70 jobs found in Hokitika

We are seeking a Herd Manager with at least 1 years experience in the New Zealand Dairy Farm industry who is willing to work with a great long standing team, milking 1000 cows through a a modern 60 bale rotary shed. Pivot irrigation.   Located in Mt Alford Canterbury   Modern two bedroom house available. School bus at the gate   Role Responsibilities: Milking: Manage an efficient, hygienic, and stress-free daily milking routine and train junior staff on correct techniques.   Animal Health & Welfare: Diagnose common ailments, administer treatments, and manage calving, mating, and reproduction records in line with farm policy.   Feeding & Pasture: Assist in setting break fences, allocating feed, and ensuring high pasture utilization, under the direction of the Farm Manager.   Staff Management: Supervise and train junior and relief staff, fostering a strong team and safety culture.   Environment & Maintenance:...

Enthusiastic Calf Rear & relief milker Needed for 900 cows! Calf rearer/ relief milker – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer to join us for the 2026/27 season on our farm where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. What you can expect: A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment Clear systems and expectations Supportive employers who value good communication Opportunities for extra work within the business A farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice with amazing...

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 starts from early morning. Milking 560 cross breed cows. Feed pas setting. 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...

🐄 Calf Rearer Wanted – Spring 2026  🐄 We're on the hunt for a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team from 23 July 2026 through to mid-October located just 3 minutes from Sheffield. About the Role; You'll be responsible for rearing approximately 130 replacement heifer calves from birth through to weaning. This is a lead calf rearing position with the support of other on farm staff on busy days. Our calf system is straightforward and well set up: - All calves receive their first feed via tube feeding - Calves are then transitioned onto an ad-lib feeding system once they are trained on feeders. - Straw, Meal and fresh water all available in their pens and are checked/refreshed/topped up daily. The farm will calve 630 cows total. What We're Looking For; - Good common sense and a genuine care for animal welfare - Reliable and organised - Able to work independently while communicating well with the team - Previous calf rearing experience...

We are looking for a motivated person who has a passion for making a career in the dairy industry. MUST BE CURRENTLY LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND  PREFERANCE GIVEN TO NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS OR RESIDENCE  Duties include  Carry out managers daily plan and direct staff as required Grass management, weekly readings with a tow behind pasture meter Feed management, ability to look at grass and make adjustments based on residuals, weather and grass growth practical experience is required. Shed management, ability to main shed to a high standard  Tractor work, practical experience with a feedout wagon in a timely manor Heat Detection, record keeping and drafting during mating  Identify, record and treat sick and lame cows with accuracy Primary school bus available to Mt Somers primary school Secondary school bus available to Mt Hutt College Methven

We are requiring another staff member to join our team as we head into the 2026/27 season. This position could be a good fit for someone who is currently working as a Farm Assistant and wanting to step up to the next level. You will need to have a minimum of 2.5 years of NZ dairy experience, preferably on a mid- to large-herd-size dairy farm.  We are situated halfway between Methven and Ashburton.  The farm is fully irrigated and has a 54 bail rotary.  The job will include: Getting cows in and milking them. Setting up break fences Detecting and treating lame, sick and mastitis cows and recording treatments Assist with calving cows Great stock handling skills and be able to work with young stock Have great shed hygiene and general farm tidines Basic pasture management & willing to learn more Shifting sprinklers Be confident on 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes Basic shed and farm maintenance Some tractor driving ability, more training will be given. NEED TO BE...

Job will Involve. we have 480 cows to calved end of July to October 2026 + Rearing approximately 120 heifer calves/45 beef calves and 10 bulls + Feeding bobby calves until 4 days old  + Tube feeding if newborn calves are not drinking from the feeding bottle  + Training calves for the feeders  + Identify any calves not drinking milk and feeding them  + Report any problem of calves and machinery  + Help for milking when staff has day off 

 BLACKFORD FARMING -RED SHED. Due to a staff member moving overseas , an exciting opportunity has become available on our dairy farm, milking 1035 cows through a 60 bale fully automated rotary shed. Our non irrigated farm has modern facilities, machinery and equipment. We have a wintering barn to house 270 cows  , Halter collars and automatic calf feeders.  The successful candidate will join our vibrant team of 5 full time staff and work on a 6 on 2 off roster. 2 years Previous experience on a NZ dairy farm is essential, You must have a can do attitude and you must be honest and reliable , work well in a team but also work well alone and be a good communicator. We are a drug free and smoke free workplace. Drug testing may be required. A full NZ driving licence is required. We are situated 10 minutes from Methven between Mount Hutt and the Rakaia Gorge. 1 hour to Christchurch and 35 minutes to Ashburton. Our local service town Methven, boasts pubs, multiple cafe's, 2 supermarkets...

