23 jobs found in Oamaru

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant position available on a 400 and 570-cow farm in the Waitaki Bridge area, approximately 15 minutes from Oamaru. The farms operates a 40 and 44 Aside Herringbone milking sheds. 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 35 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 but generally work hours are between 6am and go through 5pm with meal and rest breaks; Roster will be 8...

MUST CURRENTLY BE IN NZ AND ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON INTERVIEW WHEN INVITED  Smulders Farming Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our team in Oamaru. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled dairy farming professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and high-performing farming business. Working alongside the Sharemilker and wider farm team, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd, animal health programmes, milk quality, and farm performance. The role is based in a herringbone milking shed , so previous experience in herringbone systems is desirable. About the Role As Herd Manager, you will be responsible for: Milking and managing cows through a herringbone shed Monitoring and maintaining high milk quality standards Animal health monitoring, treatment and record keeping Assisting with mating, calving and young stock management Identifying and recording animal...

⚠️ This role is open only to those with a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa and in country. Start ASAP! This is a fixed-term job for 3-months. One person needed for the farm, accommodation available – ideal for Working Holiday Visa holders. Why This Job? • Work outdoors with animals and gain hands-on NZ dairy farm experience • Earn great pay while enjoying free or low-cost accommodation • Live the Kiwi farm life and explore potential pathways to extend your stay What We’re Looking For: No need to tick everything, but these will make you stand out: • Positive attitude & strong work ethic (essential) • Dairy farming or milking experience (a MUST) • Tractor experience (ideal) • Motorbike/Quad experience • Good English & ability to follow instructions • Valid driver’s licence + own vehicle (essential) • Comfortable working in all-weather • Flexible for shift or rotating rosters What’s Included: • Hourly pay + 8% holiday pay • On-farm accommodation (low cost) •...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation. This role involves assisting with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the farm, including milking, animal health, feeding, pasture management, fencing, calf rearing, and general farm maintenance. The successful applicant will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider team to ensure high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, farm presentation, and health and safety are maintained. Previous dairy farming experience is advantageous; however, applicants with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn will also be considered

We are seeking a senior herd manager to help lead team of 6 on 500 ha dairy near Oamaru/ Waimate .  Previous NZ dairy experience ideal.  Will consider those with lengthy overseas dairy experience.  Must have excellent work ethic, good attention to detail.  Excellent ability with stock.  Good people leader Proficient knowledge in milking and pasture systems Fleixble start start date, would consider asap or start of next season

We have two Dairy Farm Assistant positions available on an 800-cow farm in the Georgetown area, approximately 25 minutes from Oamaru. The farm operates a 54 Bail Rotary milking 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 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, 1 day off during calving season and 6 days on, 2 days off for the remainder of the...

We are seeking a experienced Herd Manager PLEASE DONT APPLY IF YOU ARE IN OVERSEASE OR WORK VISA WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED. APPLY ONLY IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 3 YEARS NEW ZEALAND FARMING EXPERIENCE INCLUDING DOING LAME COWS. We are located at Morven,10 minutes from Waimate. The farm milks 1400 cows through a rotary shed, split calving spring 1000 cow and Autumn 400 cows.   Farm have winter barns and cows stays barn at winter. we run a 6 on 3 off roster except August we running 6 on 1 off roster. We got relief milker and calf rearer.   We are looking for someone that is: - Reliable and smart - Strong observation skills - Good communication skills - Be a active member for the team.  The role will include making pasture management , management of the cowshed, managing the lame cows,  Operating and Maintain machinery etc.  This position comes with a single man unit. NOT SUITABLE FOR FAMILY  If this interests you at all please get in touch to discuss more.

We are seeking a experienced Assistant farm Manager/ Farm Manager to join our team. We are located at Morven,10 minutes from Waimate. The farm milks 1400 cows through a rotary shed, split calving spring 1000 cow and Autumn 400 cows.   Farm have winter barns and cows stays barn at winter. we run a 6 on 3 off roster except August we running 6 on 1 off roster. We got relief milker and calf rearer.   We are looking for someone that is: - Reliable - Strong observation skills - Good communication skills - Be a leader for the team.  The role will include making pasture management decisions, management of the cowshed, managing the other staff, delegating jobs , Operating and Maintain machinery etc.  This position comes with a single man unit. NOT SUITABLE FOR FAMILY  If this interests you at all please get in touch to discuss more. Must be New Zealand Resident or Citizen to apply this position.  

Stockperson – Hillgrove Farm (Near Palmerston) Hillgrove Farm is looking for a reliable, early-rising team member to join our free-range poultry operation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who cares about animal welfare, works well in a team, and can consistently follow high-level biosecurity standards. A full Class 1 driver license is required, and you must be able to travel to Hillgrove each day. What you’ll be doing: Daily care of free-range hens, including monitoring animal health and wellbeing Walking sheds to check water, feed systems, and overall flock condition Supporting animal enrichment activities to promote natural behaviour Processing eggs, including initial grading and handling Maintaining a clean, hygienic environment across sheds and work areas Upholding high-level biosecurity protocols at all times Working collaboratively within a supportive team What we’re looking for: Comfortable completing practical, hands-on work...

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1380 cows TAD, leading a team of 6 staff.  Must be experienced and confident leading teams. Solid Dairy experience including leadership and running systems  Excellent tractor skills.  Large herd experience ideal  Cows have collars , experience with Allflex also ideal. Thorough commitment to health and safety. Can do attitude.  Start date negotiable, would consider start of next season.

