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Calf Rearing Opportunity for Couple to Experience NZ Farming Life We are seeking a fit, active couple to assist our busy calving team for a period of three months, August to October 2026. We are a large dairy farm located between Colac Bay and Orepuke on the Western Southland Coast, 20 minutes from both Riverton and Tuatapere, and 50 minutes to Invercargill city. We rear 220 replacement heifers and 15 Jersey bulls, as well as 80 Herefords to a weaning weight of 100kgs and 650 bobby calves to four days old. We have sheltered calf rearing facilities, with a great set-up and excellent systems in place. You will need to enjoy working with animals, have good stock awareness and be observant by nature. You will be working in the outdoors and must be prepared to work in an all-weather, farming environment. It is vital that you’re punctual, reliable and thorough, and be willing to learn and work alongside a dedicated, hardworking team both on the farm and in...

We are looking for a super star calf rearer at Dacre 🐮 📍We are located 5mins from Edendale and 10 minutes to Woodlands. This is a drive in position. ▪️This is a Fixed term position from early August to end of October. ▪️We are looking for a motivated calf rearer to join our team rearing 180-200 replacement calves in addition to beef and bobby calves. ▪️Your Duties would be feeding calves, cleaning and daily calf care. We run a very easy simple to use system with minimal bucket carrying  ▪️Previous experience preferred but not essential. We would be willing to train the right person  ▪️ we would also have Relief milking available. ▪️If you are reliable, hardworking and have a sense of humour, we would love to hear from you. Please email andrewbrock04@gmail Or text/phone 0272395207

We are seeking a reliable fixed term calf rearer to join our team for the calving season working 30 hours per week, for a fixed term period  August - February. Key duties include feeding and caring for calves, monitoring animal health, maintaining high hygiene standards in calf sheds and equipment, identifying and reporting unwell calves, assisting with tagging and treatments, and supporting safe animal handling practices.  Agriculture experience is preferred. The ideal applicant would be practical, observant, committed to animal welfare and able to follow health and saftety procedures. $25 - $30 per hour This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals in a hands om farm environment

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Relief Milker with at least 6+ months' experience for a 7-month fixed term position from July 2026 to February 2027. This role is on a 650-cow farm in the Dacre area, milking through a modern 60 Bail Rotary shed with Waikato Milking Systems equipment. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking cows - Ensuring milk quality and hygiene standards - Operating and monitoring the milking system - Following animal welfare and farm safety procedures - Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Cleaning and maintaining the shed and equipment - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 50 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate....

We are looking for 3 full time workers for this season. we peak milk 970 cows through a 54 bale rotary on a 6-2 roster located on the outskirts of Riverton The candidates must live in N.Z to apply and be residents (We are not Acrredited) good animal health, able to drive a tractor, 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers.

Due to unforeseen circumstances our small family farm requires a farm assistant to support us this coming season, starting with calving time in August 2026.  Having run the farm over the past eight seasons as a husband & wife duo (plus kids), we're looking for someone to support us in the running of the dairying operation. Consisting of a range of typical dairy farm duties/jobs; including, but not limited to, milking sole-charge, able to work independently, operating a four-wheel motorbike, putting up fences etc. Hours ranging from 20-40 hours per week. Flexible hours and days to suit, and as available. Flexible milking times; last season start 7am, and afternoon milkings 4pm.  This position is a drive-in position. Located approx. 15 mins from Winton & 20 mins from Invercargill. Must have New Zealand Driver's License. Must currently reside in New Zealand and hold a current visa/residency/NZ citizenship. Experience in dairy farming required, working at least...

Hirst dairies are on the lookout for a Calf rearer to join the team for the coming season. Located - Benmore, Dipton 15 minutes to Winton, 45 minutes to Invercargill Morning and afternoon feeding of calves required. Hours will vary dependent on calf numbers etc. Relief milking optional extra if interested. Job entitles- 155 replacement calves  100-150 Beef calves Bobbies to 4 days old What we require-  Independent work and working with other staff Follow the system required High animal health care standard is essential Candidate must be-  Motivated and hard working Able to drive manual  High animal health and hygiene Reliable and physically fit Must be an NZ citizen If this interests you, please send through cv to [email protected]

We are on the hunt for a calf rearer to join our team. You will be running the day to day management of the calf sheds. 250 replacement heifers plus Bobby's. The facilities are well set up with milk pump to calf sheds. All brand new calf rearing equipment. Hours and pay negotiable. This is drive in position. We are based at Castlerock, 5 minute drive from Lumsden.  For more information please email  [email protected]