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...

·        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 - 72, 7/2 and 7/3 Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Please apply...

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...

Keen on a solid dairy job with a good team? We’re hiring a reliable Dairy Assistant for the 2026/27 season in Hororata. This is a great opportunity to build your skills with a team that will back you — some milking experience is a bonus, but what matters most is attitude, work ethic, and being keen to learn and step up. The farm 1250 cows on 350 hectares 54-bale rotary with cup removers In-bale feeding and wearables Mixed-age cows wintered on farm The role Milking in a rotary shed and helping maintain great milk quality Wash-up and keeping the dairy shed clean and tidy Assisting with stock movement, drafting, and general animal care Helping with feeding support and day-to-day farm jobs as required Working well within a team and following systems and instructions What we’re looking for Some milking experience preferred (training provided for the right person) Confident riding a 2-wheeler (essential)...

Experienced stockperson to assist with farm activities during the calving period for 2 days per week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays to cover other staffs rostered days off.  

Looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant for a 750 cow farm near Darfield. Milking through a 40 aside herringbone with auto-cup removers and Halter going on in July. Has protrack and has in shed feeding. The cows are predominantly Friesian and are high producing cows. We like the farm to operate at a high standard so we expect the employees to hold the same standard. We pride ourselves in animal husbandry and cleanliness so these aspects are a must in the successful candidate. There is plenty of opportunity to learn and support any off farm learning such as AgITO. Experience is not required however will be an advantage. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand so a New Zealand citizen or resident. We will not be supporting visas. There are school buses running past the gate and is very central to Darfield, Rolleston and Dunsandel and is only 30 mins to Christchurch.

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the 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.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.  Environment - Manage 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 - Manage and 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 - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

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 like to...

Herd Manager – Mayfield, Canterbury We are seeking an experienced Herd Manager to join our team on a progressive 1,300-cow dairy farm near Mayfield, Canterbury. This is a permanent full-time position suited to someone who is passionate about animal health, pasture management, team leadership, and high-performance dairy farming. About the Role The successful applicant will work closely with the team and will be responsible for: Dairy shed operations and milking management Animal health monitoring and treatments Heat detection and mating management Calving management Pasture allocation and feed management Tractor operation and feeding out Farm maintenance and presentation Accurate farm records and reporting Assisting with the training and supervision of staff Maintaining high standards of animal welfare, health and safety, and environmental compliance Essential Requirements To be considered for this role, applicants...

The Camden Group has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our highly motivated team as a Calf Rearer at Chiswick Farm. Reporting to the Farm Manager, we’re on the search for someone with an excellent attitude, honesty, reliability, punctuality, self-organisation and has a desire to work as part of a team. We’re keen for flexibility to meet seasonal requirements and unforeseen circumstances, someone who cares about animals and the environment. Does this sound like you? You are available to work until calf rearing is complete (around the start of December). You’ve had some experience with calf births as well as feeding and caring for the newborns Milking experience as part of a large dairy herd operation is a big bonus. You can use farm equipment, machinery and vehicles competently You have a good understanding of animal nutrition, animal health and animal welfare issues and the things that impact on health and welfare You have a good understanding of...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on a progressive dairy farm. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the dairy industry or continue building their farming career within a supportive and positive work environment. Key Responsibilities: Milking and animal husbandry Feeding and caring for livestock Assisting with calf rearing and young stock management Fencing, weed control and general farm maintenance Tractor and machinery operation (experience preferred but not essential) Maintaining high standards of animal welfare, health and safety, and farm presentation What We Are Looking For: A positive attitude and strong work ethic Reliability and punctuality Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills A genuine interest in farming and animal welfare Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not essential for the right applicant What We...