15 jobs found in Ashburton Forks

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to assist us through the calving season. This is a fixed term job for the period of 3 months only.  The duties will include assisting with milking, fencing, calving, calf rearing etc. Depending on the willingness to learn farming , experience and skill set of the person the duties can be changed or made more flexible. This role is ideally suited for someone who is looking for a fixed term work for 3 months or someone on a working holiday visa. The person applying for the job must be familiar with the west coast weather condition or must be willing to work in a wet conditions as this year is expected to be very wet spring for the west coast. Please do not apply for the position if you are not a resident, citizen or do not currently hold a valid work visa to work in New Zealand. 

We have a job available for an Assistant Farm Manager  with at least 2+ years' experience on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking Shed Management Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment Pasture and fodder Management Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management Cattle transportation Contractor Organisation and Management Staff Management   and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate  for each additional hour...

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT **Full-time Position Available Now** We are seeking an junior farm assistant  Located whataroa west coast about 20 mins north of Franz Josef What we offer: - 2 bedroom single man self contained cabin (6 months old so fairly new) - Good working environment with a variety of work. - Roster 6 on 2 off - Payed accordingly to a junior assistant role (salary) - Grass-based system focusing on milk quality and animal health. We are looking for someone with the following attributes  - Preferably to have the basic knowledge of milking/calf rearing basic experience would be a bonus but not essential as will be mentored and teached under the supervision of the assistant manager and owners - Hold a Full Drivers Licence (not suspended). - Ability to work well within a team  - Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be honest and reliable. - Be good with stock. - Able to confidently ride a 4-wheeler motorbike. - To be Drug-free. - Able to legally work in New...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 500-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 25 AS Herringbone shed with halters. 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 40 and a maximum of 60. 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 for the rest of the year. Wage ranges from $26.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates...

We have a job available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 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 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate  for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 3 days off.   Wage is $27 per hour. Candidates are required to provide good related references....

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation. This role supports the day-to-day running of the farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, milk production, and farm maintenance.  Key Responsibilities Milking cows and maintaining milking shed hygiene Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns promptly Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and feeding Shifting stock and maintaining pasture management plans Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment Cleaning and maintaining farm facilities Following health and safety procedures at all times Assisting with general farm duties as required by the Farm Manager Skills & Experience Required Previous dairy farming experience preferred but not essential (training can be provided) Basic understanding of animal welfare and farm operations Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Strong work ethic,...

Tractor Driver – Seasonal Position We are seeking an tractor operator to join our dairy farm team for the upcoming season. Experienced is preferred but will consider anyone that has operated heavy machinery.  Key Responsibilities: Baling, raking, and cutting grass Maintaining machinery with attention to detail and cleanliness Comfortable using a grease gun and performing basic maintenance Requirements: Full driver’s license Strong work ethic and reliability Ability to work independently and follow safety procedures Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing Clean criminal record Position Details: Start Date: August through March Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week Pay Rate: $28–$30 per hour, depending on experienced.  We have a strict drug-free policy and value professionalism and safety.

We not accredited employers Currently looking for the right person to join our team milking 400 cows through a 32 ASHB  Experience is preffered but not essential Salary dependent on Experience with added benefits of meat and bonuses The roster is 5 on 2 off but can be tailored to suit the right person for the job. We offer a 3 bedroom house on farm, with a log burner, fully fenced section and pets allowed by negotiation. School bus at the gate and local town of hokitika is 15 minutes drive. Daily tasks would include but not limited to Tractor work Stock work Milking Fencing and break Fencing  General maintenence  Use of 2 and 4 wheeler motorbikes  NZ drivers liscence required Must be in NZ Please supply a current cv with atleast 2 recent references, if you do not have a cv please feel free to send us an email with a bit about yourself to [email protected]

We are looking for a reliable Calf Rearer to join our team for the calving season. Responsibilities include feeding and caring for calves, monitoring their health, maintaining clean facilities. The ideal applicant will be reliable, hardworking, have a positive attitude, and enjoy working with animals. Previous experience is preferred but not essential.

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...

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic  Assistant Herd Manager to join our high-performing dairy team in Ikamatua, Grey Valley, West Coast, starting 20th July 2026. You will work with 650 predominantly Friesian cows, milked using a 54 bail rotary shed with ACRs, Protrack, in-shed feeding, Datamar Collars, and irrigated paddocks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to furthering their dairy career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Our operation values teamwork and utilises modern technology across all aspects of farm management. Requirements: - Experience working on dairy farms  would be helpful but not essential - Strong work ethic and positive attitude - Excellent communication and time management skills - Commitment to developing skills and learning - Legally entitled to work in New Zealand - Understanding of animal health and welfare monitoring 

Our 2 beautiful farms are set on 140 Ha of flat land located just 20 mins from Reefton and 40 mins from the hustle and bustle of Greymouth.   There is so much to do around here on your days off and we have excellent schools in the area.   Our smaller farm has 400 cows that we milk through a 26 ASHB shed which we are now in need of a good herd manager for.   We have milking down pat; it takes us 2 hours from start to finish.   Animal Health and welfare is extremely high on our list of priorities, and we have installed collars so, having experience with this kind of technology will be a great advantage.   You must have at least 2 to 3 years’ experience and you must be capable of driving a tractor and feeding out as well as having some knowledge of pasture management.   You may already be a 2IC on a big farm and are looking to downsize or you are a herd manager now but looking to take the next step, we are not really too worried as full training will be given....

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Assistant Herd Manager to join our dairy farming team. This is a full-time position working alongside the Farm Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the farm. The successful applicant will be actively involved in all aspects of dairy farming, including milking, animal health, pasture management, machinery operation, calving, and general farm maintenance. This role requires a hands-on individual with excellent stockmanship, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment. We run a 50 a side herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and automatic teat sprayer, ProTrak and cow collars.

We are a small sharemilking business looking for a Assistant Manager. Milking 550 cows twice daily through rotary shed. Must have West Coast dairy farming experience of atleast 2years. We farm in a very high rainfall/ cold area. Must be able to communicate well between sharemilker and all staff and delegate tasks appropriately. Be mechanically minded and able to fix minor to more difficult issues in cow shed and on farm.  Pre-employment drug test is required. No pets allowed. There is single persons accommodation available in a self contained sleepout. Must have full drivers license. 

Fully Feeding, milking twice a day for 2/3 of the season and maintaining outstanding health and wellbeing all year on our 800 dairy cows. Taking care of our soil, protecting it from any damage and nutrient loss. Working on your own and with other staff, following instructions, and contributing to improving a positive workplace.  Keeping our pastures weed free, grubbing and spraying weeds. Improving the farm presentation, cleaning dairy shed, mowing or spraying areas that don't get grazed, fencing ect. Helping with livestock feeding and any other chores related to the care of our animals.