172 farm assistant jobs found

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. You will also be required to move irrigation sprinklers. 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 postion. Annual salary (total package value) $71500 per annum paid fortnightly You must be able to provide a cv and a minimum of 2 references including your current employer, and have a full driving license. A full job description will be sent to all applicants that meet this criteria. If you apply for this position and do not hear from us by...

Farm Worker Wanted on a Maungatautari Dairy Farm – Cambridge 6 months fixed term - may become permanent in the future   We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Worker to join our team on a beautiful dairy farm located just 15km from Cambridge. Only a short drive to Lake Karapiro Domain if you are a water enthusiast.  The role is available immediately and involves working alongside the owner and one to two others. Key Responsibilities:  • Milking cows - approx 300 cows  • Fencing and general maintenance  • Chainsawing  • Weed spraying  • Assisting with other farm-related tasks as required What We Offer: Work on a picturesque, well-maintained dairy farm A supportive and friendly working environmentCompetitive pay Accommodation may be available Requirements: Relevant farming experience Must be punctual and reliable Ability to work well as part of a team - Good references - A current CV - No dogs allowed - Drug free - Reliable transport If you are passionate about...

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to work full time on our 1600 cow farm. We are located in the Waitaki Valley, North Otago. 5 minutes to Kurow and 35 minutes to Oamaru. 1600 cows through a 60 bail shed. ACR ATS Collars Protrack We run a 5 on 2 off roster. Must be able to work legally in New Zealand To apply for this position, please email your CV, cover letter and references to - [email protected]

About Us:  We are a family of 5 located in Tirau with a herd size of 400 cows and start calving in spring. We milk twice a day up until April then to once a day depending how season goes. We are committed to producing high-quality milk while maintaining sustainable farming practices. We are looking for a motivated and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team and contribute to the day-to-day operations of our farm and ideally would love to stay on to further their career into 2IC position the following year, if you end up being the person we are looking for and are happy to stay on.   As a Dairy Farm Assistant, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the farm. This includes assisting with milking, animal care, feed management, and general farm maintenance. You will work closely with us  to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the farm.   Key Responsibilities: ·       Assist with daily milking routines, including...

Farm is located Wairuna area of Clutha 15 minutes from Clinton. Milking 520 cows through 40 aside herribone with Inshed feeding  Farm is flat to steep terrain and has 3 full time staff Job requires restricted license minimum and able to work in NZ (no visas)  Job will require you to milk cows, feed calves, feed cows, set and move breaks, spray weeds, farm maintenance and other farm task  Roster is 6 and 1 over calving and rest the year will be 5 and 2 (if suitable) 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our team in the new year. We are a family owned and operated farm located 10 minutes from Geraldine milking 1070 cows at peak through a 60 bale rotary with cup removers, Protrack and Allflex collars. The farm has pivot irrigation with corner sprinklers. We run a two herd system and put emphasis on making milkings as efficient as possible to get cows and people outside where they would rather be.  Main areas of work: Morning and afternoon milking Setting break fences Shifting sprinkler irritation Animal treatments and lame cows Data entry in Protrack General farm maintenance Feeding out The successful applicant should have at least 1 years experience milking on a similar farm and must be able to milk and work independently with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.  Required skills: Milk in a rotary shed unsupervised Calculate areas and put up break fences accurately Mastitis and lame...

