66 jobs found in Ngatea

Looking for a permanent part time farm assistant/Relief milker.  This is a drive-in position with no accommodation available. Working with Sharemilkers and 2ic will be at a minimum 3 days a week covering at least one weekend of Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

We require a motivated, honest and reliable farm assistant or Herd Manager for the 26/27 season to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with animals and wants to be part of a supportive and hard working team environment.  Key Responsibilities Milking and maintaining high standards in the cowshed Ensuring a consistently low SCC and maintaining a grade-free milk supply Keeping accurate cowshed and herd records Operating tractors and farm machinery safely and efficiently Spraying and moving irrigators Monitoring animal health with a strong attention to detail Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment  Skills & Experience We are looking for someone who is a positive team player, attitude is very important to us. a positive team player who enjoys working with their peers Good stockmanship and a quiet manner Ability to follow our farm systems as well...

600 Cows   I   54-bale rotary shed   I   214 ha   I   1st June 2026   I   Ngatea This is more than just a farm management role — it’s an opportunity to lead within a progressive dairy business with strong values, excellent infrastructure, and genuine long-term vision. What’s on offer: 600-cow operation with a modern 54-bale rotary shed Prime Hauraki Plains location, close to town and within easy reach of Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, and the Coromandel Attractive roster and remuneration package, including a four-bedroom house. Ongoing training, development, and career growth opportunities within a wider farming platform Pouarua Farms is a large-scale dairy business near Ngatea on the Hauraki Plains, owned by five Hauraki Iwi: Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāti Tamaterā, Ngāti Tara Tokanui, and Te Patukirikiri. Their investment is grounded in a deep connection to the land and a commitment to building long-term prosperity for their people,...

Help My team to rearing calves and  some relief milking  for 3 month for 2026 season starting from 20th July  

We require a motivated, honest and reliable farm assistant for the 26/27 season to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with animals and wants to be part of a supportive and hard working team environment.  Key Responsibilities Milking and maintaining high standards in the cowshed Ensuring a consistently low SCC and maintaining a grade-free milk supply Keeping accurate cowshed and herd records Operating tractors and farm machinery safely and efficiently Spraying and moving irrigators Monitoring animal health with a strong attention to detail Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment  Skills & Experience We are looking for someone who is a positive team player, attitude is very important to us. a positive team player who enjoys working with their peers Good stockmanship and a quiet manner Ability to follow our farm systems as well as being able...

Dairy Farm Assistant Manager (2IC) Location: Ngatea. we are looking for a top operator (or aspiring to be) Assistant Manager to help us keep our dairy operations running as smooth as fresh cream! The farm is 130ha and we milk through a 50 bale rotary, system 4. 480 cows. What You’ll Do: Support the team in daily operations—think herd care, milking routines, and equipment upkeep. Lead, train, and inspire a fantastic team of farm workers. Keep an eye on herd health, nutrition, and comfort—happy cows, happy farm! Dive into data—track production, feed, and efficiency, and help us keep improving. Work with the team to ensure we’re meeting sustainability goals—because we care about our cows, staff and the planet! Who You Are: You’ve got some farm experience (bonus if you know your way around a milking shed!). You’re a natural leader who thrives on teamwork and communication. You’re organized, adaptable, and excited to get your hands dirty. You’ve...

Casual Calf Rearer – Drive-In Position We are seeking a reliable and motivated Casual Calf Rearer to assist with the daily care of calves on a 380 cow dairy farm. Key Duties: Feeding milk and meal to calves Monitoring calf health and wellbeing Cleaning pens, feeders, and equipment Assisting with animal treatments as required Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and hygiene Requirements: Previous calf rearing experience preferred Reliable transport and ability to drive to the farm Good work ethic and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Position Details: Casual, seasonal position Drive-in role (no accommodation provided) Early morning starts required Competitive hourly rate based on experience Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

We are looking for an experienced Herd Manager for our 1050 cow farm on the edge of Paeroa. Milking through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with inshed feeding, autodrafting and auto heat detection. Roster is 8 days on and 2 days off.   You must have a minimum of 2 years experience and a Level 2 qualification The successful herd manager will have the following attributes: You will be self motivated and able to think for yourself. You will be driven to suceed in your work and like to see results. You will understand and take responsiblities for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, managing your herd, feeding.  You will be capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train junior staff.  You will look for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Guaranteed  minimum 30 hours Your salary will range between $75K and $80K Avg hours per week are 50 You must have a clear criminal record. No drugs -...

We are unable to assist with visa sponsorship or immigration.  Overseas applicants will not be oonsidered. About us:   Culverden Farm is a family-run hill-country farming operation with a large scale Sheep Dairy and complimentary drystock cattle. We're based in Waerenga, North Waikato (10 min from Te Kauwhata). Sheep Dairy is a dynamic, young industry with a strong outlook, and this is your opportunity to work alongside an innovative, performance-oriented team. This role centres around milking:   twice per day in our 36 a-side herringbone shed with automatic cup removers. Spring focus:   includes lambing with a split rearing system: some naturally on ewe, some artificially in our purpose built rearing shed on auto-feeders. Job tasks:   include mustering, milking, shed & equipment hygiene, training and feeding lambs, vaccinating, docking, crutching, foot care. Team approach:   senior staff lead the crew to cover all positions, support each other, and...

