23 jobs found in Temuka

Dairy Farm Assistant – Riverton Pastures Limited Riverton Pastures Limited is seeking a motivated, reliable, and positive Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-established dairy farm in Temuka, South Canterbury. This is a full-time fixed-term role through to the end of the season, with strong potential for ongoing employment for the right person . You’ll gain valuable experience in a high-performing farming environment and continue to develop your skills. About the Farm 340ha milking platform, 1,200 cows Modern 60-bale rotary shed with ACR, Protrack, and in-shed feeding Ideally located between Timaru, Temuka, and Pleasant Point What We Offer Competitive hourly rate: $25–$30/hour (depending on experience) High-standard accommodation 6 on / 2 off roster for good work-life balance Modern facilities and well-maintained equipment Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and progress The Role You’ll work as part of a team...

We are seeking a drive in Farm Assistant for our property starting in mid-July but this is negotiable for the right applicant. We are located 15-20mins from Ashburton and 10minutes from Mayfield. What we are looking for:  NZ Dairy experience Be able to work as a team and individually maintaining high attention to detail Strong work ethic with willingness to learn and grow in the industry Communicate clearly Adhere to all farm policies Takes pride in a clean and tidy workplace Key aspects of role Include but not limited to: Contribute to all aspects of milking and milk quality Monitor animal health and wellbeing identifying and reporting issues early Be competent at operating 2 wheel and 4-wheel motor bike safely Operate tractor with wagon, heavy roller or mower Undertake fencing for feed management Undertake weed control Assist with calf rearing when required. About Farm: 80 bail rotary with cup removers, in shed feeding, auto teat...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farmhand to join our team on a fixed-term basis from July through November. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in practical work, and has an interest in the agricultural sector. Key Responsibilities Assisting with general farm operations and day-to-day tasks such as milking Livestock handling and animal welfare activities Fencing, maintenance, and general property upkeep Supporting calving and calf rearing Operating farm equipment Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment About You To be successful in this role, you will: Be eligible to work in New Zealand Be physically fit and capable of undertaking manual outdoor work Ideally have a basic understanding of farming practices or previous farm experience Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude Be reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team Demonstrate a commitment to...

This is drive in position available from 20th July till late September. Must have drivers license  Farm is 17miniutes from Ashburton town and 15 minutes from methven.  Rearing 280 replacement calves . Must be physically fit . No experience necessary training provided on farm. 

Calve rearer required to help rear approximately 300 calves. Would prefer the applicant to have had experience in tubing/tagging and performing animal health on calves. The applicant will need to be physically fit as the job is physically demanding. Paid hourly (approx 5 hours a day, early morning and afternoon), 7 days a week. Start date middle of July and finish in the middle of October Must have a car. This is a drive-in role as the farm is situated 10 minutes from Ashburton. Portacom accomodation provided during the day.

CALF REARER  Prefer applicant to have had experience tubing / tagging and performing animal health on calves Physically demanding  Will be working with one other rearer Paid hourly (approx 5 hours a day, early morning and afternoon), 7 days a week Start Date end of JULY and finish early OCTOBER (2 months) Drive in role if local to Ashburton /Methven area ,however if WHV applicant could offer shared accommodation  Only needing 1 x single person Be able to ride a quad motorbike Must have car

We are looking for a relief milker for the rest of the season on our farm located just 5mins out of Temuka Experience be essential but not necessary. Its a 40 ashb shed milking 680 cows.

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1400 cows TAD, leading a team of 6 staff.  Must be experienced and confident leading teams. Excellent tractor skills.  Large herd experience ideal  Cows have collars , experience with Allflex also ideal. Thorough commitment to health and safety. Can do attitude. 

Note - Not all applicants will be contacted and you must be available for an on-farm interview Seeking 1 person for the 2025/26 season & beyond.   Applicant preferably someone who has done 2yrs of dairy farming on an irrigated property, but would be ok with taking someone who has done less but is motivated to learn and can do the very basics - setting a fence, drive a tractor. Farm details: The dairy platform is approx.190ha, with all run-off land on the boundary or in close proximity. We are located 5mins or 5km from the centre of Waimate , South Canterbury. Peak milk 780-800 cows through 40 aside herringbone, allflex & halter collars, in-shed feeding & pro-track. Irrigation: Most of the farm is under pivot, however there is K-Line that will also be moved twice a day for 5 days a week in peak irrigations season. Cows are milked twice daily – 4/4.30am & 2pm cups on for most of season. 1/3 of cows go once a day from end of April. Typical breaks...

Due to last seasons calf rearer now rearing her own baby we now require a new calf rearer on our 950 cow dairy farm in Lauriston (Thompsons Track) which is 20min from Ashburton and 15min to Rakaia and Methven. This is a drive in position as there is no accommodation available. It will be for a fixed term period from Mid July 2026 to October 2026, it will be for approx. 40hrs per week and the roster can be discussed at the interview. Experience is a help but not essential as full training and support of our system will be given. We will be rearing 300 heifers and also feeding in excess of 400-500 Friesian bulls and Herefords to 4 days old. We have an amazing setup on farm for rearing calves with 24 bays of calf sheds only 50m from the cowshed. All milk is pumped using a flow meter for accuracy. All calves are tubed fresh colostrum on arrival to calf shed. At times there will be other farm work to assist the fulltime team between feeds. Remuneration will be an hourly...

