7 farm assistant jobs found in Ashburton

We are readvertising as we have decided to add a Farm Assistant to our team due to an increase in cow numbers.  We have just become an accredited employer, so can now consider applicants under an AEWV.  Dairy Farm Worker - Full-time Permanent Location: 10 minutes west of Ashburton, New Zealand ANZSCO Code: 841512 Start Date: 25/7/26 (negotiable) Salary: NZD $65,000-$70,000 per year depending on experience ( base salary ), plus accommodation package Minimum Hours: 30 hours per week  Average Hours: 40 hours per week This position we are looking to fill is for a Farm Assistant role on a 680 cow dairy farm 10 minutes from Ashburton. Currently herringbone shed but we are in the process of building a 54-bale rotary which will be operational approximately October/November. Mainly Pivot irrigation with 5ha of Kline and one Roto Rainer. We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Dairy Farm Worker to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a...

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong work ethic to join our team of 4 in late July, or early August.  Key things we are looking for: Positive attitude Keen to learn Has demonstrated a strong ability to work in a team environment and individually Good communicator Clean living habits - no drugs, non-smoking Work is available for up to three months.  Your own vehicle is essential - the nearest town is 35min away.  Shared accommodation is provided - you will have your own bedroom but share a house with one other employee. As employers, we are keenly involved in our business and enjoy seeing our team flourish in their work environment.  We provide a supportive and welcoming culture and are keen to educate and develop the people we employ.

850 cows through a 44 bail automated shed with protrack, irrigation is pivots kline and a hard hose gun. Must be able to milk cows set break fences, move kline and other day to day jobs, must be able to ride a two wheel motorbike, tractor driving and drive manual vehicles a advantage. must be nz residency can not employ people on visa so please don't apply

milking 450-500 cows through a 36 aside herringbone with in shed feeding. Cows have collars. You will work as a team to complete daily jobs of milking cows (twice daily) setting up breaks, moving stock, tractor work, moving effluent irrigator, spraying thistle, picking up branches, cleaning and general maintenance plus anything else that has to do with running a dairy farm. irrigation: lateral You will shift this once you have been taught. Experience is not required as we will train you on jobs.  We require you to be drug free and able to pass random tests and criminal checks. WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS FOR WORK VISAS NOR ABLE TO HELP SPONSOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS.                                                                                                                                                                                    SO PLEASE DONOT APPLY.  

🐄 Ready for your next challenge?  Our Mr Gingerbread support block which runs R1 and R2 heifers along with wintering cows on crop, using a pasture-based farming system with a strong focus on animal welfare. We’re seeking a driven Grazing Block Assistant to join our team.  📍  Location: Just 18 mins from Ashburton and 75 mins from Christchurch: Peak herd 3000 R2’s and 3000 R1’s Pivot/Kline irrigation 🛠️ About the Role: This is a permanent, full-time position focused on: Pasture allocation and stock management Tractor work (feeding out, fencing, general yard duties)   🌱   About Us:  Dairy Holdings Ltd operates over 60 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development...

Due to a long-term employees sickness, we have a position available on dairy farm 10 minutes from Ashburton. Must be competent in all dairy animal health, ability to work unsupervised, 2 wheel and side by side vehicles, all machinery and able to work in a team environment. Must have valid working visas for NZ. 

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (12+ months) to join our team as Assistant Herd Manager on an 1,800-cow farm in the Ashburton area, operating a two 50 Bail Rotary milking shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 44. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 5 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year. Salary is $63,000 per annum. Candidates must have previous dairy farming...