56 farm jobs found

We have an exciting opportunity for a Farm Assistant to join our team for the 26/27 season, milking 1000 cows through an 80 bail rotary shed. The farm is set in a great location in the heart of mid Canterbury, 10mins from Hinds, 25mins from Ashburton, and 20mins to Geraldine. The 240ha property has a good layout out with great modern infrastructure. Farm Details: 80 bail Milfos shed, ACRs Protract drafting  In-shed feeding 4 on farm staff + CM & calf rearer Cow Manager Tags  System 3-4 240ha fully irrigated by 4x centre pivots & 30ha of k-line in the corners As a Farm Assistant you will play a role in the day to day running of the business supporting the contract milker and the 3 other staff in the team. We are looking for a trustworthy, reliable person that takes pride in their work and is motivated to achieve results at a high level. Must have the ability to work alone or within the team, be productive and create efficiencies...

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY IN NEW ZEALAND Join our progressive dairy operation in Westerfield (20mins west of Ashburton, Canterbury). We run a 630-cow barn system where our cows are fed Christmas dinner every day! Happy, healthy cows. Alongside this, we have a further 270 cows in late lactation outside on pasture with an extra diet delivered via an outside feed pad. The farm calve year-round with larger numbers in Autumn and Spring.  We're looking for a reliable, hardworking team player to help keep our farm running smoothly. This role will include mixing the cows rations, milking support, calf rearing and general farm duties. You will be required to assist the Animal Health Manager with keeping our cows healthy and well cared for. We offer a competitive wage based on experience.  To join our mostly female team, you would need to be: Reliable, honest and hardworking Enjoy working with animals and the outdoors Have a positive attitude and want to be part...

·        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 Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. 6/1, 8/2 and 11/3 rosters. 1 year experience in farming is required or relevant level 2 qualifications. Applications close on 8th August 2026.  Please apply online....

Drive in Farm assistant. No accommodation. Must already be located locally. Farm assistant for owner/operator 110 cow jersey herd with once a day morning milking in Sefton, North Canterbury. Entry level job. Duties include milking & yard clean up, calf rearing, stock work(during calving), shifting stock fences, general farm duties as required. Milking & tractor experience is preferred but not essential (training can be provided for the right person), motorbike skills & confidence when handling livestock is essential. Must be reliable, have own transport & car license, physically fit, keen to learn/try any task when asked,  a good temperament working with livestock is essential. Hours are by negotiation but would be generally 25 hours per week minimum. Fall between 7am to 3pm Monday to Saturday inclusive. Fixed term contract early August through to mid-December, contract could be extended for the right applicant if needed. Due to time pressures we will only...

Who are we? We are an established, progressive fine wool and beef operation in South Canterbury, with a genuine drive to be the best at what we do. Located in Maungati, just 25 minutes from Timaru, we farm 500 hectares with approximately 7,000 sheep and 600 cattle. We're forward-thinking, using modern technology on farm (including Halter), and we back our people with ongoing training and development. If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a high performing team with room to grow, you'll fit right in. The role With the business expanding, we've created a new, permanent role for a keen all-rounder. If you enjoy variety and would rather not spend every day in the tractor cab, this is worth a look — the work is split across three key areas: •    Stock work — daily livestock handling, shifts and yard work across sheep and cattle, and supporting stud sheep operations •    Tractor & machinery — general tractor driving, winter feeding, and basic...

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.

PLEASE APPLY IF YOU ALREDY IN NEW ZEALAND NO OVERSEASE  APPPLICATON WILL BE CONSIDER Farm assistant or Herd Manager  required for the  780 Cows through a 40 Bail Rotary Cowshed, Set up to be a 1 Person Shed. Farm is located at Movern,  Waimate, close to Oceania dairy factory. Hilly farm and irrigated with K-line.  For this role you must have, Experience on shift k-lines on hills Check lame cows and all other general farm works including, Assisting with daily management activities, milking ,  Supervises milking from paddock to farm dairy as required. Implements routine maintenance schedules, including the milking plant, identifying and fixing faults as needed. Maintains hygiene and cleanliness around dairy. Implements and monitors health, calving and mating plans and reports progress. Identifies and treats animal health problems. Communicates clearly and openly with farm owner. Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. Actively...

We milk 1000 cows on a 50 bale rotary ACR farm run by a contract milker. we are looking for an experienced dairy farm assistant who will be working on a team of 5 lead by the contract milker. we will be on 6-2 roster. We are looking for a NZ resident or citizen. 

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Farm Assistant  for the coming season. We are a contract milking business looking for a motivated and reliable individual who is keen to learn, grow, and build a career in the dairy industry. This role suits someone with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and the ability to work well within a friendly team environment. Our farm milks 825 mixbred cows through a 50-bale herringbone shed and features excellent infrastructure and well-maintained facilities. We place a strong emphasis on animal welfare, milk quality, and maintaining high health and safety standards. Regular drug testing is carried out, and all farm policies must be followed. In this role, you will assist with efficient and hygienic milking routines while following procedures to ensure high-quality milk production. You will also help clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment, reporting any faults to senior staff. The position involves...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team. The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day operation of a modern dairy farm while working closely with the Farm Manager and other staff. Key Responsibilities: Milking cows and maintaining high milk quality standards. Moving, feeding, and caring for livestock. Monitoring animal health and reporting any concerns. Assisting with calving and other seasonal farming activities. Cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed, plant, and farm equipment. Repairing and maintaining fences, troughs, races, and other farm infrastructure. Operating tractors and other farm machinery where appropriate. Applying animal welfare, biosecurity, and health and safety procedures at all times. Assisting with pasture management, stock movements, and feeding programmes. Carrying out general farm duties as directed by the Farm Manager to support the efficient operation...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