Farm is located in the hillend area of Balclutha milking 1050 cows through 2 sheds  first shed is 54 bail rotary with Inshed feeding, autodrafting, cup removers and milk meters  second shed is 40 aside herribone with no mod cons  farm is flat to rolling terrain where we are mainly pasture base system with a little PK in shed  we milk 1050 kiwi cross cows through the season and winter 400-600 on farm on fodder beet  Jib requires you to milk cows, help with calves, help fed cows and set up breaks, weed spraying, help with maintenance and other farm task  we run a 6 and 1 roster over calving and rest of the season we like to run 5 and 2 (if suitable)  applicant must be able to work in nz (won’t do visas)  have at-least restricted license  No experience required 

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 • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

We have farm assistant roles available on our 380 cow dairy farm in Broadlands, 20mins from Taupo and 40mins Rotorua. Milking through a 32aside shed with ACR’S. Two herd homes are used for daily feeding along with Tractor and Mixer Wagon. Duties include: Milking twice a day, Shifting cows, Machinery operation, Fencing, Weed Control, Calving, Calf rearing, Cowshed cleaning and setup, Shifting irrigator, Effluent management, Identifying and alerting owner to sick cows, setting up fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30hrs and a Maximum of 50, the schedule varies slightly throughout the year but generally between 5am and 5pm with meal and rest breaks, Hourly wage is $29.66, applicants will ideally have previous dairy farming experience and provide related references. Must provide a current CV that is correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (to prove work and reliability) will not be considered without this. Be physically fit, pass...

We are looking for a full-time dairy farm assistant to join our team of 4 (Four), milking 670 dairy cows, through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with automation. The farm is 234 hectares effective. Minimum Requirements for the job: You will have at least 3  Months or Above relevant work experience in any field irrespective of the Industry in which you have worked Or At Least level 1 or above relevant Qualification (NZQF) Or Experience in operating and running a 50 Bale rotary cowshed with automation fully unsupervised Be Physically fit Can work in high-temperature Have a passion for outdoor work Punctual, reliable, and honest. Able to work shift rotations – weekends included Work well in a Team Enjoy practical work Alert and safety-conscious Able to cope with the physical demands of the job MUST be willing to live in a shared accomodation arrangement with our other farm worker who is of Philippine nationality The work required of this...

Glencairn Dairies is looking for a new Dairy Assistant/ Herd Manager to join the team for the current 2024/2025 season. At Glencairn we lead with our values. Communication and openness is very important to us. We are all working towards the same goal so we work together to get there. We want to support your progression in the dairy industry and help you to become a great farmer and a great leader. Wellbeing is a top priority, we can’t run our farms without you so endeavour to make sure you are happy, safe and given the tools to always do your best. We care about your work life balance, and want to make sure you enjoy being on farm just as much as you enjoy your free time. Glencairn is located near Dipton, central, an hour from Invercargill, and close to Te Anau with an abundance of hunting and fishing on your doorstep. About the role... The Dairy assistant/Herd Manager duties include feeding out, milking, maintaining the hygiene of the dairy shed, supporting good record keeping in...

I need an experienced and enthusiastic staff member to join my team. We are milking 900 cows on the 390 effective ha property which is 5km from Fox Glacier township. The farm was converted from beef 15 years ago so all facilities on the farm, including the houses and 60 bale rotary, are relatively new. The farm is well laid out with good lanes and subdivision. We are a grass only system with most of the cows wintered off-farm and young stock away. Ideally you will have sound herd and pasture management skills and experience but attitude and motivation are more critical than experience. Experience operating tractors and machinery will be useful. As a team member you will share all the normal farm jobs and tasks with the rest of us. You need to be motivated and a self starter. A current drivers license and car are essential. Regular rostered time-off all season. Salary package to match experience. Ideally I'm looking for someone who can start in Feb but I am flexible on this for the...

We have 3 positions for Farm Assistant available. These position are available in Dargaviile, New Zealand.  The position are full time permanent, minimum of 32 hours and salary range of  $25-$30 per hour. Dairy experience of one year is required. No qualifications are required, however having some is a bonus. Early morning starts and weekend work is required. What you'll be doing  ●Assisting with the daily operations of the farm, including milking,  feeding and caring for the heard. ●Maintaining the cleanliness and upkeep of the farm, equipment and facilities.  ●Monitoring the health and welfare of the animals and reporting any issues to the farm manager.  ●Support with general farm task as required, such as fencing, paddock maintenance and tractor work.  ●Help calving  ●Drive 4 wheeler and 2 wheeler. What we're looking for  ●A genuine passion for animal welfare and sustainable farming practices.  ●Early morning start  ●Excellent attention and a...

