7 farm assistant jobs found

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...

Smaller size farm. Located 20 mins from Hamilton - Whitikahu/ Orini Area.  We are looking for an honest, reliable, motivated person to fill this job. Currently milking 260 Jersey/ jersey cross on 110 effective Ha flat land. Have some mating bulls on farms. Calves kept on farm until May, then sent to grazing.  The cowshed is an older 24 aside herringbone with ACRs. System 2 Farm with Maize and Chicory grown on farm. Silage round bales and hay - OAD milking from (Mid February) to end season - April. • Spring Calving - 1st July start (Approx keeping 65 replacement heifers) and 10 bulls  Excellent time management, punctuality, can follow instructions and has great communication skills. Common sense approach. Physically fit - Someone who takes pride in farm appearance and personal. - Animal health - identify lame animals and cares about animal wellbeing. Plant Cleaning & Hygiene - Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. - Milk Harvesting - can pick up...

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...

We are seeking someone to assist with the day-to-day management of our flat 210-hectare, 750-cow farm located in Te Awamutu. The successful applicant will work with our 2IC; they will need to be able to work well in a team environment. The aim is to create a positive environment for everyone to achieve both career and personal goals, with a realistic view on expectations and individual abilities. We expect staff to use common sense and take responsibility for their own actions. The ideal applicant must have a good sense of humor, be passionate about the industry, be quiet with stock, have a good understanding of animals, and work well with others as well as work alone. with at least an animal science degree, degree-related qualifications, and the proven ability to work with animals and ride 2- and 4-wheel motorbikes safely. Be able to set up electric fences, calve and rear calves, We require a cv and preferably at least 2 employer references Clear police history Clear drug history...

Dairy Cattle Farm Assistant / Farm Worker – Entry Level 📍 Location: Taupo, New Zealand We are looking for three reliable, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Dairy Farm Assistants or Farm Workers . This is an excellent opportunity for those eager to start or grow their careers in the dairy industry. You will work closely with Contract Milker to ensure the smooth operation of daily farm tasks. Farm Details: Milking 1,200 cows at peak through a 60-bale rotary shed . Rolling contour farm. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with daily farm operations, including: Milking twice daily (most of the year). Animal health and welfare (monitoring and caring for livestock). Calf rearing (feeding, health checks, and general care). Feeding stock (preparing and distributing feed). Effluent management (operating and maintaining effluent systems). Fencing and weed control (general farm maintenance). Ensuring farm...

My husband and I are a young couple on a 450 cow dairy farm on the Western side of lake Taupo (30mins from Taupo town). The position we have available is from end of November onwards. The job will consist of milking and other general farm duties with flexible hours with a 8 and 2 8 and 3 roster. The successful applicate will need to have a car (license), work visa and a good attitude willing to turn their hand to anything. Outgoing and current employee references available on us

Located near Te Awamutu, we are a system 3-4 farm milking 750 cows through a 50-rotary. We are progressive in our farming practices, have modern facilities & machinery, and have good on-farm systems. We are seeking experienced (minimum 3 years) Assistant Herd Manager to join our team who have a passion for working with animals, have good communication, and are keen to progress in the farming industry, including undertaking Primary ITO studies. The position of assistant herd manager is designed to assist the farm manager in the overall running of the farm. 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; - the ability to identify mastitis, lame cows, and generally sick cows - setting fences - effluent spreading and learning how the system runs; - being able to follow instructions, communicate, and work as part of a team....