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We are seeking an experienced farm worker (3+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 300-cow farm in the Taumarunui area. T he farm is located approximately 15 minutes from Taumarunui town, milking through a 30 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, training junior staff, 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. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 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 period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will...

Looking for a manager or someone who wants to step up. The owners are not on farm so you have to be a motivated and an independent worker . As well as paperwork and compliance , you will need to understand the shed, Animal health and pasture management. We are organic and regen so lots of pre planning and open mindedness needed . We have Halter , 30 aside herringbone with auto cups. We have 250 beef as well. plus a large area of fences, races, water to maintain which is possible as we are oad.  We aim for a lifestyle balance with only every second or third weekend having to milk. 3 /4 bedroom house, 12 mins from Paparoa and Maungatoroto and our beach and small fishing boat . Our 2ic is experienced and hard working and knows the farm well. Only apply if you have NZ experience and PR (we aren't accredited)

Herd Manager – Dairy Farm (Split Calving) We are seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our team on a progressive dairy farm. The Farm:     •    660 cows, split calving system     •    165ha effective milking platform     •    Located Matamata, Waikato     •    Well-established pasture-based system with feed pad     •    Technology-driven operation with a focus on efficiency and performance The Role: You will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of the herd and farm operations, working closely with the farm owner/manager. This is a hands-on role suited to someone passionate about dairy farming and animal care. Key Responsibilities:     •    Milking and shed management     •    Animal health and welfare     •    Pasture management and feed allocation     •    Mating and calving management     •    Record keeping and farm technology use     •    General...

Candy Dairy is a fully irrigated farm located 25 mins inland from Timaru. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic assistant farm manager/ 2IC to join and help lead our team. This farm peak milks 800 cows through a 54 bail rotary with split calving 100 in autumn 700 spring winter milking 200 cows. We run Halter on our cows and also young stock. The successful applicant will: - Work well in a team and be able to lead and take charge when required - Take pride in all that you do - Have at least 3 years’ experience in a NZ dairy system - Be honest and H&S minded - Have strong animal husbandry skills - the ability to diagnose and treat animals accordingly - Strong pasture management & be competent with machinery and motorbikes - Be able to work unsupervised & take responsibility for operating the shed & dairy unit. - Have a current and clean NZ drivers’ license - Be a NZ citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work visa and currently be in New Zealand We will...

Lead machinery and infrastructure operations on a large, progressive dairy farm. Apatu Farms is a leading Maori agribusiness recognised for scale, performance, and operational excellence across Hawke's Bay. We are focused on people, productivity, and continuous improvement, operating a diverse range of horticultural, agricultural, and dairy enterprises. Our Plantation Dairy is a high-performing operation milking up to 1,800 cows through a modern 60-bale rotary, supported by a skilled team, quality infrastructure, and a commitment to doing things well. We are seeking a Machinery & Farm Operations Lead to take ownership of machinery, irrigation, effluent, and infrastructure operations across the farm. This is not just another tractor driving role. It's a hands-on leadership position where you'll plan, coordinate, and deliver key farm operations while leading a team of two machinery operators and setting the standard for performance, organisation, and equipment care....

Keep a large-scale dairy operation running. Apatu Farms is a leading Maori agribusiness recognised for scale, performance, and operational excellence across Hawke's Bay. Plantation Dairies is a high-performing dairy operation milking up to 1,800 cows through a modern 60-bale rotary, supported by a skilled team, quality infrastructure, and well-maintained equipment. We are looking for a Tractor Driver to join our Plantation Dairy team. Reporting to the Machinery & Farm Operations Lead, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating machinery, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a professional dairy farming operation. About the Role This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operation of the farm. You'll work across feeding, irrigation, pasture management, and general machinery operations, helping ensure the farm runs efficiently and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities • Operating tractors and mixer wagons to feed stock....

