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09/06/2026
Fixed Term Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Herd Manager
Methven, New Zealand
WE ARE NOT ACCREDITTED EMPLOYERS, PLEASE ONLY NZ RESIDENTS APPLY !!! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN NZ! WE DO NOT DO SPONSORSHIPS. All applicants applying out of country will not be considered.  we will be conducting interviews on suitable candidates during the application period. Assistant Herd Manager Start date is  Flexible for the Right Applicant We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or Senior Herd Manager to join our team of 4 on a dairy farm located 10 minutes from Methven. The Farm 900 cows milked through a 60 bail rotary shed 351ha dairy platform Flat farm Team of 5 staff including us. What We Offer Flexible days off roster Average 50 hour week salary package (negotiable based on experience) 2bedroom 2bathroom house with fireplace  Close to Mt Hutt Ski Field Supportive team environment What We’re Looking For Minimum Restricted Driver Licence Dairy farming experience preferred Positive attitude and strong work ethic...
Closing date for Applications:
09/07/2026
Assistant Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
20/07/2026
09/06/2026
Fixed Term Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Methven, New Zealand
WE ARE NOT ACCREDITTED EMPLOYERS, PLEASE ONLY NZ RESIDENTS APPLY !!! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU CURRENTLY LIVE IN NZ! WE DO NOT DO SPONSORSHIPS. All applicants applying out of country will not be considered.  we will be conducting interviews on suitable candidates during the application period. Farm Assistant / Senior Herd Manager Start date is  Flexible for the Right Applicant We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or Senior Herd Manager to join our team of 4 on a dairy farm located 10 minutes from Methven. The Farm 900 cows milked through a 60 bail rotary shed 351ha dairy platform Flat farm Team of 5 staff including us. What We Offer Flexible days off roster Average 50 hour week salary package (negotiable based on experience) 2bedroom 2bathroom house with fireplace  Close to Mt Hutt Ski Field Supportive team environment What We’re Looking For Minimum Restricted Driver Licence Dairy farming experience preferred Positive attitude and...
Closing date for Applications:
09/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
20/07/2026
CH
05/06/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Manager
Campbell Holdings Canterbury
We have a mangers position available on a 500 cow farm milking through a 44 bail rotary shed with ACR, in shed feeding, gun irrigation, small amount of K-lines and pivot. This family farm is situated on the town boundary of Geraldine. The successful applicant needs to have proven skills in the day to day running of a dairy farm, where they can problem solve, show initiative and be confident in their ability to make decisions. Communication is absolutely key in running a well organized efficient team, the expectation is that regular meetings take place so everyone is well informed of upcoming duties and tasks on hand. This farm is very manageable and well set up for a great work life balance, to ensure you have this you need to have great organization skills and the ability to manage your time with efficiency. The key person for this position needs to have had experience as a Farm Manager or proven ability as a capable 2ic ready to take on a new position in the industry. You...
Closing date for Applications:
14/06/2026
Farm Manager
Position Start Date:
01/07/2026
3G
03/06/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Farm Assistant.
37312 GQ Farms Ltd Ashburton
Farm Assistant We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join and complete our farm team. Our farm is located just 15 minutes from Ashburton and milks 860 cows through a modern 50-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs and Protrack. The farm is irrigated using centre pivots and one Rotorainer. This position offers a comfortable 2–3 bedroom home and operates on a 6 days on, 2 days off roster year-round. The successful applicant will: Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Be reliable, honest, and able to work well within a team. Hold a current full driver's license. Be committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, farm safety, and farm presentation. Be able to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing. We maintain a strict drug and alcohol-free workplace and expect all team members to uphold these standards. At least one year experience in NZ dairy farms. Important:...
Closing date for Applications:
03/07/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
20/07/2026
TG
02/06/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
The Glens Omarama, New Zealand
We are looking for passionate and hard working Farm Assistant to join our team at Ellis-Lea Farms The Glens. We peak milk 1500 cows through a 80 bail rotary, with ACRs and a protrac system. Cows are collared with Halter. The farm is of flat terrain and is fully irrigated with centre pivots and Kline irrigation. We are looking for some one to assist us in daily jobs such as bringing cows, milking, driving a tractor, fencing, cleaning of the dairy shed, identifying mastitis/lame cows, some irrigation work such as moving Kline with a side by side. Training is available on farm, but some knowledge/ experience in the industry would be beneficial. The ideal candidate would be a reliable early-riser with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Be comfortable working outdoors and the ability to take directions and work collaboratively in a team environment. Must be currently in New Zealand. MUST have a valid visa to work in New Zealand Rumination is negotiable and...
