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Farm Source Advertisement:   Herd Manager – Lye Farm (DairyNZ Research Farm)  Full-time, Permanent  Near Hamilton (Newstead / Ruakura)  Drive-in role – no accommodation  3-week rotating roster – work every 3rd weekend  DairyNZ is looking for a capable and motivated Herd Manager to join the team at Lye Farm, our indoor dairy research farm near Hamilton.  This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead the day-to-day management of a 300-cow herd, while supporting on-farm research that benefits dairy farmers across New Zealand.  The role includes:  Milking, feeding, animal health, mating, and calving  Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and udder health  Supporting research trials by following farm plans and protocols  Recording and working with herd and performance data  Operating and caring for modern dairy infrastructure  The farm:  30-bail rotary with automatic cow ID and in-bail feeding  Indoor housing and...

We are looking for a experienced herd manager to join us for the coming season. You must have one year or more NZ dairy farm experience. Jobs include all basic farm work and some responsibilities around animal health, milk quality, pasture management, tractor work, farm maintenance etc. You must be reliable and smoke/ drug free with a valid driver license. salary package based on applicant capabilities. Few accommodation options available on farm to suit your requirements.

We are seeking two experienced farm workers (12+ months’) to work as Herd Managers on an 850-cow farm in the Morrinsville area, milking through a 50 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), - fencing, weed control, - calving, calf rearing, - shed maintenance & preparation, - tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 35. 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 but generally work hours are between 5am and go through 5pm with meal and rest...

Looking for an experienced herd manager/2IC.  This position requires experience farming including milking shed management, stock work and machinery operation and basic knowledge of feed management. We farm near Matamata on 170 ha of rolling to flat contoured dairy farm 38 ASHB with ACR's and inshed feeding We feed out maize silage as needed and grass silage in paddock. This position requires you to be in New Zealand with the abilty to work or obtain a visa. We are accredited.

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a 700-cow farm in the Piopio area, milking through a 60 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 30, with an average of 45 and a maximum of 50. 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 $26.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience . Candidates...

We are looking for a farm assistant/ and Or Calf Rearer, to help with milking and calf rearing during the busy spring period, with the opportunity to continue if it suits both parties. We run 820 cows om a system 2 farm with strategic use of supplements and majority of cows are wintered off-farm. You will work alongside an inclusive farm manager who is looking for a team player with a positive attitude, who has high work standards, an open and honest approach and want to grow your career in the dairy industry. Haurua Pastural is located 20 minutes south east of Te Awamutu near Parawera. The dairy platform is 276 hectares effective with a 30ha runoff block, peak milking 820 cows through a 44-aside herringbone. With a well-rostered milking rota, we utilise a varied system of twice-a-day and once-a-day milking through until mid January, and then everything is once a day milked.  You will be part of a 4 person team that is driven to achieve on farm targets, work safely and...

We are seeking a motivated and responsible person with a solid background in animal husbandry and milk production to join our team for our spring calving dairy operation in the beautiful South Waikato .Position Start from 1/06/2026 High quality milk production. You will assist with herd management and ensure that the farm runs smoothly while adhering to the industry's best practices and compliance with health & safety standards. We want someone who will take pride in their work and in the presentation of the farm. Our farm runs a  Spring calving herd.  Our mainly Friesian herd is milked through a 50 bail rotary shed twice a day. The farm has a 220 hectare milking platform flat to rolling hills. Experience on New Zealand dairy farms is essential at  least 1 year or more. This position will need full driving licence.  There is well maintained shared accommodation available. We offer a friendly team with a positive work environment. Your hard work will be...

At Grasslands, we farm together for better. We’re proud to be building a culture where people, pride, and performance come together to create lasting value for our communities, shareholders, and each other. We are   excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a   motivated Senior Farm Assistants to become part of our team and build your skills to enhance your farming career.  The farm is 350 effective hectares of mostly flat to gently rolling terrain, with some steeper sidling's. We milk 1,000 crossbred, spring-calving cows through a modern 80-bail rotary cowshed. The operation is pasture-based, supported by in-shed feeding systems and modern machinery to ensure efficient farm management. The farm is situated 20kms from the township of Tokoroa which offers a wide range of facilities and shopping options together with several schooling options.  Rotorua, Tauranga and Taupo are all within an hour’s drive of the farm. We’re seeking a Senior Farm Assistant who brings:...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are on the lookout for a 2ic or herd manager on our 500-520 cow farm located in Gordonton. Between Morrinsville and Gordonton. The shed is a 36 aside Herringbone shed with in shed feed.  You will report to and work alongside the manager on farm.  Due to lack of accomodation this is a shared accomodation role so would suit a single person. We are flexible on start date any time between 1st of June and 1st of July.  Please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.  Please apply through farm source with your updated CV and cover letter. 

