33 farm jobs found

We are looking for a farm assistant with experience (2 years minimum preferred) We are a looking for someone who enjoys dairy farming wants to be apart of a team enjoys a laugh but takes the job seriously when needed. Farm is located in Woodlands southland. Start date negotiable. General farm assistant duties along with: Milking. Animal health, Identifying mastitis, treatments & lames. Calving. Good shed hygiene . Setting up breaks and fencing. Shifting cows. Tractor work including feeding out. Effluent management. Health & Safety. The Ideal applicant will need to be team player and have a awesome attitude, Goal orientated, Excellent problem solving abilities & communication, a willingness to learn, Excellent time management, Workplace & house proud, Looks after farm gear, vehicles bikes, tractors . We milk 700 cows, through a 50 bail rotary shed. We are looking for a person with experience. If this position is for you, and you would like to know more and...

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...

Farm assistant wanted to assist the day to day job on a 740 cow farm near riversdale. 60 bail rotary with acr. Shared accommodation. No experience needed but a willingness to learn and a can do attitude is a must.  NZ Resident and Citizen only need to apply.

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....

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.  

Farm Manager for June 2027– Western Southland Smithill Limited | Otautau, Southland Smithill Limited is a family owned dairy farming business operating four dairy farms across Western Southland, milking approximately 2,100 cows. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to join our team in June 2027, with the potential for multiple positions within our farming operation. We're looking for someone who is not only a capable dairy farmer but is also well organised, communicates effectively and takes genuine ownership of their farm's performance. About the role You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of your allocated dairy farm, working alongside our Dairy Operations Manager and wider farming team. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily farm operations, staff and workloads. Pasture management, feed planning and herd performance. Maintaining high standards of animal health, welfare and milk...

Permanent Milk Harvester – Western Southland Smithill Limited | Otautau, Western Southland We're looking for a reliable and experienced Milk Harvester to join our team, working across our four dairy farms in Western Southland. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys milking cows, knows their way around a dairy shed and wants steady, ongoing employment without the additional responsibilities of a farm management role. About the role Permanent position, generally working a 5 days on, 2 day off roster, with a lot of flexibility. Milking across four dairy farms in the Otautau and surrounding Western Southland area. Working in both rotary and herringbone sheds. Morning and afternoon milkings, depending on farm requirements. Working alongside our existing farm teams. Consistent work throughout the season, with flexibility across our farming operation. What we're looking for Previous dairy...

We are a high producing 700 cow farm set on 245Ha of stunning countryside just a couple of minutes’ drive to Tuatapere and about 50 mins to Invercargill.   We consider ourselves to be good employers due to the fact that our current herd manager has been with us for 5 years, however due to family reasons this person is now leaving us, so we have some big shoes to fill. We are now seeking a dairy farm assistant who we can train to the next level.  You must at 6 to 12 months experience and have strong milking skills.   We milk through a 50 bail rotary that has in-shed feeding and ACR.   We do encourage AGITO training.  Being able to drive a tractor will be an advantage  but not essential as we can teach you. In return we offer a competitive salary of between $25- $30 per hour including  accommodation and lovely 2.5 bedroom house is available, we also believe in having a very healthy work/life balance.  We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week.    We also offer a...

We are looking for a farm assistant with experience (2 years minimum preferred) We are a looking for someone who enjoys dairy farming wants to be apart of a team enjoys a laugh but takes the job seriously when needed. Farm is located in Woodlands southland. Start date negotiable. General farm assistant duties along with: Milking. Animal health, Identifying mastitis, treatments & lames. Calving. Good shed hygiene . Setting up breaks and fencing. Shifting cows. Tractor work including feeding out. Effluent management. Health & Safety. The Ideal applicant will need to be team player and have a awesome attitude, Goal orientated, Excellent problem solving abilities & communication, a willingness to learn, Excellent time management, Workplace & house proud, Looks after farm gear, vehicles bikes, tractors . We milk 700 cows, through a 50 bail rotary shed. We are looking for a person with experience. If this position is for you, and you would like to know more and...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 420-cow farm in Tussock Creek area 25 minutes from Invercargill, milking through a 24 aside Herringbone shed. Previous dairy farming 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 11 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year. Salary is between $67,782 - $76,102 per annum, depending on...

We are looking for our next superstar to join our team due to a staff member having to finish up mid season for personal circumstances, you will work alongside the contract milker and 2ic milking 600 cows through our 27 aside twin pit herringbone shed with protrack and cow manager tags.1 to 2 years experience is preferred but training can be provided if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn. Your key duties would be but aren't limited to, helping with the day-to-day operations of the dairy farm, ensuring the smooth running of tasks related to milking, feeding, animal care, and farm maintenance. The role is hands-on and requires both physical work and a basic understanding of farm operations.  Our farm is located 5 minutes from Otautau and 20 minutes from Winton, this job comes with a 3 bedroom home, remuneration will be  based on experience Please send your cv with 2 references if you would like to apply, note we are NOT accredited employers  you must reside...

About Our Farm We operate a 114-hectare dairy farm near Winton in Central Southland, peak milking approximately 370 cows. Our farm has a 40-aside herringbone cowshed equipped with ACRs and SenseHub cow monitoring collars to assist with heat detection, animal health monitoring and herd management. We are a pasture-based dairy farming operation with a strong focus on animal welfare, efficient farm management and teamwork. About the Role We are looking for a reliable, motivated and experienced dairy farm worker to join our team. This is a hands-on role involving all aspects of daily farm operations. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out daily milkings, including setting up, operating and cleaning the milking plant. Monitoring cow health, identifying and reporting animal health concerns. Using SenseHub collar information to assist with herd management and heat detection. Moving cows and managing grazing rotations. Tractor...

