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We are looking for a keen, reliable and honest person to join our team, located 25 minutes from Rotorua in Waikite Valley. The job entails working alongside the long term sharemilker on a family farm with 4 other team members in the day to day running and improving of a 390 ha dairy farm. The farm currently calves 1200 cows in spring through a 60 bail rotary cowshed with automatic cup removers, teat wand, auto drafting and cowmanger.  The successful applicant will need to be a good team player and eligible to work in New Zealand. An ability to ride a 2 wheel motorcycle is also essential.  Also a current driver’s licence and a can do attitude.  Please provide at least two references along side your cv.  Housing is provided and will depend on the size of your family. Salary package is negotiable depending on experience and skill set.

We are looking for a honest and reliable person to join our team of 3. We are milking 660 cows on a 40 aside herringbone shed. Roster will be single rotation, 6 on 2 off. The farm is located in Dunsandel area, 15 minutes to Rolleston. Great location as it is on the thriving and fastest growing district of New Zealand, Selwyn District. You must be willing to be trained in all aspects of dairy farming. You must pass criminal and drug checks and be physically fit to be considered for the role. You must also have a full clean driving license.  As a Farm Assistant, you are expected to work alongside the Farm Manager and other staff in: - milk harvesting - maintaining the cleanliness of the cow shed - operating and maintenance of effluent system - monitoring pasture, crop, and supplement management - monitoring stock feed - diagnosing animal ailments and conducting treatments - assisting in the erection and maintenance of fencing. - Can drive farm tractor, move...

Hi there we are looking for another member to join our team, we are open to anybody of any skill level or citizenship however feel that Filipino will fit in better as our other two staff are Filipino and this will cancel out any language barrier obstacles possible to be faced In a perfect world we are looking for someone with 2-3 years experience but are not afraid to help someone new, some skills we are looking for are as follows; Ability to ride 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes confidently, stock sense, energy and enthusiasm, ability to show up when required and capable to work as a team. Please only apply if currently in the country and available for a face to face interview, all applicants currently overseas will be ignored We are wintering 650 cows with the intent to peak milk 650, We milk through a 40 aside herringbone with auto cup removers, in shed feeding, auto teat sprayer, auto plant wash and collar technology. very modern shed Potential work available for partner to rear...

looking for capable farm assistant  jobs include but not limited to milking, feeding calves, fencing, feed out, general maintenance etc must have a drivers licence  drug free must be in nz with a current visa to apply  

Due to our current worker moving on we are looking a farm assistant to join our team. We run a family farm, located 15 minutes from Feilding. We run a split calving system peak milking 450 cows through an 32AS herringbone with ACRs. All animals are wintered on our nearby blocks of land. You will be working as part of a team so late starts are part of your roster. We are looking for someone that is honest, reliable and enthusiastic to join our team. Experience is preferred but if you are willing to learn are are happy to have a chat to you. You will need to be living, and entitled to work in NZ to apply for this job. A NZ drivers licence is a must.

Herd manager wanted Naki South is officially alive and we’re looking for a team member to complete our team. We’re on the hunt for a person who loves cows (650 of them), grass management (230ha worth), farming (at Gorge Road with 48 a side herringbone) and growth. Our business is looking to grow long term, and this means we’re after a likeminded individual who wants to grow into a 2IC and a manager. We want to train you! What do we offer.  Learning and training opportunities, we encourage you to take up off farm training as well as daily learnings in what and how we do things.  8 and 2 rosters during calving to give you more down time, then 11 and 3 through the rest of the season with 2 sleep ins for your 11 days on.  Warm 4 bedroom house with log burner, spacious kitchen, heat pump, 2 car garage, 30 minutes from Invercargill, close to the Catlins and Fortrose for hunting and fishing opportunities  Growth opportunity, we are looking to expand our business long term, and this...

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. Key Responsibilities: Milking cows Feeding and caring for livestock General farm maintenance and cleaning Assisting with animal health and welfare Operating farm equipment (training provided if required) Supporting day-to-day farm operations What We're Looking For: Positive attitude and willingness to learn Good work ethic and reliability Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as required  Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors Previous dairy farming experience is an advantage but not essential What We Offer: Competitive pay package including a tidy three-bedroom home provided On the job training and support You must hold New Zealand residency to apply for this job.   