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

Due to a change in circumstances we are looking for 2x team members from the beginning of September to join our team full time. We milk 750 cows through a modern 54 bail rotary that is centrally located. Our roster is 6 days on 1 day off over calving with the remaining season 5 days on 2 days off. Accommodation available is: 1x large 4 bedroom house with a heatpump & gas hot water 1x small 2 bedroom cottage with a heatpump We are not accredited employers so you must have the legal right to work in NZ. Experience is required.

NOTE: We are not accredited so NZ residents/citizens only please. Dairy Farm Assistant required to join our friendly team of 5 We are looking for a reliable and motivated team member on our farm located 8 minutes from Rakaia, 15 minutes from Leeston, and 30 minutes from Rolleston. This is a full-time, permanent position, with a comfortable family home provided. School buses for local high school and primary schools at farm boundary. Join a supportive team on a fully self-contained dairy farm.  Start date flexible. Farming 1000 dairy cows located alongside the Rakaia River. Our fully self contained operation rears all stock from day one, with calves raised through to joining the milking herd. We pride ourselves on excellent stock care, strong team culture, and well-maintained infrastructure. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a team and is passionate about dairy farming. You will have good communication skills, are not afraid to seek...

We have a job for a dairy farm assistant who must have 1+ years’ dairy farm experience and be a resident/citizen as employer will not be accredited . This is for a 1200 cow farm in the Bainham area, 18 minutes from Collingwood, milking through an 80 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day 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. 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, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate for any hours beyond the maximum hours. The schedule may vary; Roster is 11 days on, 3 days off for the...

We are long-term sharemilkers running an 1100-cow farm on the Waitaki Plains, only 10 mins North of Oamaru- nice and close to town. We pride ourselves on our high standards of work and aim to farm towards industry best practice at all times. Our current team consists of long-term employees who have valuable knowledge and experience of the farm. Minimum of 1-year dairy experience is preferred. On and off-farm training will be provided, this position would suit someone who wants to make dairy farming a career. Duties include milking, setting up plant and yard, recognition and treatment of ill health in cows, wash down of plant/vat, general stock health, effluent and irrigation management. As above, if successful, you will be joining a supportive and experienced team and we look forward to hearing from you. We are an Accredited Employer; however, you must currently be in New Zealand and available for an on-farm interview.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a progressive dairy farm in Golden Bay New Zealand. This is a hands-on role that will suit someone passionate about the dairy industry and committed to animal welfare and farm productivity. This position is permanent full time. Key Responsibilities: Milking cows and maintaining milking equipment Assisting with feeding, calving, and animal health monitoring Cleaning and maintaining sheds and farm equipment Paddock and pasture management support Reporting animal health issues and abnormalities General farm maintenance and tasks as required Requirements: 6 months to 2 years of relevant dairy farm experience Good communication and teamwork skills Physically fit and willing to work outdoors in varying conditions Commitment to animal welfare and safe work practices Hold NZ Full driver’s license Ability to follow instructions and...

Due to a valued member of our team relocating to be closer to family, we have an opportunity available for someone who is eager to learn and be apart of a young and efficient team. About us We are an experienced team of young people with drive and passion for the industry, who enjoy good banter along the way. we welcome all applicants who value knowledge and are looking to grow and progress through the industry. We are not accredited, so residents and citizens only The Farm 60 bail external rotary, cup reomvers, automatic teat spray and automatic drafting. exceptional housing exceptional infrastructure  New motorbikes and machinery rolling to flat within 10 minutes drive of town (Tokoroa) 45 minutes to Taupo or Rotorua and 1 hour to hamilton What we offer A competitive base slary, with bonuses such as H&S, Production and mating related. Regular time off (8/2) ITO Training support Freezer meat annually full set of wet...

Do you want to work 5 days a week and live just 10 minutes from the Hamilton suburb of Rototuna in a supportive, professional environment with a desire to develop people.  Milking 520 cows at Gordonton, we are targetting 270,000 kg milksolids this season from our friendly girls who rank in the top 2% on BW.   Excellent pasture management, aided by the Aimer app, and a healthy, happy, well fed herd are important to us, as is sharing our knowledge with people wanting to grow.  We seek an NZ citizen or resident to work alongside us to achieve our goals. An ability to learn is essential. The key duties of the role are centred on caring for our herd and pastures, being: Assisting with milking and other tasks Accurately setting break fences Reporting on pasture residuals Assisting with calves during spring Responsibility for accurate application of effluent You might be the person to fill our role if you: are based in NZ and passionate about learning from...

