153 farm assistant jobs found

Located 15 mins to Morrinsville & 15 mins to Matamata, the farm is very centrally located.  Our system 5, with feed pad, dairy unit milks 650 jersey cows through a 50 bale rotary on flat to rolling land.  We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our team who is passionate about farming and keen to learn & progress, with good overall farming experience including tractor work.  Excellent communication and the ability to work together in a team are a must. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident with 1+yrs full time NZ dairy experience, have your drivers licence and own reliable transport, and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. We are NOT Accredited Employers. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply. For queries please email [email protected]. Anne Burdon Cardon Rural Recruitment CRR26026

Top 400 cows twice a day, the rest once a day morning only, everything once a day March to end of May. We have a system that allows for not getting cows in, they walk themselves to milking while the coffees being drunk. Calves are grazed off farm from January till they return in May the following year as in calf. All ground work is done in house so plenty of tractor work available. We are looking for a permanent staff member to jump aboard our team once our Scottsman's visa has run out in November. Preferably chasing a character that knows how to jump into battle when the busy time is on. Must have a can do attitude and be willing to get their hands dirty, be able to laugh and have a genuine interest in dairy farming. 3 bedroom house with log burner. Firewood available on farm. We are NOT accredited, work visas welcome

Farm Assistant Wanted – Ngakuru, Rotorua Fixed Term: Early October 2026 – End of May 2027 Are you currently in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa and looking for an authentic Kiwi dairy farming experience? We are seeking a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team for the season! Located in Ngakuru , just a 25-minute drive from Rotorua , you’ll be close to geothermal wonders, mountain biking trails, and lakes while gaining hands-on farming experience. Key Responsibilities Milking: Milking cows twice daily. Calf Care: Feeding and caring for calves. Cowshed Duty: Hosing down and maintaining a clean dairy shed after milkings. General Farm Work: Assisting with day-to-day farm tasks as required. Requirements Visa Status: Must currently be in New Zealand with a valid Working Holiday Visa. Age: 21+ years old. Solo Applicants Only: Position is for single applicants (no couples, due to accommodation...

Farm Assistant Wanted – Ngakuru, Rotorua Fixed Term: Early October 2026 – End of May 2027 Are you currently in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa and looking for an authentic Kiwi dairy farming experience? We are seeking a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team for the season! Located in Ngakuru , just a 25-minute drive from Rotorua , you’ll be close to geothermal wonders, mountain biking trails, and lakes while gaining hands-on farming experience. Key Responsibilities Milking: Milking cows twice daily. Calf Care: Feeding and caring for calves. Cowshed Duty: Hosing down and maintaining a clean dairy shed after milkings. General Farm Work: Assisting with day-to-day farm tasks as required. Requirements Visa Status: Must currently be in New Zealand with a valid Working Holiday Visa. Age: 21+ years old. Solo Applicants Only: Position is for single applicants (no couples, due to accommodation...

Enthusiastic Farm Assistant Needed for 900 cows! Farm Assistant – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated farm assistant to join us for the 2026/27 season on our farm where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. What you can expect: A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment Clear systems and expectations Supportive employers who value good communication Opportunities for extra work within the business A farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice with amazing facilities  What...

We are seeking a Farm Assistant who is motivated, honest and reliable to assist us over calving and mating on our 171ha dairy farm milking 560 cows through a 44-bail rotary with automatic teat spray, 15 minutes from Oamaru.  Must have at least 1 years of New Zealand dairy farming experience.  As a Farm Assistant your duties will include: animal welfare milking shed and plant washes effluent management general farming duties The successful applicant must be capable of riding a motorbike and drive a tractor, have a strong work ethic, able to work as a team and the willingness to learn . One bedroom unit available. If you are interested, please send your CV with current references.  Please do not apply if you are not working in New Zealand as we are not visa accredited. 

700 Cow Split Calving | 50 Bale Rotary | System 4/5 We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our 700-cow dairy farm. We operate a system 4/5,   split-calving system (250 autumn / 450 spring), milking through a modern 50-bale rotary fitted with ACRs and Protrack.  This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team working on a well-run operation with modern systems in place. The Role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, including: Milking Animal health Feeding out on feed pad  Calf rearing  General farm maintenance Effluent Management  What We’re Looking For: Dairy farming experience  Strong work ethic and reliability Great communication skills Able to work in a team environment What We Offer: Supportive contract milkers Training and upskilling opportunities Competitive pay based on experience 3-bedroom house available...

