63 farm assistant jobs found in Taupō

Dairy Cattle Farm Assistant / Farm Worker – Entry Level 📍 Location: Taupo, New Zealand We are looking for three reliable, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Dairy Farm Assistants or Farm Workers . This is an excellent opportunity for those eager to start or grow their careers in the dairy industry. You will work closely with Contract Milker to ensure the smooth operation of daily farm tasks. Farm Details: Milking 1,250 cows at peak through a 60-bale rotary shed . Rolling contour farm. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with daily farm operations, including: Milking twice daily (most of the year). Animal health and welfare (monitoring and caring for livestock). Calf rearing (feeding, health checks, and general care). Feeding stock (preparing and distributing feed). Effluent management (operating and maintaining effluent systems). Fencing and weed control (general farm maintenance). Ensuring farm...

Dairy Farm Assistant 2250-Cows Winter Milking Farm We are contract milking on large scale operation and looking for Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a large, modern, well-run operation. Farm Overview 2250 cows – System 5 Fully autumn calving Winter milking operation 800 ha effective 60-bale rotary with ECRs Automatic teat spray Milk Hub, Automatic drafting, Halter Wintering barns for 1000 cows Rear 550+ replacements 5–6 herds year-round Winter and summer crops Maize grown on farm Accommodation Yes Available, Negotiations (based on requirements) No pets , no smoking, no vaping, no drugs Regular testing and inspections apply Roster 6 on 1 off, 5 on 2 off can be negotiated  Minimum 40 guaranteed hours, 55 maximum hours. Remuneration Competitive pay package Additional benefits (bonuses, allowances) Role Overview This position offers excellent learning and career...

Senior Farm assistant position available 30 minutes east of Taupo until 31st May 2027 ( Employment on another of the companies farms maybe possible after this date but not guaranteed). 3 bedroom house with internal garage. 1250 cows milked through a 80 Bale Rotary.  Position will suit a couple with relief milking and part time work on farm available over mating and to cover Annual leave.  Duties will include Milking, Getting cows in, setting up breakfences and general farm work. Position could also suit two people wanting to share accommodation and a fulltime plus part time position.  Applicants will need to be currently residing in New Zealand and be eligible to work.

WAPITI DAIRY LIMITED is looking for a Farm Assistant to join the busy farm in Reporoa. Some of your tasks related to this position would be: Assists in the milking process.  Follows the procedure to produce high-quality milk. Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Controls weeds.  Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. Safely uses and maintains vehicles on the farm The right applicant will be punctual, reliable and have good communication skills. Previous farming experience is preferred but not essential as proper training will be provided to the right candidate. This is a drug-free work zone and the applicant will need to be comfortable with undergoing a drug test if ever requested. Police vetting may also be requested. You should be able to provide previous work references. You should have a valid driving...

Based 30 mins from Turangi, our innovative, progressive and well set up system 4 dairy unit milks 1100 cows through an 80 bale rotary, on 460 ha of flat - hilly contour. We pride ourselves in looking after our staff with a supportive work environment, modern on farm facilities, a good roster and good housing. We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our enthusiastic and hard working team.  Our ideal applicant will have a positive attitude with a passion to learn & progress in their dairy career, have great animal health & husbandry, able to ride 2 & 4 wheelers, have good tractor skills, the ability to use initiative but also to follow instructions and have great communication skills. Hours per fortnight - minimum guaranteed 60 hours & maximum 110 hours. Salary range - equilivent of $24/hour to $33.54/hour, paid fortnightly. Roster is 6 days on, 2 days off. Duties & Responsibilities include:  1.    Pasture Management and Feed Budgeting 2....

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.  

Want to get into farming? We might be the place for you! Looking for someone who’s keen to learn, get stuck in and build their farming skills — you don’t need to know everything, but you should have a basic idea that cows aren’t lawn ornaments and gumboots are considered formal farmwear. We’re a 120ha self-contained dairy farm, milking 250 cows once a day, with all young stock and bulls reared on farm. What you’ll be doing: • Milking in our 32-aside herringbone with cup removers & auto drafting • Feeding out • General farm maintenance • Helping with calves, young stock & bulls • Basically, getting involved in all the good stuff that keeps a farm ticking! Who we’re looking for: Someone who: ✔️ Has some farming experience or a genuine understanding of farm life ✔️ Is keen to learn and willing to have a go ✔️ Is reliable, practical and takes pride in their work ✔️ Doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty ✔️ Can work well as part of a small team ✔️...