Closing date for Applications:
30/06/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
30/06/2026
Ju
02/06/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm assistant
$60,000 - $70,000 yearly
Julep Methven, New Zealand
We are looking for a motivated energetic person to join our team. Ideally this person would have some experience in the daily farm tasks and experience milking in a herringbone shed. We milk 750 cows in two herds through a 40 aside shed on a 174ha milking platform with attached 118ha support block for silage, wintering, r1 and r2 heifers. Duties will include but not limited to, milking, break feeding, weed control, fence and farm maintenance, calf rearing and young stock care. Applicants need to be currently in nz with relevant visa as we are NOT accredited employers, and be able to attend an on farm interview.   We can offer the successful person a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, support ITO training if desired. Wages will reflect experience and ability potential work for partner
Closing date for Applications:
13/06/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/07/2026
3D
27/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
$33.56 hourly
36896 Dairy 2 Te Muka
Please specify the following: Current visa conditions If you are currently overseas If you are applying on behalf of someone else We are looking for 2 dairy Herd Managers to join the team on our Synlait Gold Plus (Lead with Pride) Dairy Farm milking 850 plus 350 split calving (Spring and Automn) cow farm in Temuka. *Job description: General farm duties will include but are not limited to: -Twice a day Milking: Morning and afternoon milking. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. -Feed: Controls weeds. Set up break fences. Assist with pasture management as directed by Farm Manager.  -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Team responsibilities: Contribute to an effective team working environment. Works well with others, building a strong team culture. -Environment: Assists with effluent and water management as directed by farm policy....
Closing date for Applications:
11/06/2026
Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
15/06/2026
SP
25/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
DairyFarm Assistant
$70,000 - $70,520 yearly
Southern Peake Dairies Multiple farms (Eyrewell Forest, New Zealand)
We are looking for two Dairy Farm Assistants to work at our dairy farms located in Eyrewell Forrest in North Canterbury. Your role as a Dairy Farm Assistant will be:   To assist in the daily operation of an approximate 750 cow dairy operation in North Canterbury. General Farm Duties Include: Milking: To operate the milk plant and milk through a rotary cowshed. Clean and wash dairy shed to a high standard as per Fonterra hygiene standard. Animal Health: To identify, treat and record all animal health events. Treat mastitis and lame cows. Communicate with other staff to ensure animal health and safety is at a high standard. Pasture: To allocate the correct amount of feed required per herd Manage rotation length as per rotation planner. Strong communication required with all other staff. Manage pasture to minimise pasture damage. Calving: To calve any cows required. Identify calved cows. Record calved cows and calves. Tag calves. Draft...
Closing date for Applications:
15/06/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/07/2026
LP
25/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant
Lj Pastoral 502 Mairos Road, Morven, New Zealand
6 months relative experience required • Days required Monday to Sunday (single rotation: 6 days on / 2 days off). • Hours per week Between 30 - 45 hours per week (from 04:30 am to 6:00 pm) • Salary band $58500 - $60840 per annum (including accommodation rent of $250 per week) • Number of positions for this job 2 Fortnightly payments The Employee’s Job Description is as follows: - assist with milking, assist with identifying sickness in dairy cattle while milking - assist with feeding out supplements to the cows with the tractor and trailer - assist with grazing and pasture management, by setting up electric temporary fences, taking them down, checking for power faults in electric fences - assist with farm equipment maintenance - drive tractors and farm equipment - assist with making silage - assist with general farm work including repairing fences, spraying weeds, replacing fences insulators, gates handles - assist with maintenance of the water supply system - assist with shifting...
Closing date for Applications:
24/06/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
12/07/2026
3N
20/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Manager \2IC (Burnham)
37589 No name set Canterbury
An exciting opportunity exists to join CNR Farming as a 2IC to work under our Farm Manager to be part of a team of 4 full timers. We are energetic owner/operators, passionate about the dairy industry and high performance. We plan to peak milk 830 cows next season. We have a 54bail rotary with ACR’s, in shed feeding and auto drafting. We have been using Halter collars for several years. We are fully irrigated with pivots and minimal sprinklers. Pasture management is something you need to be passionate about along with a exceptional animal health and husbandry. The role will involve assisting in all areas of Farm Management working closely with the Manager and covering his time off. We can offer a competitive remuneration package for the right applicant, including a 2   bedroom home on farm. The farm is located 5min from Rolleston, 10 min to Lincoln. Our usual roster is 7/2, 7/2, 7/3 . Please apply by email with a cover letter outlining a bit about yourself and why you would be...
