13 jobs found in Gore

We are seeking a skilled and capable Herd Manager to join our team.  Duties will include milking cows, feeding and caring for stock & assisting with day to day farm operations and maintenance.  Tractor experience is part of the criteria.  To be successful in this role a positive attitude is needed as is being a good team member, Applicants MUST have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and be in NZ.

Your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to: Milk Harvesting: Standard milking duties, including heat detection, mastitis monitoring, and identifying or trimming lame cows. Pasture Management: Setting up break fences and preparing paddocks for daily grazing allocation. Calving Duties: Safely picking up and handling newborn calves during the spring/autumn influx. Farm Maintenance: General weed spraying and property upkeep. Our farm is currently expanding, milking 600 cows this season with plans to increase the herd to 900 cows over the next two seasons. This property operates as a strict smoke, vape, alcohol, and drug-free environment. Please note that no outside animals are permitted anywhere on the farm or inside the residence. If you would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Experience preferred but training will be provided.

We are seeking a skilled and capable Herd Manager to join our team. Duties will include milking cows, feeding and caring for stock & assisting with day to day farm operations and maintenance.  Tractor experience is part of the criteria. To be successful in this role a positive attitude is needed as is being a good team member. Applicants MUST have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and be in NZ.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated person to join our team as a Farm Assistant on a fixed term from November until 31st May.  The farm is based in Clydevale, milking 550 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed.  Responsibilities Include Milking Cows Feeding and Caring for stock Assisting with day to day farm operations and maintenance.

Contract Milker Opportunity – Milton, South Otago An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Contract Milker to take sole charge of a high-performing dairy operation near Milton, South Otago. This is a well-established, tidy and centrally raced property with a strong history of production. The farm owners are looking for capable operators with proven pasture and herd management skills who are comfortable managing a large-scale dairy business and leading the farm team. The Farm 327 ha effective milking platform Friesian/Crossbred herd 900 peak herd size Average production of approximately 445,000 kgMS over the past three seasons Pasture-based system with strategic supplementary feeding, supporting performance of around 500 kgMS/cow 60-bale DeLaval rotary dairy In-shed feeding, herd collars and automatic drafting Centrally raced and very well maintained Nearby support block used for silage and young stock A portion of the herd is wintered...

Milker – Henley, Otago We’re on the lookout for a reliable and motivated Milker to join our farm located in Henley,  5 minutes from Dunedin Airport. We milk 280 cows through a herringbone shed. Roster would look like Mon-Fri milking AM/PM week one, then week two would be 3 weekdays and Sat/Sun. So 5 days each week, alternating weekends. We can be flexible with the weekdays. What we’re looking for: A keen eye for detail – especially when it comes to spotting mastitis or unwell animals. We also use Cowmanager eartags. Willingness to follow and contribute to the smooth running of the shed, including routine tasks like putting water through, shed hygiene and cleaning up properly after milking. A strong work ethic and reliability are essential. This is a drive-in position. Unfortunately we are not accredited employers so please only apply if you are valid to work in NZ.

Dairy Farm Assistant – Fixed Term Position Taieri Plains, near Dunedin | Start date: 30 November 2026 | Finishes: 31 May 2027 We are looking for a reliable, motivated and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team for the remainder of the 2026/2027 dairy season. Our farm is located on the Taieri Plains, near Dunedin Airport, approximately 15 minutes south of Mosgiel and 30 minutes from central Dunedin. We milk 325 cows twice a day through a 40-aside herringbone shed on 172 hectares. Please note: This is a fixed-term position until 31 May 2027, as the farm is scheduled to be sold at the end of the season. The Role This is a full-time, hands-on position involving a variety of daily and seasonal farm duties, including: Milking cows and plant/vat washing. Feeding cows and operating the feedout wagon. Tractor driving, including feeding baleage, topping, carting baleage, scraping lanes and operating a slurry wagon. Spraying weeds and setting up break...

An exciting new position for an experienced 50/50 sharemilker.  Forecasted production 330,000kgms +

We are looking for a motivated farm assistant to join our friendly team. The right person for the job will need to be willing to learn, listen, follow direction and be accountable for their actions in an upfront and honest way. This would require someone that likes to do a job up to a high standard, with good attention to detail and that takes pride in the job they are doing. If you have a good attitude, passion about dairy farming, want to learn and grow and would like to join an equally passionate team where a good team environment is paramount, you certainly should consider this position. The farm assistant will be responsible for the daily jobs on the farm, including milking, cows in, weed control, cleaning, assisting with general jobs through the season, including youngstock work. Some experience and training on New Zealand farming is required. Calf rearing experience would be an advantage. You'll be required to take a pre-employment drug test and random drug...

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.  

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

Shaskey Farming Ltd is looking for a reliable, hardworking Dairy Assistant to join our team at Lindis Peaks Dairy in Tarras, Central Otago. We are in our first season operating a new 1,500-cow dairy conversion on 500 hectares of fully irrigated land. The farm has modern facilities, including an 80-bale Waikato rotary milking shed, Protrack drafting, in-shed feeding, cow collars and an automatic shed-wash system. This is an opportunity to join a team-focused operation with modern equipment and a range of dairy-farming work throughout the season. Key responsibilities Assisting with daily milking and operating the rotary shed. Bringing cows to and from the milking shed. Monitoring cow health, condition and welfare. Assisting with animal health treatments and routine herd management. Helping with feeding, pasture allocation and stock movements. Assisting with seasonal activities, including calving and mating. Cleaning and maintaining the...

Stockperson – Hillgrove Farm (Near Palmerston) Hillgrove Farm is looking for a reliable, early-rising team member to join our free-range poultry operation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who cares about animal welfare, works well in a team, and can consistently follow high-level biosecurity standards. A full Class 1 driver license is required, and you must be able to travel to Hillgrove each day. What you’ll be doing: Daily care of free-range hens, including monitoring animal health and wellbeing Walking sheds to check water, feed systems, and overall flock condition Supporting animal enrichment activities to promote natural behaviour Processing eggs, including initial grading and handling Maintaining a clean, hygienic environment across sheds and work areas Upholding high-level biosecurity protocols at all times Working collaboratively within a supportive team What we’re looking for: Comfortable completing practical, hands-on work...