21 experienced farm assistant jobs found

8 on 2 off 8 on 3 off roster. One person milking approx 400 each, fencing, weed control, feeding and youngstock work. 5 pivots on platform 2.5 on runoff New conversion with new pasture.  Experienced operators can train and challenge you to reach management level.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated team member to join our friendly team on our 1000-cow Canterbury Dairy Farm. Milking through a 70 bale rotary with ACRs, All Flex collars and Pro-track. We are proud of what we do and who we are as a team. We hope to find someone who takes pride in high standards of animal care, enjoys working with people, and wants to be part of a well-run and progressive farming operation. You will work closely with the Contract Milker, 2IC and wider team to ensure our herd is healthy, productive and well cared for, while maintaining high standards across all aspects of the role as a Dairy Farmer. This role would suit someone with experience in Dairy Farming who is experienced in milking cows, driving tractors and day to day animal care a treatments. 2 years experience atleast is ideal for this rold, but not vital as training can be provided and pay will relfect experience levels. Must be living in NZ currently! Criminal free record...

🚜 2IC POSITION AVAILABLE  📍 Otaio, South Canterbury Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Farm Assistant / Junior 2ic to join our team.  We are milking 800 cows through a 50-bail rotary in Otaio, South Canterbury. What we offer: ● Modern two-bedroom cottage ● 6 days on, 2 days off roster all year round ● Great team of supportive staff ● Competitive remuneration based on experience ● A positive and enjoyable working environment We are looking for someone with good stockmanship skills, tractor skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to show initiative and take responsibility. Someone who works well within a team and takes pride in their work. We have a great team in place and are looking for the right person to join us. If this sounds like you, please send us a private message with your experience and contact Otaio, South Canterbury

Do you want to work on established farm that runs with organised systems and efficient procedures? We are looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant. The position will involve assisting the manager with the day to day running of the farm. Including all aspects of milking and keeping the shed clean. Getting cows in from the paddock, moving break feed fences and keeping the paddocks weed free. This is a varied role and whilst no qualifications or experience are necessary, a practical hands on attitude and the ability to get up early and be on time are important attributes for this position. Competitive annual salary dependent on experience. However, no experience is necessary. There is a possibility of relief milking/calf rearing work available for a partner.  This can be discussed at interview stage.  If you apply for this position and do not hear from us by 21/11/2026 you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Roster is 7/2, 7/2, 7/3 except though calving which is 7/2...

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team of 3 others.  We milk 970 cows, through a 56 bale rotary, ACR's, Protrack, in shed feeding, 4 pivot irrigation, sprinkler on post and some shingle shift sprinklers.    We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who is able to communicate effectively in English and consistently display a good attitude and work ethic. You need to work effectively as part of a team as well as unsupervised. 1-2 years' experience in dairying an advantage, but the right attitude & willingness to learn will be looked at favorably.  We use Federated Farmer contracts and run a strict drug and alcohol policy. We are based in the Amuri Basin, 40 minutes from Hanmer Springs, 10 minutes to the local supermarket and 1 & 1/2 hours to Christchurch.  All manner of sports, hiking, outdoor activities are available on our backdoor step.  You will need a car, and driver's license due to the proximity of our farm & location. We offer a fully...

Looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant or herd manager for a 750 cow farm near Darfield. Milking through a 40 aside herringbone with auto-cup removers and Halter. Has protrack and has in shed feeding. The cows are predominantly Friesian and are high producing cows. We like the farm to operate at a high standard so we expect the employees to hold the same standard. We pride ourselves in animal husbandry and cleanliness so these aspects are a must in the successful candidate. There is plenty of opportunity to learn and support any off farm learning such as AgITO. Experience is not required however will be an advantage. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand so a New Zealand citizen or resident. We will not be supporting visas. There are school buses running past the gate and is very central to Darfield, Rolleston and Dunsandel and is only 30 mins to Christchurch.

