223 farm assistant jobs found

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-equipped dairy farm. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job well, and can work as part of a team in a busy farm environment. What we offer 5 on, 2 off roster for most of the season 3 on, 1 off roster during calving Work in a 50-bale rotary shed Modern farm technology including: Automatic cup removers Automatic teat spray Protrack drafting system Key duties Milking and shed operations Animal health and general stock work Calving assistance during the calving season Cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed and equipment Feeding and general farm duties Assisting with pasture and farm maintenance as required What we’re looking for A strong work ethic and positive attitude Good animal handling skills Ability to work early mornings and flexible hours during busy periods...

NZ CITIZENS ONLY PLEASE About the farm The property was converted to dairy from forestry in 2019, with extensive thought put into the layout and infrastructure. the cowshed is a fully automated 60 bail rotary,  with inshed feeding along with a feedpad, we milk 1050 cows TAD year round from August - May. the farm is equipped with cow manager so knowledge of this would be beneficial but not essential. we run a simple system, where nobody milks more than once per day to get out on the farm. Machinery is of a high level, along with excellent shedding and housing.  We feed winter and summer crops to achieve being self contained with all young stock remaining on the property. the home available is a 4 bedroom brick home, double garage with internal access, fireplace with wetback, ensuite off master bedroom. the farm belongs to a larger corporate entity, so opportunities for growth are limitless What we are looking for 2+ seasons experience ability to ride...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a 365-cow dairy farm in the Rotorua area, milking through a 36-aside Herringbone shed. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not essential. Training can be provided for the right person who is hardworking, willing to learn, and committed to maintaining high standards of animal care and farm operations. Your duties. Milking twice daily Shifting and feeding cows Calving and calf rearing Animal health monitoring and reporting sick cows to management Fence setup and maintenance Weed control Dairy shed cleaning and preparation General farm maintenance and seasonal farm duties Roster: Minimum 30 hours per week Maximum 40 hours per week During calving: 6 days on, 1 day off Standard roster: 12 days on, 2 days off Requirements: Provide a current and complete CV, or alternative evidence of previous employment Have a strong work ethic and good...

I am looking for 01 Farm Assistant position for the Farm, Milking 900 cows and 60 bale rotary shed. We require efficiency and motivation.  Your role is to take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management, feeding. Manage pasture and animal health , Also Crop feeding  and  Calf feeding. weed controlling, shed cleaning,  Look for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.  You must have a valid drivers license,  roster  6 days on 2 days off, Minimum guaranteed 30hrs per week. Your salary will be paid hourly rate ,24$ Per hour share accommodation  You must have a clear criminal record , drugs free You will be expected to do a pre employment and random drug testing if employed, No smoking of vaping on farm. No pets You must live on farm due to the requirements of the job

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT **Full-time Position Available Now** We are seeking an junior farm assistant  Located whataroa west coast about 20 mins north of Franz Josef What we offer: - 2 bedroom single man self contained cabin (6 months old so fairly new) - Good working environment with a variety of work. - Roster 6 on 2 off - Payed accordingly to a junior assistant role (salary) - Grass-based system focusing on milk quality and animal health. We are looking for someone with the following attributes  - Preferably to have the basic knowledge of milking/calf rearing basic experience would be a bonus but not essential as will be mentored and teached under the supervision of the assistant manager and owners - Hold a Full Drivers Licence (not suspended). - Ability to work well within a team  - Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be honest and reliable. - Be good with stock. - Able to confidently ride a 4-wheeler motorbike. - To be Drug-free. - Able to legally work in New...

assist with day to day running milk harvesting and management around cows and farm.

