35 farm jobs found

Dairy Farm Assistant position available for the upcoming season located in the Hinds area. 243 Ha milking 935 cows 54 rotary shed with ACR's We are a grass based system so good knowledge of grass and grazing is needed Looking for someone who is eager to grow and progress in the industry with our team Duties include but not limited to; milking and plant wash, calf rearing, giving and recording animal health treatments, tractor driving and feeding out, shifting irrigation (K-lines and sprinklers), break fences, weed spraying and other general duties. The successful applicant must be able to work well on their own and with others, be trustworthy and honest, show initiative, use common sense and follow health and safety Remuneration based on experience  Accommodation available on farm Pre employment drug test will be carried out Please send through your CV Please only apply if currently in NZ and eligible to work

• Are you keen to keep growing in your Dairy Farming Career? • Do you love the sense of purpose you get in farming and being part of a team to help get things done? Then we would love to hear from you! Theland Tahi Farm Group are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to  join their team. This is a fixed term position from Mid-September until Early January  We have a couple of positions: 1) Cirenester Farm located at Reporoa (halfway between Rotorua and Taupo) 2) K Road Farm 20min north of Turangi on the western shores of Lake Taupo. Why work with us?  Supportive team that are happy to teach  Guaranteed minimum 70 hour working fortnight with overtime paid beyond that 6:2 Roster What we need from you? Great attitude - someone who doesn't mind early starts and getting your hands dirty Love for cows and farming Love for teamwork Furnished accommodation is...

Relief Milker Join Our Team We are looking for a reliable and motivated  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 Responsibilities Carry out efficient and hygienic...

We are looking for an experienced farm assistant with a proven track record to join our team milking 440 cows through a 40 aside. We are a team of 4 who each play an important role in running an efficient system. A few things that make our operation simple to run includes the use of batt latches, auto drafting, auto plant wash, automatic cup removers and the Allflex collars system. Cups on at 5.30 in the morning and 3pm in the afternoons. Essentials only on the weekends.  Animal health and wellbeing is at the forefront of how we operate. We require a fully capable farm assistant who is prepared to hit the ground running and assist with all aspects of the day to day running of the farm including but not limited to: Animal health (prevention, identification & treatment) Setting up accurate break fences Loading up/feeding out on feed pad Effluent management Machinery operation & maintenance Weed control Fencing Running and maintaining the dairy plant...

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking dairy farm assistant or herd manager to join our team in Ikawai, South Canterbury 🐄. We peak milk 640 cows through a 60 bail rotary with ACRs and an Allflex drafting gate. The farm is flat and is well set up with two centre pivots and K-line irrigation. The role will include: General dairy farm duties Assisting with milking and getting cows in General maintenance Shifting break fences  Stock work and animal care  About you: We are looking for someone who is keen, has a positive attitude and can work well in a team and pull their weight.  Some dairy farm experience is preferred.  Must be living in New Zealand and be legally able to work in New Zealand. Hold at least a restricted drivers license. Reliable and hardworking. Willing to work as part of a team as well as independently. We are accredited employers(AEWV).  Remuneration will be negotiated based on experience.  If you are interested in joining...

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. 

Immediate Start Date for the right person. Senior farm assistant/milk harvester required until 31 May 2027. This is a fixed term due to farm converting to solar. Possible employment on our other farm next season. Both farms within 10km of Opunake. Position involves primarily milking. The shed is a 62 aside herringbone with 3 milkers in the shed. Maximum 40 hours per week - hours and roster negotiable. Start Date Negotiable. Could include day work if wanted. School bus at gate.  

Two experienced Farm Assistants required. We are sharemilkers who require a couple of energetic, self driven individuals for the below position.  480 cow farm milking OAD 240 morning, 240 afternoon through a 30 aside herringbone shed.  Newly renovated 3 bedroom home available as shared accommodation. We encourage applicants to apply with the below experience.  Knowledge in day to day dairy farming routine. Knowledge in animal health.  Able to drive and operate tractors and implements safely. 

Looking for a motivated individual who is willing to learn. Role includes: -General farm duties -Milking -Assisting with calf rearing This position would suit someone with a minimum of one year of dairy farming experience, who is eligible to work in New Zealand. Applicant must be a good communicator. Total package value will be based on experience and responsibilities. To apply for this role, please supply your CV with appropriate references. Please Note: applicants must have a current drivers license and clean criminal record. We maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace and have policies in place for testing.

Seeking skilled, experienced individual with a good work ethic for my 440 cow dairy farm situated in Ruawai, Northland, approximately a 20 minute drive from Dargaville. A local primary school and college is nearby. The dairy farm has a 38 bale Herringbone shed with Protrack system and halter technology. Cows are on twice daily milking with all dairy replacements reared (approx. 130 calves). The successful applicant will be a fit, active, enthusiastic individual with flexibility. Recent experience in all aspects of dairy farming essential. Duties include: milking, farm maintenance, feed out and operating machinery. You will have a genuine interest in the dairy industry, the ability to work well independently and as a small team member. Knowledge and experience in on/off grazing, farm maintenance, machinery operation and animal health skills. Salary to be negotiated, based on skill level and experience. Must be available to start no later than 5 st october 2026Applicants must hold NZ...

