34 dairy farm assistant jobs found

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 1600-cow farm in the Ealing area, milking through a 58 and 62 Bail Rotary 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, with an average of 45 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, 2 days off throughout the year. Salary ranges from $68,400 to $71,400 per annum, depending on experience....

We have a job for a Dairy Farm Assistant requiring at least 6+ months of dairy farm experience. This is for a 620-cow farm in the Ashburton area, milking through a 60 Bail Rotary shed. 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, with an average of 40 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; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Salary is $60,840 per annum. Candidates must have previous dairy farming...

Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582 Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you!   We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently seeking a proactive farm assistant to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be.   This is an ideal role for a someone who is serious about growing their career as we do...

650 cows 30 mins south of Christchurch rotary shed  pivot irrigation We are looking for a friendly, energetic person to join our team of 4 on our farm at Dunsandel. This role would suit a range of people with little to moderate experience. Any dairy experience is welcome, but the right person with have a good attitude, a willingness to learn new skills and be part of a team on a high performing dairy farm. We have relatively new farm machinery and motorbikes, tidy housing and maintain a very tidy farm. We have all modern conveniences in the cowshed, Protrack, in shed feeding, Cow manager tags.   Practical training will be provided on farm or through Primary ITO We are not Work Visa accredited. Please only apply if you are a New Zealand citizen or resident.

A position has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated employee to work on our 1500-cow farm in Selwyn, Canterbury. We operate a 50-bale rotary with ACR's and Protrack automation. We also have Halter technology installed and operating. The role includes all general farm duties from milking, feeding of stock, R & M work on the farm, weed control, moving K-Line irrigation, Roto-Rainer irrigation and Centre pivots. We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude, can be a team player, honest, reliable, excellent communication skills, must hold a current driving license and have a high attention to detail. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year's full-time experience and be able to ride 2- and 4-wheel motorbikes and have tractor operation experience and feeding out would be an advantage. Being technologically literate would also be an advantage given the on-farm technology. Training will be given in areas which are required. This farm is part of a large operation...

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.

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.

Dairy Farm Assistant – Waimate, South Canterbury We are seeking a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on two dairy farms located in Waimate, South Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their dairy farming career while working in a supportive team environment on a well-established farm. 400 cows 36-bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers Mainly pivot irrigation with some K-line irrigation        About the Roll This is a  hands-on position involving all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: Milking and animal care Irrigation management Tractor and machinery operation Feeding out and pasture management Assisting with calving and mating Weed control, fencing, and general farm maintenance Maintaining high standards of animal health and farm presentation What We Offer Competitive remuneration packages based on experience...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Waimate, South Canterbury We are seeking a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on two dairy farms located in Waimate, South Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their dairy farming career while working in supportive team environments on a well-established farm. 500 cows 40-bale herringbone shed Halter technology Pivot irrigation and some K-line irrigation About the Role This is a  hands-on position involving all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: Milking and animal care Irrigation management Tractor and machinery operation Feeding out and pasture management Assisting with calving and mating Weed control, fencing, and general farm maintenance Maintaining high standards of animal health and farm presentation What We Offer Competitive remuneration packages based on experience Comfortable two-bedroom...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Riverton Pastures Limited Riverton Pastures Limited is seeking a motivated, reliable, and positive Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-established dairy farm in Temuka, South Canterbury. This is a full-time fixed-term role through to the end of the season, with strong potential for ongoing employment for the right person . You’ll gain valuable experience in a high-performing farming environment and continue to develop your skills. About the Farm 340ha milking platform, 1,200 cows Modern 60-bale rotary shed with ACR, Protrack, and in-shed feeding Ideally located between Timaru, Temuka, and Pleasant Point What We Offer Competitive hourly rate: $25–$30/hour (depending on experience) High-standard accommodation 6 on / 2 off roster for good work-life balance Modern facilities and well-maintained equipment Supportive team environment with opportunities to learn and progress The Role You’ll work as part of a team...

Situated just eight minutes from central Methven and only one kilometre from the Mt Hutt access road, we are looking for a staff member to join our team for a period of three to four months beginning in mid-July. Our operation involves milking 690 cows using a 40-aside herringbone shed, supported by robust systems and a dedicated support team. There is potential for this position to evolve into an ongoing relief milking contract for the remainder of the season. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and able to provide strong references. The ability to ride a two-wheel motorbike is required, and prior experience operating a tractor and silage wagon would be advantageous. Accommodation is available in a portacom, which includes a heat pump, fridge, television, and some kitchen utensils.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dairy Assistant to join our small team on a newly converted 120ha farm for the 2026/27 season and beyond. We aim to milk 350–370 cows through a 40-bale rotary with ACRs, Protrack, in-shed feeding, and irrigation. A support block 5km away is used for wintering and young stock. The farm is located 40 minutes inland from Timaru and 15 minutes from Fairlie, in the beautiful Mackenzie district, offering a great lifestyle with lakes, mountains, and outdoor recreation nearby. A tidy 4-bedroom home is available, with a school bus for both primary and secondary schools stopping at the gate. We value work–life balance and offer a fair roster. We are also happy to support training and development for the right person. Key Duties: -          Milking in a 40-bale rotary -          Treating lame/sick cows -          Setting up and shifting breaks -          Tractor work, feeding out -...

