12 jobs found in Hokitika

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND Must have at least 2 years proven experience in New Zealand in the following areas. Tractor driving Loading and feeding out with silage wagon  Mating Heat detection to a high level No collars are used on farm Lame cows , able to identify treat and trim lame cows Treat Sick cows , able to identify and treat a variety of health issues in cows and record treatments Experience with Protrac and Minda an advantage Pasture experience doing pasture walks an advantage MILKING COWS all of our staff are on the milking roster this is a big part of the job Farm has centre pivot irrigation and a small amount of k-lines ACR , in shed feeding, Protrac and Minda

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. Assistant 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 strong work ethic...

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...

Must be in New zealand before applying for Job We are seeking a motivated calf rearer to help us this coming season to rear 350 calves. Previous dairy or calf rearing experience is preferred.but not essential calving starts 25th July to end of September , may be have relief milker job after that for ideal applicant You will be working closely with another rearer. We have good facilities. This is ideally a drive on position but accommodation will be provided if needed we are located 15 minutes from Ashburton, hinds, methven, 5 minutes from mayfield What we are looking for in this position: Great time management and communication skills. The ability to work independently and with other people A high standard of animal health and record keeping What we offer: Great calf rearing facilities, good pay THIS JOB NOT SUPPORT ANY SPONSORSHIP 

CNR Farming has an exciting opportunity for a Farm Manager to join our team due to a team member heading north.The farm peak milks 800 cows through a 54 bail rotary on 240ha platform, fully irrigated by pivots, some fixed grid and a small area of sprinklers. We have been using Halter to assist with Farm management, as well as ACR's, and automatic drafting. We target production of 500+ per cow and are a system 4 with a real focus on maximizing pasture harvested. The successful applicant will be willing and able to use this technology to its full advantages.  Managing and doing a variety of task in this role- Exceptional animal husbandry - Mating, calving identification, assistance, lameness, mastitis, milk fever, Pasture Management Staff Management ,Health and Safety ,Shed cleanliness and maintenance Fencing - general Understanding of irrigation and maintenance, ensuring health records are kept up to date. We operate a fully self contained system, with owners doing majority of...

The Role We are looking for a strong Farm Assistant to join our team based in Dunsandel which is an excellent location close to Christchurch. You will be assisting with leading a team and milking 850 cows. This will be on a rotating roster of 6 days on and 2 days off.  You will be a team player, have strong pasture management knowledge and a genuine desire to achieve the farms goals. The main responsibilities of this role include… Animal Care – feeding, milking, health checks, seasonal tasks (calving, mating). Farm Operations – moving stock, fencing, irrigation, operating machinery. Maintenance – repairs to fences, water systems, vehicles, and sheds. Compliance & Environment – follow health & safety, effluent, and biosecurity rules. General Support – assist manager, support contractors, tidy and prepare work areas. Skills and Experience  To be considered for this role will require …  At least 2 years...

We are looking for a Herd Manager to join our dairy farm team. The farm is a 500Ha property milking 1745 cows through an 80 bail rotary. We are currently looking for a motivated individual who will be capable of: Milking – must have the ability to milk unsupervised • Using temporary break fences • Identifying and treating health issues e.g. mastitis, milk fever, lameness • Demonstrate good communication skills • Experience working in, and leading a team • Identify and spray thistles and weeds • Drive motorbikes 2 and 4 wheelers • Cupping on cows in a rotary dairy • Reporting any problems on farm such as fences, machinery, stock etc, and the knowledge and skills to fix these errors when appropriate/ escalate up when needed • Work unsupervised • Be reliable and time efficient • Operate all equipment with care • Cleaning of dairy shed and identifying any problems with milking plant. The successful applicant must have: - current driver's license. - Two years experience on a NZ farm (or...

Looking for fixed term/  Relief milking, Get in touch we can make it work.  Our farm is located only 5mins drive to Ashburton and is an awesome opportunity to have balance of city and farming life. This will be a fixed term job with possibility of relief milking later on for the right applicant.  We are looking for someone to join our team at Lindale Farming Company Ltd to start 27th July 2025 to have an extra hand of help over calving and then relief milking. Experience will be a benefit,  reliable & honest, someone who loves to dairy farming and have genuine interest. We will be milking 800 cows via 54 bail rotary with ACR and automatic teat spray and have Allflex collars. Farm is irrigated with center pivot mainly and have a few klines and sprinklers. What we looking for: -Good communication, confident on daily jobs like milking, fencing and calves handling etc. More importantly willing to learn and can do attitude. Criminal check will be done so no criminal...

Its that time of year again that we are seeking a fit and able calf rearing superstar to support ourselves on our calf rearing property located 5 minutes west of Burnham, less than 10 minutes from Rolleston. This year we will be contract rearing 600 dairy beef calves from 1 week old to 110 kg. No experience is required as full training will be provided. Tasks will involve but are not limited to: -Mixing calf milk replacer -Feeding calves in the purpose-built calf sheds and then when calves are older out in Paddocks with a tow behind feeder. -Administering basic animal health -Disinfecting calf sheds/bedding -Washing and disinfecting calf feeding equipment -Topping up straw & meal - Assisting with weighing & animal health yarding's as the calves get older. The right person needs to have a love for animals, be patient and calm. You must be able to lift at least 25kg as this is the weight of the meal bags. This is a drive in position. It will be roughly...

We are contract milkers in Hinds, he farm is 250Ha, 238.7 effective, very attractive with good infostructures and Moden facilities. A 60 Bail rotary shed with protrack automation and drafting system, Allflex collars and a feed pad. All cows/R2 are wintered in an adjacent block on beet, Kale and Grass with adlib straw. We rear 230 replacement heifers. We are looking for someone with some farming experience and who wishes to grow in the industry. you will be well supported in the role. the position requires a can-do attitude, good animal health practice, able to communicate well, be confident on all farm machinery. Follow all health and safety policy and procedures. You must be a team-player and be able to get along with all nationalities. You must be able to pass a drug test; the farm is smoke-free and pet-free. you must be residing in New Zealand to apply and be able to work.

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...

2 calf rearing positions are available on an 1600 cow dairy farm. Experience is not necessary but would be an asset. To help in rearing 400 replacement calves and 250 bull calves. Its a full time position. Accomodation is available if required.