We are a high producing 700 cow farm set on 228Ha of stunning countryside just 20 mins drive to Invercargill.     We consider ourselves to be good employers who offer a healthy work/life balance to our employees. We work well as a team, we communicate and we get the job done.   Our cows are in excellent health, and we intend to keep them that way, so you must possess some animal husbandry skills, be able to work unsupervised, and you must have strong initiative, if you see something that needs doing, then do it, if you break something, tell someone, its simple really.   We are more than happy to further train the right person, but you must be willing to learn and be serious about growing a career in the dairy industry.   We do encourage AGITO training.   We milk our cows through a 54-bail rotary with ACR etc. In return we offer a competitive salary of between $25 - $30 per hour and a minimum of 30 hours per week, as well as exceptional on farm accommodation. We also...

We are sharemilkers looking for a reliable worker with excellent team work skills to complete our team in Mossburn.  Role: Full time Consisting of getting cows in, milking, putting up fences  Experience in animal health and tractor driving would be a bonus Capable of driving 2 and 4 wheelers Farm: Located 6 minutes to Mossburn, 8 minutes to Lumsden, 30 minutes to Winton 1000 cows, 50 bale rotary with Pro Track, auto teat spray and in shed feeding Afimilk cow monitoring collars on all cows 1 centre pivot with green wash irrigation, multiple K lines Rearing 200+ replacement heifers All cows wintered off farm Team of 4 plus the sharemilkers - great opportunity to learn and upskill. This position is SHARED ACCOMMODATION with another staff member - house is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathroom with a fire. Not suitable for families. Also can be a drive in position if you are already living locally. Please do not apply if neither of these options are suitable....

We are looking for a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day running of the farm, helping maintain high standards of animal welfare, pasture management, and general farm operations. 30 hours a week guaranteed. For Applicants currently Living in and are eligible to work in New Zealand only Key Responsibilities: Assisting with daily milking and shed duties. Feeding and caring for livestock, ensuring animal health and welfare standards are maintained. Assisting with animal health treatments and young stock management. Fencing, weed control, and general farm maintenance. Operating farm machinery and equipment safely . Maintaining a tidy, safe, and efficient working environment. The Ideal Applicant Will Have: A positive attitude and strong work ethic. Good stockmanship and a genuine interest in dairy farming. The ability to...

A farm assistant is required to efficiently milk a 535-pedigree Jersey cow herd in a 60-bail rotary shed based in the Riverton area. The shed has ProTrack and ACRs and all cows wear SenseHub collars. Applicants must have a proven good work ethic, be physically fit, enjoy the challenging outdoor environment and have a positive attitude! Must also be able to provide recent work references in the farming industry. Duties include but are not limited to: • Bringing cows and calves in. • Milking cows. • Hosing out and cleaning cowshed and yards; putting wash through the cowshed plant. • Putting up and taking down electric fences and general farm fencing. • Feeding calves. • Shifting effluent pod system. • Fixing water leaks and setting up portable troughs. • Simple tractor work. • Shifting cows on crop in winter. • Yarding and treating animals with drench. Must be able to work: • Friday to Tuesday (up to 5am to 5.30pm - 1 hr breakfast and 1 hour lunch breaks) with a switch to...

Has to be in New Zealand. Overseas applicants will not be looked at Milking 1100 cows through 2 54 bail rotary sheds so milk 550 through one shed. We have different nationalities so need to get along with anyone. You will be required to communicate with us, ride 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes, have restricted or full drivers license as we have a run off for winter which is grass and silage based only no crop and mud. Stock skills, fencing  ,milking cows, feeding cows. dealing with the hospital mob, picking up mastitis cows but we can teach this.  Drive tractor, if not we can teach you. Must have 12 months or more dairy farming experience in New Zealand. Farm is situated at Wairio.  Be part of a great team, great working environment, we can offer references for ourselves from current employess who have been here between 3 and 10 years. Cow sheds are good sheds to work in.  Hitchcox farming limited. Please do not apply if you are not in New Zealand already. 2 local primary schools...

An opportunity is available for a  50/50 sharemilker on our 520-cow dairy farm at Lower Scott’s Gap, Southland. The 186ha farm has a predominantly flat contour, featuring a 40-aside herringbone shed with an in-shed meal feeding system. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their farming operation and has the skills, experience and drive to achieve strong production and performance outcomes. The successful applicant will demonstrate: Proven experience in dairy farm management. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and maintain low somatic cell count (SCC). Excellent pasture management skills to maximise pasture utilisation and farm performance. A proactive approach to animal health, welfare and day-to-day farm management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with farm owners and other contractors. Strong record keeping, organisational, and financial management skills....

We have a position available for Dairy Herd Manager. The position is based in Winton area in Southland, New Zealand. This is full-time, permanent positions for at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 35 hours per week. The pay rate will be 25.50 per hour. Key Responsibilities: Oversees core aspects of daily farm operations, including the management of the dairy shed (milking), and may be responsible for animal health and other assigned duties. Takes ownership of daily routines such as milking, effluent handling, and feeding, ensuring they are carried out efficiently. Works independently and is capable of supervising and training other team members. Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance productivity and contribute to the success of the farm. Applies efficient milking techniques and maintains high standards of hygiene across the dairy operation. Accurately records animal health treatments and resolves milk quality issues....

We are after a milk harvester to join our team to help milk our 800 cows. Ideally someone with some experience as our 40 bail rotary shed is operated by one person with the acr"s,  auto teatsprayer, auto drafting system and in shed feeding. Farm is 20km from Winton, 48km from Invercargill and 55km from Gore. Roster will have both morning and afternoon milkings.