We are looking for a honest and reliable person to join our team of 3. We are milking 660 cows on a 40 aside herringbone shed. Roster will be single rotation, 6 on 2 off and 5-1 just on calving. The farm is located in Dunsandel area, 15 minutes to Rolleston. Great location as it is on the thriving and fastest growing district of New Zealand, Selwyn District. You must be willing to be trained in all aspects of dairy farming. You must pass criminal and drug checks and be physically fit to be considered for the role. You must also have a full clean driving license.  As a Farm Assistant, you are expected to work alongside the Farm Manager and other staff in: - milk harvesting - maintaining the cleanliness of the cow shed - operating and maintenance of effluent system - monitoring pasture, crop, and supplement management - monitoring stock feed - diagnosing animal ailments and conducting treatments - assisting in the erection and maintenance of fencing. - Can...

We have two positions available for Dairy Farm Assistants on dairy farms in the Waimate area. One position is based on a 1300-cow robotic milking farm, and the second is based on a conventional rotary milking shed farm. Experience is preferred but not required. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking cows using rotary or robotic milking systems - 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. Robotic Farm Duties: - Assisting with cow flow through the robotic milking area - Cleaning robotic milking equipment (brushes, pipes, wash systems) - Carrying out routine cleaning and basic maintenance tasks as directed - Reporting any faults or issues with robotic equipment to farm management - Fetching late cows when required -...

We are seeking an experienced Machinery Operator / General Farm Hand to join a commercial beef and sheep farming operation. This role involves a mix of machinery operation and livestock work, supporting the day to day running of the farm, including animal husbandry, farm maintenance, and seasonal work. Key Duties: Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, including tractors and associated implements Assist with feeding, shifting, and general care of beef cattle and sheep Support routine livestock handling activities such as drafting, drenching, vaccination, tagging, and weighing Assist during key seasonal periods including calving and lambing Carry out general farm maintenance including fencing, water systems, and weed control Perform basic machinery maintenance and ensure equipment is kept in good working condition Experience and Requirements: Minimum 2 years’ experience in livestock farming or agricultural contracting Good understanding of...

Calf Rearer / Farm Assistant – Seasonal Position in Hinds We are looking for a reliable and motivated   Calf Rearer / Farm Assistant   to join our team for the upcoming calving season. We milk 950 cows in Hinds south of Ashburton Key Duties: Feeding and caring for calves Monitoring calf health and wellbeing Cleaning and maintaining calf sheds and equipment Following animal welfare and health & safety standards What We're Looking For: Previous calf rearing experience preferred but not essential Good attention to detail Reliable, hardworking, and able to work independently Positive attitude and strong work ethic What We Offer: Competitive pay Supportive team environment Training and development opportunities

We are readvertising as we have decided to add a Farm Assistant to our team due to an increase in cow numbers.  We have just become an accredited employer, so can now consider applicants under an AEWV.  Dairy Farm Worker - Full-time Permanent Location: 10 minutes west of Ashburton, New Zealand ANZSCO Code: 841512 Start Date: 25/7/26 (negotiable) Salary: NZD $65,000-$70,000 per year depending on experience ( base salary ), plus accommodation package Minimum Hours: 30 hours per week  Average Hours: 40 hours per week This position we are looking to fill is for a Farm Assistant role on a 680 cow dairy farm 10 minutes from Ashburton. Currently herringbone shed but we are in the process of building a 54-bale rotary which will be operational approximately October/November. Mainly Pivot irrigation with 5ha of Kline and one Roto Rainer. We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Dairy Farm Worker to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a...

milking 450-500 cows through a 36 aside herringbone with in shed feeding. Cows have collars. You will work as a team to complete daily jobs of milking cows (twice daily) setting up breaks, moving stock, tractor work, moving effluent irrigator, spraying thistle, picking up branches, cleaning and general maintenance plus anything else that has to do with running a dairy farm. irrigation: lateral You will shift this once you have been taught. Experience is not required as we will train you on jobs.  We require you to be drug free and able to pass random tests and criminal checks. WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS FOR WORK VISAS NOR ABLE TO HELP SPONSOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS.                                                                                                                                                                                    SO PLEASE DONOT APPLY.  

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...

We are looking for a Farm Assistant We are based on the Kaikoura Flat, a short 5 minute drive from Kaikoura township. We milk 700 cows through a 60 bail rotary, with twice a day milking for most of the year. The milking shed has recent technology including, Protrack, ACR’s, automatic teat spray, SCC and milk monitoring capabilities. We are targeting a driven individual that wants to develop themselves, with support of our experienced farm management team. Key aspects- ·        All aspects of milk harvesting and cleaning in the shed ·        Able to use technology such as halter ·        Identifying sick or lame cows ·        Safe use of equipment such as tractor feed out wagons ·        Control of weeds and farm maintenance The role comes with a 5 and 2 roster, and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have some experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand. References required. If currently not able to work please do not apply

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant position available on a 750-cow farm in the Milford area, milking through a 50 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 and a maximum of 55. 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. Wage between $24 - $28 per hour subject to experience. Candidates are required to provide good references. To be considered you must: Back Dairy Farm Assistant...