29 jobs found in Whanganui

2,500 cows  l  2x 80 BR  l  760 ha effective Our client operates a high-performing dairy farming enterprise in the Manawatu/Whanganui region on 760 ha effective, providing an excellent environment for farmers wanting to build their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, milking approximately 2,500 this operation runs through 2x modern 80 bale rotary cowsheds with plenty of automation.   You'll gain exposure to modern farming practices, large-scale operations, and industry-leading systems while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. The Role As part of a motivated and supportive team, you'll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farming activities, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, pasture management, general farm maintenance, and operating modern farm equipment and systems.  You'll work closely with experienced team members to ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently while...

We have a vacancy for a honest & reliable farm assistant on a 450 cow farm. 12 minutes from Feilding and 25 minutes from Palmerston North. Duties would include Milking and general farm duties. A minimum of one year’s recent dairy farm experience in New Zealand required. Must pass a pre employment drug test. Drivers license required. 1 bedroom accommodation is available would suit a single person. Must be living in New Zealand already to be considered for this position. 

In search of a relief worker to help milk 300cows in a 30 aside herringbone shed. This is part time and would suit a student or someone wanting a few hours work. Situated .Close to Palmerston North or Feilding. Accommodation during shifts available. Daily tasks would include but not limited to Milking Break fencing Feeding calves Basic tractor work Stock work  Please attach your CV  Applicants must be drug free Drivers licence an advantage 

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Casual Farm Assistant to join our dairy grazing operation. This is a flexible, drive-in position perfect for someone looking for regular relief work, students studying agriculture, semi-retired farmer or anyone wanting to pick up extra hours in a positive outdoor environment. Our farm is located approximately 20 minutes drive from Whanganui. Ideally, you will assist with morning shifts 2-3 days a week and provide assistance with day-to-day operations during peak periods, weekend shift and holiday cover. However, this is negotiable for the right person. Key Responsibilities Stock Management: Safely shift stock and move break fences. Monitor animal health and welfare. Assist with weighing and drenching of stock. General Farm Maintenance: Assist with weed control, fencing repairs, and help keep the farm tidy. Machinery Operation: Safely operate farm vehicles (e.g., side by side and basic tractor work). Current NZ drivers’...

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and motivated Milk Harvester to join our small, friendly crew on our 123-hectare farm in South Taranaki, just 25 minutes from Whanganui. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys dairy farming, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a supportive team. Opportunity for a full time position next season for the right applicant. The Role Full-time milking position. Roster of 12 days on, 2 days off. Milking 390 Jersey cows through a 36-aside herringbone shed. Working in a two-person milking team. Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week. Maintaining a tidy, well-run shed. What We Offer Accommodation provided – a renovated, private four-bedroom house. Guaranteed 30 hours of work per week. A supportive, family-oriented working environment. A friendly, close-knit team who value hard work and good communication. What We're Looking For Someone reliable, honest and trustworthy. A positive...

About the Farm Join our team on a progressive 490-cow dairy farm located near Marton town. We focus on high animal welfare, sustainable farming, and modern efficiency. We are fully integrated with Halter virtual fencing technology . This system removes the need for traditional break-fencing and intensive stock shifts, making the daily workflow significantly smoother for our team. We are seeking a motivated, tech-friendly Full-Time Farm Assistant who is excited to work with smart-farming systems and grow their career in the NZ dairy industry. Key Responsibilities Virtual Pasture Management: Utilise the Halter app to manage pasture breaks, schedule shifts, and monitor herd movements remotely. Milking & Shed Hygiene: Assist with daily milking in our 36-aside herringbone milking shed, ensuring excellent milk quality and cleanliness. Animal Health Monitoring: Interpret data insights from the Halter system to identify health alerts (like...

