28 farm assistant jobs found in Kaikōura

MC Milk Cows Ltd are looking for 2 new members to join the Moo Crew Team on Brentwood Farm in Kaikoura. We are looking for 2 farm assistants or full time couple to fill this role and require a minimum of 1 year New Zealand dairy farming experience.  Must be eligible to work in NZ or already have a working visa. We can not help you get a visa. Must have a NZ driver's licence.  FARM DETAILS ~750-800 peak cows ~Young cows go OAD at the start of October ~41 ASHB ~Automatic teat sprayer ~Protract/Auto drafting ~In shed feeding ~210HA half the farm irrigated with sprinklers, the other half dryland/not irrigated  ~4 Staff on farm plus calf rearer/relief milker WE OFFER ~Great location 5 minutes from town ~Nice 3 bedroom home with logburner for a family or single accommodation. ~This season we will be trialling an 8-2,8-3 roster. 6-1 over calving ~Remuneration based on experience between $60,000-$70,000

We are a family run farm located within easy access of the town of Kaikoura. Situated between the mountains and the sea, our farm is well located to take advantage of the hunting and fishing opportunities that Kaikoura offers. Schools, supermarket and services are all close by. An enthusiastic person is required for a general farm hand position on our 800+ cow family farm for the 2026 season. Cows are milked through a 60 bale rotary with Protrack and ACRs.  Milking and bringing cows to the cowshed are core roles for the job. Keeping the Cowshed clean , weed control and shifting electric fences are also regular activities for the the position. During the summer half the farm is under K line irrigation and the staff member will be required to help in shifting the K lines. In Autumn and Winter the cows are fed quite a lot of supplement via tractor so good tractor skills would be helpful but not essential. We winter our cows on a runoff feeding Kale, Grass and Baleage. The applicant...

Dairy Farm Positions Available – Herd Manager & Dairy Farm Assistant We are looking for two enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our dairy farm team. We currently have two positions available: Dairy Farm Assistant Herd Manager Applicants should have dairy farming experience and be confident carrying out day-to-day farm duties, including milking, fencing, animal husbandry, and operating farm vehicles and machinery. We are looking for honest, reliable people with strong communication skills, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work independently. A willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a good sense of humour are highly valued, as we take pride in maintaining a friendly and supportive work environment. We are committed to helping our team members grow and reach their full potential by providing ongoing guidance, training, and encouragement. Requirements Dairy Farm Assistant Minimum of 3...

Farm Assistant wanted to join our team  We are on the lookout for a farm assistant with a minimum of 1 years experience working on a New Zealand dairy farm. Dukefield Farm is fully irrigated using pivots, fixed grid and a small area of K-Line. We peak milk 960 kiwi-cross cows through a 50 bale rotary with ACRs & in bale teat spray. We are running Allflex collars & Protrack in shed feeding. We are looking for someone who: Has strong attention to detail, good animal health skills - can identify cows with mastitis and lameness. A good understanding of the general procedures during calving time. Must be confident in the cowshed, milking alone, setting up shed, wash etc. Keeping the farm and cowshed clean and tidy and to a high standard is a priority, Dukefeild takes pride in being presentable.  Able to follow instructions and plans set by the Manager & 2IC. Positive communication and willingness to support the wider team Strong...

Farm Assistant – Waimakariri, Canterbury We are proactive, hands-on sharemilkers running a well-established 1,000-cow dairy farm with a 60-bale rotary , and we’re looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. This is a role for someone who wants variety, responsibility, and genuine development. No t just being stuck in the shed . About the Role 6 on / 2 off roster Balanced workload across milking, animal health, pasture management, machinery and general farm work Weekly toolbox meetings – team input, feedback and planning encouraged Supportive environment focused on learning, efficiency and doing things well Pivot-irrigated with underslung effluent, fixed grid in corners About Us As sharemilkers, we take real pride in: Running a clean, tidy, well-organised farm Helping cows harvest as much high-quality pasture as possible Keeping systems simple, efficient and sustainable Rearing quality stock Continuously learning and...