Closing date for Applications:
19/06/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
01/07/2025
AF
19/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager - new conversion
$80,000 - $90,000 yearly
Ashmount Farm Ltd Chertsey, New Zealand
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...
Closing date for Applications:
18/06/2026
Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
01/06/2026
CG
18/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Farm Manager/2IC - Te Pirita
Camden Group Te Pirita, Hororata, New Zealand
We have an exciting opportunity at Willsden Farm for a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Assistant Manager (2IC). The 2IC assists with the day-to-day running of the farm with a focus on implementing farm policies and plans. Does this sound like you? You have at least 3 years’ experience in farming or a tertiary qualification in agriculture You have a sound knowledge of all aspects of large-scale dairy farming in New Zealand including people management, stock management, rotary dairy shed operation, machinery, irrigation, and pasture management. You have a good understanding of compliance requirements and a desire to be environmentally low impact. You’re able to maintain a high standard of milk quality and shed cleanliness. You’re a great record keeper and have excellent problem-solving and time management skills. You’re conscious about health & safety and will do everything you can to keep yourself and your team members safe. You can lead the...
Closing date for Applications:
17/06/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
01/06/2026
37
14/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Mananger -Dunsandel, Canterbury
$25.00 - $35.00 hourly
37522 Canterbury
We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Herd Manager for our 630 Cow Dairy Farm. Milking through a 50 bail rotary shed with ACR's. Irrigation comprises of pivots, k lines and sprinklers. We are looking to take on someone with impeccable animal husbandry skills and great communication skills. You will have great time management and be reliable. The successful applicant will work with the Manager and Farm Assistant to complete all daily tasks required to run the stock and farm. Good communication skills are a MUST.  Minimum 40 hours maximum 55 hours per week  We seek someone with ideally 2 years experience in a assistant or equal role and skills in the following how ever it is not a requirment as Training can be provided to those with some skill gaps  Pasture management Milking Irrigation management Calving - Identification, calving assistance, calf rearing, animal health Mating Shed cleanliness and maintenance Tractor and machinery operation Animal health-...
Closing date for Applications:
13/06/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
01/06/2025
37
12/05/2026
Fixed Term Permanent - Full Time
Farm Assistant -Ashburton (Winchmore)
37252 Ashburton, Methven
Dairy Farm Assistant.  Start date 1 June.  Permanent or Fixed Term (however must commit through to end of September) 600 Friesian herd/ 46 aside Herringbone Shed. 100% irrigated. You will be one of four staff.      Job will include following duties:   calving from end July - Oct  milking 2x a day from end July  stock yard work  animal health setting breaks general farm duties Prefer applicant to have experience but can be taught if willing to learn.  Hours during calving can be long and tiring in all-weather so physical fitness important.  Other attributes for candiate: be able to fit in with existing team able to drive a motorbike have your own car  Please only apply if already residing in NZ or eligible to work in NZ with a working holiday visa.  Do not apply if you want an employer to be Accredited (AEWV) as we do not hold that status.   We are wiithin 15min drive to Ashburton or Methven.  Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house which you will...
Closing date for Applications:
11/06/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/06/2026
Dd
12/05/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy assistant
Demac dairies 77 Hedley Road, Kokoamo, New Zealand
Demac dairies has an exciting opportunity for a dairy assitant to join our team, we are located in duntroon north otago, we milk 1300 peak cows with auto cups and halter collars, the main requirement is to ensure animal health standards are maintained, treatments of cows, efficient and calm manor in cow shed. Tractor driving (depending on experience) mainly for the output of pke trolleys, ensuring farm is kept to a high standard, eg. clean cow shed and surroundings/tape gates/rubbish/ spraying of weeds (safety ppe provided),  overall a can do positive attitude with common sense to think of jobs yourself when required. preferably 1 to 2 years experience but full training can be provided MUST RESIDE IN NEW ZEALAND.
Closing date for Applications:
11/06/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/06/2025
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