7 farm assistant jobs found in Morrinsville

Located 15 mins to Morrinsville & 15 mins to Matamata, the farm is very centrally located.  Our system 5, with feed pad, dairy unit milks 650 jersey cows through a 50 bale rotary on flat to rolling land.  We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our team who is passionate about farming and keen to learn & progress, with good overall farming experience including tractor work.  Excellent communication and the ability to work together in a team are a must. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident with 1+yrs full time NZ dairy experience, have your drivers licence and own reliable transport, and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. We are NOT Accredited Employers. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply. For queries please email [email protected]. Anne Burdon Cardon Rural Recruitment CRR26026

Location: Waitoa, Waikato Reports to: Sharemilker, Manager, Assistant Manager Start date: 1 June 2026 Advertised: 20 January 2026 We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team on our 750-cow, 200-hectare dairy farm in Waitoa, operating a 50-bale rotary shed. This is a hands-on in the day-to-day farm operation. This role aligns with the DairyNZ 'Herd Manager' career pathway and offers the opportunity to further develop your skills in farm systems, people leadership and business performance. Purpose of the Role Assisting with the daily farm activities and the implementation of farm policies and plans. You will take responsibility for key operational areas, complete tasks with minimal supervision, and supervise and train staff as required. You will actively look for opportunities to improve efficiency and farm performance. Key Responsibilities Milking: Dairy Operations  Implement efficient and hygienic milking practices  Maintain a high standard of dairy...

Experienced Farm Assistant / Herd Manager We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to join our team on a well-run dairy farm located north of Morrinsville . This is an excellent opportunity for someone with sound dairy farming knowledge who is passionate about the industry and keen to continue developing their skills. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in their work, and wants to build a long-term career in dairy farming, with opportunities for growth both on our farm and into the future. About the Farm 320-cow dairy herd System 2 dairy operation 34-aside herringbone shed with Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs) Well-maintained equipment and facilities Supportive, respectful, and progressive working environment The Role You will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the farm, including: Milking and shed management Animal health...

Note:  Start date is only indicitive, we are flexible on this. Only NZ residents please - no visa or international applications will be considered.  We will only open applications of those who send through a CV and cover letter.  We a looking for a young and ambitious Farm Assistant, who has at least the basic immediate skills to fill this role. We would like to mentor someone who wishes to grow into a managerial position within a 2 year time frame, and study to do so. We would hire as Farm Assistant to begin with, however a swift move up the ladder could be on the cards for the right person. If you exceed our expectations, we will re-classify and remunrate accordingly.  We have a rolling contour farm, a mixture of dry and wet areas, and special consideration to this aspect is a must in order for this farm to succeed. We have a 34 aside Herringbone Shed, with Automatic cup removers and in-shed feed system. We are moving into a System 3 Farm Structure.  We are a...

Located 10 minutes from Morrinsville, our 200ha, system 3-4 dairy unit milks 540 cows through a 54 bale rotary with ACRs, in shed feeding, Protrack and has modern well maintained facilities & equipment. We take pride in looking after our cows and having a well presented farm.  We are seeking a skilled Farm Assistant to join our team.  Having experience milking and being quiet & calm with the cows is a must. Having basic animal husbandry, good tractor driving experience & all general on farm skills are what we are looking for as well as having the ability to use initiative & follow instructions, having a passion for the industry and being keen to learn & progress in your dairy career. We are NOT an accredited employer. If you are living in NZ and are a NZ resident, have 1-2yrs NZ dairy experience, licence and own reliable transport, drug free and good recent references, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details....

Dairy Herd Manager We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation located in the Morrinsville, Waikato region, 450-470 cows on 34 ahbs with feed pad.  This is a permanent full-time position offering a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week. Weekend work and rostered duties are required as part of normal dairy farming operations.   About the Role The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the dairy herd and general farm operations while working closely with farm management. This role is based on a hilly dairy farm, so applicants must be comfortable working on steep and uneven terrain in varying weather conditions. Experience handling stock on hill country and maintaining pasture on rolling land will be an advantage. Key responsibilities include: Milking and maintaining high milk quality standards Monitoring animal health and reporting issues...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...