We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated Relief Milker to join our team and assist with milking operations on our 480-cow dairy farm, located 10 mins drive from Marton. This role is ideal for an experienced milker looking for flexible hours, weekend work, or someone wanting to pick up extra shifts during the dairy season. You will work closely with our permanent farm team to maintain high standards of milk quality, animal welfare, and shed hygiene. Key Responsibilities Milking Operations: Efficiently milk cows using our 36-bail herringbone system. Stock Management: Bring herds to and from the shed safely, demonstrating a calm approach and excellent stockmanship. Shed Hygiene: Perform standard plant and silo wash procedures post-milking, maintaining strict cleanliness standards. Animal Health: Monitor the herd for signs of mastitis or lameness, and strictly manage withheld milk protocols (penicillin/colostrum herds). Skills &...

We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager with at least 3+ years of ideally New Zealand dairy experience to lead a 400 cow farm in the Waverley area. The farm is situated just 35 minutes outside of Waverly , milking through a 38 Herringbone shed. ASAP start 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 between 35–54 hours per week , depending on the season. Overtime beyond the maximum agreed hours will be paid at an overtime rate . On 11 days on, 3 days off  roster...

We require a senior farm assistant to assist with the day to day running of our 930 cow Split calving dairy farm 12 minutes out of Bulls Manawatu. We have a great team and we are looking for the right person who will fit in as team culture is really important to us. The successful applicant must be honest, reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and positive. The successful applicant must have excellent communication skill, a minimum of 1 year dairy farming experience.  Duties and responsibilities include: milking, animal health, feeding out, calving, mating and general farm maintenance.  This position is fixed term as one of our team members is going away for the summer & you will be covering their position. There is potential for this position to become longer term. The applicants must be willing to undergo a drug test. We are not accredited employers so please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.

Helping Milk, moving stock, moving fences, at weekends. Some holiday work also offered. The farm is 15min from Palmerston North or Feilding This would be a good opportunity for someone wanting to get into dairy farming or studying.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our dairy farming operation in the Manawatu. Our farm is a well-run dairy operation with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management, milk quality and creating a positive working environment. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with cows and has the ability to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd. About the Farm Farm Size: 330 ha Herd Size: 940 cows Farm System: System 5 Calving: Spring calving Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Milking Facilities: 50 bale rotary and 30 aside herribone About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step in their dairy farming career or an experienced Herd Manager looking for a new challenge. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day health and...

We require someone to help with mainly milking 400 cows through a 32 bale sole operator rotary cowshed with Auto cup removers/teat sprayer and drafting gate morning and night. Days and hours fully negotiable as well as extra day work if wanting more hours eg spraying, feeding out. Dates required are from mid November to mid January at this stage. Located in Manutahi, 10min south of Hawera 

We are seeking a reliable milk harvester to join or team  480 split calving cows at peak though a 28 aside herringbone with automatic cup removers and auto drafting and bovinic sensors. There will be two people in the shed for milking and this job 4 days a week being friday saturday sunday monday the potential for extra hours on farm.

About the Farm Join our team on a progressive 430-cow dairy farm located near Feilding . We focus on high animal welfare, sustainable farming, and modern efficiency. We are fully integrated with Halter virtual fencing technology . This system removes the need for traditional break-fencing and intensive stock shifts, making the daily workflow significantly smoother for our team. We are seeking a motivated, tech-friendly Full-Time Farm Assistant who is excited to work with smart-farming systems and grow their career in the NZ dairy industry. Key Responsibilities Virtual Pasture Management: Utilise the Halter app to manage pasture breaks, schedule shifts, and monitor herd movements remotely. Milking & Shed Hygiene: Assist with daily milking in our 32-aside herringbone milking shed, ensuring excellent milk quality and cleanliness. Animal Health Monitoring: Interpret data insights from the Halter system to identify health alerts (like heat...