We are a family owned and operated dairy farm 5 minutes from Piopio township in the King Country, milking 600 kiwi cross cows through a 40 bail rotary. We milk twice-a-day during spring, transitioning to a 14 in 7 milking system in summer. The shed has automatic cup removers, automatic teat sprayer and drafting gates. We have collars on the cows that monitor their health and heats. We are looking for a permanent full-time Farm Assistant. We are flexible with the start date, although the house will be available from the 19th October. You will work alongside myself, our experienced long-term 2IC and farm assistant. You will be involved in milking, shifting stock, weed spraying, effluent spreading, maintenance, cleaning and other general farm jobs. We run a 18 days on and 3 days off roster and can usually work it so someone has a later start each morning. A three bedroom, one bathroom house is available in Piopio. This position would suit a reliable, hard working...

700 Cow Split Calving | 50 Bale Rotary | System 4/5 We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our 700-cow dairy farm. We operate a system 4/5,   split-calving system (250 autumn / 450 spring), milking through a modern 50-bale rotary fitted with ACRs and Protrack.  This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team working on a well-run operation with modern systems in place. The Role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, including: Milking Animal health Feeding out on feed pad  Calf rearing  General farm maintenance Effluent Management  What We’re Looking For: Dairy farming experience  Strong work ethic and reliability Great communication skills Able to work in a team environment What We Offer: Supportive contract milkers Training and upskilling opportunities Competitive pay based on experience 3-bedroom house with brand new...

To assist in milking and complete day-to-day tasks with guidance from the Farm Owner and/or Assistant Manager. Have an interest in farming and is willing to learn and grow in the industry. Have experience in dairy farming, be reliable, have a positive attitude, be tidy and clean in the workplace and most of all, have great communication skills. You will be milking 500 cows split into two herds through a 30 a/s herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and teat sprayer.  We operate a system 4 spring-calving dairy farm. There is in-shed feeding and cows are fed on a feed pad nine months of the year, so would be beneficial to have tractor skills. There is an automatic drafting system and the cows are fitted with Allflex collars. Complete basic farm duties such as milking, feeding out, shifting irrigator, and scraping pad.  Be able to ride a 2-wheel motorbike and operate a tractor. The farm is located in Korakonui district, 10 mins to Te Awamutu and Otorohanga, with a flat...

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT 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....

The job & daily responsibilities will include: Milking Calving/Rearing Animal health checks and general herd care Feeding and basic farm maintenance Tractor and machinery operation (experience preferred) Beyond the routine dairy work, there is plenty of improvement and fixer-upper work On-farm accommodation provided A schedule resembling 4 days on, 3 days off (calving season will look more like 6&1) We’re looking for a couple (or individual) who are positive and patient with an ability to work independently. Experience with fencing and tractor work is preferred and must also have r espect for animals, equipment, and property. We value quality work and a balanced lifestyle rather than long exhausting weeks. So if you're looking for a smaller farm environment where you can contribute meaningfully without being overworked and still have time to enjoy life off-farm, we’d love to hear...

We require an honest and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team milking 1200 cows.  No experience is required however you must be a team player with a can do attitude that genuinely enjoys working with animals. JOB DESCRIPTION Milking - Carries out milking as directed and develops correct skills to milk efficiency and safely Animals - Helps with moving and handling animals safely Feed - Controls weeds, assists with feeding cows, and calves including putting up break fences Environment - Assists with operation and maintenance of dairy effluent system and works in line with the farm effluent policy Machinery - Ride a motorbike safely Health and Safety - Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures and adheres to farm health and Safety policy Minimum 30 hours and maximum 50 hours per week PLEASE NOTE: No pets Shared accommodation only Random drug testing is undertaken in accordance with farm health and Safety policy You must have a clean...

