21 jobs found in Galatea

Assistant Manager / 2IC Galatea, BOP - immediate start Our client is seeking an Assistant Manager / 2IC for their autumn calving property located in Galatea, BOP. The 256 effective hectare property operates as a Dairy NZ system 2 - 3, milking 340 cows through a 30 ASH with in-shed feed system and automatic cup removers. Young stock are reared and grazed on farm for part of the season and a range of crops are grown including maize, turnips and lucerne. The position reports to the Farm Manager and as part of a team of two, this allows an opportunity to get hands on experience at variety of dairy farming tasks. As the 2IC, you will also be required to step up and be responsible for the daily operation of the dairy unit on a regular basis. This role requires prior dairy farming experience, the ability to drive a tractor and operate a side by side are essential. Tidy, single accommodation is available if required. All applicants must be NZ citizens and...

🐄 Farm Assistant – Milking 1250 Cows (60-Bail Rotary, ACRs, Protrack) Location: Rerewhakaaitu Position: Full-time Farm Assistant Start Date: negotiable 🚫 Please note: This position is not accredited and we are unable to support visa applications. Applicants must currently be living in New Zealand with the legal right to work. We’re looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our friendly team on a progressive dairy operation milking 1,250 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs and Protrack . 🧑‍🌾 About the Role You’ll be part of a team of 6 helping to ensure efficient, high-quality milk production and excellent animal welfare. Daily tasks include: Milking in a modern 60-bail rotary shed (ACRs, Protrack) Animal health checks and assisting with treatments Shed hygiene and milk quality monitoring Feeding, calf rearing, and general farm duties Moving and feeding stock (including tractor work if experienced)...

We are looking for a reliable Relief Milker to join our team from November 2026 until the end of the 2026/27 dairy season. The successful applicant will cover milking shifts while permanent staff are on annual leave, attending training, or carrying out other essential farm duties. The role includes milking cows, preparing and cleaning the milking shed and equipment, bringing cows to and from the milking shed, monitoring animal health and welfare, maintaining high standards of milk quality and hygiene, and carrying out general dairy farm duties as required. Requirements Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual farm work. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Willing to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays on a roster. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, hygiene, and health and safety. Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Good communication skills and a...

Calf Rearer Wanted We are looking for a reliable and motivated Calf Rearer to join our dairy farm team. Our farm milks 1,000 cows on 315 hectares and rears approximately 240 replacement heifers each year. This role involves feeding and caring for calves, monitoring animal health, maintaining clean calf-rearing facilities, and helping ensure calves achieve excellent growth and welfare standards. What we offer: Flexible hours that can be discussed based on workload and availability. Competitive pay based on experience and skills. Previous calf-rearing or dairy farming experience is an advantage but not essential. Accommodation may be available for the right person who wishes to stay on the farm while working. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, dependable, has a good attitude, and enjoys working with animals. If you are interested or would like more information, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

We are on the hunt for a calf rearer to join our team to assist with the coming season, rearing 250 replacements and the remainder being bobby calves, we need someone with good attention to detail and a good understanding of calf health. you will be working closely with the on farm team. We have exceptional facilities and systems in place, with open minds to new ideas. a good sense of humour is a must, along with punctuality and physical fitness. hours and roster are negotiable, there could be milkings available if required once calf rearing hours decrease.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated relief milker/farm hand to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in their work and is happy to help wherever needed on the farm. Previous dairy experience is preferred. Key responsibilities: Milking cows efficiently while maintaining high milk quality standards Bring cows to and from the shed  Assisting with animal health and general stock work  Keeping the shed clean  General farm maintenance, weed control and other farm tasks  What we are looking for: Honest and reliable  Able to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills  A strong work ethic and positive attitude Accommodation may be available for the right applicant.

We are looking for someone to join the team for the busy calving, mating and holiday periods (August - January). This role will provide additional support to our permanent team by undertaking tasks such as milking, calf rearing, weed management and other general farm tasks.  We run a 6 on/2 off roster and can provide  tidy single bedroom accommodation. We can offer a good hourly rate, a well experienced, supportive team that is willing to help and train someone new to the industry. 

We are looking for someone to come in and cover milkings through the 2026/27 season so staff are able to have annual leave and get other jobs done around the farm during milking hours. We run a split calving system so milkings are all year round and consistent.  54 bail rotary with cup removers and automatic teat spray so is just one person milking. There will be someone to help with herd change overs and when the red mob comes through so you arent left to yourself. There is always someone outside loading or doing other jobs that if you have an issue you can call on. The role will include both morning and afternoon milkings within our 7:2, 7:2, 7:3 roster There is the opportunity over the summer for extra work like weeds but this isnt guaranteed. This would suit either a drive in person if you have your own accommodation, or we do have a SINGLE person living complex that is available. The living complex comes with a living area including little kitchenet, a small...

Looking for a capable person in the shed to help milk 480 cows through a herringbone shed with one of my friendly staff members. Some experience would be preferred but not necessary. We have an onsite 2 bedroom house available if required.  This would be a fixed term contract to help us through the busy part of the season from 1st August to 31st December.

we are currently seeking a motivated person to help over the busy period Aug/Dec  Farm details 290 cows 24 as/hb feed pad Friendly and quiet herd farm is steep/rolling located 10 minutes from Putaruru Position details picking up calf's  calf rearing feeding out milking weeds Requirements Previous milking experience is required (additional training can be provided if needed) Tractor driving experience is essential A valid   New Zealand Driver License (Full or Restricted) is essential Reliable car/transport No accommodation available on farm at this stage. We are looking for someone who is  reliable, hardworking, and motivated to work in a positive and supportive farming environment .

