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Located 10 minutes from Morrinsville, our 200ha, system 3-4 dairy unit milks 540 cows through a 54 bale rotary with ACRs, in shed feeding, Protrack and has modern well maintained facilities & equipment. We take pride in looking after our cows and having a well presented farm.  We are seeking a skilled Farm Assistant to join our team.  Having experience milking and being quiet & calm with the cows is a must. Having basic animal husbandry, good tractor driving experience & all general on farm skills are what we are looking for as well as having the ability to use initiative & follow instructions, having a passion for the industry and being keen to learn & progress in your dairy career. We are NOT an accredited employer. If you are living in NZ and are a NZ resident, have 1-2yrs NZ dairy experience, licence and own reliable transport, drug free and good recent references, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details....

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 accommodation available. We offer a friendly team with a positive work environment. Your hard work will be rewarded...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking to fill our Farm Manger position immediately. We are seeking an experienced and motivated sole charge farm Manager to join our team on a well-established dairy operation located in Otorohanga Key Responsibilities Monitoring herd health and identifying sick animals Treating sick and down cows Detecting and managing mastitis Drafting cows during mating for the AB technician Maintaining high milk quality standards throughout the season Completing plant washes and carrying out routine dairy plant maintenance Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in and around the cowsheds and farm General farm maintenance, including fencing, repairs and maintenance Tractor work and machinery . About You The successful applicant will: Have previous experience as a Farm Manger or in a similar leadership role Have a sound understanding of animal health and dairy farm best practice Be confident treating sick and down cows...

·        Breeding and raising livestock for the production of Milk ·        Animal Health, Managing and monitoring health of the livestock ·        Livestock Management and Pasture care, Moving livestock and providing proper fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels ·        Managing Farm operation, Oversee, conduct and manage livestock, machines, staff and production ·        Record Management and Budgeting , Collect, maintain and evaluate records for budgeting, taxation and financial management operations ·        Production of Milk, including managing quality, shed hygiene, cleaning and milking routines Please note this is a management role and you are expected to work unsupervised in this role. Two years of proven relevant work experience, or a relevant Level 2 qualification, or a level 7 degree in any field is required. Roster - 11/3 Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Please apply online, must...

We are seeking someone who is - Positive can-do attitude - Self-starter - Reliable and responsible The applicant will be required to minimum 3 years in the details below: - Have goat farming/milking work experience - Has mechanical experience (due to the number of farm machinery on the farm) - Mowing, spread and tractor work experience - Have good knowledge of goat husbandry and animal health - Have experience loading and operating a mixer wagon This job includes all daily operational daily tasks including feeding, milking, animal health, and effluent management. Some key responsibilities include (but are not limited to): - Assisting with the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade-free standards - Assisting with maintaining all farm animal records in an accurate and timely manner - In charge of animal health programs to maintain the good health of our stock - Overseeing the rearing program to...

We are looking for a 2IC who has the experience to support the farm manager. You will be expected to be able to run the farm on the days off for the manager.  You must be       keen and enthusiastic                              a NZ citizen                             a good communicator                             be able to farm in a compliant manner                             be quiet around stock                             run the farm dairy by yourself                            be a competent driver on hills                            be fit and healthy and drug free Ideally you are someone that wishes to make a career in the industry. There are opportunities to carry out training while on the farm and potentially opportunities on other farms in the future. The farm is well set up and a system 2/3 farm with in-shed feeding. Typically milking switches to OAD around Xmas. The current staff are competent and hard working so we are looking for someone to...

NZ CITIZENS ONLY PLEASE About the farm The property was converted to dairy from forestry in 2019, with extensive thought put into the layout and infrastructure. the cowshed is a fully automated 60 bail rotary,  with inshed feeding along with a feedpad, we milk 1050 cows TAD year round from August - May. the farm is equipped with cow manager so knowledge of this would be beneficial but not essential. we run a simple system, where nobody milks more than once per day to get out on the farm. Machinery is of a high level, along with excellent shedding and housing.  We feed winter and summer crops to achieve being self contained with all young stock remaining on the property. the home available is a 4 bedroom brick home, double garage with internal access, fireplace with wetback, ensuite off master bedroom. the farm belongs to a larger corporate entity, so opportunities for growth are limitless What we are looking for 2+ seasons experience ability to ride...

