35 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...

Herd Manager – TAUPO We are seeking a skilled and motivated Herd Manager to join our dairy farming team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in dairy farming, minimum 1 year farming experience on a New Zealand dairy farm and strong practical skills. Key Responsibilities Daily milking and dairy hygiene Monitoring and maintaining animal health Assisting with calving and reproduction tasks Pasture and feed management Effluent system operation and environmental compliance Machinery and vehicle operation Supporting junior staff and contributing to a positive team culture Minimum Requirements Minimum one year experience on a New Zealand dairy farm  Strong understanding of NZ dairy systems and animal welfare standards Ability to work independently and follow farm procedures Good communication skills and reliability Must pass a pre‑employment drug test...

Herd Manager 2250-Cows Winter Milking Farm We are contract milking on large scale operation and looking for Herd Manager   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 (subject to change as per requirements) can be negotiated  Minimum 40 guaranteed hours, 55 maximum hours. Remuneration Competitive pay package or hourly Additional benefits (bonuses, allowances) Role Overview This position offers...

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.

Mōkai te ngākau. He whenua he oranga. E ū ai ki te pae roa The land sustains and nurtures as we reach to the horizon Tūaropaki Trust (www.tuaropaki.com) is an Ahu Whenua Trust under the auspices of Te Ture Whenua Māori. There are more than 2,700 Owners, a mix of individuals, Whānau Trusts and Kaitiaki Trusts, all descended from the original Owners. The Trust is a kaitiaki for ancestral taonga and manages complex business interests in the food and energy sectors, with assets valued at approximately $1 billion. Ngā mātāpono | Our values Whakapono – Inner belief in the Tūaropaki vision Kia Ū – Commitment and diligence Kia Manawanui – Courage, adaptability, strategic foresight and humility Te tūranga | The role We are looking for an experienced and dependable Senior Dairy Assistant to join our team and help support daily operations across our Rotary and Herringbone dairy sites. As a Senior Dairy Assistant, you will be a key member of the Dairy team....

CONTRACT MILKER / VARIABLE ORDER SHAREMILKER WANTED Miers Family Trust | Commencing June 2027 Miers Family Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Contract Milker or Variable Order Sharemilker to join our farming operation from June 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, progressive couple looking to advance their careers in the dairy industry. We offer a well-established, highly productive farming operation with excellent infrastructure and support. The Farming Operation Farm area: 230 hectares Herd: 840 cows, split calving Production: 426,000 kgMS annually Wintering: Up to 400 cows wintered off-farm on support land for approximately eight weeks Youngstock: Grazed off-farm from weaning on a support block, returning prior to calving Farm Infrastructure The farm is exceptionally well equipped, with modern facilities and technology designed to support an efficient...

• Are you keen to try Dairy Farming? • Do you love the sense of purpose you get being part of a team to help get things done? Then we would love to hear from you! Theland Tahi Farm Group are looking for a reliable and motivated Relief Milker / Farm Assistant to join their milking team over the busy AI (Artificial breeding) season. This is a fixed term or casual position only, starting as soon as possible until Early December  Why work with us?  Supportive team that are happy to teach  6:2 Roster What we need from you? Great attitude - someone who doesn't mind early starts and getting your hands dirty Love for cows and farming Love for teamwork This can be a drive in position or furnished accommodation is provided. You will need your own transport so you can get groceries on your days off and enjoy the local activities We are unashamedly a drug and alcohol-free workplace, so you will...

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....

My clients have made the call to sell the herd and this could be your opportunity to kick start your 50/50 sharemilking journey.   Located just 15 mins from Rotorua on SH 30, after 3 yrs with Contract Milkers the farm owners are looking to take the next step by employing their first 50/50 operator. Approx 220 Fr X cows are calved with previous production prior to last 3 yrs around 85,000kgMS average, last 3 yrs with CM’s in place has seen a new farm record over 96,000kgMS with an average of around 94,000kgMS. This has been achieved with OAD milking usually until the end of August, followed by TAD milking until around January then 3n2 (16hrs) until the end of the season.   The approx 88ha eff property has been run on a system 3 with calves on farm until 1st May, approx 100t in shed blend purchased and around 4ha of turnips grown. All cows are wintered on platform also.    The farm is mostly rolling in contour with some steeper areas and features...

Tumunui Lands Trust is looking for a VOSM for one of their dairy farms located on SH 5 approx 15 mins south of Rotorua. After 12 years our long serving sharemilkers are moving on and Tumunui Trust has decided to invest in their own herd. The farm is mixed contour with a balance of flat to easy country and moderate hills. There is a a good fertiliser and pasture renewal history. It has been run as a system 2 farm using pasture and crop and milking once a day. The shed is a modern well located 60 bail rotary only 12 years old. Infrastructure on the farm is good with well maintained races, fences and water reticulation and effluent systems. There is good shedding on the farm. Replacement young stock are grazed off farm. This is a great opportunity for someone with a proven record at this level in the NZ dairy industry. Large herd experience is essential.  There will be plenty of scope for personal growth and development. A well organised and focussed operator will help...

