103 jobs found in Putāruru

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

Our current employee who has been with us for the last 17months has found an opportunity closer to his girlfriend who lived 4 hours away so we are looking for one more person to join our team.  We're a high-performing dairy farm with a strong focus on animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and team culture. We're looking for a motivated Senior Farm Assistant/ Herd Manager to join our team! Our vision: To operate an industry leading agricultural business that drives sustainable outcomes for people, profit and environment. About Us: Top-performing farm with a focus on excellence. Strong team culture and supportive work environment. Commitment to animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. Key Responsibilities: Assist with daily milking, feeding, and animal welfare Support tasks such as pasture management and farm maintenance Work closely with alongside team to achieve farm goals We're looking for: 1 years NZ dairy farm experience Strong work ethic and...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

Hello! I am looking for a relief milker for a 415 cow dairy farm on Oreipunga Road, Maungatautari.  We are milking 415 cows through a 36 aside herringbone shed. Calving Starts 7 July, and we milk twice a day all season. The role is that of a shed assist: you will be working alongside the contract milker to cover employee time off. If you are interested please get in touch and we can discuss further. Thanks

About the Role This is a hands-on dairy farming position suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards of animal care and farm operations. Your duties will include: Assisting with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm Milking approximately 600 cows General stock handling and animal care Tractor driving and other farm machinery operations Supporting pasture and farm maintenance General farm duties as required Working safely and maintaining a high standard of farm presentation About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Minimum 1 year of dairy farming experience OR a minimum Level 2 Dairy Farming qualification The ability and confidence to  drive a tractor A good work ethic and reliable attitude A willingness to work as part of a team Good animal-handling skills and a genuine interest in dairy farming A commitment to working safely...

Farm Assistant – Dairy Farm About the Role We are looking for a reliable, motivated and capable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team in the Waikato. We are a progressive dairy operation using Halter technology to assist with pasture management, stock movements and day-to-day herd management. The successful applicant will play an important role in working alongside the Halter system and ensuring the herd and farm continue to operate efficiently. This position would suit someone with 2+ years of dairy farming experience who enjoys working with cows, takes pride in their work and is looking to be part of a well-run and forward-thinking farm. Key Responsibilities Assist with morning and afternoon milking Working with and monitoring the herd through the Halter system Managing virtual fencing and stock movements using Halter Monitoring cows and identifying animals requiring attention Assisting with calving, calf rearing and general animal care...

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Assistant Manager or 2IC looking to take a step into a Farm Management role. Location: Lake Arapuni rd, Putaruru Farm Details: • 129 ha • milking 320 Friesian X cows • 26 ashb with meal feeders and auto cup-removers Our Team: You will be assisting the farm owner with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm with the opportunity to upskill and run the operation sole charge. Start Date: August/September 2026 Key Skills/Responsibilities:  Milking shed management and hygiene.  Animal health; identifying and treating (e.g. mastitis, lameness, milk fever).  Records; assist with animal records including; calving, mating, animal health and treatments.  Pasture management; farm walks, calculating feed...

Due to a family medical diagnosis with one of our team a position has become available on our farm at short notice. Start date is negotiable due to the timing of this position.  We are a family owned and operated 400ha milking platform, 1000 cow farm, located 30min west of Taupo, in the Marotiri area. We have a 50 ashb shed with Evanza milking clusters, Protrack auto drafting, automatic wash and Cowmanager. We run our own dairy replacements as well as beef and winter on farm on our support land. We have three composting shelters to support our farming system. We offer a 6 on 2 off roster all year round, including 2 late starts each cycle. We have a team of eight including an Operations Manager with additional seasonal temporary staff. This allows us to provide greater variety and more learning opportunities.   We are seeking an enthusiastic team player that has a passion for farming to fulfil our Farm Assistant position. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively...

Fulltime farm assistant required to cover the Rostered days off of our 3 permanent staff for the busy spring period. You will work 10 days a fortnight  as part of the team doing all jobs through the busy spring calving and mating period. The accommodation is one 4 bedroom house to share with our other farm assistant, a young single guy. You must be in New Zealand, and be able to be interviewed on farm to look at the role. We have a good team but need one more person and look forward to the chance for one more person to join our team to spread the load. The position starts at the start of calving. Usually we have used a drive in relief milker but this year we want to try a person living on farm. Contact me the owner, Andrew 0272637396 Or Phillip the farm manager, 027 381 1059

At Grasslands, we farm together for better. We’re proud to be building a culture where people, pride, and performance come together to create lasting value for our communities, shareholders, and each other. Grasslands Waikato is currently looking for an experienced Farm Assistant on our farm that  is 355 effective hectares of predominately flat to rolling contour, with a few steeper sidling’s, milking 1000 cross bred, spring calving cows through an 80-bail modern rotary cowshed.  The model is pasture based, the shed has in shed feeding facilities, and the farm is equipped with all modern machinery required to run the property effectively. The farm is situated 20 mins drive from the township of Tokoroa which offers a wide range of facilities and shopping options together with several schooling options.  Rotorua, Tauranga and Taupo are all within an hour’s drive of the farm. So, what are we looking for?   We are looking for a Farm Assistant who: - ·         Has...

At Grasslands, we farm together for better. We’re proud to be building a culture where people, pride, and performance come together to create lasting value for our communities, shareholders, and each other. We are   excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a   motivated Senior Farm Assistants to become part of our team and build your skills to enhance your farming career.  The farm is 350 effective hectares of mostly flat to gently rolling terrain, with some steeper sidling's. We milk 1,000 crossbred, spring-calving cows through a modern 80-bail rotary cowshed. The operation is pasture-based, supported by in-shed feeding systems and modern machinery to ensure efficient farm management. The farm is situated 20kms from the township of Tokoroa which offers a wide range of facilities and shopping options together with several schooling options.  Rotorua, Tauranga and Taupo are all within an hour’s drive of the farm. We’re seeking a Senior Farm Assistant who brings:...