We require someone to help our team with milking, and other general farm duties as required in the new season. 50 bale rotary with cup removers and protrack drafting.  Experience ist essential and preference will be given to someone who has relevant experience, provide references and will fit in well with our team.  *This is not just a "Job that comes with a house"  We have an enthuiastic experienced local team with filipino workers and need someone reliable to support this. Warm and tidy 3 bedroom home available. MUST be physically fit and able to perforrm ALL labour intensive duties. Being able to lift 40kg calves is also a must. We are accredited employers, so only people currently eligable to work in NZ to apply.

We require 2 Farm Assistants to assist with the daily operational tasks including: Milking using Rotary 54 Bail Animal health and safety Control weeds and fences Effluent and water management Machine, vehicles and technology Farm health and safety Other farm duties as directed by Farm Manager Minimum hours - 80 per fortnight ; Maximum hours - 100 per fortnight Rate per hour -  $24 per hour Plus zero tax milking glove allowance $15 + zero tax wet weather gear allowance $25 Shared accommodation at $180 per fortnight Roster: 1st August - 15th October (6/1) 16th October - 31st July (7/2 ; 7/3) Applicants must be interested in dairy farming and ideally with a minimum Level 4 qualification. Must also pass a pre-employment drug test. Please apply online with CV and 2 work references.

We are 50/50 share milkers milking 500 cows, autumn calving on a North Waikato Farm located in Te Kauwhata. The farm is in a great central location, 35 minutes to Hamilton and 50 minutes to Auckland. The farm is  close to Coromandel with beaches as close as 30 minutes away. The farm has a mixture of easy to rolling contour with a small portion of steeper paddocks at the back of the farm. Cow shed is 36 aside Herringbone with drafting and automatic teat sprayer. Being autumn calving we feed cows on the feed pad from March (start of calving) to around mid September until we can fully feed the cows on grass. We are seeking a trust worthy, reliable person with a genuine interest in dairy farming, we are supportive with off farm training, always happy to see people progressing through the industry. Please send through CV with current referees, look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. This role will suits someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job well, and can work as part of a team in a busy farm environment. What we offer 5 on, 2 off roster for most of the season 3 on, 1 off roster during calving Work in a 50-bale rotary shed Modern farm technology including: Automatic cup removers Automatic teat spray Protrack drafting system Key duties Milking and shed operations Animal health and general stock work Calving assistance during the calving season Cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed and equipment Feeding and general farm duties Assisting with pasture and farm maintenance as required What we’re looking for A strong work ethic and positive attitude Good animal handling skills Ability to work early mornings and flexible hours during busy periods Ability to work well independently and as...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Herd Manager to join our team on a 1,000-cow split-calving, System 5 dairy farm. This role is primarily focused around the dairy shed and calving operations, with an emphasis on animal health and welfare. Key Responsibilities Checking springer cows and identifying cows close to calving. Assisting with calving and providing appropriate care to cows and calves. Treating sick cows as directed and maintaining accurate treatment records. Supporting herd health and ensuring high animal welfare standards. Operating a telehandler safely for daily farm tasks. Driving and operating a mixer wagon to prepare and feed stock. Assisting with general farm duties as required. What We're Looking For Experience working with dairy cows, particularly during calving. Confidence in identifying and treating common animal health issues. Experience operating a telehandler and mixer wagon (or willingness to learn). Good...

Ready to hit the ground running? We're looking for a motivated Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to join our team on a 460-cow dairy farm . With calving about to begin, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy, hands-on role and wants to make an immediate impact. We have genuine reasons for advertising at this stage of the season and are looking for the right person to become part of our supportive team. About the Farm 460-cow dairy herd 145-hectare flat farm 36-aside herringbone dairy Supportive team environment with a strong focus on animal welfare and health & safety Key Responsibilities Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Daily milking Identifying and treating mastitis, and recognising other animal health issues Maintaining excellent shed hygiene High standards of stockmanship and animal care Effluent management General farm maintenance Assisting with calving...