A rare and special opportunity has opened up on ou r beautiful 400Ha family owned and ran dairy farm that is located just 15 mins to Fairlie and 12 mins to Pleasant Point.  There are great schools, shops, cafes and sports clubs etc in the area and we are only 45 mins from the hustle and bustle of Timaru.  We think we are ideally situated to enjoy everything the South Island has to offer.  We are a tad remote though, so you must enjoy the quiet life!   We milk our beautiful 1000 cows through a 40 aside Herringbone shed, it is not automated, but we have brand new irrigation pivots and are introducing Halter next year. 600 of our bonnie cows are milked twice a day and the remaining 400 lassies once a day. Our most important value is we strongly believe in a healthy work/life balance, so our staff only ever work a max of 45 hours a week, even over calving - but we do try to keep it closer to 40 hours a week. We are in full support of playing Winter sports as getting off farm...

We are on the lookout for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team early November in Waikuku due to a change in one of our teams circumstances. At peak we are milking 480 cows through a 32 ASHB. We are looking for someone who has: minimum 24 months experience in NZ dairy industry ability to use 2 & 4 wheeler motorbikes confident using a tractor with minimal supervision great stockmanship has a great work ethic AI trained would be preferred Day to day duties can include milking, assisting with animal health and records, weed control and fencing. We calve all year round so you will be required to assist with calf feeding. We are not  accredited so you will need to be either an NZ resident or citizen and hold a current NZ drivers license Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

🐮TEMPORARY FARM ASSISTANT🐮 POSITION AVAILABLE Start: 01/11/2026 End: 31/05/2027 We are looking for a reliable and motivated Temporary Farm Assistant to join our team! FARM DETAILS * 980 cows * 50-bale rotary shed * Accommodation available * Located in Ashburton -Coldstream, close to Rangitata Huts North POSITION * Milking and general farm duties * 6 days on / 2 days off roster REQUIREMENTS * Previous experience milking cows essential * Proactive and reliable * Must be confident operating a 2-wheeler * No visa sponsorship available – applicants must be a NZ resident, NZ citizen, or hold a valid open work visa. TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO: 📩 [email protected]

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED SO SORRY BUT OFFSHORE AND VISA HOLDERS NEED NOT APPLY. Our beautiful 141Ha family owned and run dairy farm is located just 5 minutes from Lincoln, where there are great schools, shops, cafes etc. and we’re still only 30 mins from the center of Christchurch.  We think we are ideally situated to enjoy everything the South Island has to offer.   We milk our beautiful 280 cows through a 20 aside Herringbone shed, it does not have ACR, but it is a 1-person shed (eventually you will be able to milk on your own).  We would like to find a dairy farm assistant to come and join our team.  Our manager has been with us for 7 years, so we consider ourselves to be good employers especially as they started with us as a farm assistant.  We are good teachers but only if you have a willingness to learn.  This is not just a job to us, this is a lifestyle, so having an extra person will allow us to concentrate on other projects.   You may have at least...

*PLEASE NOTE: Applications will only be accepted from candidates currently living in New Zealand who hold a valid work visa, a resident visa with work rights, or New Zealand citizenship. An opportunity to grow your career with a supportive, progressive dairy farming business. We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our collaborative and dynamic Manuka Farm team at Rakaia Island. We milk 1050 cows through a 54 bail internal rotary with ACRs, in-shed feeding and Allflex collar technology. This opportunity has arisen as one of our much-valued team members moves on to the next stage of their dairy farming career. We're not just looking for someone to fill a position – we're looking for the right person to become part of our team. We have a strong team culture built on communication, collaboration, mutual respect and a shared commitment to doing things well. Finding someone who will complement this environment is just as...

Our farm sits at Carew, in a great central spot in Mid Canterbury with the best of everything on your doorstep. Geraldine is just 15 minutes away, Temuka 20 and Ashburton 25, with Christchurch an easy 1 hr 20 drive. Love the outdoors? Peel Forest walks, lakes and Mt Hutt are 30 minutes away with Tekapo and Twizel 1.5 hours. For your downtime, the Ashburton community gym has a gym, sauna and pool all included at a really good price.   We’re heading into our sixth season managing this 920-cow farm, with seven years of farm managing behind us – and we run our own tractors and wagon. We’re currently seeking a reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our friendly team of 3 others for the long term. We’re quiet, hands-off managers who will give you the training and support you need, then trust you to get on with the job. Everyone mucks in here – all jobs are shared regardless of role, and that includes the Farmer!   You’ll be milking our 920-cow herd through our 50-bail rotary...