Tumunui Trusts long serving sharemilkers are moving on after 12 years at the helm.  The farm is a hill country farm milking up to 1000 cows on a system 1/2, pasture and crop based. The cows are milked once a day. The farm has good infrastructure with good races, fencing, water reticulation and effluent system. The farm dairy is a 60 bale rotary with an in-shed feed system. There is good fertiliser and pasture renewal history. The area includes a 180 ha adjoining dairy support block where young stock are grazed and cows are wintered. This is a great opportunity for a progressive, well organised and focussed sharemilker to grow and make a statement for the future as this farm further comes of age.

We are looking for a skilled person to help run our 400 cow dairy farm near Tokoroa. The dairy is 36 aside with in-shed feeding. Young stock are kept on the farm. The applicant needs to have good tractor driving skills, pay an attention to detail and be able to work as part of a team. Candidates with previous New Zealand dairy farming experience are required. Applicants are required to provide good farming related references. Tasks on farm are rotated but attention is given to the particular skills an individual has strengths in. We aim to provide a learning environment with a supportive team of people. On the edge of Tokoroa with good schooling and sports facilities near. We have a no dogs policy. The applicant must currently reside in NZ and have 2 years NZ dairy farming experience. All suitable applicants must show a good work ethic, have no previous criminal history and be able to pass a drug test. We encourage on-farm and ITO training. The start date is negotiable.

A position has become available on Lake Heights Farms Ltd, which is part of the T.H. Enterprises group. The Dairy Support Assistant Manager/2IC will support the Dairy Support Manager in the day‑to‑day management of the dairy support farm land. Lake Heights runs  dairy calves, dairy heifers, and bulls, with numbers reaching up to 2,000 head of stock, and these blocks also supply silage and winter grazing to two of our dairy farms. Responsibilities include assisting with the animal health plan, weighing stock, meeting growth targets, drenching programmes, following the fertiliser plan and applications, pasture management and feed levels, maintaining water supply, pest and weed control, and general farm and machinery maintenance. The role also involves carrying out farm plans set by the Operations Manager and providing reliable backup when the Dairy Support Manager is off‑farm.  A good working farm dog/dogs would be an advantage. Applicants must have at least five years of farming...

WE ARE LOOKING FOR 2IC/ HERD MANAGER  WHO WANTS TO TAKE ON THIS ROLE. FARM IS GENTLE ROLLING TO SOME STEEP GROUND MILKING 450 COWS RUNNING A 40 ASIDE HERRINGBONE WITH FEED PAD ATTACHED. NICE HOUSING AVAILABLE. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BUT NOT LIMITED TO  DAY TO DAY OPERATIONAL DUTIES INCLUDING MILKING, WEEDS, MAINTENANCES, FENCING ETC. REPORT TO FARM MANAGER  HAVE A LEARNING ATTITUDE. FEEDING OUT AND CROP UTILIZATION.  MAINTAINING DAIRY DIARY RECORDS. COULD BE BIGGER OPPORTUNITY NEXT YEAR FOR RIGHT PERSON  YOU MUST HAVE A RIGHT TO WORK ON NEWZEALAND AND  FULL DRIVING LICENSE 

580–600 Cows | 40 ASHB | 250 ha Effective | System 5 | Halter If you’re a switched-on Farm Manager who enjoys getting the best from cows, pasture and feed, this is an opportunity to step into a supportive farming business, chase the small gains and really put your own mark on it. This 580–600 cow dairy operation has ambitious production goals and is looking for a capable Farm Manager who brings strong farming systems, attention to detail and confident day-to-day management. The 275 ha farm, with 250 ha effective, operates through a 40 ASHB shed and runs a System 5 operation with Halter, covered feedpad and mixer wagon. What’s on offer: Responsibility for a 580–600 cow, 250 ha effective dairy operation High-production System 5 operation with Halter, covered feedpad and mixer wagon A team of two staff working under the Farm Manager A supportive farm owner who remains connected with the business The opportunity to establish strong systems and put...

We are looking for a herd manager to join our team.  our current Herd manager was with us for 4 years has left farming.  We are accredited and will consider applications for visa holders as well.  Job description will be shared but duties include as follow Milkings, fencing, weed spray and day to day jobs We are looking for someone with good work ethics, punctuality and Hygiene. Must be able to work in different cultures.  This position can grow into 2IC role as we don’t have any 2IC as such and other employees are happy with their current roles. We run a roster of 7 on 2 off through all year.  Please provide Cv with references is must.   

Seeking an experienced Assistant Manager 2IC for a Dairy Farm located in the King Country. This is a full-time position for one person with part time work like relief milking and calf rearing available for the partner.  ***Applicants MUST reside in New Zealand and have a current work visa*** The farm milks 600 spring calved cows milking 3 in 2 during calving then once a day post peak production.. The milking shed is a 46 aside herringbone with ACRs and auto teat sprayer. The farm also has a drystock aspect rearing 200 dairy replacements, beef stock and  horse stud. Offering a competitive salary of between  $80k -90k  (based on experience) with a three-bedroom house as accommodation charged at $200 a week. The Partner will be on an hourly rate. Offering a   roster of 8   days on, and 3 days off, even during calving and mating. The area offers an excellent local primary school that goes through to intermediate level. It’s located 3km away with school bus pickup and...

Relief Milker  We are looking for reliable relief milker weekday milkings and weekend on going milking available throughout season,30 bail rotary cow shed.  Drive in position