13 farm manager jobs found

Plateau farm We are looking for a reliable and motivated Calf Rearer to join our team. Our farm milks 800  cows  on  315 hectares  and rears approximately  260 replacement heifers and jersey bull calves 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 txt Manu our Farm Manager on 020 407...

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. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

FARM MANAGER / CONTRACT MILKER – OAD DAIRY FARM Experienced Dairy Operator Wanted – Southland We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager / Contract Milker / Sharemilker-level dairy operator to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of a progressive OAD dairy farm in Southland . This is a hands-on management position for someone who understands that running a profitable dairy farm requires more than simply getting cows milked. We are looking for someone who can take ownership, make decisions, identify problems before they become problems, manage people and cows effectively, and drive production and profitability. The successful applicant will have a strong background in dairy farming and ideally have experience as a Contract Milker, Sharemilker, 2IC or Farm Manager . THE FARM Approximately 330 cows Approximately 150 ha dairy platform Once-a-day (OAD) milking system Southland location...

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 midway between Whitianga and Coromandel towns. Main duties include getting cows in, milking, 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. We have 2 accommodation options which can be discussed but both can be basically furnished if required and are located right on the harbours edge. This could suit WHV holders or someone looking for a short term gig before the new season starts. If this sounds like an opportunity that...

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Calf Rearer for a fixed-term position from October 2026 to April 2027. This role is with a rural contracting and dairy support business caring for approximately 550 R1 and 550 R2 young stock, as well as around 30 R1 beef animals. Previous calf-rearing or young-stock experience is preferred but not essential. The successful candidate will need to have a genuine interest in animal care and welfare, be observant and reliable, and be willing to learn and follow the farm’s animal health and management procedures. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Feeding and caring for calves and young stock Ensuring calves receive adequate and timely nutrition, including colostrum management Monitoring calves for signs of illness, injury or poor health and reporting concerns to the manager Drafting sick calves into the appropriate sick pen and assisting with treatments as directed...

At Alpine Dairies these things are important to us: 'Nailing the basics' of dairy farming daily. We aspire to the highest results in milk quality and animal welfare. We take pride in every area of our farm and business. We make financially sound farming decisions.   Key farming skills our herd manager will need: Genuinely likes milking cows and dairy farming. Be skilled at reading pasture covers and residuals. Have sound literacy and numeracy skills. Be confident detecting mastitis and lameness. Be able to assist basic calving difficulties. Treat down cows, lame cows and common animal health concerns confidently. Operate a tractor and feed out wagon. Have skills in basic maintenance and permanent fencing. Keep accurate records. Be skilled at maintaining milk quality.   About you: We are looking for a herd manager who is… Is respectful and brings a positive attitude to work each day. Is reliable – makes choices to take care of yourself...

We are looking for a drive in relief milker to join our team. Our herd manager will be taking maternity leave at the end of the year and we are looking for a relief staff member who would like to gain more experience on farm while she is away! We are milking 500 fresian cows in a 40 a/s herringbone . Located near Arapuni. The job would require twice a day milkings. We are looking for someone dedicated, responsible with reliable transportation and a lack of excuses. We are a fun young team and love to have a laugh and reach our goals. There is plenty of work available for an employee outside of milkings if looking to gain more hours during the day on farm. This position would need at least 1 year experience milking in a herringbone. All applicants must be in New Zealand with a current work visa, a reliable mode of transportation, and be substance free.  

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...

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...

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Tractor Driver to join our client's team in Invercargill. This is an active role across a large, busy multi-farm operation spanning 5 connected farms. Position Type: Fixed-Term (September 2026 – April 2027), with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate. Your role will include - but not be limited to - the following duties:   Operating Tractors and Other Machinery Operating tractors as needed, including: Drilling, Cultivating, Bailing, raking and Mowing Assisting with silage, hay and baling Paddock work   Machine Operation and Maintenance Operating machinery including motorbikes and ATVs confidently and safely in accordance with health & safety guidelines Assisting to keep them clean and operational (including ensuring they have petrol after use) Machinery maintenance   Team & Workplace Communicating and working well with...

Job Description Experienced Calf Rearer Wanted – Ngatea (Drive-In) We are seeking an experienced, reliable  Calf Rearer  for the current calving season. This is a full-time (7 days a week), drive-in position located in the  Ngaeta area .  Position Details: Start:  immediate Duration:  Through to mid December Good Facilities Requirements: Proven experience in calf rearing Must be able to mix milk powder and feed in and outside of the shed Ability to manage daily tasks with minimal supervision Excellent work ethic and reliability References required

We have a well-paid 3-7 month contract starting ASAP for Calf Rearers (one doing calf rearing; one doing general farm work) based in the Oamaru area. Would be great if you have previous calf rearing experience! This role is on 650 and 550-cow farm, milking through both 40 AS Herringbone and 50 Bail Rotary sheds. Responsibilities include: Calf rearing, including feeding and caring for calves Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Performing other general farm duties Milking after calving season Ideal candidates will have: Previous dairy farming experience (preferred) A good attitude, initiative, and a strong work ethic (mandatory) Some experience in dairy farming, large animal care, or agriculture/viticulture/horticulture Motorbike and quad driving skills (mandatory for some jobs, not all) Good English communication skills A valid driver’s license (international licenses good) and your own vehicle The...