69 farm assistant jobs found in Hinds

Terravere Farming is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Dairy Farm Assistant for the 2026/27 season.  Key Responsibilities As a Farm Assistant, you will contribute to the smooth operation of our high-performing dairy farm by: Performing twice-daily milking. Shifting and feeding cows. Managing fencing and weed control. Assisting with calving and identifying/reporting sick cows to the Farm Manager. Setting break fences,  cleaning and preparing the cowshed. Completing other general farm duties as needed. Ideal Candidate We’re looking for someone who: Is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident (TFL is not yet an accredited employer). Previous dairy farming experience of at least 6 months. Is responsible, honest, hardworking, and motivated to learn and upskill in a high-performance environment. Possesses strong communication...

We are looking for an Intermediate Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-established dairy farm located 10 minutes south of Ashburton. This role is ideally suited to someone with a minimum of 3 years’ dairy farming experience, who is confident in day-to-day farm operations and keen to continue developing their skills. What makes this role a little different is that there could be the ability for the partner to also work on the farm.   Our roster works particularly well for a couple or family situation where both parents wish to work. Our roster and shift structure means that one parent can generally be home before and after school each day, making it easier to balance family commitments alongside work. For families with younger, pre-school-aged children, we are happy to have a discussion with suitable applicants about how this could practically work. About the Role You will be involved in all aspects of farm work, with key responsibilities including: Milking...

We are seeking a motived individual to join our team for the current season as Farm assistant or Herd manager. Could also suit a couple, with a second role available helping calf rear & milking. Peak milk 950 cows through a fully automated 60 bale rotary. A very strong pasture based system with low inputs. We focus hugely on animal health, excellent hygiene practices, and having a quiet herd and friendly cows. The farm is fully irrigated, with 3 pivots, solid sets, and a small section of sprinklers. You will be involved in all day to day tasks and will have the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge across all areas of the farm. Experience is preferred but mainly looking for someone who has the right attitude, is eager to learn, takes pride in what they do and works to a high standard. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Fully furnished 1 bedroom self contained flat available. No pets Farm is located 25 minutes south of Ashburton. To apply, please...

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 1600-cow farm in the Ealing area, milking through a 58 and 62 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 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Salary ranges from $68,400 to $71,400 per annum, depending on experience....

You must be eligible to work in NZ as we are not accredited employers.  We are looking to find a farm assistant to fill a new position on our farm. We are located 10 minutes north of Ashburton and 20mins from Methven. We milk 650 cows through a 40 bail rotary with ACRs.  Currently we have 2 full time employees plus myself the sharemilker. Some experience milking cows is preferred.  We have a self contained unit available for accommodation on farm. Salary will be dependent on experience. 

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...

We have a job for a Dairy Farm Assistant requiring at least 6+ months of dairy farm experience. This is for a 620-cow farm in the Ashburton area, milking through a 60 Bail Rotary shed. 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 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, 2 days off throughout the year. Salary is $60,840 per annum. Candidates must have previous dairy farming...

Key  Responsibilities Assist with feeding of cows and calves, milking cows and monitoring animal health problems, (lame, sick, mastitis). Assisting with the calving and collection of calves. Treating animal health problems as required by management.  Help with the control of pests and weeds, general farm and  equipment maintenance.  Maintenance and checking of irrigation systems, reporting faults to management. Shed maintenance and repairs  Practical  skills:   Ability  to  handle  livestock  safely,  operate  machinery,  and  perform  farm  maintenance  tasks. Observation  and  reporting:   Monitor  animal  health,  pasture  conditions,  and  equipment  performance. Teamwork  and  communication:   Work  effectively  within  a  small  team,  follow  instructions,  and  communicate  issues  promptly. Physical fitness: Capable of performing physically demanding tasks outdoors in all weather...

Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582 Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you!   We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently seeking a proactive farm assistant to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be.   This is an ideal role for a someone who is serious about growing their career as we do...

