12 farm assistant jobs found

Dairy Farm Assistant – Fixed Term Position Taieri Plains, near Dunedin | Start date: 30 November 2026 | Finishes: 31 May 2027 We are looking for a reliable, motivated and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team for the remainder of the 2026/2027 dairy season. Our farm is located on the Taieri Plains, near Dunedin Airport, approximately 15 minutes south of Mosgiel and 30 minutes from central Dunedin. We milk 325 cows twice a day through a 40-aside herringbone shed on 172 hectares. Please note: This is a fixed-term position until 31 May 2027, as the farm is scheduled to be sold at the end of the season. The Role This is a full-time, hands-on position involving a variety of daily and seasonal farm duties, including: Milking cows and plant/vat washing. Feeding cows and operating the feedout wagon. Tractor driving, including feeding baleage, topping, carting baleage, scraping lanes and operating a slurry wagon. Spraying weeds and setting up break...

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. Must be living in New Zealand already to be considered for this position. 

Farm Assistant to join our team. MUST HAVE VISA or NZ RESIDENCY.  Located 15 min out of Rotorua, 45 min from Taupo, 30 min from Tokoroa.   Halter farm, we milk 575 cows through a 44 bail rotary shed, only requires one person in shed. Milking three herds, two are twice a day and one herd is once a day. Would consider fixed term if wanting to work the summer or permanent for someone wanting to stay on.  The successful applicant will help us with all aspects of the day to day running of the farm including milking, break fencing, machinery work, weed control, general maintence etc. One years’ experience is preferred, but the right attitude and desire to learn, plus a good work ethic are the most important attributes we ask for. In return, we provide a fun and supportive work environment. We fully encourage and support PrimaryITO training. We run a strictly drug free workplace and a pre-employment drug test may be required. If this sounds like a position for you then reply...

We require a senior farm assistant to assist with the day to day running of our 930 cow Split calving dairy farm 12 minutes out of Bulls Manawatu. We have a great team and we are looking for the right person who will fit in as team culture is really important to us. The successful applicant must be honest, reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and positive. The successful applicant must have excellent communication skill, a minimum of 1 year dairy farming experience.  Duties and responsibilities include: milking, animal health, feeding out, calving, mating and general farm maintenance.  This position is fixed term as one of our team members is going away for the summer & you will be covering their position. There is potential for this position to become longer term. The applicants must be willing to undergo a drug test. We are not accredited employers so please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.

We are looking for someone to join our team to help with the milking and operation of our 550 cow farm located near Temuka. 30 aside herring bone. Must either be a nz resident or have visa. Please email cv with work experience. Thank you 

Dairy Farm Assistant.  Start date 14 December.  Permanent or Fixed Term (however must commit through for at least 3 months) 620 Friesian herd/ 46 aside Herringbone Shed. 100% irrigated. You will be one of four staff.      Job will include following duties:   milking 2x a day  stock yard work   animal health for young stock  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 (120hp-150hp)/ bale feeder Please only apply if already residing in NZ and 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.  Single person as accommodation is a 3 bedroom house which you will be sharing with one other staff...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated person to join our team as a Farm Assistant on a fixed term from November until 31st May.  The farm is based in Clydevale, milking 550 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed.  Responsibilities Include Milking Cows Feeding and Caring for stock Assisting with day to day farm operations and maintenance.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated person to join our team as a Farm Assistant on a fixed-term basis from December to July. This is a flexible role that offers excellent opportunities for training, skill development, and career progression within the dairy industry. We are committed to providing support and guidance to help you grow and succeed in the position. Key responsibilities include: Milking cows Feeding and caring for stock General stock management Assisting with day-to-day farm operations and maintenance What we offer: Flexible working hours A minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed Training and ongoing support Opportunities for personal development and progression A supportive team environment About you: Reliable and hardworking Positive attitude and willingness to learn Good animal handling skills or an interest in developing them Able to work independently and as part of a team

Douglas Farms (ITR Ag Ltd) is seeking a motivated and committed Farm Assistant / Herd Manager to join our progressive dairy operation based in Whangārei. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, well-established team focused on high standards of animal care, farm performance, and workplace culture. Our farm can milk up to 550 cows through a 36-bale rotary - and operates with fully integrated Halter technology, reducing the need for traditional break fencing and stock movement by motorbike. This position is ultimately a fixed term role to May 2027, but could be longer term (for the right person). The proposed start date is from 1st Nov 2026, however flexibility is available for the right applicant. Roster The role operates on a double rotation roster: 8 days on / 2 days off (Tuesday & Wednesday) 8 days on / 3 days off (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) This provides a three-day weekend every third weekend and five days...

Farm Hand (1 hour from Queenstown)   Farm is located in Five Rivers, this role would suit someone living local to Mossburn, lumsden, Diption etc with reliable transport as there is no accommodation on farm available.   We are looking for a farm assistant on our family-owned Dairy Farm. We are flexible with this role could be casual, temporary or permanent part -time /   full time to suit. May suit university student or working holiday visa, applicants looking for extra work. Main role would be milking cows, but willingness to do a variety of jobs would be beneficial. No experience required, with pay to be negotiated based on your skillset will range from $25-40hr. Will be milking modern rotary with cowshed. Please inquire via the website, all shortlisted applicants we will call you if interested in discussing further. Please note we cannot accept applicants based overseas at this time.

We are through calving and into mating and ready to look for a full time Farm assistant for next season. Start date can be flexible but no later than June 1. We are open to all experience levels, and will consider someone with less experience if they are the right fit for our team. Ideally you have a couple of seasons dairy farming under your belt and want to keep learning and growing. applicants must be residing in NZ and eligible to work in NZ .  We are Lower order sharemilkers milking 950 cows in Bainham golden bay. We milk 3 herds, one of which once a day through a 50 bail rotary shed with ACR.  Technology on farm - Halter, masti test, auto draft - training provided We pride ourselves in running a positive, supportive work environment with solid routines achieving good results. 

Looking for an experienced Assistant Drystock Manager for a drive in position approx 30 mins from Te Awamutu. Must be experienced in operating machinery for feeding of stock, farm maintenance etc. Must be honest & reliable.