5 farm assistant jobs found in Whanganui

Requirements Experience: Minimum 6 months of New Zealand dairy farming experience specifically covering the calving to mating period. Legal Status: Must be a New Zealand resident or citizen. Licence: Clean Class 1 full driver’s licence (or equivalent). Skills: Confident riding 2-wheeler and 4-wheeler motorbikes. Attributes: Strong initiative, willing to learn, and able to work both in a team and unsupervised. Screening: Must be drug-free (requires passing pre-employment and random seasonal drug tests). Lifestyle: Strictly non-smoker and no pets allowed on site. Application: Updated CV, cover letter, and at least 2 contactable referees. Key Responsibilities Milking & Shed Hygiene: Perform milking duties and maintain strict cleanliness to ensure high-quality milk production. Animal Health: Detect and report health issues (e.g., mastitis, lameness), assist with treatments, and accurately record data....

2,500 cows  l  2x 80 BR  l  760 ha effective Our client operates a high-performing dairy farming enterprise in the Manawatu/Whanganui region on 760 ha effective, providing an excellent environment for farmers wanting to build their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, milking approximately 2,500 this operation runs through 2x modern 80 bale rotary cowsheds with plenty of automation.   You'll gain exposure to modern farming practices, large-scale operations, and industry-leading systems while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. The Role As part of a motivated and supportive team, you'll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farming activities, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, pasture management, general farm maintenance, and operating modern farm equipment and systems.  You'll work closely with experienced team members to ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently while...

We have a vacancy for a honest & reliable farm assistant on a 450 cow farm. 12 minutes from Feilding and 25 minutes from Palmerston North. Duties would include Milking and general farm duties. A minimum of one year’s recent dairy farm experience in New Zealand required. Must pass a pre employment drug test. Drivers license required. 1 bedroom accommodation is available would suit a single person. 

Dairy Herd Manager – Full Time, Permanent We’re seeking a Dairy Herd Manager to join our team on a 450-cow irrigated farm just north of Hunterville, in the Rangitīkei district. This is a full-time, permanent role on an 5 on, 2 off, 6 on 1 off roster. You’ll be based in a well-managed herringbone shed, working as part of a larger, coordinated operation with another nearby 450-cow property. The role focuses on daily milking, herd health, reproduction, and pasture management, with responsibility for guiding junior staff and keeping accurate records. If you have a passion for stock work, an eye for detail, and want to grow your career on a well-run, progressive farm, we’d like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily milking routines and maintain plant hygiene Monitor and treat animal health issues such as mastitis and lameness Assist with calving, mating, and young stock development Assist in feed allocation and pasture monitoring using farm...

Shed Manager – 6/2 Roster | 250-Cow Herringbone Location: Sanson, Manawatū We are looking for an experienced and motivated Shed Manager to join our team on a well-run, progressive dairy operation. We are a contract milking business overseeing two neighbouring farms , with a total team of six and approximately 950 cows across the two properties. The Role You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of a 30-aside herringbone cowshed , milking approximately 250 cows . This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has strong attention to detail, and enjoys working as part of a team. Roster: 6 days on / 2 days off What We’re Looking For The successful applicant will have: Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a herringbone cowshed Strong milking and shed management skills Good animal health knowledge and attention to detail Strong heat detection skills Good...