11 milk harvester jobs found

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Milk Harvester/Farm Hand to join our team on a progressive dairy farm.  Located in a well maintained farm milking 700 cows through a 50 bale rotary shed.  Automatic Cup Removers Automatic Teat Spray Protrack   Key Responsibilities: Milking cows to a high standard  Monitoring cow health and identifying issues  Shed hygiene and maintenance  Assisting with animal movments  General farm duties as required What we are looking for:  Positive attitude and strong work ethic  Reliable and Punctual  Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good stock sense and attention to detail  previous dairy farm experience preferred but not essential for the right person  What we offer: Competitive remuneration based on experience Supportive working environment  Opportunities to learn and develop skills  If you are keen to be part of a productive dairy farming operation and take pride in your...

Milk Harvester – South Taranaki We are looking for a reliable Milk Harvester to join our team in South Taranaki. The role is split between two rotary dairy sheds and includes milking duties along with general day-to-day farm tasks. Experience is preferred but a good attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are just as important. What we offer: Hourly pay, or salary depending on candidate and preference. Flexible roster options Modern rotary sheds Supportive team environment Duties include: Milking and shed operation Animal health observations Shed cleaning and maintenance General farm tasks as required (if the candidate just wants to do milking's and hourly rate, this can also be discussed). Applicants must be reliable, able to work early starts, and have the right to work in New Zealand. We are an accredited business as well.  For more information or to apply, please get in touch.

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and honest Dairy Farm Assistant / Milk Harvester to join our progressive, technology driven dairy operation in Midhirst. Our farm embraces modern systems including Halter, SenseHub, and Herd-i, allowing us to make data driven decisions and improve animal health, performance and efficiency. The Role Milking and general shed duties Animal health and monitoring using SenseHub Assisting with Halter herd management Approximately 10 milkings per fortnight, including one weekend Average 30 hours per week This is a drive in role with flexibility built in. We value work life balance and operate a structured, organised system. We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has proven dairy farming experience Is confident around stock and machinery Is comfortable with farm technology or willing to learn Is punctual, honest and takes pride in their work Can work independently and as part of a team NZ residency or valid work visa...

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN NZ! WE DO NOT DO SPONSORSHIPS. All applicants applying out of country will not be considered. Thankyou. Farm Assistant / Senior Herd Manager (Invercargill) Immediate Start (Flexible for the Right Applicant) We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or Senior Herd Manager to join our team of 6 on a dairy farm located 10 minutes from Invercargill. The Farm 800 cows milked through a 44 ASHB shed 330ha dairy platform, 600ha total operation 500 head of young stock (R1 & R2 cattle) Flat farm Team of 6 staff What We Offer 11 days on, 3 days off roster Average 55-hour week salary package (negotiable based on experience) 2bedroom house with heat pump  Close to Ōreti Beach Supportive team environment What We’re Looking For Minimum Restricted Driver Licence Dairy farming experience preferred Positive attitude and strong work ethic Ability to work well within a team and independently  Tractor experience is...

We take milk quality and animal health seriously and are looking for like-minded farmers to join us for an exciting expansion on our beautiful farm.   We’re proud to be  Fonterra Organics Top Performers for milk quality two years in a row: SCC 73 99% Days of Excellence So we’re looking for someone who  takes pride in their work, high attention to detail, and prioritises milk quality and animal health.  Position and salary based around the right applicant. 6:2 roster.   Farm setup • 800 cows in multiple herds using  Halter •  40-bale rotary  ( ACRs  + in-bale teat spray) •  CellSense & Protrack •  OAD milking  solo in shifts alongside other staff and us (owners) The farm •  250ha  effective +  200ha  new neighbouring block • Mostly  flat to rolling  country • Very tidy farm with  great infrastructure...