Stockperson – Glenpark Farm (Near Palmerston, Otago) Glenpark Farm is looking for a reliable, early-rising team member to join our poultry farming operation near Palmerston, Otago. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who cares about animal welfare, enjoys practical work, and works well as part of a team. You’ll play an important role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of our hens, ensuring high standards of animal care, farm hygiene, and biosecurity are followed every day. A full Class 1 driver licence is required, and you must be able to travel to the farm each day. What you’ll be doing Caring for hens and monitoring their health and wellbeing Walking sheds to check water, feed systems, and overall flock condition Supporting animal enrichment and natural behaviours Assisting with egg handling, collection, and initial grading where required Maintaining clean, hygienic sheds and work areas Following strict...

FARM MANAGER – RIVERSIDE PARK Kurow, North Otago | 700 Cows | 170ha An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to take the lead at Riverside Park, a progressive, well-resourced dairy farming operation located near Kurow in North Otago. Riverside Park is a 170ha dairy farm milking approximately 700 cows through a modern, fully automated 44-a-side herringbone dairy shed. The farm is equipped with Halter technology and established pivot, fixed-grid and K-Line irrigation systems. We are looking for a capable, hands-on manager with exceptional pasture management skills, strong leadership ability and a genuine drive to achieve excellent farm performance. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work and wants the autonomy to run a successful farming operation while working alongside supportive and engaged owners. The Role The successful applicant will take ownership of the...

To assist with all Farm Assistant duties on our 1600 cow farm. Harvest milk to the highest standards. Maintain hygiene inside and outside of dairy shed. Animal health is a top priority and so is a great work life balance. We have a great team of people working here.  60 bail shed with ACR, ATS, Protrack and Halter. We have a run off next to farm that we graze all our stock on so fences and yard work will be apart of the job. We are located 5 minutes from Kurow town and 35 minutes from Oamaru.  We are currently building a 84 bail shed with all the technology. We will retire the 60 bail and milk through the new shed.  Accommodation is currently shared but will have another house on farm in near future. Salary will depend on experience.  Must be able to work in NZ.

Contract milking opportunity Waitaki Plains, North Otago The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation of Twin Terraces, our attractive, well-presented, family-owned dairy farm milking 1,330 cows on the Waitaki Plains. With excellent facilities and a high-performing herd, this role will suit a capable dairy operator who takes pride in their people, pasture management and farm performance. We are looking to build a positive, lasting working relationship. Twin Terraces is a pasture-first property, where pasture quality and utilisation are key to the farming system. The successful applicant will have: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build a strong team and work openly with the farm owners. A proven track record in managing people, livestock, feed and farm systems to achieve strong production and profitability. Strong pasture management skills, with a focus on quality and utilisation. Integrity, attention...

Job will consist of -Fencing -Milking -Weed/thistle control -Irrigation - Tractor work -Collecting cows and calves daily - Farm maintenance. Training will be provided No experience neccessary  We would be open to a student looking for a summer job, single person accomodation or drive in. We are located 2km from the Glenavy Township NZ residents only. Only apply if you are in the country

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.

A position to suit someone with 2-3 years of NZ dairy farming experience. Must have a competent  knowledge of pasture, animal health husbandry and daily dairy farming tasks. we are after an honest punctual hands on person who is capable of working sole or in a team. A positive attitude with confidence on running the dairy on daily basis will be expected. Role includes Milking twice daily ( will be assisted and non assisted)weed control, pasture management, assisting calf rearing and other daily chores. The role will be ideal for a couple (calf rearing and relief milking are available) A clean police record, drivers license is expected.We could request a pre employment drug test and random testing could occur. Housing option are available on site and another one at 5 minutes drive. Onsite house is a smaller 3 Br Offsite is bigger 4 Br house twin story. we offer a competitive remuneration to the suitable candidate with attractive bonus on top that comes on achieving  set...

Working with our team of 4 we will be milking, setting breaks and monitoring residuals, helping with/managing mating, tractor driving, animal health and farm maintenance. We milk 750 cows through our highly automated 40 aside herringbone shed. Our farm is fully irrigated with Pivots, Fixed Grid and some K line. This position would suit someone who would like to progress to Sharemilking. 

🚜 2IC POSITION AVAILABLE  📍 Otaio, South Canterbury Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Farm Assistant / Junior 2ic to join our team.  We are milking 800 cows through a 50-bail rotary in Otaio, South Canterbury. What we offer: ● Modern two-bedroom cottage ● 6 days on, 2 days off roster all year round ● Great team of supportive staff ● Competitive remuneration based on experience ● A positive and enjoyable working environment We are looking for someone with good stockmanship skills, tractor skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to show initiative and take responsibility. Someone who works well within a team and takes pride in their work. We have a great team in place and are looking for the right person to join us. If this sounds like you, please send us a private message with your experience and contact Otaio, South Canterbury

Candy Dairy Ltd  We are looking for a motivated person to fill a drive in relief milking position on our farm 25 mins from Timaru 15 mins to Plesant point and 25 to Fairlie. This position will be around 20 to 25 hrs a week. We milk 800 cows through a 54 bail rotary shed using halter to bring cows in. This will be a sole charge role experience in milking is preferred but training will be given to the right person