Milking 650 cows through a 47 aside HB Shed  3 years of experience is needed  job is available only for 3 months  contact 02102691287

We milk 680 cows through a 47 aside HB shed  At least 3 years of work experience is required  applicant must be a New Zealand permanent resident  applicant must have a good character, drug free no conviction. Contact 02102691287

Manage the day-to-day care and welfare of the dairy herd. Carry out milking efficiently while maintaining high milk quality and hygiene standards. Monitor animal health, identify sick or injured animals, and administer basic treatments or report issues promptly. Assist with calving Move stock safely between paddocks and assist with grazing management. Operate and maintain milking equipment and farm machinery safely. Maintain farm facilities, fences, water systems, and general farm infrastructure. Keep accurate records of animal health, milk production, treatments, and farm activities. Follow all farm health and safety policies and maintain a clean and safe work environment. please email your cv to [email protected]   please don't apply from overseas    No visa support available

800 Autumn  calving farm 50 bail  New Zealand farm  Experience essential : Must be living in NZ  I will not reply to people living outside of New Zealand Milking, tractor driving, fencing, weed control and water maintenance and getting cows in on 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes. We offer a safe working environment and with 4 dairy farms all linking each other we have internal promotions available. We have great managers on each farm that enjoy training and helping each other. Must be tidy, house proud and be able to provide reference's. A pre employment drug test and a police check. Must be living in New Zealand     

Assistant Farm manager: will be  Good with grass and allocation to cows, knows how to calculate feed requirements. Embraces technology we use Halter and auto drafting. Enjoys everything Dairy farming. Knows how to find mastitis, treat lame cows and is tidy and well organized.  Enjoys sharing knowledge, open to listening to your team mates. Maintains eclectic fences  and can repair and erect new fences. Good with tractors, feeding out using a wagon and bale feeders knows how to use a grease gun. Can fix water toughs find leaks put in new water lines. Farm: One of four that all join to each other. 780 Autumn calving cows changing to spring calving with calving 200 this August.  50 bail rotary, halter , auto drafting and  cow wrangler for lame cows, self mixing teat spray, half peat flats  and half gentle rolling clay hills. Well laned, good machinery and motor bikes. We offer safe working conditions, everyone to have pre employment drug and police checks with...

Several options availiable Drive in 6 milkings per week or Full time Good house availiable  54 bale rotary Must be competent at cupping cows preferably in rotary , farm on town boundary

We are looking for someone to take the lead as a calf rearer, with assistance from our other farm staff. We will be rearing approximately 150 replacement heifer calves plus a few beef calves across two neighbouring farms. Position to start 13th July, for about 10 weeks.  Ideally a 6 : 1 position with Sundays off. There is also a possibility of taking on some relief milkings through the rest of the season if desired. Please note that this is a drive in position, or there could be potential for shared accomodation for a single person. Must be physically fit, have a NZ Working Visa and reside in NZ. 

Relief Milker near Morrinsville. 280 cows through a 24ashb. Milkings are easy they just take a bit of time. We really need you every 2nd weekend but plenty of extra work available between July and Christmas. Please get in touch 

We are seeking to employ a single Farm Assistant able to start at the end of July 2026. The position is to assist with general farm work including milkings, stock work, tractor driving, weed control and effluent management.  The applicant must be willing to learn and develop their own farming skills with the view to be a herd manager in the future. The farm operates with 3-herds as there are both spring and autumn calving cows. The cowshed is a 50-bale herringbone. 190 replacements are reared annually and farmed on the farm. It is operated as a System-3 dairy with maize & grass silage fed on a fed pad together with PKE and vegetable waste. A knowledge of dairy production systems is preferred. The applicant must have a valid drivers licence. The current team includes an Irishman, New Zealanders and a Filipino.

We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager with at least 3+ years of ideally New Zealand dairy experience to lead a 850 cow farm in the Morrinsville area. The farm is situated just 30 minutes to Paeroa and Morrinsville , milking through a 50 Herringbone shed. Key Responsibilities You’ll oversee all aspects of farm performance, including: Milking and shed management Animal husbandry and production Animal health monitoring, management, and treatment Pasture and fodder management Breeding, calving, and calf rearing Machinery and equipment maintenance Contractor coordination and management Compliance with regulatory standards Staff supervision and training General farm duties as required Hours and Conditions You’ll work 35 h ours per week On 11 days on, 3 days off  roster Remuneration Wage ranges from $35.59 - $40 per hour Package reflective of experience and proven ability...

We have 1 x Role opening up for the new Season on our Autumn Farm Two of our staff members who've been with us for multiple seasons are progressing into Share Milking and Contract Milking respectively at the end of this season. The core values of our Dairy are Efficiency, Pride, Productivity, Family and Fun.  Experienced and motivated Farm Assistant required to join our farming team. Daily duties to include, but not limited to milkings, operating tractors and implements, loading feed wagons, feeding out on feedpad (up to twice a day), shifting and setting up travelling irrigators, weed control, shed cleanliness and maintenance, calving, mating etc. We are after someone who will hit the ground running and is reliable, honest, good at following directions, strong work ethic and can use their own initiative. You will have at least two years NZ dairy farming experience. We use Protrac, Pasture-Io, C-dax pasture Sleigh, CowManager etc, so an understanding of farm...