Palmerston North-based employer seeking a full-time Dairy Herd Manager to join our team on a 240-hectare dairy farm milking approximately 600 cows. We are progressive in our farming practices, with modern machinery and facilities, including a 50-bail rotary milking shed. To be successful in this role, you'll bring: A minimum of 2 years' dairy farming experience A positive attitude and strong work ethic Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team A willingness to learn and develop your farming skills The ability to work independently and take initiative A genuine interest in building a long-term career in the dairy industry Good physical fitness, honesty and reliability A full, valid driver's licence The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy and developing, including: Twice-a-day milking and monitoring milk quality Fencing and weed control Assisting with calving and calf...

Due to unforseen circumstances we are looking for a motivated  Dairy Farm Assistant to join our progressive farming team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to enter the  dairy industry and is keen to develop their skills within a modern, farming business. We are situated close to Palmerston  North and Feilding If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a supportive team that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a Dairy Farm Assistant, you'll work alongside an experienced team and be involved in the day-to-day running of our dairy operation. Key responsibilities include: Milk harvesting and maintaining high milking standards. Shed hygiene and ensuring the dairy is clean and well presented. Animal health observations and reporting. Assisting with stock movements and general livestock care. General farm duties and maintenance. Working as part of a team to...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated person to join our team as a Farm Assistant on a fixed-term basis from December to July. This is a flexible role that offers excellent opportunities for training, skill development, and career progression within the dairy industry. We are committed to providing support and guidance to help you grow and succeed in the position. Key responsibilities include: Milking cows Feeding and caring for stock General stock management Assisting with day-to-day farm operations and maintenance What we offer: Flexible working hours A minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed Training and ongoing support Opportunities for personal development and progression A supportive team environment About you: Reliable and hardworking Positive attitude and willingness to learn Good animal handling skills or an interest in developing them Able to work independently and as part of a team

Palmerston North -based employer requiring a full-time Dairy Farm Assistant to work with a herd of 580 cows on a 240ha dairy farm.  We are progressive in our farming practices. The farm has modern machinery and facilities. We are milking 50 bail rotory shed. Have at least 2 years of dairy farming experience. Be hard-working, physically fit, honest and reliable at work, willing to learn, able to pass a pre-employment drug test, and have a full driver's licence. Roster will be on a 12 on / 2 off roster. 45 hr per week. Accommodation is available on-farm:  Duties include, but are not limited to: •  Perform efficient daily milking process and maintain high standards of plant and vat hygiene. • Carry out routine weed control measures across the property. • Monitor and move effluent irrigator in accordance with environmental and farm protocols. • Set up and shift break fence according to pasture management plan. • Assist operational support throughout the mating program....

We are a close-knit family who own and operate our beautiful 300Ha farm located just a couple of mins from the township of Tokaora, 3 mins to Hawera and only 3K’s to the beautiful Ohawe Beach you couldn’t choose a better place to work, and not just because of the views but due to the fact we consider ourselves to be good employers who offer opportunity to grow your career in a friendly and supportive environment. Strong machinery skills are essential. You’ll need to confidently operate a JCB telehandler and a 32m³ mixer wagon to feed out on our 700 cow feed pad, and use the baler to feed out. Our farm is immaculate; we milk our 1000 cows through a high tech 60 bail rotary shed and we pride ourselves on having a very well-run operation.  Our current team of 4 have been with us for 10 years, this is how we know we are good employers.  However, they are all very happy doing what they do, so we really need someone who can see themselves progressing into being a 2IC or even a farm...

OPERATIONS MANAGER   Taranaki/Manawatū-based | Dairy Farming   REOPENED RECRUITMENT Following a change in circumstances for our preferred candidate, we are reopening applications for this position.   Lead people. Drive performance. Shape the future of a growing dairy business.   Theland Farm Group is an established dairy farming business milking more than 20,000 cows across Canterbury, Taranaki and Waikato.  We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Taranaki hub, overseeing two dairy farms and three support blocks, with further growth anticipated. The portfolio is located across the region between Hāwera and Bulls.    This is a full-time leadership role with responsibility for the overall performance, planning and coordination of the Taranaki farming business. Working closely with the General Manager, farm management teams, contractors and external advisors, you will drive performance across production, people,...