We require a Herd Manager to assist our team milking 360 cows through a 36 aside herringbone shed. Our contour is flat to steep rolling. You must be confident on hills. Duties include, but are not limited to: running the dairy efficiently, including milking cows twice daily, maintaining hygiene standars, assisting with milk quality issues - mastitis, lame etc. Eflluent Management and feeding of cows.  You need to complete tasks to the highest standard with minimal supervision and supervise other staff when required. We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week. Roster 11 days on - 3 days off Salary  $82,000 inclusive You must have a minimum of 1 year experience dairy farming in New Zealand You must be drug free and pass regular ongoing drug testing You must be a tidy person, we do house inspections bi-monthly. No dogs on farm. You must have a clean criminal record. You must have a driving license. We are a non-smoking farm.

We are looking for Assistant Farm Manager to help run the daily operation of a 680 high production cow farm near invercargill, Southland. 215 hectare effective. A 44 aside herringbone shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating.  To be considered for the role you must have herringbone cowshed experience and a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how.  In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump.

Location: Lepperton, Taranaki We are looking for a motivated and reliable Assistant Farm Manager to join our client's modern breeding and finishing pig farm in Lepperton, Taranaki. Working alongside the Farm Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the farm, helping to ensure high standards of animal welfare, productivity, and farm performance. About the Role Key responsibilities include: Assisting with the daily management of breeding and finishing pigs. Monitoring animal health, welfare, and performance. Feeding, husbandry, and stock handling. Supporting farrowing, weaning, and breeding programmes. Maintaining accurate farm records. Assisting with staff supervision and training when required. Operating and maintaining farm equipment and facilities. Following biosecurity, health and safety, and animal welfare standards. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous...

We have an exciting opportunity for Herd Managers. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of dairy farming experience or hold a Level 4 or higher qualification in a relevant agricultural field to join a 580 cow farm in Rongotea, just 20 minutes from Palmerston North, milking through a 50 bale rotary shed with inshed feeding system and a feed pad system. ( System 5 Farm) You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing, including: -  Twice a day milking and monitoring milk quality, - Fencing, weed control - Assist with calving, calf rearing - Shed maintenance & preparation - Tractor operation for feeding out and mowing - Training junior staff if required, - Stock handling and feeding (feed mgt) - Monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - Mating management  and other general farm duties. A minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed. The schedule can vary, but typically you’ll be...

Due to unforseen circumstances we are looking for a motivated  Dairy Farm Assistant  to join our progressive farming team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has completed at least  one season in the New Zealand dairy industry and is keen to develop their skills within a modern, farming business. We are situated close to Palmerston North  If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a supportive team that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a Dairy Farm Assistant, you'll work alongside an experienced team and be involved in the day-to-day running of our dairy operation. Key responsibilities include: Milk harvesting and maintaining high milking standards. Shed hygiene and ensuring the dairy is clean and well presented. Animal health observations and reporting. Assisting with stock movements and general livestock care. General farm duties and maintenance. Working...

Looking for a Herd Manager would be ideal for a coupl e We are looking for confident hardworking reliable team player who is able to work in a team & alone someone who has 3+ experience is a must along with good attitude & good communication skills . Someone who can work effectively & who is time sufficient also someone who respects the cow's & a person who keeps a tidy shed/work place. The successful applicant be working mostly with farm assistant and contract milker. partner can do relive milking on staff days off. as we are a 3 person shed in the morning 450 jersey farm  Herringbone 40 aside  Location: Pirongia 5km away from township School: Pirongia School Primary & intermediate & college is 15 mins away Te Awamutu 15km away & Hamilton 20 mins away  Beautiful stunning view of Pirongia Mountain  3 bedroom house available with single garage  WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED  George  email; [email protected]