3 farm assistant jobs found in Morrinsville

We are seeking to employ a single Farm Assistant able to start at the end of July 2026. The position is to assist with general farm work including milkings, stock work, tractor driving, weed control and effluent management.  The applicant must be willing to learn and develop their own farming skills with the view to be a herd manager in the future. The farm operates with 3-herds as there are both spring and autumn calving cows. The cowshed is a 50-bale herringbone. 190 replacements are reared annually and farmed on the farm. It is operated as a System-3 dairy with maize & grass silage fed on a fed pad together with PKE and vegetable waste. A knowledge of dairy production systems is preferred. The applicant must have a valid drivers licence. The current team includes an Irishman, New Zealanders and a Filipino.

We are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation.  Duties include milking, animal health, feeding, fencing, cleaning, and general farm maintenance.  Applicants should have a positive attitude, good communication skills, and willingness to work as part of a team. Must be physically fit and able to lift live animals with care and 25kg bags of meal etc.  A strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare, effluent management and health & safety are required. Must pass a drug test.  No dogs allowed on farm due to biosecurity risk of neosporin to cows. Location of the job is Waitoa - 10 minutes out of Morrinsville.

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...