We are looking for 2 dairy farm assistants for this  season 2026/27 in Reporoa.who has a passion for the dairy field, has a willingness to go extra mile and works well in a team, follow rules and is calm and patient with the herd. It is essential that you have a strong work ethic, the ability to communicate effectively with the team, and drive to continuously learn and upskill to complete jobs to the highest standard. Work experience for this particular role is not essential but preferred. Your duties will include, but not limited to : milking, calf rearing, animal health, irrigation, weeding control, shed hygiene and other general farm tasks. You must have full drivers license and be able to pass police check and pre- employment drug test. Provide at least 2 references Shared accommodation on farm, smoke free and no pets

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 500-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 25 AS Herringbone shed with halters. 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 40 and a maximum of 60. 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. Wage ranges from $26.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates...

We are looking for a new team member to join our team, this is a new role as we have expanded our farm and need 1 more person to ensure we can keep our team running a 5/2 roster year round. The farm will peak milk 950 cows on 354ha near Drummond in Southland. We run a modern high performing dairy farm, take pride in doing our work well and providing an innovative well rounded workplace. We have a strong culture creating a good place to work where your efforts are rewarded. About You: -            Being a dairy farmer is your career, you are or desire to be a professional dairy farmer that                         works on a top class farm. -            A good understanding of the fundamentals of dairy farming and the ability to complete basic                   duties well. -            Ability to work efficiently in a team and on your own. -            Have a can do attitude and like to get stuck in to complete jobs to a high standard. -            Proficient...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant with at least 6 months’ dairy farm experience to work on a 520-cow farm in the Tirau area, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. 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, 1 day off then 6 days on, 2 days off rest of the year. Salary ranges from $57,894 - $65,658 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates are required...

I am seeking applicants for the position of dairy farm assistant on a seasonal supply dairy farm, located 3 mins off SHW1, 7mins south of Foxton and 12mins north of Levin. This role will be to work within a team of 3 full time staff managing 400 cows. Applicants need to have a great attitude, be reliable and honest.  I encourage staff training and personal development/upskilling.  We are a friendly team who believe in respecting one another and have a strong emphasis on skill development. Applicants need to provide an up to date CV with 2 referees including from your most recent employment, and a drug free test before commencement of employment may be requested.   All applicants MUST currently live in New Zealand and have a valid working visa to work in agriculture, if not a permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND OR IF YOU DONT HAVE A VISA TO WORK IN AGRICULTURE IN NEW ZEALAND. Please call me on 0275327890 if...

We are requiring a new person to join our team for the 26/27 season.  This position could be good for someone who is a farm assistant looking to move to a herd manager position. You will need to have a minimum of 2.5 years of Nz dairy experience, preferably on large herd farms.  Our farm is situated halfway between Methven and Ashburton.  We are fully irrigated and run a 54 bail shed. The job will include: Getting cows in and milking them Setting up break fences Must be confident in all aspects on animal health—detecting mastitis, treating lame cows etc Be able to drive a tractor, more training will be given Assist with calving cows Have great shed hygiene and general farm tidiness Basic pasture management and willing to learn more Have great stock sense Able to help with young stock Must be confident on a 2 or 4 wheel motorbike Preferably have completed some AGITO papers or similar qualifications. You will need to be in NZ now and have a current work visa...

Farm Assistant – Drive-In Position | South of Greytown We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a dairy farm located just 10 minutes south of Greytown. Our farm milks up to 450 cows at peak season and offers a supportive working environment. The Role
As a Farm Assistant, you will be involved in a range of day-to-day farm duties including: * Milking  * Feeding and shifting stock * General farm maintenance * Assisting with calving and seasonal tasks * Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and farm presentation Roster * 6 days on, 2 days off roster * Drive-in position (no accommodation provided) What We're Looking For * Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic * Positive attitude and willingness to learn * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team * Good communication skills * Experience in dairy farming is preferred but not essential  If you're motivated, dependable, and keen to be part of a progressive dairy farming...