We’re looking for someone keen to learn, get stuck in and be part of a great team! We milk 585 cows through a 40-aside, 2-person herringbone shed with Halter technology on a 160ha dairy farm. All young stock are run on our neighbouring hill-block runoff, and we operate on a 10-in-7 milking frequency. You’ll be part of a small team of three, working both together and independently. Located just 20 minutes from Cheviot and an hour from Amberley, there’s plenty to enjoy outside of work. We border the Hurunui River, with lots of outdoor activities nearby, local sports teams to get involved in and a great farming community. Daily tasks include milking and shed hygiene, assisting with stock feeding and handling, shifting effluent and carrying out general farm duties. What’s on offer? A great team environment with a young, friendly crew who enjoy what they do. A good hourly rate. Accommodation on site. A great opportunity to build your dairy...

Only apply if you are in New Zealand and available for interview.  We are seeking an honest and hard-working farm assistant to join our team. You will be part of 4 staff team and report to the farm manager. Milk 800 cows. 40 bail rotary, 2 support blocks for wintering cows, and rear 400 replacements. Fully irrigated via 2 pivots and 3 rotorainer shifted daily and 20 ha sprinkler. Duties are but not limited to: Milking - Assist in an efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follow the procedure to produce high-quality milk. Animals - Assist in safely handling animals and report any health and welfare issues per farm policy. Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on the well- being of all classes of stock. Feed - Set break fences and feed 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...

We require an Assistant Farm Manager to join our 800 cow family owned and operated dairy farm in Hororata Canterbury. Farm details -   800 cows, 50 bale herringbone, 4 full time staff, 3 calf rearers in spring and I work usually everyday from July 10th - September 20th, so you are well supported. In shed feeding, System 3-4, 535ms per cow, scc under 100 the whole season, Allflex collars, 2 pivots with K-line and fixed grid. Wintering is done on the dairy platform, 6,2 roster, comfortable 3 bedroom home, located 10 minutes from Darfield and Hororata, 25 minutes to Rolleston and 35 minutes to Christchurch International Airport.  Please only apply if you have the relevant experience listed on the ad and you are either a NZ citizen, Resident, or hold a valid work visa. You will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. You must have minimum 2 years work experience.  You will need to be competent in the following: Animal health - treating any down cows/sick cows, able...

JOB DESCRIPTION: Stock Management •    Follow animal health programmes to maintain good health. Observes and report to senior staff any animals that need treatment. Move cows in an acceptable manner. Assist in calf rearing and winter grazing quietly and calmly. Feed Management •    Ensure that fences are put up correctly with power working. Carry out feed-out instructions so wastage is minimised, and all cows will have access to feed. Assist in the implementation of an effective weed control programme.  Milk Harvesting •    Follow dairy procedure so only high-quality milk is collected. Ensure that milking is completed to the required standards. Dairy plant and equipment are cleaned and maintained by following dairy plant hygiene requirements. Knows factors that will affect milk quality and safety regulations. On farm training will be provided. Environment •    Helps in keeping the farm tidy. Understand the farm effluent system and report to the Contract Milker if anything is not...

To assist with all Farm Assistant duties on our 1600 cow farm. Harvest milk to the highest standards. Maintain hygiene inside and outside of dairy shed. Animal health is a top priority and so is a great work life balance. We have a great team of people working here.  60 bail shed with ACR, ATS, Protrack and Halter. We have a run off next to farm that we graze all our stock on so fences and yard work will be apart of the job. We are located 5 minutes from Kurow town and 35 minutes from Oamaru.  We are currently building a 84 bail shed with all the technology. We will retire the 60 bail and milk through the new shed.  Accommodation is currently shared but will have another house on farm in near future. Salary will depend on experience.  Must be able to work in NZ.

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 • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • 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. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business  Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company...

Location: 25 mins from Christchurch, 15 mins from Rangiora/Kaiapoi, 5 mins to Mandeville township Are you looking to build a robust future in dairy farming? We are currently seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dedicated team. This position has become available because a long-standing team member has progressed quickly during their time with us and is now taking the next step in their career. About the Role While prior experience is not essential, a keen interest in dairy farming, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic are an absolute must. We are a tight-knit farming team who pride ourselves on supporting one another and working well together to achieve our farm's goals. We expect every team member to learn and take part in all areas of running the farm. In return, we are committed to helping you plan, progress, and build a successful career in the dairy industry. We actively promote and support Ag-ITO training for...