27 jobs found in Rakaia

Looking to Hire Herd Manager on a permanent basis. Milking 950 cows through 50 bale rotary. Work responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, milk harvesting, basic pasture management, pest and weed control, animal health on a daily basis. Tractor work is essential. Feed management, feed calculating and feed allocation skills required, and are essential. Applicant must be able to drive large tractor and have knowledge of feeding out. you need to be able to ride a motorbike. Accommodation is for a single person, in a dwelling that is shared. You will need your own vehicle as the farm is 15minutes from the nearest supermarket. All cows wintered on farm with young stock nearby for animal health management.

Looking for an exciting individual to manage one of the farms herds.  Farm has in-shed feeding, new ACRS, auto drafting, pivots etc. If this is of interest please keep reading! Animal Health Mgmt: lames. mastitis, RFM. Monthly BCScoring and reporting. Shed hygiene and milk quality  to reach grade free target and cooperative difference standards. Pasture Mgmt: daily pasture allocation, supplement and inshed feeding system. Assist in training farm assistants. Tractor driving and general farm work. Minimum of 2 years NZ dairy experience. Full drivers license. Able to pass a drugs test and have their own transport.

Herd Manager – 1,050 Cows | Rakaia, Canterbury Are you a passionate and skilled dairy professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a reliable, motivated Herd Manager to join our team on a modern 285 ha single-farm operation located in Rakaia, Canterbury . Working alongside a team of 6, you will play a hands-on role in daily herd performance, stock health, feed management, and maintaining high operational standards. Key Responsibilities Herd Health & Animal Welfare: Daily monitoring of herd health, mastitis control, lameness prevention, and executing treatment plans. Reproduction & Mating: Assisting with heat detection, Artificial Breeding (AB) preparation, and calving operations. Feed & Pasture Management: Executing daily feed allocations, monitoring pasture quality, and assisting with feed budget implementation. Milking Operations: Maintaining efficient, high-standard milking routines and milk...

This is a full-time position with an immediate start. The duration is currently unknown, it is a temporary role but could be permanent for the right candiate. For the right candiadte, accommodation is included. Please note: This is not an entry-level role. Applicants must have previous farm hand and machinery operation experience and be confident working independently. Our client runs a 500ha Arable and mixed cropping farm, located in Barhill (50km North of Ashburton), they produce wheat, barely and white clover among other things.  Duties include:  Tractor driving Moving irrigators Fertiliser spreading General sheep and cattle work Assisting with a range of day-to-day farm duties Hours : Monday to Friday 7:30am start until the day's work is complete Occasional weekend work may be required during busy periods To be successful, you must: Have previous farm hand experience (essential) Be confident driving tractors and operating farm machinery Able...

We are looking for an experienced and motivated 2IC for our 680-cow family dairy farm situated 8km from Dunsandel. We have a strong focus on fully feeding cows and animal health. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the dairy farm including milking in our modern 54 bail rotary with ACRs and in shed feeding through to pasture, fertilizer and irrigation management.   Our cows are wintered and calved down under cover in 3 herd homes. The ideal candidate will have a clear focus on individual responsibility and be a motivated team player that likes a laugh and is prepared to accept new challenges. A minimum of 3 years dairy experience is required.  Key attributes Being competent on tractors and around machinery  Good animal health awareness and early issue detection Competent hoof trimming an advantage  

Herd Manager (Junior) – Progressive Dairy Farm | Near Dunsande l Grow your dairy career with a supportive team behind you. Gladfield Dairies is a progressive, people-first dairy operation milking 1,500 cows through a modern 60-bail rotary. We’re looking for a motivated Junior Herd Manager ready to step up, build confidence, and grow their skills alongside an experienced Farm Manager and supportive team. We run a tidy, well-maintained farm with modern systems, clear processes, and a tight-knit team of five who work hard and back each other. If you take pride in your work and want to keep improving, you’ll fit right in. What We Offer Real opportunity to grow and take on increasing responsibility Modern 60-bail rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray & drafting In-shed feeding Automatic vat and plant wash Supportive, experienced team environment Competitive pay based on experience Good 5/2...