Wanted: Junior Farm Assistant $25ph Spring’s coming and cows don’t wait. We need an extra pair of hands for calf rearing, calf pickup, milking, and general farm work. No experience needed — just reliability, common sense, and a willingness to learn. Potential to continue beyond spring for the right person. 🐄 Located in the heart of the Grey Valley — just 25 minutes from Greymouth. Part-time or full-time options available for the right person. Accommodation available if needed. Hours and roster negotiable 

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS, however at this time we will give preference to applicants eligible to work in NZ without requiring a work visa. We have an opportunity on offer for a farm assistant role in the Central Plateau of the North Island…. We would LOVE to employ a hard-working, kind-hearted person that is keen to learn the ropes of dairy farming and advance. ( Some prior experience is necessary) To be selected as a suitable person for this role, the candidate will need to:  have a great attitude & desire to learn, be honest, reliable, and forthright, have a reasonable level of “stock sense”, be punctual and organised, have some farming &/or animal husbandry experience,  be fit & healthy, ready to work & have some fun too! Job(s) will include: milk harvesting, calf rearing, shifting and sorting cattle (including young stock and bulls), pest & weed management (under supervision), animal health treatments & recording...

Herd Manager – Napier - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand We are looking for a Herd Manager   to join our team. We milk 800-cow dairy farm   with a 50-bale rotary shed and you’ll be part of a supportive team of five staff. ·  Full-time (minimum 30 hours and maximum 50 hours per week, on a 6 days on / 3 days - 4 on / 1 off roster) ·  Permanent position . $28 - $35 per hour (salary range) ·  A three-bedroom cottage on-site accommodation is available at the market price per week Job Description As a Dairy Herd Manager, you will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day farming operations. Key responsibilities include: ·  Milking cows safely, efficiently, and hygienically. ·  Monitoring and maintaining milk quality, including mastitis control and accurate treatment recording. ·  Detecting and managing animal health issues such as lameness, milk fever, and general illnesses. ·  Supporting...

Herd Manager – Napier - Hawke's Bay, New Zealand We are looking for a Herd Manager   to join our team. We milk 800-cow dairy farm   with a 50-bale rotary shed and you’ll be part of a supportive team of five staff. ·  Full-time (minimum 30 hours and maximum 50 hours per week, on a 6 days on / 3 days - 4 on / 1 off roster) ·  Permanent position ·  A three-bedroom cottage on-site accommodation is available at the market price per week Job Description As a Dairy Herd Manager, you will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day farming operations. Key responsibilities include: ·  Milking cows safely, efficiently, and hygienically. ·  Monitoring and maintaining milk quality, including mastitis control and accurate treatment recording. ·  Detecting and managing animal health issues such as lameness, milk fever, and general illnesses. ·  Supporting seasonal tasks including calving, mating, and...

We are looking for someone to join our 550-winter milking property in Okaihau 15 minutes from Kerikeri. We are searching for someone who is wanting to progress in the dairy industry, and shift into management in the next 12 months. Currently we have 8 Filipinos, and 5 kiwi part time staff spread over 3 farms, we are searching for someone who has clear spoken English and is also fluent in Tagalog. The aim of this role is to progress into team leadership where on farm staff would have clear guidance and direction of what is needed to be achieved on farm. This would suit someone that can lead by example, can communicate well with others, and have the ability to grow into the roll over 12 months, as the business grows to 2000+ cows through four dairy sheds. Initially you will be milking through a 40 ashb, on rolling contour, a centrally located cowshed and a feed pad. This farm has no calving, and Allflex collars for heat detection and drafting, with a current strong team....

Ashmount Farm is an exciting new dairy farm conversion currently being developed just outside of Chertsey. We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable herd manager to be part of the team running this operation starting June 2026. The farm is in a great location, only a 10 minute drive to Rakaia or 15 minute drive to Ashburton! About the farm The farm is 426ha in total and will milk 1700 cows through a brand new 80 bail Read shed in the 2026-27 season. The shed will have ACRs, Protrack and in-shed feeding with Cowmanager tags. The farm will be irrigated by 5 pivots, with a small amount of dryland corners. We will operate a system that strives to maximise pasture harvested while feeding cows to their potential. The opportunity The successful candidate will be a part of a large team lead by equity manager Peter O’Connor and be responsible for one of the three herds on farm. You will be expected to manage grazing and allocation for a herd (with assistance from the manager or...