16 jobs found in Whanganui

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. Must be living in New Zealand already to be considered for this position. 

About the Farm Join our team on a progressive 490-cow dairy farm located near Marton town. We focus on high animal welfare, sustainable farming, and modern efficiency. We are fully integrated with Halter virtual fencing technology . This system removes the need for traditional break-fencing and intensive stock shifts, making the daily workflow significantly smoother for our team. We are seeking a motivated, tech-friendly Full-Time Farm Assistant who is excited to work with smart-farming systems and grow their career in the NZ dairy industry. Key Responsibilities Virtual Pasture Management: Utilise the Halter app to manage pasture breaks, schedule shifts, and monitor herd movements remotely. Milking & Shed Hygiene: Assist with daily milking in our 36-aside herringbone milking shed, ensuring excellent milk quality and cleanliness. Animal Health Monitoring: Interpret data insights from the Halter system to identify health alerts (like...

We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager with at least 3+ years of ideally New Zealand dairy experience to lead a 400 cow farm in the Waverley area. The farm is situated just 35 minutes outside of Waverly , milking through a 38 Herringbone shed. ASAP start 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 between 35–54 hours per week , depending on the season. Overtime beyond the maximum agreed hours will be paid at an overtime rate . On 11 days on, 3 days off  roster...

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our dairy farming operation in the Manawatu. Our farm is a well-run dairy operation with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management, milk quality and creating a positive working environment. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with cows and has the ability to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd. About the Farm Farm Size: 330 ha Herd Size: 940 cows Farm System: System 5 Calving: Spring calving Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Milking Facilities: 50 bale rotary and 30 aside herribone About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step in their dairy farming career or an experienced Herd Manager looking for a new challenge. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day health and...

We are seeking a reliable milk harvester to join or team  480 split calving cows at peak though a 28 aside herringbone with automatic cup removers and auto drafting and bovinic sensors. There will be two people in the shed for milking and this job 4 days a week being friday saturday sunday monday the potential for extra hours on farm.

About the Farm Join our team on a progressive 430-cow dairy farm located near Feilding . We focus on high animal welfare, sustainable farming, and modern efficiency. We are fully integrated with Halter virtual fencing technology . This system removes the need for traditional break-fencing and intensive stock shifts, making the daily workflow significantly smoother for our team. We are seeking a motivated, tech-friendly Full-Time Farm Assistant who is excited to work with smart-farming systems and grow their career in the NZ dairy industry. Key Responsibilities Virtual Pasture Management: Utilise the Halter app to manage pasture breaks, schedule shifts, and monitor herd movements remotely. Milking & Shed Hygiene: Assist with daily milking in our 32-aside herringbone milking shed, ensuring excellent milk quality and cleanliness. Animal Health Monitoring: Interpret data insights from the Halter system to identify health alerts (like heat...

Palmerston North-based employer seeking a full-time Dairy Herd Manager to join our team on a 240-hectare dairy farm milking approximately 600 cows. We are progressive in our farming practices, with modern machinery and facilities, including a 50-bail rotary milking shed. To be successful in this role, you'll bring: A minimum of 2 years' dairy farming experience A positive attitude and strong work ethic Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team A willingness to learn and develop your farming skills The ability to work independently and take initiative A genuine interest in building a long-term career in the dairy industry Good physical fitness, honesty and reliability A full, valid driver's licence The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy and developing, including: Twice-a-day milking and monitoring milk quality Fencing and weed control Assisting with calving and calf...

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 wishing to enter the  dairy industry and is keen to develop their skills within a modern, farming business. We are situated close to Palmerston  North and Feilding 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 as part of a team to...

Palmerston North -based employer requiring a full-time Dairy Farm Assistant to work with a herd of 580 cows on a 240ha dairy farm.  We are progressive in our farming practices. The farm has modern machinery and facilities. We are milking 50 bail rotory shed. Have at least 2 years of dairy farming experience. Be hard-working, physically fit, honest and reliable at work, willing to learn, able to pass a pre-employment drug test, and have a full driver's licence. Roster will be on a 12 on / 2 off roster. 45 hr per week. Accommodation is available on-farm:  Duties include, but are not limited to: •  Perform efficient daily milking process and maintain high standards of plant and vat hygiene. • Carry out routine weed control measures across the property. • Monitor and move effluent irrigator in accordance with environmental and farm protocols. • Set up and shift break fence according to pasture management plan. • Assist operational support throughout the mating program....