We are looking for honest, punctual, hardworking Farm Assistant located 1612 Ashburton Staveley Road, Ashburton, New Zealand. Training will be provided. Must be physically fit and clean police record. Available to work Weekends The farm is 142ha with peak cows approx. 550 cows milking through 36 aside herringbone shed. Right candidate will assist with day-to-day jobs on farm e.g. 1. Feeding and watering animals: Dairy farm workers are responsible for providing proper nutrition and fresh water to the dairy cattle. This involves preparing feed, distributing it to the animals, and monitoring their consumption. 2. Milking cows: Milking cows is a crucial task on a dairy farm. Farm workers are responsible for milking the cows using milking machines or by hand. They ensure proper milking techniques, hygiene, and equipment cleanliness to maintain milk quality. 3. Cleaning and maintaining facilities: Dairy farm workers are responsible for cleaning and maintaining the barns,...

Set on 220 Ha of beautiful flat land located just 20 mins to Ashburton and right by the ocean, is our lovely farm that has been in our family for many years, we are passionate about the land, the cows, and our people.   We are in need an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant.   You will assist in the day to day running of the farm including milking of our gorgeous 900 cows through a 50-bail rotary with ACR, and be condiment in break fencing, weed control, animal health and shed hygiene, however, you will receive very good onsite training as well.   A minimum of 1-year practical experience in New Zealand is essential, and you will really need to have a positive attitude, be great at communication and willing to work as part of our established amazing team, who are all very stable and supportive.  We find operating on a 6/2 roster for most of the year gives everyone a good work/life balance and it is important to us that everyone has their down time. We pride ourselves on taking...

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...

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...

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 • 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.

Location: 25 mins from Christchurch, 15 mins from Rangiora/Kaiapoi, 5 mins to Mandeville township Are you looking to build a robust future in dairy farming? We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dedicated team. This position has become available because a long-standing team member has progressed quickly during their time with us and is now taking the next step in their career. About the Role While prior experience is not essential, a keen interest in dairy farming, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic are an absolute must. We are a tight-knit farming team who pride ourselves on supporting one another and working well together to achieve our farm's goals. We expect every team member to learn and take part in all areas of running the farm. In return, we are committed to helping you plan, progress, and build a successful career in the dairy industry. We actively promote and support Ag-ITO training for...

We have a position available for Dairy Farm Assistant role, on our 560-cow farm. The position is based in Canterbury area in New Zealand. This is full-time, permanent position guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $26 per hour. Dairy Farm Assistant is responsible for working closely with the contract milker/Assistant Manager/Herd Manager to run the farm efficiently. His primary focus is on the day-to-day operations of the farm, aiming to maximize productivity and efficiency. He collaborates with the contract milker and other farm management/staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Milking: Dairy Farm Assistant actively participates in milking operations. Milking 560 cross breed cows. Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and tractor experience will be valuable as we have feed pad. Calving and Mating: Good experience in these areas is valuable. Health Management: Identifying and...

Ferriman Family Trust is looking to add an energetic farm assistant to our existing team of 3 men and 1 woman on our 850 cow dairy farm just south of Dunsandel. We operate an efficient, low fuss system milking through a 54 bale rotary shed with cup removers, protract, automatic teat spraying, in-shed feeding and an ezyheat camera to assist with heat detection. The farm is fully irrigated with centre pivots and fixed grid irrigation and we have a run-off 30 minutes further south where young stock are raised. You will be working with a manager who has been on farm for 19 years and two other team members who have been with us for 13 years. We believe in making the workplace a friendly, enjoyable place to be and encourage a healthy work-life balance with a triple roster of 7-2, 7-2, 7-3 and 16 hour milkings from January. Our ideal applicant will have at least 2 years dairying experience including working in a rotary shed. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic and a...

650 cows 30 mins south of Christchurch rotary shed  pivot irrigation We are looking for a friendly, energetic person to join our team of 4 on our farm at Dunsandel. This role would suit a range of people with little to moderate experience. Any dairy experience is welcome, but the right person with have a good attitude, a willingness to learn new skills and be part of a team on a high performing dairy farm. We have relatively new farm machinery and motorbikes, tidy housing and maintain a very tidy farm. We have all modern conveniences in the cowshed, Protrack, in shed feeding, Cow manager tags.   Practical training will be provided on farm or through Primary ITO We are not Work Visa accredited. Please only apply if you are a New Zealand citizen or resident.