Dairy Farm Assistant.  Start date 1 June.  Permanent or Fixed Term (however must commit through to end of September) 600 Friesian herd/ 46 aside Herringbone Shed. 100% irrigated. You will be one of four staff.      Job will include following duties:   calving from end July - Oct  milking 2x a day from end July  stock yard work  animal health setting breaks general farm duties Prefer applicant to have experience but can be taught if willing to learn.  Hours during calving can be long and tiring in all-weather so physical fitness important.  Other attributes for candiate: be able to fit in with existing team able to drive a motorbike have your own car  Please only apply if already residing in NZ or eligible to work in NZ with a working holiday visa.  Do not apply if you want an employer to be Accredited (AEWV) as we do not hold that status.   We are wiithin 15min drive to Ashburton or Methven.  Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house which you will...

We are on the look out for a relief milker/ and or a calf rearer for the 26/27season.  Role will be assisting in milking the ladies, twice daily until end of December then back to once a day   You will always be milking with someone else in the shed, who will do plant wash etc, depending on person we may train up to do vat wash, etc if that is something they are interested in.  This role can be flexible with days depending on what the successful applicate requires  Pay will depend on experience of applicate This role is a drive in position, 10 minutes to Kurow and Duntroon and 40 minutes to Oamaru

We are looking for a calf rearer to join our team starting mid of July. Rearing about 350 heifer calves plus bobbies and beefies at 4 days old. Roster 6 on 1 off, about 5 hours per day. We do not have accomodation available so this is a drive in position. We are located in Bankside, 5 minutes from Rakaia. If you are interested, please upload your cv and apply to this job.

Calf Rearer - Hororata  Looking for calf rearer, starting 1 August through to end September Rearing 225 calfs, shared Accommodation can be available if needed. 35 hours a week, more hours can be available if someone wants. Only apply if in NZ and eligible to work Contact for my information

We are looking for an experienced calf rearer for the 2026/27 season located in Papakaio, 10 minutes north of Oamaru. We calve 850 cows keeping 300 replacement heifers and beef calves with the remainder sold as Bobby calves. This is a sole charge position and you will be responsible for all day to day feeding and health treatments, keeping the shed clean and tidy and also maintaing stong hygienic practices. You must be hard working and a team player who can problem solve. This is a Drive in position as there is no accomodation available. You will report to the Contract Milker Competitive hourly rate You must be a New Zealand Citizen or resident to apply for this role

Job Title: Herd Manager, 2IC – FIXED TERM (Calving Support) Location: Dunsandel, 20 minuts to Rolleston, 35 minuts to Christchurch Contract Type: Fixed Term (Calving Season) Start Date: [July] End Date: [september] About the Role We are seeking an experienced Herd manager or (2IC) to join our dairy farm team on a fixed-term basis to support operations during the busy calving period. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent stockmanship, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. You will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, with a strong focus on animal welfare, team coordination, and productivity during calving. We milk through 40 bail rotery ACR Protrac and Auto teat spray Key Responsibilities Assist the Farm Manager in daily farm operations Lead and support staff in milking routines and general farm duties Manage calving...

Job Description We are looking for a   motivated and experienced Head Calf Rearer   to take full responsibility for rearing   350 heifer replacements   on our well-run dairy operation. Additional 100 beef bulls to be reared on farm. This is a key role on farm, ideal for someone who takes pride in raising   healthy, well-grown calves   and enjoys working independently while being supported by a positive team. About the role You will lead the calf rearing operation and ensure our young stock get the   best possible start to life . Key responsibilities include: Ensure feeding good quality gold colostrum in the first hours of life. Training calves onto teat feeders Tubing when required Monitoring calf health and identifying any issues early Administering treatments and reporting health concerns Maintaining high standards of hygiene in sheds and equipment Keeping accurate records About the farm Rearing   350 replacement heifers...

We are looking for some help on our 680-cow dairy farm, 10 minutes West of Dunsandel. The role is full time during calving season with sole responsibility for rearing 180 heifer replacement calves. We have a calf trailer to get milk from the shed to the calf sheds; this has a motor and pumps milk into calf feeders so no bucketing.  Option one is just to help during calving with the calves, so from the middle of July to mid/late September and we hire a relief milker separately. Option two is to help on the farm outside of feeding calves and the job will change to dairy farm assistant role from late July through to early February. This would include milking cows in our 50 bale rotary with cup removers. Getting cows in, putting up fences, spraying weeds and shifting k-line irrigation.  The job comes with a modern brick house which will be partially furnished.  Applicants must have a current work visa for New Zealand.

We are looking for full-time calf rearers from July to September. We are located in Leeston, 40 minutes from Christchurch. You will be responsible for around 200 indoor calves. We feed twice a day. Experience is a bonus but is not a must. Full training will be provided. 

We are seeking a reliable and experienced calf rearer to join our team from the end of July until mid to late September. This is a drive in job located 5 minutes from Darfield and 25 Minutes to Rolleston.  About the role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of calf rearing, including * Feeding and monitoring calves  *Maintaining high standards of hygiene and shed cleanliness *Identifying and treating sick or at-risk calves  What we're looking for: *Proven experience in calf rearing  *Strong eye for detail and animal wellbeing  *Good work ethic and reliability *Full driver's licence  *Works well in a team environment or independently  What we offer: *Supportive working environment  *Well-structured roster (5/2) * Well set up calf facilities close to the cowshed and yard, with spacious sheds and milk pump feeding  If you take pride in your work and have passion for animal care, we would love to hear from you.