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-run dairy farm near Darfield, Canterbury. The Farm: 225  hectares milking 800 cows through a 50-aside herringbone shed with automatic cup removers. We run a team of 4 staff (including contract milker) The Role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the farm, including milking, shifting stock, monitoring animal health, feeding out, and general farm duties. You’ll be working as part of a supportive and experienced team. Roster: 7 on / 2 off / 7 on / 2 off / 7 on / 3 off What We’re Looking For: Positive attitude and strong work ethic, reliable and able to work in a team. Some Dairy experience preferred. Must be a New Zealand resident or citizen,   We cannot employ anyone with an AEWV as we are not accredited employers.  Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Please apply via farmsource with a copy of your CV

A position has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated employee to work on our 1500-cow farm in Selwyn, Canterbury. We operate a 50-bale rotary with ACR's and Protrack automation. We also have Halter technology installed and operating. The role includes all general farm duties from milking, feeding of stock, R & M work on the farm, weed control, moving K-Line irrigation, Roto-Rainer irrigation and Centre pivots. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, can be a team player, honest, reliable, excellent communication skills, must hold a current driving license and have a high attention to detail. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year's full-time experience and be able to ride 2- and 4-wheel motorbikes and have tractor operation experience and feeding out would be an advantage. Being technologically literate would also be an advantage given the on-farm technology. Training will be given in areas which are required. This farm is part of a large operation...

If you are just finished school, after a holiday job or looking at trying something new and looking at farming this is the job for you!! I have a full time position available from mid July to mid summer when it’s all go on the farm with calving and then mating. The farm is located 5 mins west of Carterton just against the foot hills of the tauruas and about 15 out of Masterton! This farm is a 2 man run farm which has a bit over 300 cows and has a 25 aside herring bone shed! I’m looking for someone that is keen, hardworking, reliable.

We are on the lookout for a motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable individual with a little bit of sense of humor to join our dairy farming team.       We are located 10 minutes from Leeston, Southbridge and Rakaia    Milking peak cow numbers of 680 through a 50-bale rotary cow shed with in-shed feeding, and ACR's on 178ha, short walks for all stock, irrigated by 3 pivots, Fix-Grid and a small area of moving sprinklers.   Day to day duties include, but are not limited to:   A.M/P.M Milkings and daily hygiene practices   Setting break fences and shifting cows   Young stock management   Weed control   Tractor work   Repairs and maintenance of fencing and water systems   Managing the effluent system     What we are looking for:   Willingness to learn and progress in our awesome industry...

Position available to help run our 585 cow, Once a Day dairy operation in the South Wairarapa. Previous experience preferred but not necessary with the right attitude. Role includes but is not limited to: Animal Health and Welfare Pasture management.  Milking OAD.(some TAD between calving and mating) Dairy hygiene. Assisting with Calf rearing and young stock. Tractor work (silage, bale cartage, gravel). Farm Maintenance and Development. Irrigation Shifting. Working day to day along side contract milker and Herd Manager  Successful person will: Have NZ Drivers Licence Be self motivated and enthusiastic! Be able to work as an individual and in a team environment. Communication is key. Have a willingness to learn and develop themselves.  Treat Animals and Machinery with care at all times. 
 Be tidy and Hard working.
 Always adhere to proper and safe work practices.


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. 

We have an Assistant Manger Role on our dairy farm near Rangiora. We milk 650 cows through a 44 a-side herringbone cowshed.  The role involves supporting the operations manager to achieve the farm's production and profit goals through day to day operations and to follow good animal health, welfare and environmental guidelines. Skills required include: Excellent stockmanship skills A good understanding of animal health, nutrition and welfare and the factors that affect these parameters. Experience with calving and milking on a similar size or larger scale to our farm Practical farm operation skills and experience Competent use of farm equipment and vehicles A good understanding of compliance requirements and a willingness to implement these on farm Excellent shed operation skills Excellent record keeping skills Very good time management skills and excellent prioritization skills Excellent problem solving skills At least two years experience in the dairy...

