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Farm Assistant / Dairy Assistant JVAL Farming LTD Moana, New Zealand Permanent - Full TimeFarm Assistant Job Description IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: You MUST pass a pre-employment drug test. 🐄 Dairy Farm Assistant Wanted – 800 Cow Operation | 565 ha | 60-Bail Rotary with ACR We’re looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our progressive farming team on our 800-cow property, milking through a modern 60-bail rotary with ACR. 📍 Location: Moana (Lake Brunner) 📅 Start Date: 01 /12/2026 About the Role: You’ll be part of a young, enthusiastic, and hardworking team committed to high standards of animalhealth, pasture management, and productivity. We’re offering a supportive environment where you canlearn, grow, and contribute to a well-run, forward-thinking farm. Key Responsibilities:   Milking and shed hygiene   Calving, mating, and general stock work   Daily farm maintenance tasks   Depending on experience, support with herd...

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant position available on a 400-cow farm in Kokatahi area, approximately 30 minutes from Hokitika. The farm operates a 36 Aside Herringbone milking shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking twice a day - shifting cows and feeding  - fencing, weed control - calving, calf rearing - shed cleaning and setup - identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Setting fences - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 34, with an average of 50 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off throughout the year. Wage ranges from $26.07 to...

We have a job available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing, shed cleaning and setup, identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. 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 each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 3 days off.   Wage ranges from $26.07 to $29.27 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates are...

We have a job available for an Assistant Farm Manager  with at least 2+ years' experience on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking Shed Management Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment Pasture and fodder Management Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management Cattle transportation Contractor Organisation and Management Staff Management   and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. 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 each additional hour...

Run a top-performing 770-cow farm with supportive, off-farm owners - South Taranaki, 2027/28 https://thegreeneco.framer.website/careers#opportunities Are you a high achiever ready to take the lead on a well-invested, high-producing farm? We’re looking for an outstanding Contract Manager to run our 770-cow operation in South Taranaki, from the start of the 2027/28 season. Why join us We are a progressive, high-performing farming team who value our people, our land, our animals and our industry. We lead with integrity and honesty, take a team approach to everything we do, and are committed to quality housing and well-maintained infrastructure. We back our people with practical support, so they can do their best work, and we believe in treating people the way we’d like to be treated. We’re proud of our proven record of long-term staff retention. We work closely with our manager through regular catch-ups, clear goals and open, honest communication. You’ll have real...

We are looking for a farm assistant who is passionate about pastural farming and caring for livestock.  We milk an 800 cow cross bred herd through a 50 aside herring bone shed. The normal daily tasks consists of milking, shifting the effluent irrigator, shifting break fences, moving cows, feeding supplements, helping with calf feeding, and all sorts of farm maintenance.  We are hoping to find someone that is keen to grow, progress, and master the art of farming. Please apply if you enjoy a challenge, and you care about the future of Aotearoa New Zealand. 

We are looking for a Herd Manager who is passionate about pastural farming and caring for livestock.  We milk an 800 cow cross bred herd through a 50 aside herring bone shed. The normal daily tasks consists of milking, shifting the effluent irrigator, shifting break fences, moving cows, feeding supplements, helping with calf feeding, and all sorts of farm maintenance.  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,...