We are a well established 230 hectare dairy farm milking approximately 680 cows in Tokoroa, Waikato. The farm operates a moderate feed input system with a strong focus on animal welfare, pasture management, milk quality, and sustainable farming practices. We provide a supportive working environment and modern farming systems. The farm is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Tokoroa town, 1 hour from Hamilton, 30 minutes to Rotorua, 45 minutes to Taupo and 1 hour to Tauranga, offering the benefits of rural living while remaining close to schools, shops, and essential services. This is an excellent location for individuals or families seeking a balance between farming and town amenities. We are a team of 3/4 and looking for another team member that has proven farming experience to add value and become part of our hard-working team. We value hard-work, strong work ethic, honesty, having strong communication and a true work-life balance. A 1 Bedroom self-contained...

Join Our South Waikato Farm Team! A great mid-season opportunity has opened up for a motivated, experienced Senior Farm Assistant to join our team on our South Waikato dairy farm.  This role suits someone with a great attitude who can confidently assist with day-to-day farm operations and work well alongside the Operations Manager/Equity Owner and our 2IC and relief staff. About the Role: As a Farm Assistant, you will be involved in a wide range of daily farm tasks, including: Milking in a 40-aside herringbone shed with ACR, CowManager, and System 5 feed pad Assisting with animal health, cow treatments, and general stock care Feed mixing and feeding out Effluent application using RainWave and cannon systems Supporting calving operations during Spring and Autumn General farm and shed maintenance to keep infrastructure and equipment in good condition We are a split-calving farm with an autumn-heavy focus , and animal welfare is...

Hi looking for calf rearer for 5 weeks  must have experienced of calf rearing  or willing to learn  7am to 10 am  2:30pm - 4:30pm  contact 0226737894   accomodation can be shared but prefer drive in 

We seek a Farm Assistant or Milk Harvester to join our friendly team milking 700 cows. Farming experience is preferred but other outdoor skills are valued too. This job is at least 30 hours work per week.  Wednesdays and Thursdays off.  It will consist mostly of milking and cleaning at cowshed.  When the cows are dry, the work is mostly farm maintenance. We have 700 Friesian X cows through a 50 aside herringbone shed with inshed feeding, protrack, ACRs and auto teat spray. Spring calving. Supportive farm owners who live and work on the farm. Opportunities for you to gain new skills and attend agricultural classes if you wish. 

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. This role will suits someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job well, and can work as part of a team in a busy farm environment. What we offer 5 on, 2 off roster for most of the season 3 on, 1 off roster during calving Work in a 50-bale rotary shed Modern farm technology including: Automatic cup removers Automatic teat spray Protrack drafting system Key duties Milking and shed operations Animal health and general stock work Calving assistance during the calving season Cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed and equipment Feeding and general farm duties Assisting with pasture and farm maintenance as required What we’re looking for A strong work ethic and positive attitude Good animal handling skills Ability to work early mornings and flexible hours during busy periods Ability to work well independently and as...

Job Description – Farm Assistant Location: Mamaku, New Zealand We are looking for an experienced and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team. You will work alongside a supportive team on a well-managed 1,000-cow dairy farm with 2 milking sheds . The farm operates once-a-day (OAD) milking throughout calving and remains fully OAD after Christmas . Key Responsibilities Milking cows and maintaining high milk quality standards Monitoring animal health and reporting any concerns Assisting with calving and calf rearing during the season Moving stock safely and efficiently Feeding and caring for livestock Operating farm vehicles and equipment safely (where appropriate) Carrying out general farm maintenance, including fencing, weed control, and shed cleaning Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment Following health and safety procedures at all times Working effectively as part of a...

  DAIRY FARM POSITION – 600 COWS | 170HA  We’re looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our team on a well-maintained 600-cow, 170ha dairy farm.   PLEASE NOTE: We are not an Accredited Employer, so applicants must already be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in NZ. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants. We are accepting applications across a range of experience levels — from someone with 2+ years’ dairy farming experience through to an experienced 2IC or Farm Manager. The position and level of responsibility can be tailored to suit the right person. About the farm: • 600 cows • 170ha • Well-maintained farm, machinery and facilities • 52-bail rotary shed • ACRs and auto wash, along with good shed automation • Good systems in place to make the day-to-day operation run efficiently About you: We’d preferably like someone with solid dairy experience who can think on their feet, use their initiative and get on...

740 cows milking through a 54 bail waikato rotary cow shed  afimilk computer system in the cowshed with auto drafting halter collars bail gates, cup removers, auto teat spray,auto wash,  spring calving, high input system 5 feed pad , mixer wagon , in shed feeding  modern well maintained equipment the farm is used only as a milking platform with no young stock,  milking 365 days with a dry period of 50 days per cow before calving half the herd goes off farm for there dry period  this is a busy farm with never a dull moment , we are high input feeding and there is a workload associated with this system. there is a lot of modern technology to use and learn with the halter collars , afimilk system in the shed and monitoring systems  a strong work ethic and an ability to work well in a team environment , must be a self starter and able to problem solve and think on your feet to over come daily challenges  minimum 3 years experience with 3 good references , New...

Drive in Relief Milker job is available on 270 cow farm with 24 a side HB shed, base near Hobbiton Matamata area. Looking for someone who is keen to Milk weekends, enjoys being in the shed and around cows. Can be every weekend or every second, depending on what everyone is happy with Must be in NZ and aloud to work here  Please apply with C.V and References