We are looking for a casual or fixed term staff member to help mornings on our OAD dairy farm.  The job is mainly milking but could also include feeding out on the feed pad, fencing or weed spraying.  Experience milking cows is preferred. Applicants must currently reside and be eligible to work in NZ and hold a full driver's license.  Hours/days of work per week are flexible.

After 2 solid seasons our awesome 2IC was offered his next career step which has open an opportunity on our K Road Farm, but his late notice has left us with a gap to fill. K Road farm has an experienced and competent Farm Manager and a young and enthusiastic team, we are just missing an amazing 2IC / Herd Manager to help them out. We are flexible with how this role is structured, so happy to look at fixed term if you are wanting to keep your options open for next season....... About the farm: K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays approx. 20 min from Turangi. Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low input, fully self-contained system with a focus on pasture and plantain. This farm is well set up, with an easy flat contour. Excellent primary schooling is available locally with the school bus stopping at the farm gate. A three-bedroom family home with extensive views is available to the successful candidate. This role will also appeal to...

DRIVE IN CALF REARER We have 450 cows to calve on our 104ha farm near Leamington, Cambridge, and we are looking for a calf rearer to join the team to take care of our calves while they are on farm. We will have a mixture of dairy replacements and dairy beef calves through the system. Previous experience in calf rearing is a must and have a real passion for looking after the health and wellbeing of every calf. It will be for approx. 5 to 7 hours per day until mid-September.  $26-$28/hr   negotiatiable depending on experience. We will need you to drive a manual vehicle to transport milk No accommodation available & we are not accredited employers.

Our farm is located near Te Awamutu.  We milk 260 cows through a 25ashb, on a system system 3 farm.  The position is stated 'fixed term' but will be until 31 May 2027.  Our ideal applicant would be experienced with animal husbandry, quiet & calm with the cows, have good tractor experience and all general farm skills, be able to follow instructions, and use initiative. .   We are NOT an accredited employer.  If you are living in NZ, a NZ resident, have 2+yrs NZ dairy experience, drug free, have your licence & own reliable transport, and have great recent references, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. 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 call 0272711733  Anne Burdon Cardon Rural Recruitment CRR26025

Farm Assistant We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person to fill a farm assistant role on a 660 cow operation located 10 minutes from Te Aroha. Start date is immediate We require a clear & clean police history, no drug history, and no health issues that will affect your ability to perform active or physical farm work. The farm policy does not permit smoking or vaping and employment terms provides for regular drug testing. The successful applicant: ·        Will have at least 6 months' dairy farming work experience, preferably with small and large ruminants. ·        Must be literate and numerate. ·        M ust be able to work well as part of a team. ·        Must be able to work unsupervised and solve problems on their own. ·        Will preferably have a current NZ drivers licence. The job involves assisting management to carry out general day to day farm duties including rearing of young stock, break fencing,...

Located 2km to Te Awamutu, this 'floating' position will be covering 3 smaller farms of 260, 300 & 150 cows.  Two farms are next to each other and one is a little further away.  The cowsheds are all herringbones from 16-26 a side. This will be a full time position, primarily on the 260 cow farm over calving, then covering the Farm Managers RDO's and other work over the 3 farms.  The position is stated 'fixed term' but will be until 31 May 2027.  We are seeking an experienced farmer with the right skills & ability to join our various farm teams.  Having great animal husbandry & being quiet & calm with the cows, good tractor experience and all general farm skills are a must, as is having the ability to use initiative, follow instructions, and at times work unspervised.   We are NOT an accredited employer.  As the house is only a 2 bedroom, the position will only suit a single, a couple, or a couple with 1 or 2 small children.  If you are living in NZ and are a...

Manage the day-to-day care and welfare of the dairy herd. Carry out milking efficiently while maintaining high milk quality and hygiene standards. Monitor animal health, identify sick or injured animals, and administer basic treatments or report issues promptly. Assist with calving Move stock safely between paddocks and assist with grazing management. Operate and maintain milking equipment and farm machinery safely. Maintain farm facilities, fences, water systems, and general farm infrastructure. Keep accurate records of animal health, milk production, treatments, and farm activities. Follow all farm health and safety policies and maintain a clean and safe work environment. please email your cv to [email protected]   please don't apply from overseas    No visa support available

We are on the lookout for a reliable drive-in Sheep Milker, located in Tahuna, Waikato. Milking alongside one other in a herringbone shed.  Morning and afternoon milkings on a Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (3 days a week fixed for 3-4 months). Sheep experience not necessary.  If this is something you think you might be interested in, get in touch.

ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CANDIDATES IN NEW ZEALAND NOW We're looking to add another reliable and trustworthy Farm Assistant to our team, pretty much immediately.  Our junior staff member has moved on to his next step, which as created a vacancy in our team.   We are milking 600 cows twice-a-day (TAD) starting in mid-August, and will reduce this to once-a-day (OAD) in summer sometime. The dairy shed is spacious and modern; well-equipped with ACRs, in-shed feeding, SmartWash, and a hydraulic backing gate. The other gear on the farm is well maintained and fit-for-purpose. (More info is available in the farm/business profile) A private bedroom in 1 of our 2 on-farm accommodations will be made available to the successful applicant.  This is to be a service tenancy made available as a shared accommodation for the Farm Assistant to occupy with other Farm Assistants.  Both homes are warm & dry & modern. They also have stunning views of Mount...

We are Contract milking 500 cows through an older rotary shed and are looking for a motivated and reliable person to help us ASAP with calving fast approaching.  Main duties will include milking, clean up and helping in the calf shed. We are open to different levels of experience and happy to train the right people. We can also create a couples role for the busy period. Close to fishing and outdoor pursuits its an amazing place to work and play. We can provide a 3 bedroom home that can come furnished with power included if required. We are not accredited employers so must have the right to currently work in NZ.