14 dairy farm assistant jobs found

Looking for a supportive team this season? We're looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant with at least one full season's experience to join our team. If you're reliable, use your initiative, communicate well, take pride in your home and workplace, and love working outdoors with animals, we'd love to hear from you! Why join us? We're proud of the team and culture we've built. We run an organised farm where everyone works hard, supports each other and enjoys coming to work. There are plenty of 5.30am smiles in the shed, and some mornings the radio isn't the only singing you'll hear over the sound of the milking plant. We've been on this farm for over 15 years and provide a supportive environment where people can learn, grow and enjoy what they do. We believe happy staff make a great team, and we work hard to create a workplace where people feel valued and respected. Whether you're looking to build your dairy career or you're already experienced and...

NO OVERSEAS APPLICANTS PLEASE - for NZ Citizens / residents ONLY Assists with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on-farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing, environment, animal welfare, etc.   Milking: Assists in an efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high-quality milk.  Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed.  Environment: Assists with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by farm policy.  People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy.  Health, safety and wellbeing: Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. Models' farms health, safety and...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Full-Time We are looking for a reliable and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. This is a hands-on role assisting with the daily operations of the farm. Key responsibilities include: Milking and maintaining dairy shed hygiene Moving and handling livestock Monitoring and supporting animal health Feeding and general farm duties Ideal Candidate: Must already be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and hold a valid visa/work right that allows you to start work immediately Dairy farming experience is preferred, but not essential – full training will be provided Must be able to pass a drug test if required Must have a clean criminal record You must have: The ability to follow instructions and also work proactively without supervision A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills A genuine interest in working with livestock A willingness to learn and grow...

Due to a family medical diagnosis with one of our team a position has become available on our farm at short notice. Start date is negotiable due to the timing of this position.  We are a family owned and operated 400ha milking platform, 1000 cow farm, located 30min west of Taupo, in the Marotiri area. We have a 50 ashb shed with Evanza milking clusters, Protrack auto drafting, automatic wash and Cowmanager. We run our own dairy replacements as well as beef and winter on farm on our support land. We have three composting shelters to support our farming system. We offer a 6 on 2 off roster all year round, including 2 late starts each cycle. We have a team of eight including an Operations Manager with additional seasonal temporary staff. This allows us to provide greater variety and more learning opportunities.   We are seeking an enthusiastic team player that has a passion for farming to fulfil our Farm Assistant position. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively...

We have a full-time position to fill working with an existing team of 3. Farm is located 10 minutes south of Cambridge milking 450 cows through a 44 aside with feed pad and mixing wagon. We require at least 2 years full time dairy farm experience. You would need to be confident in daily milkings, bringing in herds, shed hygiene and animal health. Pasture management and daily farm maintenance. We are more than happy to provide further training to upskill, or open to offer support to someone wanting to take a step up in their farming career as 2IC. Accommodation is a tidy 1 bedroom home with garaging

Join Our South Waikato Farm Team! A great mid-season opportunity has opened up for a motivated, experienced Senior Farm Assistant to join our team on our South Waikato dairy farm.  This role suits someone with a great attitude who can confidently assist with day-to-day farm operations and work well alongside the Operations Manager/Equity Owner and our 2IC and relief staff. About the Role: As a Farm Assistant, you will be involved in a wide range of daily farm tasks, including: Milking in a 40-aside herringbone shed with ACR, CowManager, and System 5 feed pad Assisting with animal health, cow treatments, and general stock care Feed mixing and feeding out Effluent application using RainWave and cannon systems Supporting calving operations during Spring and Autumn General farm and shed maintenance to keep infrastructure and equipment in good condition We are a split-calving farm with an autumn-heavy focus , and animal welfare is...

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Assistant Manager or 2IC looking to take a step into a Farm Management role. Location: Lake Arapuni rd, Putaruru Farm Details: • 129 ha • milking 320 Friesian X cows • 26 ashb with meal feeders and auto cup-removers Our Team: You will be assisting the farm owner with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm with the opportunity to upskill and run the operation sole charge. Start Date: August/September 2026 Key Skills/Responsibilities:  Milking shed management and hygiene.  Animal health; identifying and treating (e.g. mastitis, lameness, milk fever).  Records; assist with animal records including; calving, mating, animal health and treatments.  Pasture management; farm walks, calculating feed...