Are you passionate about dairy farming and ready to contribute to a thriving grass-based operation? PB11 Farms Limited is seeking a dedicated Herd Manager to join our team at Kakaho Dairy Farm, located just 15 minutes from Whakamaru and 35 minutes from Taupō. Our 404-hectare rolling-to-flat farm runs as a System 2 operation with a peak herd of 1200 cows. We milk 50% once-a-day (OAD) and 50% twice-a-day (TAD) from the start, switching fully to OAD by the end of December. About the Role As a Herd Manager, you'll play a key part in our day-to-day operations, working with minimal supervision alongside our team of 5 staff members. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, while assisting with milk quality issues and maintaining dairy hygiene. Moving and handling animals safely, identifying and diagnosing health issues, assisting with treatments, and preventing future problems. Handling, moving, and...

We are looking for an experienced dairy farm manager to take full responsibility for a well-established 700-cow autumn calving operation near Matauri Bay, Northland. This is a genuine stand-alone management role for someone who takes pride in running a tidy, high-performing farm, leads staff well, and understands the balance between pasture performance, cow condition, infrastructure, and people. The farm is 370ha effective milking platform, Friesian herd, producing approximately 290,000kgMS under a full autumn calving with winter milk contract. No spring calving. The successful applicant will report directly to the CEO, with support from the Operations Managers and leadership team, and lead an established team of three staff. This role offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to system decisions and ongoing farm performance. Infrastructure and support systems are excellent and include: * Modern 54-bale rotary (5 years old) * Halter...

Dairy Herd Manager We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation located in the Morrinsville, Waikato region, 450-470 cows on 34 ahbs with feed pad.  This is a permanent full-time position offering a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week. Weekend work and rostered duties are required as part of normal dairy farming operations.   About the Role The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the dairy herd and general farm operations while working closely with farm management. This role is based on a hilly dairy farm, so applicants must be comfortable working on steep and uneven terrain in varying weather conditions. Experience handling stock on hill country and maintaining pasture on rolling land will be an advantage. Key responsibilities include: Milking and maintaining high milk quality standards Monitoring animal health and reporting issues...

🐄 Ready for your next challenge?  Our Glencoe support block which runs R1 and R2 heifers using a pasture-based farming system with a strong focus on animal welfare. We’re seeking a driven Assistant Manager/2IC to join our team. 📍   Location:  Just 20 mins from Gore and 30 mins from Winton and Invercargill: Peak herd 2000, R1 and R2 heifers 25ha of beet 🛠️ About the Role: This is a permanent, full-time position focused on: Pasture allocation and stock management Tractor work (feeding out, fencing, general yard duties)   🌱   About Us:  Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 20 dairy support blocks in the South Island that winter most of our 57,000 MA Cows and graze our 29,000 young stock. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around people, process, and pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities. 📋   Key Responsibilities:...

Job Description Purpose of the position: Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Milking: Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keeps the farm dairy hygienic. Records health treatments and solves milk quality problems. -Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct techniques. • Helps set up dairy prior to milking and on-time • Milks cows efficiently and safely, as directed • Uses backing gate well • Teat sprays well • Marks cows well -Assists with solving milk quality problems, as per instructions in farm policy manual. • Understands the cost and implications of grading milk and high somatic cell counts • Helps manage ‘dirty...

We consider our family owned and run farm a great place to be as it is located just 2 mins from the township of Ahaura and only 30 mins to either Reefton or Greymouth, so we are ideally located for families or single people as there is plenty to do on your days off and there are great schools nearby, there is a lovely country pub too that does great food!  You will need to come to us with at least a good 6 months experience under your belt.   Your duties will include milking, maintaining a clean shed and the normal day to day duties of running a farm.   Most importantly you will need a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and to be serious about building a career in the dairy industry.  There is a lovely 3-bedroom house on farm, and we are looking to pay between $26.00 to $30.00 per hour including accommodation.   We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week.   We are a drug and smoke free farm.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated relief milker/farm hand to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in their work and is happy to help wherever needed on the farm. Previous dairy experience is preferred. Key responsibilities: Milking cows efficiently while maintaining high milk quality standards Bring cows to and from the shed  Assisting with animal health and general stock work  Keeping the shed clean  General farm maintenance, weed control and other farm tasks  What we are looking for: Honest and reliable  Able to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills  A strong work ethic and positive attitude Accommodation may be available for the right applicant.

