33 jobs found in Kaikōura

MC Milk Cows Ltd are looking for 2 new members to join the Moo Crew Team on Brentwood Farm in Kaikoura. We are looking for 2 farm assistants or full time couple to fill this role and require a minimum of 1 year New Zealand dairy farming experience.  Must be eligible to work in NZ or already have a working visa. We can not help you get a visa. Must have a NZ driver's licence.  FARM DETAILS ~750-800 peak cows ~Young cows go OAD at the start of October ~41 ASHB ~Automatic teat sprayer ~Protract/Auto drafting ~In shed feeding ~210HA half the farm irrigated with sprinklers, the other half dryland/not irrigated  ~4 Staff on farm plus calf rearer/relief milker WE OFFER ~Great location 5 minutes from town ~Nice 3 bedroom home with logburner for a family or single accommodation. ~This season we will be trialling an 8-2,8-3 roster. 6-1 over calving ~Remuneration based on experience between $60,000-$70,000

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

We are a family run farm located within easy access of the town of Kaikoura. Situated between the mountains and the sea, our farm is well located to take advantage of the hunting and fishing opportunities that Kaikoura offers. Schools, supermarket and services are all close by. An enthusiastic person is required for a general farm hand position on our 800+ cow family farm for the 2026 season. Cows are milked through a 60 bale rotary with Protrack and ACRs.  Milking and bringing cows to the cowshed are core roles for the job. Keeping the Cowshed clean , weed control and shifting electric fences are also regular activities for the the position. During the summer half the farm is under K line irrigation and the staff member will be required to help in shifting the K lines. In Autumn and Winter the cows are fed quite a lot of supplement via tractor so good tractor skills would be helpful but not essential. We winter our cows on a runoff feeding Kale, Grass and Baleage. The applicant...

Dairy Farm Positions Available – Herd Manager & Dairy Farm Assistant We are looking for two enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our dairy farm team. We currently have two positions available: Dairy Farm Assistant Herd Manager Applicants should have dairy farming experience and be confident carrying out day-to-day farm duties, including milking, fencing, animal husbandry, and operating farm vehicles and machinery. We are looking for honest, reliable people with strong communication skills, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work independently. A willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a good sense of humour are highly valued, as we take pride in maintaining a friendly and supportive work environment. We are committed to helping our team members grow and reach their full potential by providing ongoing guidance, training, and encouragement. Requirements Dairy Farm Assistant Minimum of 3...

We are looking for a motivated and reliable 2IC / Herd Manager to join our team for the coming season on our progressive dairy farm in Canterbury. Farm details 650 peak cows 214 ha irrigated platform Irrigation via centre pivots and sprinklers 54-bail rotary Cup removers, in-shed feeding and Protrack Team of 3 full-time staff , plus calf rearer and relief staff 3-bedroom on-farm accommodation provided The role This role suits someone who enjoys taking ownership, has strong stockmanship skills, and wants to be involved in the day-to-day running of a well-organised dairy operation. You will work closely with management and be involved across all aspects of the farm. Responsibilities include: Milking and maintaining high milk quality standards Animal health and treatment Heat detection and mating support Feeding and pasture management Irrigation and general farm maintenance Record keeping and...

Assistant Manager (2IC) – Darnley Farm  North Canterbury farm 2026/2027 Season We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager (2IC) to join our team for the upcoming season. This is a key leadership role on farm, replacing a long-term team member of more than 10 years, within a high-performing dairy operation focused on production, animal health, team culture, and continuous improvement. About the Farm • 900 cows across 260 hectares • High-performing system averaging 550+ kgMS per cow • Modern farming technology and systems including SmaXtec, Herd-i, and Protrack • Strong focus on animal health, farm performance, and team development Key Tasks & Responsibilities • Assist the Farm Manager with the day-to-day operation and management of the farm, including supervision of staff and contractors • Support and oversee milking operations from paddock to dairy shed • Manage livestock in accordance with industry best practice for animal health and welfare •...

We are a small sharemilking business looking for a Assistant Manager. Milking 550 cows twice daily through rotary shed. Must have West Coast dairy farming experience of atleast 2years. We farm in a very high rainfall/ cold area. Must be able to communicate well between sharemilker and all staff and delegate tasks appropriately. Be mechanically minded and able to fix minor to more difficult issues in cow shed and on farm.  Pre-employment drug test is required. No pets allowed. There is single persons accommodation available in a self contained sleepout. Must have full drivers license. 