We’re looking for a Senior Farm Assistant  to join our 4-person team on our 800-cow farm between Morrinsville and Gordonton. Our current Shed Manager is retiring after 22 years on the farm , so we’re looking for someone who can step up and take on a senior role within the team. We milk 800 cows through a 54-bale rotary and run a System 3 farm , with the feed pad being used for most of the year. We grow turnips and kale over summer and have a travelling irrigator to shift. What we’re looking for We’re after someone with at least 3 years’ dairy farming experience . You’ll need to be someone who: Can manage your own jobs and time during the day. Can look around, see what needs doing, and get on with it. Works fast and efficiently without cutting corners. Can prioritise jobs and keep things moving. Takes ownership of a job and sees it through to the end. Is confident making decisions and...

***MUST be living in NZ and have appropriate Visa to work in NZ as we are not accredited employers*** We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team on a 1100 cow, 353 ha farm in Gordonton, 10 minutes from Hamilton City. Our ideal person would have some dairy farming experience, but full training will be given, a can-do attitude, self-management, good communication skills and enjoy being part of a team.   You will be part of a team of 5 full timers. Role includes: Milking, farm maintenance, stock work, mastitis management, effluent management and temporary fences. 8/2 8/3 roster. 50 bale rotary with in-shed feeding and Protrack.   Salary negotiable on experience.

We are looking for one Dairy Farm Assistant to perform daily tasks on our farm such as herding and milking cattle. This role involves various responsibilities to ensure the health and productivity of the dairy cattle. It’s a system 5 farm, located in Waikato. This farm is based on full Computerized System. Basic computer knowledge is required for this role. In addition, this farm has split calving, so cow’s milk all over the years. The person who has passion and ready to face challenges, this job is suits to them. Job Descriptions   Title:   Dairy Farm Assistant   Herding cattle to and from milking sheds.   Vat washing and calf feeder washing and plant washing.   Attaching milking machines to udders and milking cows.   Providing livestock with feed and water.   Ensuring sufficient feed is available by moving cattle between paddocks.   Assisting with maintaining the...

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team. Position will involve feeding out, milking, animal health, calving, mating, record keeping, irrigation, effluent, weed and pest control, farm machinery and general farm work. Location is 11 mins from Tapapa and 1 hour from Hamilton. We are looking for someone who would ideally have the desire to grow a career within our industry.  If you have limited experience we can train you, but must have a good attitude, strong ethics and morals and a willingness to learn.  We want someone who is honest and reliable.  We milk our 300 cows through a 30 ASHB. A good house is available on farm for you to live in and we offer a safe and healthy work environment where smoking is not allowed. You are guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week, and we shall pay between $24 to $28 per hour depending on experience.

Hi we are looking for 1 farm Assiant for our team. we milk 1100 cows twice a day on 80 bale rotary  Jobs will include Milking  Fencing treating cows  spraying weeds  driving 2 wheeler, 4 wheeler and tractor  Experience is preferred we can provide training  must be reliable, trustworthy, puntual and have good work ethics and hygienic  Must have no drug addiction and no criminal convictions  looking for a single person. Accomodation is provided  No dogs 

We are seeking to appoint an additional Farm Assistant to work in a 4 person team milking 750 cows at Tahuna, 20kms north of Morrinsville. We require a minimum of 2 years full time experience working on a New Zealand dairy farm.  A full Job Description is available on request but main duties will include: milking & feeding of dairy herd, maintaining hygiene standards in the milking shed, spraying of weeds, feeding of calves & youngstock, irrigation of dairy shed effluent & general farm maintenance. Milking duties will be on a roster (including weekends) and in a 54 bail rotary with full automation. Given the applicant will sometimes be operating tractors on the highway, a full NZ drivers license is a requirement. The successful applicant will need to provide references & details of their employment history.

Current New Zealand residents only. No applications from overseas will be accepted. Located 5km North of Te Puke. (Near Tauranga Mt Manganui and Papamoa) This position could also suit a couple as we are also seeking someone for a position over the busy calving mating period from July through to December. Successful applicants must be a New Zealand resident already. Be a part of our team of four to help milk in a modern 60 bail rotary cowshed. Drafting and treating cows is a breeze with pro-track and Halter collars. In shed meal feeding, automatic wash and dung buster yard scraper on high lift backing gate. We are seeking someone who has the experience and basic skills required to farm. Rostered sleep ins when all staff are present starting from 7am The ideal candidate will have: 1 to 3 years experience in farming, Punctual. Be physically fit. Have initiative. Honest. Able to work alone and in a team. Follow instructions. Competence with two wheel motorbikes, quads and basic...