Gladfield is a people first 650 ha agriculture operation based in Dunsandel.   We are looking for an energetic and experienced tractor driver to be part of our young team.       We run a very tidy well-maintained farm with our own workshop and mechanic.   A wide range of tractor work and machine operation is available from, Cultivation, Bailage, Mowing, Crop spraying, Harvesting, Loader work and Truck driving. What we offer        Genuine Friendly environment   Enthusiastic and down-to-earth team members   Well maintained and tidy operation with good leadership   Accommodation to suit   Great rural lifestyle, close to Christchurch and all amenities   School bus available at gate   Competitive pay based on experience.   Free beer on Fridays.   Good 5/2 roster and work life balance   Supportive team environment   The role   You will work closely...

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 are seeking a highly motivated farm assistant or herd manager to join our team on our well established and maintained 250 hectare dairy farm near Leeston and Southbridge. 54-bail rotary with cup removers and in shed feeding.Allflex collars. Fully irrigated via center pivots and fix grid in the corners. Underslung effluent on two of the pivots. The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years New Zealand dairy farm experience and have a great track record of working well on their own and as part of a team. Must be permanent resident or hold a current work visa to apply. Competitive remuneration will be offered on experience. To apply please send your cover letter and CV via email. Both primary and high school busses are available 450 meters from house location.

Herd Manager – 600-Cow Dairy Farm, Ashburton, Canterbury Craig Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Herd Manager to join our team on a well-run ~600-cow variable order sharemilking operation at 676 Winchmore Lauriston Road, Ashburton, Canterbury. About the role The Herd Manager is a key leadership position responsible for the day-to-day management of the milking herd. Working alongside the Sharemilker and Second-in-Charge, you will: Plan, organise and oversee daily milking routines, shed hygiene and milk quality (targeting zero grades, SCC below 150,000) Lead herd health and animal welfare — detection and treatment of illness and lameness, drenching, vaccination and mastitis management Run the reproduction programme, including heat detection, mating/AI support, drying off and hands-on calving management Allocate pasture and supplementary feed, monitor pasture cover and residuals, and assist with feed budgeting and irrigation scheduling Operate and maintain farm...

We are looking for a farm assistant  for a 1400-cow  through 70-bail rotary shed nearly new with ACR .farm is located in Hororata20 minutes from Darfield and 50 minutes from Christchurch We are seeking a person with  .  Strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare,  to work well within a team and independently,  Good communication skills, also Physically fit and reliable. we will provide training for the right person  your role will be   Milking  Animal health monitoring/recording Being able to confidently identify mastitis or ill health within the herd Tractor work Fencing Assisting with calving

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) for a Herd Manager role on a 1500 cow farm in the Hororata area. The farm is located 45 minutes west of Christchurch, milking through a 60 Bail Rotary shed with ACR. 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. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 55. 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...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Mid Canterbury Due to an injury we are seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant to join our family-run operation on a newly converted dairy farm in Mid Canterbury. Milking 1,200 cows through a modern 80-bale rotary, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fresh, progressive setup from the ground up. Located just 25 minutes inland from Ashburton and only 8 minutes from Mayfield, the farm offers a great rural lifestyle with convenient access to nearby towns. What we offer: Competitive remuneration package Brand new 3-bedroom house on farm Modern infrastructure and systems Supportive, family-focused team environment Key responsibilities: Milking in an 80-bale rotary Animal health and pasture management Feeding and general farm duties Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare What we’re looking for: Minimum 2 years dairy farming experience Strong work ethic and positive attitude Ability to work both independently and within a team...