We are looking for a farm assistant for our team Must  have farming experience including milking, fencing, spraying, 2 wheeler and 4 wheeler  must have references  mist be drug free and no criminal convictions  must have class 1 license  accomodation is provided  pay rate 24-26$ per hour  package seasonal  we are not accredited employers apply New Zealand residents only 

Hi we are a 970 cow farm in Waikite Valley 20 minutes south of Rotorua made up with 2 cowsheds. We are looking for 2 Fulltime Dairy Farm Assistants to work alongside our farm managers on each farm. A couple of people that are prepared to do an honest days work and able to work in a team environment, putting effort in and working for each other achieving the same goals. One farm runs the young herd and the other farm runs the older cows. The farms calve down together one shed is a colostrum shed with the other being the milking shed, once calving is over they separate into 2 farms again. Both farms are flat to rolling contour, both the sheds are 36 aside herringbone with meal feeders. The farm has a 3 bedroom house available which means accommodation will be shared. We are looking for you to have at least 3 seasons experience so all round work can be achieved. So if you have experience with tractor work, setting up travelling irrigator, fencing, plant washes, animal...

We require 2 Herd managers for our farm to help our farm manager.  We run 2 mobs all year around on rotary shed.  This position requires good stockmanship, milking, fencing and tractor work.  must have experience of driving 2 wheeler, 4 wheeler and tractor  Must have full driving licence  Must have at least 3 year experience. We are accredited owners.  Flat to rolling contours  please apply with at least 2 references, must include current reference.  Position start 1/july/2026

600 Cows   I   54-bale rotary shed   I   214 ha   I   1st June 2026   I   Ngatea This is more than just a farm management role — it’s an opportunity to lead within a progressive dairy business with strong values, excellent infrastructure, and genuine long-term vision. What’s on offer: 600-cow operation with a modern 54-bale rotary shed Prime Hauraki Plains location, close to town and within easy reach of Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, and the Coromandel Attractive roster and remuneration package, including a four-bedroom house. Ongoing training, development, and career growth opportunities within a wider farming platform Pouarua Farms is a large-scale dairy business near Ngatea on the Hauraki Plains, owned by five Hauraki Iwi: Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Tara Tokanui, and Te Patukirikiri. Their investment is grounded in a deep connection to the land and a commitment to building long-term prosperity for their people,...

Start date 15 June.  We seek a Farm Assistant or Milk Harvester to join our friendly team in Whakamaru. Farming experience is preferred but other outdoor skills are valued too. This job is at least 30 hours work per week.  Wednesdays and Thursdays off.  It will consist mostly of milking and cleaning at cowshed.  When the cows are dry, the work is mostly farm maintenance. We have 700 Friesian X cows through a 50 aside herringbone shed with inshed feeding, protrack, ACRs and auto teat spray. Spring calving. Supportive farm owners who live and work on the farm. Opportunities for you to gain new skills and attend agricultural classes if you wish. 

We need a Herd Manager to join our team. As a Herd Manager, you must have a natural love for animals and all agriculture. This is a full-time permanent role that requires you to work a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 40 hours per week at $33.60/hour. To be considered for the role. You must be physically fit, with clean criminal, and drug checks.  As a Herd Manager, you are expected to: - Carry out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assist in training new employees on correct techniques. - Assist with solving milk quality problems - Help farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures.- Clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and carry out hygiene inspections - Move and handle animals safely, identify and diagnose animal health issues, and assist with treatments and prevention in line with farm policy. - Records and maintains all herd health treatments and...

380 cows     I    32-Bale Internal Rotary    I     1st June 2026   We are looking for an honest, trustworthy, keen, and eager-to-learn Dairy Farm Assistant to join the team on a well-run dairy farm located just 12 km from both Te Awamutu and Cambridge.   This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys farming, values a good team environment, and wants a role where work and lifestyle complement each other.   About the farm The farm milks 380 cows through a 32-bale internal rotary cowshed, with milking carried out twice a day. We operate a grass-based farming system on a System 2 farm, with a rolling to flat contour of 101 hectares.   This farm has a focus on being a well structured farm with good people, understanding and maintaining animal health, caring for the environment and committed to running a productive, responsible, and supportive farming business.   About the role The successful applicant will be involved in day-to-day farming...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 420- cow farm in the Te Poi area, milking through a 40 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 40 and a maximum of 45. 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 6 days on, 1 day off for the rest of the year. Salary is $85,000...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.   Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Manage dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Manage and work well with others, building a strong team culture.  Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Got 500 cows milking through 40 aside herringbone shed twice a day all season. we need a person who is physically fit and can perform everyday tasks easily. need a person who can : milk cows , getting cows to the shed, clean the shed keep the hygine and can ride 2 & 4 wheelers on farm. feeding out on tractor and do basic tractor jobs. training will be provided.  3 bedroom warm brick house available on farm with fire place and attached garage. school bus go outside the farm gate and tokoroa town just 15 minutes drive away.