We have a farm assistant role available. This role will assist with the day-to-day operations of the farm, working closely with the herd owning sharemilker.   We twice a day milk 360 cows on 115 hectares, through a modern 32 aside herringbone with automatic cup removers, on flat land 10 minutes from Matamata. Milking's are fast and efficient. The farm has great infrastructure and is set up with the daily operators in mind.   Daily jobs include but not limited to:   Milk harvesting   Stock handling and work   Tractor work    Weed and pest control   Assistance with general farm maintenance.   We are seeking someone who:    Has a positive can-do attitude   Is quiet with stock   Is a good communicator   Reliable and honest   Keen to learn and develop   Confident on a 2-wheel...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business and an equal opportunities employer. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team immediately.  Experience in dairy farming and animal management skills preferred.  We are seeking a motivated Permanent PART TIME Farm Assistant to join our team immediately.  Experience in dairy farming and animal management skills preferred. DRIVE IN ROLE. This role will involve milking, operating farm machinery, animal husbandry, farm maintenance and pasture management. Applicants must have previous experience, a positive attitude and willingness to learn.  Minimum guaranteed hours per week are 44. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business and an equal opportunities employer. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team immediately.  Experience in dairy farming and animal management skills preferred.  This role will involve milking, operating farm machinery, animal husbandry, farm maintenance and pasture management. Applicants must have previous experience, a positive attitude and willingness to learn.  Minimum guaranteed hours per week are 44. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Our competitive remuneration package includes accommodation and access to training and development. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation conduct...

800 Autumn  calving farm 50 bail  New Zealand farm  Experience essential : Must be living in NZ  I will not reply to people living outside of New Zealand Milking, tractor driving, fencing, weed control and water maintenance and getting cows in on 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes. We offer a safe working environment and with 4 dairy farms all linking each other we have internal promotions available. We have great managers on each farm that enjoy training and helping each other. Must be tidy, house proud and be able to provide reference's. A pre employment drug test and a police check. Must be living in New Zealand     

Assistant Farm manager: will be  Good with grass and allocation to cows, knows how to calculate feed requirements. Embraces technology we use Halter and auto drafting. Enjoys everything Dairy farming. Knows how to find mastitis, treat lame cows and is tidy and well organized.  Enjoys sharing knowledge, open to listening to your team mates. Maintains eclectic fences  and can repair and erect new fences. Good with tractors, feeding out using a wagon and bale feeders knows how to use a grease gun. Can fix water toughs find leaks put in new water lines. Farm: One of four that all join to each other. 780 Autumn calving cows changing to spring calving with calving 200 this August.  50 bail rotary, halter , auto drafting and  cow wrangler for lame cows, self mixing teat spray, half peat flats  and half gentle rolling clay hills. Well laned, good machinery and motor bikes. We offer safe working conditions, everyone to have pre employment drug and police checks with...

Herd Manager – Modern Goat Dairy (10 mins from Hamilton) We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Herd Manager to join our dedicated team on a beautiful 110-hectare goat farm. Located just 10 minutes from Hamilton, this is an excellent opportunity to work with modern infrastructure and grow your career in a niche agricultural sector. The Role: You will play a key part in the daily operations of our 1700 -strong goat herd. Milking Operations: Assisting with milking twice daily through our modern 80-bale rotary shed. General Farm Maintenance: Supporting the team with varied tasks including fencing, weed control, and yard work. Animal Welfare: Monitoring health and ensuring high standards of animal husbandry. Operating Machinery: Scraping out, feeding out, weed spraying ect. About You: We value a positive attitude and a genuine interest in the industry. The ideal candidate will have: Dairy Experience: Some previous experience in dairy farming is...

Due to personal reasons a staff member has left and we require a farm assistant to join our team. we milk 1250 cows through a 64 bale rotary. each person only cups 350-400 cows and then does other duty's while milking.  the cow shed is very efficient using protrack, cup removers and auto teat sprayer. Staff are on a 6/2 roster all year round. we have the young stock down the back of the farm with a well equip team to manage them.