driving experience is essential A valid   New Zealand Driver License (Full or Restricted) is essential Reliable car/transport No accommodation available on farm at this stage. We are looking for someone who is  reliable, hardworking, and motivated to work in a positive and supportive farming environment .

This is a drive in position, to cover days off - We’re looking for an experienced, capable person  This is a hands-on role with a bit of everything – full-time calf rearing through spring, plus relief milking and tractor work across the season to cover days off The setup: – 300 cow farm (38 aside herringbone) – relief milking, feeding calves, feeding out The role: – Relief milking to cover rostered days off – Feeding out and general farm jobs – Tractor work (cultivating, etc.) What we’re after: – Competent milker in herringbone sheds – Comfortable on tractors and general machinery – Good time management – able to plan your day and get through the work – Easy to work with, respectful, and good with people —Proven experience with calf rearing (confident running it solo)

We are looking for an experienced , practical and capable Individual to manage our dairy support blocks. One block situated 3km from Methven 150 Ha, the other block in Staveley 200 Ha The Methven block is irrigated with centre pivot irrigation. The run off blocks support our 685 Ha dairy farms at the base of Mount Hutt. We are looking for someone who is passionate about looking after and caring for stock and will treat the place like their own. We are a progressive business with a focus on staff development.  The role involves managing dairy young stock year round ( 600 R1’s and 600 R2’s ) at the Staveley block and wintering approx 800 cows in the winter months at the Methven block. Halter collars on cows.  Tractor work will involve fertiliser spreading with modern tractor and spreader using  topcon and GPS steering, mowing , cultivations and drilling ( air seeder), mixer wagon, sucker tanker, and heavy rolling  across all farms. Other work may include digger and grader blade...

We require a bit of extra help on the Dairy farm for the up coming season. All types of work available  Calf rearing Relief Milking Feeding out /Tractor driving Working with young stock weigh/drench/dna/tagging Effluent system Weed control We are located in Manakau, Levin is 15mins, Otaki 10 mins Our farm has come a long way- The cowshed is fitted with cup removers, auto drafting, auto teat spraying, auto plant wash, inshed feeding + mineral dispensers We have just completed our new composting cow barn which will be a pleasure to use in winter/wet weather/drought, feeding silage is all done at the barn. We will be online with the HALTER system within the next month. Our equipment is fresh and well maintained.  If you have some dairy experience,  want a bit of extra work in a work place that operates efficiently/ without work place dramas - please forward on your CV and references

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Stockman to join our Farming Operation. The farm is 454Ha part irrigated farm situated at Lauder in Central Otago. We operate as a Beef Fattening and Dairy Support Farm currently we transitioning out of Bulls into the following scenario: Beef 250 R1, 250 R2, 130 Breeding Cows, Dairy 200 R1’s 200 R2’s Wintering up to 550 Cows We want someone who can confidently undertake all day to day tasks on farm including but not limited to pasture management, animal health competence with technology wheel tractor  operation on undulating paddocks, ability to relate well to others. The successful applicant will be a NZ resident with 2+yrs NZ farming experience, keen to learn & progress in the industry, punctual, reliable, able to work well with other staff, have a good work history with good recent farming references and drivers licence & own reliable transport. We have a zero tolerance policy to drugs. Please apply online...

Shepherd Wanted – Central Otago Sheep & Beef Station We're a family-owned and operated beef and sheep farm set in stunning countryside, just 10 minutes from Omakau and 30 minutes from the beautiful town of Alexandra.  Running 13,000 stock units across 809ha of flat to rising country, we're looking for someone who considers themselves a good stockman with plenty of experience. Our sheep are fine wool, our cattle are crossbreeds, there's real variety and growth in what we do. We have some pivot irrigation, but the bulk of the work is all forms of stock work — crutching, drafting, moving stock — as well as moving break fences, general maintenance, tractor work and much more. No two days are the same. If you have a couple of fully trained dogs, that's an advantage but not essential. You'll need good stock sense and the relevant skills to hit the ground running — we're happy to train, but not from scratch. We're a small team who get on well, and lunch is provided daily....

A Person is required to work on a dairy and beef farm must have at least two year experience of driving a tractor Duties would include but not limited to  Doing several  mixes a day and feeding them out rotary hoeing the Barn Muck spreading Keep Machinery Cleaned and Machinery Greased Some general farm duties must be able to drive a tele handler The property is 20 Minutes North of Ashburton No Accommodation on farm work Days Sunday to Thursday    Friday and Saturdays Off Hours 6am to 5pm

Experienced Tractor Driver – Full Time (Cambridge/Kaipaki) We are seeking an experienced Tractor Driver to join our team based in the Cambridge/Kaipaki area. This is a full-time position offering consistent hours, with work primarily Monday to Friday and occasional weekend work depending on weather conditions. About the Role: Operating large tractors, including Fendt and John Deere machinery Working across a range of farm locations Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, primarily within the dairy farming sector Carrying out effluent management tasks to a high standard What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in dairy farming (essential) Strong knowledge of effluent management (essential) Confidence operating modern, large-scale agricultural machinery Reliability, good communication skills, and a professional approach What We Offer: Competitive starting pay rate of $33.00 per hour Company ute provided for travel to...

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...

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...