Seeking an experienced Farm Assistant to join our team in South Taranaki. Primary job will be milking. The individual we seek must have at least 2 years' experience, enjoy working with animals and a genuine passion for farming. Duties consist of milking, getting cows in, weed spraying and shed hygiene. Drive in position. No accommodation is available on farm. Drug test and police check will be completed. 

We are looking for a relief Milker, or farm assistant to work along side us (3 others) in our 44 aside Herringbone shed with ACRS milking 450 cows, milkings take approx. 2.5 hours including clean up. Morning start time 5.30am and afternoon 2.30pm. We require someone on Sat, sun every week second week. We are approx 10km away from Invercargill. Good pay. If we found the right person, we would be happy to offer a permanent job. Which would require the following skills. Milking Break fencing Applying urea with 4 wheeler Tractor driving mowing etc Wintering feeding in paddock and Barn Must have car and drivers license as its a drive in position.

·        Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and               somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. ·        Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. ·        Implement animal health programme to maintain good health. ·        Assist with calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high                 quality replacements are available for the herd. ·        Ensure all herd records are maintained. ·        Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. ·        Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. ·        Record Management   65 bale rotary milking shed. Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude Must provide previous work references not necessarily in the farming industry

We are Sharemilkers looking for a farm assistant to join our team of 3. We milk 550 spring-calving cows on a farm situated in Reporoa. Milking is done through a 50 a-side herringbone shed and has an in-shed feed system. Our ideal candidate doesn't need farming experience but a great attitude and a willingness to learn. You will be able to work well in a team and be punctual, reliable and honest. There will also be an opportunity for you to participate in further training as part of the role. Suitable candidates need clean a Police record. The hourly rate for this role would be $30.00 per hour. Minimum guaranteed hours a week: 30 Job Description: - Milking cows twice a day - Setting up break fences - Weed spraying - Machinery maintenance - Moving young stock

We are looking for a farm assistant for a 500 cows, 50 bale rotary shed, for mixed topography farm in Okoroire near Tirau. Responsibilities: Perform milk harvesting tasks efficiently and safely. ​ Understand and adhere to milk quality regulations. ​ Assist with cleaning and maintaining milking equipment; report faults. ​ Safely move and handle animals; monitor and report on their wellbeing. ​ Observe and report any signs of ill health in stock. ​ Assist with the safe handling and rearing of calves. ​ Develop skills in observing, recording, and reporting on cows preparing to calve; assist with calving. ​ Assist with mating management and heat detection; understand breeding for herd improvement. ​ Help with weed control and learn about animal health issues related to crops. ​ Assist with feeding stock and managing changing feed needs during lactation. ​ Help with pasture and feed allocation; set break fences and feed out as...

We are looking for a full-time Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team of four milking 1100 cow Dairy Farm milked through a 70-bale rotary cowshed on 340 effective irrigated hectares. A minimum of 30 hours will be provided each week and a maximum of 55 hours. You will assist in the day-to-day running of the farm such as: - Milking solo or with others - Getting cows in - 2 & 4 wheel bike tasks safely - Tractor work, feeding out, fertilizer spreading - Irrigation shifting - Weed spraying - Treating lame or sick cows - Feeding calves if required - Fencing temporary & permanent - Runoff duties - General Farm tasks - Some tractor work ie. feeding out silage The ideal applicant will possess: - Minimum 6 months dairy farming experience preferred - The ability to work as part of our team and also independently - Be willing to learn and take instruction - Quiet around animals - Animal welfare is our highest priority - Clean and tidy on farm and in the home - Able to...

Farm assistant required for general farm duties. At this stage it will be until 1 June but may continue for next season.