We have an exciting opportunity at Willsden Farm for a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Assistant Manager (2IC). The 2IC assists with the day-to-day running of the farm with a focus on implementing farm policies and plans. Does this sound like you? You have at least 3 years’ experience in farming or a tertiary qualification in agriculture You have a sound knowledge of all aspects of large-scale dairy farming in New Zealand including people management, stock management, rotary dairy shed operation, machinery, irrigation, and pasture management. You have a good understanding of compliance requirements and a desire to be environmentally low impact. You’re able to maintain a high standard of milk quality and shed cleanliness. You’re a great record keeper and have excellent problem-solving and time management skills. You’re conscious about health & safety and will do everything you can to keep yourself and your team members safe. You can lead the...

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...

Applicants MUST be NZ citizens or HOLD NZ RESIDENCY. Please DO NOT apply if your NOT currently living in New Zealand. We are looking for an honest and reliable farm assistant with a good attitude. Must have a current drivers licence and at least one years NZ farming experience. You must be flexible and be able to adapt to different work conditions. Farm is located 15 mins to Pahiatua, and 30 mins to Palmerston North. Split Calving - approx 150 Autumn Peak milk 400 -450 cows, through a 40 ASHB with ACR's, in shed feeding and automated wash system. Must be capable of sole charge milking's when required. The successful applicant will get a variety of work, ie: from checking on young stock, feeding out, fencing, mowing grass silage, feeding calves, animal health etc. So, communication is a must with progressive sharemilkers. Current work roster is 8:2,  (8 on 2 off) this can be negiotable.

We are looking for two Dairy Farm Assistants to work at our dairy farms located in Eyrewell Forrest in North Canterbury. Your role as a Dairy Farm Assistant will be:   To assist in the daily operation of an approximate 750 cow dairy operation in North Canterbury. General Farm Duties Include: Milking: To operate the milk plant and milk through a rotary cowshed. Clean and wash dairy shed to a high standard as per Fonterra hygiene standard. Animal Health: To identify, treat and record all animal health events. Treat mastitis and lame cows. Communicate with other staff to ensure animal health and safety is at a high standard. Pasture: To allocate the correct amount of feed required per herd Manage rotation length as per rotation planner. Strong communication required with all other staff. Manage pasture to minimise pasture damage. Calving: To calve any cows required. Identify calved cows. Record calved cows and calves. Tag calves. Draft...

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 looking for some help on our 680-cow dairy farm, 10 minutes West of Dunsandel. The role is full time during calving season with sole responsibility for rearing 180 heifer replacement calves. We have a calf trailer to get milk from the shed to the calf sheds; this has a motor and pumps milk into calf feeders so no bucketing.  Option one is just to help during calving with the calves, so from the middle of July to mid/late September and we hire a relief milker separately. Option two is to help on the farm outside of feeding calves and the job will change to dairy farm assistant role from late July through to early February. This would include milking cows in our 50 bale rotary with cup removers. Getting cows in, putting up fences, spraying weeds and shifting k-line irrigation.  The job comes with a modern brick house which will be partially furnished.  Applicants must have a current work visa for New Zealand.

THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced senior farm assistant looking for the next step in your farming career, or you may have already been in a similar role, either way - this Production Manager (2IC) leadership opportunity at Totara Dairy could be the ideal opportunity for you. Join this supportive and friendly team who all work well together, as 2IC you will also work closely with the Farm Manager.  You will help to implement farm plans and take on a degree of responsibility for feed allocation, animal health and breeding and animal records.  You will also be happy to muck in and support the team where needed. On the Farm Managers Day off, you will take responsibility for the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly. THE FARM   Totara Dairy is a high-performing, well-established farm just ten minutes from Westport. Set across 480 effective hectares, we milk 1,100 cows through a modern 60-bale rotary shed equipped with milk hub technology, automatic cup removers, and...

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...