We have two positions available for Dairy Farm Assistants on dairy farms in the Waimate area. One position is based on a 1300-cow robotic milking farm, and the second is based on a conventional rotary milking shed farm. Experience is preferred but not required. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking cows using rotary or robotic milking systems - shifting cows and feeding  - fencing, weed control - calving, calf rearing - shed cleaning and setup - identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Setting fences - and other general farm duties. Robotic Farm Duties: - Assisting with cow flow through the robotic milking area - Cleaning robotic milking equipment (brushes, pipes, wash systems) - Carrying out routine cleaning and basic maintenance tasks as directed - Reporting any faults or issues with robotic equipment to farm management - Fetching late cows when required -...

We are looking for a motivated person to join us this season as Herd Manager on a 300-hectare dairy farm located 20 minutes north of Oamaru, milking 1200 cows through a 54-bale rotary shed with ACRs. This role complements our current team, working together in the day-to-day running of the dairy farm, including milking, animal health, calving, mating, pasture management, and general farm duties across two herds with split paddock allocations. This position would suit someone with solid NZ dairy farming experience who is ready to take the next step up in their career. Applicants should have good animal husbandry skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to communicate effectively and work well with others. The role offers the flexibility to live in either a two-bedroom cottage or a fully fenced three-bedroom family home, with a school bus stop at the gate. Applicants must have NZ driver’s licence and be able to pass police vetting and pre-employment, as well as random...

We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager with at least 3+ years of ideally New Zealand dairy experience to lead a 850 cow farm in the Morrinsville area. The farm is situated just 30 minutes to Paeroa and Morrinsville , milking through a 50 Herringbone shed. Key Responsibilities You’ll oversee all aspects of farm performance, including: Milking and shed management Animal husbandry and production Animal health monitoring, management, and treatment Pasture and fodder management Breeding, calving, and calf rearing Machinery and equipment maintenance Contractor coordination and management Compliance with regulatory standards Staff supervision and training General farm duties as required Hours and Conditions You’ll work 35 h ours per week On 11 days on, 3 days off  roster Remuneration Wage ranges from $35.59 - $40 per hour Package reflective of experience and proven ability...

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 700-cow farm in the Ashburton area. The farm is located  10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field. This role is open to NZ Citizens/Residents only. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage  monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Candidates must have competent and strong milking, centre pivot, and tractor work experience. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 50. 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...

We are looking for a dynamic farm assistant to complete our team of 3 staff plus contract milker on our well maintained south canterbury dairy farm. The farm is flat and mainly pivot irrigated with a very efficient 54-bale rotary shed. The Jersey herd is milked TAD until February, then 3 in 2. The cows are performing well and high standards across the farm are in place.  There are great training opportunities for the right applicant, and there is a great condition house available too. We are looking for someone who loves cows, has some machinery abilities and is a keen team member. Minimum experience: 1 year new zealand dairy farming

Apatu Farms is a proud, family-owned Hawke’s Bay agribusiness producing quality crops and dairy products for local and international markets. We’re passionate about what we do and committed to running sustainable, high-performing farming operations.   We’re currently seeking an experienced Herd Manager to join our Plantation Dairy team in Ongaonga, Central Hawke’s Bay. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity within a supportive and collaborative team.   We have 1800 cows at peak, a 60 bale rotary, twice a year calving ('Spring': July-Oct/Nov and 'Autumn': January-April)  and all-year milking on a 6:2 roster. We are busy! And to help us get things done we have a great team of 12+ people onsite as well as support from the wider Apatu Farms team. About the role: Reporting to the Farm Manager, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the farm, contributing to animal health, productivity, and overall farm performance. Working as part of a wider team,...