We require a motivated, honest and reliable farm assistant for the 26/27 season to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with animals and wants to be part of a supportive and hard working team environment.  Key Responsibilities Milking and maintaining high standards in the cowshed Ensuring a consistently low SCC and maintaining a grade-free milk supply Keeping accurate cowshed and herd records Operating tractors and farm machinery safely and efficiently Spraying and moving irrigators Monitoring animal health with a strong attention to detail Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment  Skills & Experience We are looking for someone who is a positive team player, attitude is very important to us. a positive team player who enjoys working with their peers Good stockmanship and a quiet manner Ability to follow our farm systems as well as being able...

We are seeking a farm assistant, to work alongside three other employee's and farm owners. Milking through a 60 bale rotary cowshed with ACR and automatic teat sprayer. We have a milk harvester which milks 70% of the milking's. JCB telehandler and mixer wagon. Someone with a great attitude and keen to give it a go, with a strong work ethic and taking pride in the position, workplace and their accommodation. The applicant will be expected to take part of all duties related to the running of our farming operation. To apply send us your CV and recent employment and least 2 references we can get in contact with. Please only applicants who are NZ residents and citizen need to apply, we are not accredited employers.    

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation. This role supports the day-to-day running of the farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, milk production, and farm maintenance.  Key Responsibilities Milking cows and maintaining milking shed hygiene Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns promptly Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and feeding Shifting stock and maintaining pasture management plans Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment Cleaning and maintaining farm facilities Following health and safety procedures at all times Assisting with general farm duties as required by the Farm Manager Skills & Experience Required Previous dairy farming experience preferred but not essential (training can be provided) Basic understanding of animal welfare and farm operations Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Strong work ethic,...

Assisting on Dairy Farm and Runoff Daily milking of cows  and feeding other activities involving cows ( mating, calving animal health etc) Tractor driving  Farm maintenance Other jobs involving the daily running of a dairy farm Applicants must be available for an on farm interview

We are seeking an experienced reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a 300 cow dairy farm.  You will be part of a team responsible for day -to- day operations on the farm. The herds are split with 230 Twice a day and 70 once a day, working in a 20 aside hearing bone shed Key responsibilities will be: Milking cows and maintaining milking shed hygiene Feeding and caring for livestock Assisting with animal health (identifying sick cows, basic treatment) General farm duties including fencing, weed control, and maintenance Operating farm machinery (where experienced) Ensuring high standards of animal welfare and farm safety You will be working unsupervised at times as well as in a team, alongside Farm Manager and permanent relief staff. We have a rostered system with regular time off. The total hours of work 80-100 hours a fortnight. You need to have the ability to work early mornings, weekends and flexible hours and have a positive attitude and...

Start ASAP... You must already be in NZ. We’re looking for someone experienced, confident, reliable and honest. You will work in a small team of four, including the Farm Manager, Farm Assistant. casual staff, and the owners. The 550 cow, Spring calving Dairy Farm consists of a 195ha milking platform and a 36ASHB with in-shed feeding. Located 2mins from Te Kauwhata. Excellent employment package, including good remuneration, education opportunities, a tidy three bedroom house, and a 9:2/7:3 roster with 6:1 over calving. If you’re a keen motocross rider we have a track on the farm, or if you enjoy horse riding you’re welcome to have your horse on farm and utilise the arena!! We look forward to seeing your CV! Email; [email protected]

Farm Assistant  Location: Woodbury Geraldine Employment Type: Full-time (45 hours per week) About the Role We are seeking an experienced motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy operation. Applicant MUST have a current NZ work visa and be eligible to work in NZ. This is a full-time role working minimum 40 hours per week. The successful applicant will assist with the daily running of the farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, and farm presentation. This is a Senior Farm Assistant role, so must be able to work independently in the milking shed and while completing a range of tasks out on the farm. Key Duties & Responsibilities Milking: Carry out twice-daily milking routines Maintain hygiene of milking shed, plant, and equipment Ensure milk quality and animal welfare standards are upheld Stock Work: Moving and handling stock safely Monitoring animal health and condition Assisting with calving, feeding, and general...