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. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :  Milking: Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keeps the farm dairy hygienic. Records health treatments and solves milk quality problems. Animals: Diagnoses common ailments and treats accordingly. Competent in all aspects of calving and reproduction, e.g. observation, recording and submitted on heat cows Feed: Implements best practice for pasture, crop and supplement management for optimal quality and utilisation. Environment: Understands regulations and management of nutrients, effluent and water and their most efficient use. People: Trains junior employees in simple skills. Developing...

The role requires experience dealing with milking ,Mastitis treatment ,lame cow treatment and managing a herringbone shed and a good knowledge of animal welfare and shed hygiene. The dairy farm is situated close to Rangiora and Kaiapoi

We have an Assistant Manger Role on our dairy farm near Rangiora. We milk 650 cows through a 44 a-side herringbone cowshed.  The role involves supporting the operations manager to achieve the farm's production and profit goals through day to day operations and to follow good animal health, welfare and environmental guidelines. Skills required include: Excellent stockmanship skills A good understanding of animal health, nutrition and welfare and the factors that affect these parameters. Experience with calving and milking on a similar size or larger scale to our farm Practical farm operation skills and experience Competent use of farm equipment and vehicles A good understanding of compliance requirements and a willingness to implement these on farm Excellent shed operation skills Excellent record keeping skills Very good time management skills and excellent prioritization skills Excellent problem solving skills At least two years experience in the dairy...

Farm Assistant wanted to join our team  We are on the lookout for a farm assistant with a minimum of 1 years experience working on a New Zealand dairy farm. Dukefield Farm is fully irrigated using pivots, fixed grid and a small area of K-Line. We peak milk 960 kiwi-cross cows through a 50 bale rotary with ACRs & in bale teat spray. We are running Allflex collars & Protrack in shed feeding. We are looking for someone who: Has strong attention to detail, good animal health skills - can identify cows with mastitis and lameness. A good understanding of the general procedures during calving time. Must be confident in the cowshed, milking alone, setting up shed, wash etc. Keeping the farm and cowshed clean and tidy and to a high standard is a priority, Dukefeild takes pride in being presentable.  Able to follow instructions and plans set by the Manager & 2IC. Positive communication and willingness to support the wider team Strong...

Applicants MUST be NZ citizens or HOLD NZ RESIDENCY. Please DO NOT apply if your NOT currently living in New Zealand. We are looking for an honest and reliable farm assistant with a good attitude. Must have a current drivers licence and at least one years NZ farming experience. You must be flexible and be able to adapt to different work conditions. Farm is located 15 mins to Pahiatua, and 30 mins to Palmerston North. Split Calving - approx 150 Autumn Peak milk 400 -450 cows, through a 40 ASHB with ACR's, in shed feeding and automated wash system. Must be capable of sole charge milking's when required. The successful applicant will get a variety of work, ie: from checking on young stock, feeding out, fencing, mowing grass silage, feeding calves, animal health etc. So, communication is a must with progressive sharemilkers. Current work roster is 8:2,  (8 on 2 off) this can be negiotable.

We are looking for two Dairy Farm Assistants to work at our dairy farms located in Eyrewell Forrest in North Canterbury. Your role as a Dairy Farm Assistant will be:   To assist in the daily operation of an approximate 750 cow dairy operation in North Canterbury. General Farm Duties Include: Milking: To operate the milk plant and milk through a rotary cowshed. Clean and wash dairy shed to a high standard as per Fonterra hygiene standard. Animal Health: To identify, treat and record all animal health events. Treat mastitis and lame cows. Communicate with other staff to ensure animal health and safety is at a high standard. Pasture: To allocate the correct amount of feed required per herd Manage rotation length as per rotation planner. Strong communication required with all other staff. Manage pasture to minimise pasture damage. Calving: To calve any cows required. Identify calved cows. Record calved cows and calves. Tag calves. Draft...