We are requiring a new person to join our team for the 26/27 season.  This position could be good for someone who is a farm assistant looking to move to a herd manager position. You will need to have a minimum of 2.5 years of Nz dairy experience, preferably on large herd farms.  Our farm is situated halfway between Methven and Ashburton.  We are fully irrigated and run a 54 bail shed. The job will include: Getting cows in and milking them Setting up break fences Must be confident in all aspects on animal health—detecting mastitis, treating lame cows etc Be able to drive a tractor, more training will be given Assist with calving cows Have great shed hygiene and general farm tidiness Basic pasture management and willing to learn more Have great stock sense Able to help with young stock Must be confident on a 2 or 4 wheel motorbike Preferably have completed some AGITO papers or similar qualifications. You will need to be in NZ now and have a current work visa...

Farm Assistant  Location: Woodbury Geraldine Employment Type: Full-time (45 hours per week) About the Role We are seeking an experienced motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy operation. Applicant MUST have a current NZ work visa and be eligible to work in NZ. This is a full-time role working minimum 40 hours per week. The successful applicant will assist with the daily running of the farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, and farm presentation. This is a Senior Farm Assistant role, so must be able to work independently in the milking shed and while completing a range of tasks out on the farm. Key Duties & Responsibilities Milking: Carry out twice-daily milking routines Maintain hygiene of milking shed, plant, and equipment Ensure milk quality and animal welfare standards are upheld Stock Work: Moving and handling stock safely Monitoring animal health and condition Assisting with calving, feeding, and general...

Key  Responsibilities Assist with feeding of cows and calves, milking cows and monitoring animal health problems, (lame, sick, mastitis). Assisting with the calving and collection of calves. Treating animal health problems as required by management.  Help with the control of pests and weeds, general farm and  equipment maintenance.  Maintenance and checking of irrigation systems, reporting faults to management. Shed maintenance and repairs  Practical  skills:   Ability  to  handle  livestock  safely,  operate  machinery,  and  perform  farm  maintenance  tasks. Observation  and  reporting:   Monitor  animal  health,  pasture  conditions,  and  equipment  performance. Teamwork  and  communication:   Work  effectively  within  a  small  team,  follow  instructions,  and  communicate  issues  promptly. Physical fitness: Capable of performing physically demanding tasks outdoors in all weather...

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...

Due to the unforseen need for our current employee of 7 years to relocate for personal reasons we are looking for a farm assistant / assistant herd manager to join our team working with the farm owner and our 2IC. We are loacted in the Charing Cross area, Selwyn district. A bit about us -450 high producing xbred cows -113 ha platform irrigated by pivots, k-line and sprinkers -36 bale rotary cowshed with ACR’s, meal feeding, protrack and cowmanager -Strong pasture harvesters with efficient use of supplements to drive profitable production -Heavy focus on Attention to detail across all aspects of the operation -A tidy, well presented high performing operation -Pride in our farm, people, stock and reputation What we offer -A real team environment working with great people who are keen to share information and knowledge and help people grow and succeed -5 on 2 off roster -An attractive remuneration package -A warm and tidy 2...

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Second-in-Charge (2IC) to join our team at Amberside Farm, located just 30 minutes from Ashburton. About the Farm 900-cow dairy operation Modern farming systems with 100% pivot irrigation Supportive and experienced team environment Strong focus on teamwork, animal welfare, and farm performance Located in a welcoming rural community with excellent schools, sports clubs, and family-friendly amenities What We Offer Competitive remuneration package Quality 3-bedroom home plus sleepout Opportunity to develop your leadership and farm management skills Positive workplace culture where your contribution is valued Great work-life balance within a supportive team Potential part-time employment opportunity for a spouse or partner, assisting with calf rearing during the season About You Previous dairy farming experience Strong communication and leadership skills Positive attitude and willingness to work as...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Job Title: Herd Manager, 2IC – FIXED TERM (Calving Support) Location: Dunsandel, 20 minuts to Rolleston, 35 minuts to Christchurch Contract Type: Fixed Term (Calving Season) Start Date: [July] End Date: [september] About the Role We are seeking an experienced Herd manager or (2IC) to join our dairy farm team on a fixed-term basis to support operations during the busy calving period. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent stockmanship, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. You will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, with a strong focus on animal welfare, team coordination, and productivity during calving. We milk through 40 bail rotery ACR Protrac and Auto teat spray Key Responsibilities Assist the Farm Manager in daily farm operations Lead and support staff in milking routines and general farm duties Manage calving...