12 jobs found in Whanganui

We have a vacancy for a honest & reliable farm assistant on a 450 cow farm. 12 minutes from Feilding and 25 minutes from Palmerston North. Duties would include Milking and general farm duties. A minimum of one year’s recent dairy farm experience in New Zealand required. Must pass a pre employment drug test. Drivers license required. 1 bedroom accommodation is available would suit a single person. 

In search of reliable energetic worker to help  milk 330 cows in a 30 aside herringbone. We require a person that can work as part of a  team as well as independently. The farm is situated in the Manawatu approx. 10mins from Palmerston North and Feilding Accommodation  available on farm or willing to travel. Some experience preferred Daily tasks would include but are not limited to Milking & shed hygiene  Fencing & break Fences Calving cows & Feeding Calves Basic Tractor Work Stock Work Routine General Maintenance Restricted or higher NZ Drivers License is required  Applicants must be drug free Must be in NZ Not AEWV accredited 

Drive-In Farm Assistant Join our team! Due to a farm system change, we are looking for an additional Drive-In Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy farm team. About the Farm Milking 950 cows Two modern dairy sheds: 50-bale rotary 30-aside herringbone Well-organised systems and a supportive team environment. Great Location Enjoy the convenience of a central location: 3 minutes from Sanson 10 minutes from Bulls 15 minutes from Feilding 15 minutes from Palmerston North This is a drive-in position , making it ideal for someone who wants the benefits of farm work without living on-farm. What We're Looking For Positive attitude and strong work ethic Reliable and punctual Able to work well as part of a team Previous dairy farming experience is preferred, but we're happy to support someone who is keen to learn Commitment to animal welfare and maintaining high...

To rear healthy calves to weaning weights with a high standard of hygiene followed at all times.

Calving Season Relief Milker (Fixed-Term) Join Our Team We are looking for a reliable and motivated Calving Season Relief Milker to join our team on a modern 600-cow spring-calving dairy farm in the Manawatū. This is a fixed-term position to provide additional support during the busy calving season. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with livestock, takes pride in producing quality work, and wants flexible employment within a supportive team environment. Whether you're an experienced relief milker or looking to further your dairy farming career, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role This position is fixed-term for the duration of the calving season, with an anticipated finish at the end of November 2026 (or by agreement), when seasonal staffing requirements reduce. You will work alongside an experienced team, helping ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently during our busiest time of the year. Key...

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...

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.  Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.  Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change. About us | He kupu mō mātou Based in Longburn, only 5 minutes’ drive to Palmerston North, Longburn Farms is made up of two dairy farms and two support blocks.  Thornton Park Farm is a predominantly flat farm of 200ha milking platform and an 80ha support block which boundaries onto the Manawatu river.  Neighbouring Thornton Park Farm is our Innesmoor Farm, which is a largely flat farm of 130ha which milking 350 cows though a 32 a side...

We milk 600 cows through a 3 year old 54 bale rotary shed, located 2 minutes from Palmerston North town boundary We require someone for July - October to help out over the busy Spring time period! There is accommodation available for the right candidate. We are after someone who is passionate about farming and who is keen to learn more about the industry. You may be required to undertake and be involved in general farming duties including milking, feeding calves, dairy hygiene, animal health, feeding out and general maintenance. You must be honest and reliable, and have excellent time management skills. Our team is made up of 3 full time and 2 part time Staff. Rostered time off can be flexible. Any experience level will be considered, and wage will be based on experience. We are NOT credited employers. Only apply if you are in New Zealand.

We're on the hunt for a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team from 20 July 2026 through to Mid/End September there can be further work for the rest of the season relief milking for the right person. We are located just 5 minutes from Palmerston North.  NO accommodation availabe We are NOT credited employers (New Zealand applicants only) Roster Can be flexible and also Hours somewhat flexable for the right canditate Previous years hours have been (these do fluctuate throughout calving) 5.00am - 8.30am  1.30pm - 2.30pm (Helping with colostrums) 3.30pm -5pm  We rear approximately 160 replacement heifer calves from birth through to weaning. This role could be a lead calf rearer or a junior calf rearer dependent on experience you will have support from experienced staff members.     Our calf system is straightforward and well set up: - All calves receive Gold colostrum as their first feed via tube feeding. (Including...

We milk 420-430 Friesian cows through a new 50 bale rotary shed, located 5 minutes east of Eltham. We require someone for August - October to help out over the busy Spring time period, somone who is passionate about farming and who is keen to learn more about the industry. You will be required to undertake and be involved in general farming duties including milking, dairy hygiene, weed control, animal health, feeding out and general maintenance. You must be honest and reliable, and have excellent time management skills. Our team is made up of 3 full time workers (employer included). Time off will be every second weekend. Any experience level will be considered, and wage will be based on experience. If you are interested, please send us your CV with at least 2 referees that we can contact. Must be a New Zealand Citizen and currently living in New Zealand to apply.

We require someone to assist us on our 450 cow autumn calving farm in Pihama. 40 bail rotary with cup remover, in Shed feed, feedpad and mixer wagon. Start asap, could be a full time or part time position. Also would consider a full time couple. To join husband and wife team and one other labour unit. We take great pride in feeding our cows well and in return we get great production and healthy cows. On farm training can be given where needed. General farm duties include milking,  weed control, machinery maintenance, animal health and stock feeding. 

We require a bit of extra help on the Dairy farm for the up coming season. All types of work available  Calf rearing Relief Milking Feeding out /Tractor driving Working with young stock weigh/drench/dna/tagging Effluent system Weed control We are located in Manakau, Levin is 15mins, Otaki 10 mins Our farm has come a long way- The cowshed is fitted with cup removers, auto drafting, auto teat spraying, auto plant wash, inshed feeding + mineral dispensers We have just completed our new composting cow barn which will be a pleasure to use in winter/wet weather/drought, feeding silage is all done at the barn. We will be online with the HALTER system within the next month. Our equipment is fresh and well maintained.  If you have some dairy experience,  want a bit of extra work in a work place that operates efficiently/ without work place dramas - please forward on your CV and references