7 dairy farm assistant jobs found in Ashburton

This is a fulltime position to commence 1 June 2026. The successful applicant will work with ourselves, farm owner/operator, the 2IC and one other staff member, they will take responsibility for assigned aspects of dairy shed hygiene/cleanliness; animal health; and milking.  The position involves, and is not limited to, feeding pasture/supplements, effluent management, maintenance, farm tidiness including weed spraying.   Be a team player Be skilled in operating tractors and machinery Ideally have had dairy industry experience. We are willing to teach if had other previous agricultural and farm animal handling experience Current full drivers license MUST be resident in New Zealand Be responsible and honest with a willingness to learn Must be willing to pat our friendly cows 

Farm Assistant We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join and complete our farm team starting 15/09 Our farm is located just 15 minutes from Ashburton and milks 860 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs and Protrack. The farm is irrigated using centre pivots and one Rotorainer. This position offers a comfortable 2–3 bedroom home and operates on a 6 days on, 2 days off roster year-round. We maintain a strict drug and alcohol-free workplace and expect all team members to uphold these standards. At least one year experience in NZ dairy farms. Important: Applicants must already be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. We are not accredited employers and therefore cannot support visa applications or sponsorship. To apply, please submit your CV along with 2–3 recent references through the online application process.

Are you looking for a role with a supportive team where you can grow and build your skills across all aspects of dairying? One of our team is continuing with their travels after 18 months with us, so we are looking for someone to step into our team at a Farm Assistant level. Ideally this is a permanent position, but we’re also open to a fixed-term role — for us, finding the right fit for our team matters more than anything.  The Farm: We milk 700 cows through a rotary shed with cup removers, drafting and datamars tags, and feed at a System 4. Milking is twice a day from calving through to mid–late January, then we move to 10 in 7. Calves are fed on an ad lib system and are reared within the team, and we manage our own wintering on neighbouring land. We’re looking for someone who: Has a positive attitude, good energy, and a team player Takes pride in their work and enjoys continual improvement Communicates well and is open to feedback Is happy to work within...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Mid Canterbury Due to an injury we are seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to join our family-run operation on a newly converted dairy farm in Mid Canterbury. Milking 1,200 cows through a modern 80-bale rotary, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fresh, progressive setup from the ground up. Located just 25 minutes inland from Ashburton and only 8 minutes from Mayfield, the farm offers a great rural lifestyle with convenient access to nearby towns. What we offer: Competitive remuneration package Brand new 3-bedroom house on farm Modern infrastructure and systems Supportive, family-focused team environment Key responsibilities: Milking in an 80-bale rotary Animal health and pasture management Feeding and general farm duties Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare What we’re looking for: Minimum 2 years dairy farming experience Strong work ethic and positive attitude Ability to work both independently and within a team...

Due for unseen reasons we are again on the hunt for an Enthusiastic Herd Manager Needed for 1800 cows with HALTER! Herd Manager – 2026 / 27 Season New Farm | Great Team  Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join us for the 2026/27 season on a new 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 milking cows, animal health and feeding allocation with high attention to detail in the cow shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. The farm is located 15 minutes East of Asburton through a 80 Bail Rotary shed. (Auto teatsprayer and protrack) 2 years experience or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Must be capable tractor...

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...

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY IN NEW ZEALAND Are you a young NZ'er looking to start a career in dairy farming? This might be just the opportunity you're after. Come join our team (mainly female) and be part of the future.  Join our progressive dairy operation in Westerfield (20mins west of Ashburton, Canterbury). We run a 630-cow barn system where our cows are fed Christmas dinner every day! Happy, healthy cows. Alongside this, we have a further 270 cows in late lactation outside on pasture with an extra diet delivered via an outside feed pad. The farm calve year-round with larger numbers in Autumn and Spring.  We're looking for a reliable, hardworking team player to help keep our farm running smoothly. This role will include mixing the cows rations, milking support, calf rearing and general farm duties. You will be required to assist the Animal Health Manager with keeping our cows healthy and well cared for. We offer a competitive wage based on experience.  To...