We are a close-knit family who own and operate our beautiful 300Ha farm located just a couple of mins from the township of Tokaora, 3 mins to Hawera and only 3K’s to the beautiful Ohawe Beach you couldn’t choose a better place to work, and not just because of the views but due to the fact we consider ourselves to be good employers who offer opportunity to grow your career in a friendly and supportive environment. Strong machinery skills are essential. You’ll need to confidently operate a JCB telehandler and a 32m³ mixer wagon to feed out on our 700 cow feed pad, and use the baler to feed out. Our farm is immaculate; we milk our 1000 cows through a high tech 60 bail rotary shed and we pride ourselves on having a very well-run operation.  Our current team of 4 have been with us for 10 years, this is how we know we are good employers.  However, they are all very happy doing what they do, so we really need someone who can see themselves progressing into being a 2IC or even a farm...

OPERATIONS MANAGER   Taranaki/Manawatū-based | Dairy Farming   REOPENED RECRUITMENT Following a change in circumstances for our preferred candidate, we are reopening applications for this position.   Lead people. Drive performance. Shape the future of a growing dairy business.   Theland Farm Group is an established dairy farming business milking more than 20,000 cows across Canterbury, Taranaki and Waikato.  We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Taranaki hub, overseeing two dairy farms and three support blocks, with further growth anticipated. The portfolio is located across the region between Hāwera and Bulls.    This is a full-time leadership role with responsibility for the overall performance, planning and coordination of the Taranaki farming business. Working closely with the General Manager, farm management teams, contractors and external advisors, you will drive performance across production, people,...

We have a farm assistant position available. You will have a positive amazing trainable attitude, reliable and trustworthy to join our team. Start date flexible.  Tractor driving abilities would be a bonus.  Must be competent on 2 and 4 wheelers.  You will be drug free have no convictions and take pride in your workspace and keep it tidy.  You will be very quiet with stock and have stockmanship fundamentals.  Minimum 1 year experience  Halter 600 fx cows 230 ha flat 50 AS HERRINGBONE You will be a passionate dairy farmer who enjoys dairy farming and loves milking cows. Roster is 8/2 8/3 1 x Comfortable 3/4 bedroom family home with lockable garage. 

Farm Operations Support Support good people, keep farms running well, and be part of work that matters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Farm Operations Support person to provide practical support across our four Taranaki farms. This role is ideal for someone with strong dairy farming capability who enjoys variety, can step in where needed, and takes pride in helping farms run well. You’ll work across different properties and teams, supporting day-to-day operations. The role is primarily focused on farm operations and farm coverage. That includes milking, stock work, feeding, general farm tasks, machinery operation, maintenance support and helping maintain good routines and standards across the farms. From time to time, you may also assist with practical science-related farm activities, but this is first and foremost an...

We require a COUPLE to Contract Milk for the 2027/ 2028 season.  We require two people full-time  from 1 August until 20 November. Our farm is in Taranaki and in the Matapu area with local school bus available . We milk 225 cows through a 20 aside herringbone cowshed, that has an In-shed feed system.  Proliq has been introduced this season. Our young stock are grazed off farm. We value the relationships we form with our staff and support and encourage them to progress on and off farm. A generous remuneration package is offered with the Contract payment. The Contract Milkers must provide their own motorbike. The farm owners live on farm. The farm contour is mainly flat and on the Inaha water scheme. We require applicants with the following skills: Must be a NZ resident  Have excellent Pasture Management Make sound Culling decisions, Weed & Pest Management Water Maintenance (Inaha water scheme) Fertiliser & Nitrogen Management Herd & Minda recording...

We are seeking a dedicated Dairy Herd Manager to join our farming operation. This hands on management role involves overseeing day to day herd management, milking operations,  animal health, feed management,  and assisting with pasture management. Key responsibilities  Managing day to day milking routines and shed hygiene. Monitoring and maintaining animal health,  welfare and feeding plans. Implementing mating and calving management progreammes. Managing pasture rotation, crop feeding , and stock movement. Ensuring compliance with farm safety , environmental and quality assurance standards Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in dairy farming operations Ability to work independently and lead by example Practical dairy farm experience A valid drivers licence Hours and Remuneration Pay rate $32-$35 per hour dependant on experience Hours : 40-50 per week on average with hours fluctuating seasonally ( higher hours during peak seasons...