Harlaw Downs Ltd is seeking a reliable, motivated team member with a positive attitude to join our team as a Herd Manager on our progressive dairy farm milking approximately 800-850 cows in Reporoa. The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day management of the farm, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, calving, mating, pasture management, farm maintenance, record keeping and supervising staff when required. The role also involves operating and maintaining farm vehicles and machinery, maintaining a clean and hygienic dairy, and ensuring compliance with health and safety, environmental and animal welfare standards. Remuneration $31.00–$36.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience. Permanent, full-time position. Minimum guaranteed 40 hours per week (additional hours during peak seasons). Shared accommodation is available in a three-bedroom farmhouse on the property. Applicants must have: A minimum of 2 years' full-time dairy...

Located 15 mins to Morrinsville & 15 mins to Matamata, the farm is very centrally located.  Our system 5, with feed pad, dairy unit milks 650 jersey cows through a 50 bale rotary on flat to rolling land.  We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our team who is passionate about farming and keen to learn & progress, with good overall farming experience including tractor work.  Excellent communication and the ability to work together in a team are a must. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident with 1+yrs full time NZ dairy experience, have your drivers licence and own reliable transport, and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. We are NOT Accredited Employers. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply. For queries please email [email protected]. Anne Burdon Cardon Rural Recruitment CRR26026

Key Responsibilities Assist with milking cows according to the farm’s milking procedures and hygiene standards. Monitor the health, condition, and behaviour of cows and report any illness, injury, lameness, or unusual behaviour. Assist with feeding cows, calves, and other livestock. Support calf rearing, including feeding, cleaning pens, monitoring health, and moving calves when required. Clean and maintain the milking shed, yards, animal housing, feeding areas, and farm facilities. Assist with animal health procedures, including vaccinations, treatments, drafting, weighing, and record keeping, under supervision. Assist with mating, calving, drying-off, and other seasonal farm activities. Operate farm vehicles, machinery, and equipment safely, including tractors, quad bikes, side-by-side vehicles, and feeding equipment, where authorised. Check fences, gates, water troughs, irrigation systems, and farm infrastructure. Carry out general...

Great location - 20 mins from Hamilton, 30 mins to Raglan, nature walks on your back door step. This farm comprises of Total 125ha, 108ha effective flat to hilly contour on the side of Pirongia Mountain, 380 kiwi cross cows, split calving, 10 weeks AI only, 36ashb, system 4+, Allflex electronic monitoring, Halo water, weather and effluent monitoring, Protrack & feed pad. We are seeking an experienced 2IC who has an obvious passion for the industry and is keen to learn & progress in it, has excellent animal health & husbandry and all general on farm skills, including good tractor experience. Great communication & a 'can do' attitude are a must.  The remuneration package offered for the successful applicant will be $25-33/hr for a minimum 30 and maximum 55 hours per week. This is paid fortnightly.   The roster is 11 on / 3 off.  Duties & Responsibilities include: Milking, Animal Health, Plant & Machinery Maintenance, Tractor Work,...

Farm assistant  The role involves supporting the farm manager achieving the farms production and animal health and welfare goals . Milking  385 cows through a 30ashb maintaining a high standard of milk quality and environmental practices. The farm has a no cats policy. Must be a nz resident as not accredited.  Requirements  Competent in operating a tractor and feeding out with wagon and bale feeder.  Able to ride a 2 wheeler and sidebysides. Excellent references from current and previous employer. A valid nz driver's license  Good communication skills and a sense of humor.  A strong work ethic and a genuine passion for cows and the industry.  We are not accredited employers.  Key responsibilities.  Milk harvesting and shed hygiene  Plant and vat wash Feeding out and putting up break fences Monitoring cows for health issues and administering treatments as directed.  Spreading urea and shifting and monitoring effluent...

Do you love farming and want to grow your career in the Primary Sector? Do you have pride in yourself and in your work? Do you like starting your day early and working as a team? Then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant to join our Lakeview team. This is an exciting role that covers all aspects of farming from milking, fencing, calf rearing and other general farm duties. While some experience is preferred, a good attitude and willingness to learn is just as important as full training can be provided. What we need from you: Be physically fit, enjoy getting up early and working outdoors Respectful with good communication skills  Desire to learn and develop Someone who works well in a team and with animals  What you will get from us: Competitive remuneration package - negotiable depending on experience. 100 hour working fortnight with overtime paid beyond that. 6:2 Roster all year....