Hi  we are looking for a fixed term Farm Assistant / Relief Milker. The peak milking cows 1130. Someone who love cows and like to work around them. key jobs.  milking . plant wash. getting cows for milking.  shed / yard wash. other basic stuff. some experience in nz dairy will be great but training can be given to right person. Note we are not accrediated employer . so can't help with visa. Thanks Ranvy

Dairy Farm Assistant.  Start date 1 October.  Permanent or Fixed Term (however must commit through for at least 3 months) 600 Friesian herd/ 46 aside Herringbone Shed. 100% irrigated. You will be one of four staff.      Job will include following duties:   calving until mid Oct  milking 2x a day   stock yard work  animal health setting breaks general farm duties Prefer applicant to have experience but can be taught if willing to learn.   be able to fit in with existing team able to ride a motorbike have your own car  be physically fit  ideally be able to drive a tractor/ bale feeder 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 within 15min drive to Ashburton or Methven.  Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house which you will be sharing with one other staff member

Experience tractor driver/ Farm hand required for work on a dairy farm. Must live in Southland. It is a drive in position. 

Bavin Dairies Limited is a progressive dairy farming business located in the Nelson Lakes. We are committed to high animal welfare, excellent farming practices, and supporting our team. We pride ourselves on creating a positive workplace where everyone works together during one of the busiest and most rewarding times of the dairy season. About the Role We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team for the peak calving period from 1 September through to 30 November. This role Might suit someone on a Working Holiday Visa who wants to experience New Zealand dairy farming while working alongside an experienced team. You’ll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farm duties, with a strong focus on calving and caring for newborn calves. Key Responsibilities ● Assisting with calving and monitoring cows. ● Feeding and caring for newborn calves. ● Milking cows as part of the farm roster. ● Shifting stock and setting...

We are seeking a motivated hard working dairy assistant for a 750 cow dairy farm close to Balfour township. The farm consists of a 50 bale rotary cowshed with ACRs and auto teat spray.  You will be working in a team of 4 including a farm manager.  You will be supported to improve your skills to climb the ladder in the industry.  Please apply online with your CV and cover letter You must be eligible to work in New Zealand for this role.  You will not be considered for this role if you do not reside in New Zealand. 

We are looking for a Farm Assistant We are based on the Kaikoura Flat, a short 5 minute drive from Kaikoura township. We milk 950 cows through a 60 bail rotary, with twice a day milking for most of the year. The milking shed has recent technology including, Protrack, ACR’s, automatic teat spray, SCC and milk monitoring capabilities. We are targeting a driven individual that wants to develop themselves, with support of our experienced farm management team. Key aspects- ·        All aspects of milk harvesting and cleaning in the shed ·        Able to use technology such as halter ·        Identifying sick or lame cows ·        Safe use of equipment such as tractor feed out wagons ·        Control of weeds and farm maintenance The role comes with a 5 and 2 roster, and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have some experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand. References required. If currently not able to work in New Zealand please do not apply

Hi team we have just recently had our staff member decide to move on to a family farm. This this has created a great opportunity in short notice for an individual or couple to join the team leading into the 1st August 2026-2027 season and beyond. The farm is a family farm with myself in an owner operator system. We are a team focused family farm with opportunities to progress and grow, this is a high achieving, happy and healthy minded workplace We have 440 cows on farm producing over 600 milk solids per cow with great infrastructure. The farm is near Foxton (Manawatu) and has an excellent infrastructure: 36 aside herring bone with a smooth flowing automatic teat spraying cow shed. In shed feeding is used in conjunction with grass/maize silage and PKE in the paddock as required, running on a system 5 basis. This is a well-structured farm with very good policies, procedures and guidelines in place. Percy Farms are currently seeking employment of an Assistant manager / 2IC or an...

Milking : Assist with the milking of 650 jersey cross cows through a 36 aside herringbone shed Calf Rearing:  Feeding and monitoring the health of 250+ calves, and preserving a clean and healthy                                  environment Farm maintenance ; including the up-keep of machinary, fences, waterlines and weed control Stock management : Moving and drafting stock, and setting up of break fences. Machinary Operation : Operating 2 and 4 wheel bikes, and Tractors for the purpose of general farm tasks Health and Safety : Adhere to farm safety protocols, and environmental guidelines 

With our amazing 2IC heading back overseas in October we are now seeking a motivated and reliable person or couple to help us milk 500 quiet crossbred cows through an older but efficient 32 bale rotary shed. This is a fixed term role for the remainder of the season but we are open to also transitioning to a permanent role for the coming season and beyond. Main duties would include getting cows in, milking, shed and effluent management, water management and general farm tidying and maintenance. There is not much tractor work so if this is not a strength that's no issue. We value reliability and people who have a calm demeanor around livestock and co-workers.  We are open to a range of scenarios and ideally would like a full time worker and part time milker. Accommodation is 4 bedroom home located right on the harbours edge. Great if you like to catch a snapper  after work. If this sounds like an opportunity that could suit you please send an email outlining your situation and...

Experienced person required to cup 650 cows, carry out shed hygiene and cleaning programme, shift effluent pods, feed out using mixer wagon and general duties involved with operating a dairy farm.