9 jobs found in Remote, Southland Region

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) for an Assistant Manager position on an 850 and 600-cow farms in the Kapuka area, milking through a 54 Rotary Bale and 40 AS Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of responsibilities including the day-to-day management support including: Milking Shed Management Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment Pasture and fodder Management Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management Cattle transportation Contractor Organisation and Management Staff Management and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 56. 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....

We are seeking a casual worker for general farm tasks across a large scale dairy business. The business has multiple dairy farms and dairy support properties. The work required is milkings, tractor driving, fencing, calf feeding, pasture walks, and other farm duties depending on the candidates skills.  The successful candidate may be a person looking for temporary work or have another position held and this position will fill up their work load as they see fit. They may specialize in some tasks and not others.  We can employ the successful candidate on a PAYE basis or as an independent contractor. Please apply if you are seeking work for a short or long period, or if you can do part time work as we would love to hear from you.  Pay will be dependent on skill level, transport can be discussed as part of the remuneration package. 

ABOUT SMITHILL Smithill Limited is a family-owned and operated Southland farming business running four dairy farms and an expanding dairy support operation. Following the purchase of a dry stock block in Clifden, we are looking for a practical and capable  Machinery Operator and Dry Stock (Dairy Support) Assistant to join our team. This is an opportunity to become part of a growing operation and help establish and develop a new support property. ABOUT THE ROLE Based primarily on our dry stock blocks, you will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider Smithill team. This is a varied, hands-on role combining machinery operation, cattle work, cropping, feeding, maintenance and farm development. Your responsibilities will include: • Operating tractors and farm machinery for cultivation, sowing, mowing, fertiliser application and feeding out • Operating silage wagons, feeding equipment and other implements • Digger operation where trained and competent •...

Smithill Limited is looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join the team at Moanui, one of our dairy farms in Western Southland. This is a hands on role covering all aspects of day to day dairy farming. It would suit someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job properly and wants to keep building their practical farming skills. THE ROLE Working alongside the Farm Manager and wider Smithill Team, your responsibilities will include: • Milking cows efficiently and safely • Maintaining excellent dairy shed and plant hygiene • Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns early • Assisting with animal treatments, calving, calf rearing and mating • Moving and handling stock calmly and safely • Setting up break fences and assisting with pasture and feed allocation • Feeding out and completing general tractor and machinery work • Operating and monitoring the farm’s effluent and water systems • Fencing, basic...

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Tractor Driver to join our client's team in Invercargill. This is an active role across a large, busy multi-farm operation spanning 5 connected farms. Position Type: Fixed-Term (September 2026 – April 2027), with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate. Your role will include - but not be limited to - the following duties:   Operating Tractors and Other Machinery Operating tractors as needed, including: Drilling, Cultivating, Bailing, raking and Mowing Assisting with silage, hay and baling Paddock work   Machine Operation and Maintenance Operating machinery including motorbikes and ATVs confidently and safely in accordance with health & safety guidelines Assisting to keep them clean and operational (including ensuring they have petrol after use) Machinery maintenance   Team & Workplace Communicating and working well with...

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....

Do you enjoy farming, but dont want to be stuck in the cowshed all of the time? Do you want plenty of variety in your job, and to work with a great team? Due to expansion within our business, we are looking for someone to help our runoff manager. We are a family owned business with five dairy farms and a number of runoffs. We do a significant amount of the contracting work "in house," so are searching for someone with a wide range of skills. Your daily work would be quite varied and would include tractor/ground work, silage/baleage making, and stock work. Over winter we help to shift the dairy cows on crop and sometimes may do some milkings on the dairy farms. We work as a team so require someone with great communication skills and the ability to get on with a wide range of people. You will report to our runoff manager, who will provide support and training as needed. A positive attitude and a high work ethic are needed. There will be times (e.g. baleage making), where the hours...

Are you looking for variety in your tractor driving/fencing work day?  No week will ever be the same; with three dairy platforms, two run offs, and a cut and carry unit to keep you busy. As our business grows we simply have too much work for one person, so we need you. We are looking for someone with proven experience fencing and tractor driving. You must be a self starter, have initiative and be able to work unsupervised.    Work will be Monday - Friday, although depending on the workload some Saturday work required may be required. Remuneration will be mutually agreed upon depending on experience and skill levels. Work will start as a Fixed Term role with the possibility of progressing to a Permanent Full Time role. Accommodation is available. Location is great. The farms are centrally located, approx. 1hr45 to Queenstown, 1 hour to Te Anau.

Spray Truck Operator Southern Vegetation Control 2026 Ltd Southland & Otago | Full-time | Seasonal with long-term opportunities Southern Vegetation Control 2026 Ltd is looking for a reliable, motivated Spray Truck Operator to join our team. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating modern machinery, and taking pride in doing a quality job, we’d love to hear from you. About the role You’ll be operating a modern spray truck across Southland and Otago, carrying out agricultural and vegetation spraying for a wide range of clients. Every day is different, with a mix of cropping and vegetation control work in some of the best country the South has to offer. What you’ll be doing * Operating a spray truck safely and efficiently * Applying agrichemicals accurately using GPS-guided equipment * Mixing and handling chemicals in line with NZ safety standards * Completing daily vehicle and equipment maintenance * Keeping accurate job and spray records * Providing...