Farm Assistant – Waimakariri, Canterbury We are proactive, hands-on sharemilkers running a well-established 1,000-cow dairy farm with a 60-bale rotary , and we’re looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. This is a role for someone who wants variety, responsibility, and genuine development. No t just being stuck in the shed . About the Role 6 on / 2 off roster Balanced workload across milking, animal health, pasture management, machinery and general farm work Weekly toolbox meetings – team input, feedback and planning encouraged Supportive environment focused on learning, efficiency and doing things well Pivot-irrigated with underslung effluent, fixed grid in corners About Us As sharemilkers, we take real pride in: Running a clean, tidy, well-organised farm Helping cows harvest as much high-quality pasture as possible Keeping systems simple, efficient and sustainable Rearing quality stock Continuously learning and...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

We are currently looking for an outstanding Herd Manager with a can do attitude to join our team. This position is integral to the success of our operation where your competence in pasture management, animal health and high standard milk processing will set you apart. Skills required to apply for this position: A minimum of 3 years Dairy Herd Manager Experience Have great communication skills and a positive attitude towards learning new skills and mentoring staff Be familiar with machinery operation and maintenance Have a commitment to and implement best practices for health & safety Passion for animal welfare and efficient farm management Ability to work independently and as part of a team A strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude Key Responsibilities : Herd management – monitoring animal health, mating, calving, and milk quality Farm operations – assisting with milking, feeding, and general farm maintenance...

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-run dairy farm near Darfield, Canterbury. The Farm: 225  hectares milking 800 cows through a 50-aside herringbone shed with automatic cup removers. We run a team of 4 staff (including contract milker) The Role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the farm, including milking, shifting stock, monitoring animal health, feeding out, and general farm duties. You’ll be working as part of a supportive and experienced team. Roster: 7 on / 2 off / 7 on / 2 off / 7 on / 3 off What We’re Looking For: Positive attitude and strong work ethic, reliable and able to work in a team. Some Dairy experience preferred. Must be a New Zealand resident or citizen,   We cannot employ anyone with an AEWV as we are not accredited employers.  Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Please apply via farmsource with a copy of your CV

We are looking for a competent Dairy Herd Manager to work on one of our dairy farms through a 50-bale rotary with ACR's and Protrack automation and Halter technology. The successful applicant will need to be honest, hardworking, reliable, have excellent pasture management, able to problem solve on the go, be skilled in animal husbandry and agronomy, have excellent communication skills and able to work in a modern team environment and be a team player.  The role includes all general dairy farm duties from milking, feeding allocation of stock, R&M, weed control moving pivot and K-Line irrigation and Rotor Rainer irrigators.  Minimum of 30 hours per week to a maximum of 100 hours per fortnight. The applicant must adhere to the company's drug and alcohol-free policy/environment. The applicant must have a minimum of 2 year's full-time experience in the dairy industry. References are required. The applicant must currently be in NZ and must be available to undergo the interviewing...

A position has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated employee to work on our 1500-cow farm in Selwyn, Canterbury. We operate a 50-bale rotary with ACR's and Protrack automation. We also have Halter technology installed and operating. The role includes all general farm duties from milking, feeding of stock, R & M work on the farm, weed control, moving K-Line irrigation, Roto-Rainer irrigation and Centre pivots. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, can be a team player, honest, reliable, excellent communication skills, must hold a current driving license and have a high attention to detail. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year's full-time experience and be able to ride 2- and 4-wheel motorbikes and have tractor operation experience and feeding out would be an advantage. Being technologically literate would also be an advantage given the on-farm technology. Training will be given in areas which are required. This farm is part of a large operation...

Fairfax Stonehouse Farm Ltd require a Herd Manager within an established owner operated dairy farming business, situated at Dunsandel, 35 minutes drive south of Christchurch, commencing on approximately 12th July 2026, working on our 950 cow dairy farm. We require a person who is reliable & has a good work history. The focus of the role is to support the Farm Owners and team on the farm to assist with daily operational tasks as directed, feeding of cows on pasture and crop, running of the dairy shed including milking and handling of cows, ability to administer & record animal health treatments, assisting the team with calving management and the annual reproduction programme, assisting with movement of effluent and irrigation, using and maintaining general farm vehicles & equipment including tractors and feed out wagons, carry out general farm maintenance, assisting with feeding of calves and following health, safety and wellbeing procedures. We require a person who...