17 farm jobs found

We are looking for a motivated farm assistant to join our friendly team. The right person for the job will need to be willing to learn, listen, follow direction and be accountable for their actions in an upfront and honest way. This would require someone that likes to do a job up to a high standard, with good attention to detail and that takes pride in the job they are doing. If you have a good attitude, passion about dairy farming, want to learn and grow and would like to join an equally passionate team where a good team environment is paramount, you certainly should consider this position. The farm assistant will be responsible for the daily jobs on the farm, including milking, cows in, weed control, cleaning, assisting with general jobs through the season, including youngstock work. Some experience and training on New Zealand farming is required. Calf rearing experience would be an advantage. You'll be required to take a pre-employment drug test and random drug...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated person to join our team as a Farm Assistant on a fixed term from November until 31st May.  The farm is based in Clydevale, milking 550 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed.  Responsibilities Include Milking Cows Feeding and Caring for stock Assisting with day to day farm operations and maintenance.

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 • 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 a Dairy Farm Assistant position available on a 400 and 570-cow farm in the Waitaki Bridge area, approximately 15 minutes from Oamaru. The farms operates a 40 and 44 Aside Herringbone milking sheds. 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 35 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 but generally work hours are between 6am and go through 5pm with meal and rest breaks; Roster will be 8...

Your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to: Milk Harvesting: Standard milking duties, including heat detection, mastitis monitoring, and identifying or trimming lame cows. Pasture Management: Setting up break fences and preparing paddocks for daily grazing allocation. Calving Duties: Safely picking up and handling newborn calves during the spring/autumn influx. Farm Maintenance: General weed spraying and property upkeep. Our farm is currently expanding, milking 600 cows this season with plans to increase the herd to 900 cows over the next two seasons. This property operates as a strict smoke, vape, alcohol, and drug-free environment. Please note that no outside animals are permitted anywhere on the farm or inside the residence. If you would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Experience preferred but training will be provided.

⚠️ This role is open only to those with a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa and in country. Start ASAP! This is a fixed-term job for 3-months. One person needed for the farm, accommodation available – ideal for Working Holiday Visa holders. Why This Job? • Work outdoors with animals and gain hands-on NZ dairy farm experience • Earn great pay while enjoying free or low-cost accommodation • Live the Kiwi farm life and explore potential pathways to extend your stay What We’re Looking For: No need to tick everything, but these will make you stand out: • Positive attitude & strong work ethic (essential) • Dairy farming or milking experience (a MUST) • Tractor experience (ideal) • Motorbike/Quad experience • Good English & ability to follow instructions • Valid driver’s licence + own vehicle (essential) • Comfortable working in all-weather • Flexible for shift or rotating rosters What’s Included: • Hourly pay + 8% holiday pay • On-farm accommodation (low cost) •...

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.

We have two Dairy Farm Assistant positions available on an 800-cow farm in the Georgetown area, approximately 25 minutes from Oamaru. The farm operates a 54 Bail Rotary milking 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 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, 1 day off during calving season and 6 days on, 2 days off for the remainder of the...

We are seeking a skilled and capable Herd Manager to join our team. Duties will include milking cows, feeding and caring for stock & assisting with day to day farm operations and maintenance.  Tractor experience is part of the criteria. To be successful in this role a positive attitude is needed as is being a good team member. Applicants MUST have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and be in NZ.

examining topographical, physical and soil characteristics of farmland to determine its most effective use and identify nutrient deficiencies assisting in developing new methods of planting, fertilising, harvesting and processing crops to achieve optimum land usage identifying pathogenic micro-organisms and insects, parasites, fungi and weeds harmful to crops and livestock, and assisting in devising methods of control analysing produce to set and maintain standards of quality inspecting livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae assisting in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved crop and livestock strains arranging the supply of drugs, vaccines and other chemicals to Farmers and Farm Managers, and giving advice on their use collecting and collating data for research planning slaughtering, harvesting and other aspects of production processes may advise producers on farming techniques and management with atleast 2 years related...

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...

Stockperson – Glenpark Farm (Near Palmerston, Otago) Glenpark Farm is looking for a reliable, early-rising team member to join our poultry farming operation near Palmerston, Otago. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who cares about animal welfare, enjoys practical work, and works well as part of a team. You’ll play an important role in maintaining the health and wellbeing of our hens, ensuring high standards of animal care, farm hygiene, and biosecurity are followed every day. A full Class 1 driver licence is required, and you must be able to travel to the farm each day. What you’ll be doing Caring for hens and monitoring their health and wellbeing Walking sheds to check water, feed systems, and overall flock condition Supporting animal enrichment and natural behaviours Assisting with egg handling, collection, and initial grading where required Maintaining clean, hygienic sheds and work areas Following strict...

Stockperson – Hillgrove Farm (Near Palmerston) Hillgrove Farm is looking for a reliable, early-rising team member to join our free-range poultry operation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who cares about animal welfare, works well in a team, and can consistently follow high-level biosecurity standards. A full Class 1 driver license is required, and you must be able to travel to Hillgrove each day. What you’ll be doing: Daily care of free-range hens, including monitoring animal health and wellbeing Walking sheds to check water, feed systems, and overall flock condition Supporting animal enrichment activities to promote natural behaviour Processing eggs, including initial grading and handling Maintaining a clean, hygienic environment across sheds and work areas Upholding high-level biosecurity protocols at all times Working collaboratively within a supportive team What we’re looking for: Comfortable completing practical, hands-on work...

MUST CURRENTLY BE IN NZ AND ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON INTERVIEW WHEN INVITED  Smulders Farming Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our team in Oamaru. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled dairy farming professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and high-performing farming business. Working alongside the Sharemilker and wider farm team, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd, animal health programmes, milk quality, and farm performance. The role is based in a herringbone milking shed , so previous experience in herringbone systems is desirable. About the Role As Herd Manager, you will be responsible for: Milking and managing cows through a herringbone shed Monitoring and maintaining high milk quality standards Animal health monitoring, treatment and record keeping Assisting with mating, calving and young stock management Identifying and recording animal...

🐄 RELIEF MILKER WANTED – TAIERI PLAINS 🐄 We’re looking for a friendly, reliable and experienced relief milker to join our farm team! 😊 📍 Location: Taieri Plains, not far from Dunedin Airport 🚗 Drive-in role – no accommodation available We milk 260 lovely, quiet cows through a 20-aside herringbone on an all-grass-based system. We’ve recently put Halter collars on the cows , which has been a great addition to the farm. 📅 Looking for 2 days off per fortnight , ideally over a weekend, as I have young kids and would love some regular family time. ❤️ There are also extra days available for the right person if you’re keen for more work. The role would include: 🐄 Milking and normal shed duties 🐄 General stock work and farm jobs 🐄 Keeping an eye on the cows and letting me know if anything needs attention 🐄 Using the Halter system as required 🚜 Being able to drive a tractor would be handy! Dairy experience is...

We are looking for someone to do some relief milking on a 220ha farm with 620 peak milking cows located in Clydevale, Balclutha. It will be 2 or 3 days per week or as needed until the end of season. Mostly milking in the afternoon, and can do some farm jobs if keen to do more hours. $25-$35/hour but pay will depend on experience. Drive in position.