This is a fulltime position to commence 1 June 2026. The successful applicant will work with ourselves, farm owner/operator, the 2IC and one other staff member, they will take responsibility for assigned aspects of dairy shed hygiene/cleanliness; animal health; and milking.  The position involves, and is not limited to, feeding pasture/supplements, effluent management, maintenance, farm tidiness including weed spraying.   Be a team player Be skilled in operating tractors and machinery Ideally have had dairy industry experience. We are willing to teach if had other previous agricultural and farm animal handling experience Current full drivers license MUST be resident in New Zealand Be responsible and honest with a willingness to learn Must be willing to pat our friendly cows 

Farm Assistant We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join and complete our farm team starting 15/09 Our farm is located just 15 minutes from Ashburton and milks 860 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs and Protrack. The farm is irrigated using centre pivots and one Rotorainer. This position offers a comfortable 2–3 bedroom home and operates on a 6 days on, 2 days off roster year-round. We maintain a strict drug and alcohol-free workplace and expect all team members to uphold these standards. At least one year experience in NZ dairy farms. Important: Applicants must already be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. We are not accredited employers and therefore cannot support visa applications or sponsorship. To apply, please submit your CV along with 2–3 recent references through the online application process.

Due for unseen reasons we are again on the hunt for an Enthusiastic Herd Manager Needed for 1800 cows with HALTER! Herd Manager – 2026 / 27 Season New Farm | Great Team  Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join us for the 2026/27 season on a new farm, where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to milking cows, animal health and feeding allocation with high attention to detail in the cow shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. The farm is located 15 minutes East of Asburton through a 80 Bail Rotary shed. (Auto teatsprayer and protrack) 2 years experience or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Must be capable tractor...

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY IN NEW ZEALAND Are you a young NZ'er looking to start a career in dairy farming? This might be just the opportunity you're after. Come join our team (mainly female) and be part of the future.  Join our progressive dairy operation in Westerfield (20mins west of Ashburton, Canterbury). We run a 630-cow barn system where our cows are fed Christmas dinner every day! Happy, healthy cows. Alongside this, we have a further 270 cows in late lactation outside on pasture with an extra diet delivered via an outside feed pad. The farm calve year-round with larger numbers in Autumn and Spring.  We're looking for a reliable, hardworking team player to help keep our farm running smoothly. This role will include mixing the cows rations, milking support, calf rearing and general farm duties. You will be required to assist the Animal Health Manager with keeping our cows healthy and well cared for. We offer a competitive wage based on experience.  To...

Are you looking for a role with a supportive team where you can grow and build your skills across all aspects of dairying? One of our team is continuing with their travels after 18 months with us, so we are looking for someone to step into our team at a Farm Assistant level. Ideally this is a permanent position, but we’re also open to a fixed-term role — for us, finding the right fit for our team matters more than anything.  The Farm: We milk 700 cows through a rotary shed with cup removers, drafting and datamars tags, and feed at a System 4. Milking is twice a day from calving through to mid–late January, then we move to 10 in 7. Calves are fed on an ad lib system and are reared within the team, and we manage our own wintering on neighbouring land. We’re looking for someone who: Has a positive attitude, good energy, and a team player Takes pride in their work and enjoys continual improvement Communicates well and is open to feedback Is happy to work within...

We are looking for someone to join our team in the next few weeks Our farm has been running with 3 full time staff with support from relief staff but as we move into the next chapter in our farming operations we believe we have room for a herd manager to come on board.  Our farm is located 10 minutes from Ashburton township. Split over two blocks we run at peak 700 mainly freisan cross bred cows. As a mostly self contained unit we tend to our young stock throughout the year and winter our own cows. Our cows are at the heart of our operation. Our successful applicant must have a genuine love for these animals. We run a 6 and 2 roster over calving and are looking to move to a 6 and 2, 6 and 3 roster after calving. A bit about our farm 40 a side herringbone shed, with in shed feeding. ACRs Auto plant wash Afi milk collars with health monitoring, auto drafting & mating system Farm irrigated with pivots, plus some klines and long line skids. We are looking...