About the Role Badsha Farming Limited is seeking a reliable and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation in Waikato. This is a permanent full-time role supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy dairy farm with approximately 400 peak cows. The successful applicant will work as part of a team and assist with general dairy farming duties to maintain efficient farm operations and animal welfare standards.   Key Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Milking cows and maintaining milking hygiene standards Assisting with feeding and supplement distribution Setting up and shifting break fences Monitoring animal health and reporting any illness or injury promptly Checking and maintaining water troughs and farm infrastructure Weed spraying and grubbing Assisting with effluent management Moving and operating sprinklers and irrigation equipment Operating...

Hello we are in Te Aroha, Waikato.  We milk 300 cows mainly Holsteins in a 30 a side Herringbone. Calvings are quick and easy here. We calf 3 times a year, 25 days at a time and we produced 9,800 litres and 778 milk solids a cow last season. We really like to look after our cows here, and feeding them well is top priority. We have Inshed feeding and a Feedpad.  We are looking for someone with previous farming experience, someone who has good stockmanship and is keen to learn and enjoy how we farm here.  There is also plenty of variety here from tractor driving, fencing, milking, all youngstock on farm and learning high input system and feeding cows.  We have a 2 bedroom house available and offer good pay and time off. We also show cows and are very much into our breeding. We make our own silage, hay and maize on farm and we also have all youngstock on farm as well as some beef stock.  start date negotiable. Valid worker visas can happy apply as well but not if you don’t...

Farm Assistant – NZ Only Experienced Dairy Farm Position We are looking for a motivated and reliable kiwi Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy farming operation. Location: Waikato, New Zealand About the role: You will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: Milking and shed hygiene Animal health and calving Moving stock and feeding Fencing and general farm maintenance Identifying and reporting animal health issues Operating farm vehicles and equipment safely What we're looking for: A minimum of 2 years' dairy farming experience Confident milking and handling livestock independently Strong work ethic with good communication skills Reliable, honest, and able to work as part of a team A commitment to animal welfare and health and safety A current New Zealand driver's licence is essential Ability to operate machinery (tractor and two wheeler)  What we offer: Competitive pay based on...

800 Autumn  calving farm 50 bail  New Zealand farm  Experience essential : Must be living in NZ  I will not reply to people living outside of New Zealand Milking, tractor driving, fencing, weed control and water maintenance and getting cows in on 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes. We offer a safe working environment and with 4 dairy farms all linking each other we have internal promotions available. We have great managers on each farm that enjoy training and helping each other. Must be tidy, house proud and be able to provide reference's. A pre employment drug test and a police check. Must be living in New Zealand     

🚀 Ready for your next challenge?  We are seeking a fixed term full time Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at our Mowata Two. We’re keen for someone with a can-do attitude with problem solving abilities, our ideal applicant has a minimum of 1 years’ farming experience, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system. 📍 Location: Rangitata, just 15 minutes from Geraldine and 35 minutes from Ashburton: 201 hectare 750 peak milking 54 bail rotary 2 pivots   🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Sharemilking for the right people. 📋   Key...

Calf Rearer / Farm Assistant  ​We are looking for a dedicated Calf Rearer to join our team. ​This role is for someone who genuinely loves raising calves and understands that the "future of the herd" starts in the calf shed. You’ll be in charge of the young stock during the busy season and transition into general farm work as the season progresses. ​Housing: 3-bedroom home included, only 8 minutes from town. ​ The Role ​ Calf Excellence : Feeding, health checks, and maintaining high hygiene standards in the sheds. ​ Animal Health : You’ll have a sharp eye for spotting sick calves early and treating them with care. ​ Farm Support : Milking, shifting breaks, and General farm work once the calves are weaned. ​ What We Need ​ Experience : Prior experience in calf rearing is a must. You know what "healthy" looks like. ​ The Vibe : Patient, organized, and reliable. ​ The Basics : Full NZ License, NZ Resident/Citizen. (We are not an accredited employer). If you...

70bale rotary cup removers inshed feeding feedpad  protrack 850 autumn calves great 6 in 2 roster with 1 sleep in day in the 6 gud team working environment  must have large herd experience  2 houses to choose from (strictly no dogs ) great remeration package for the right person & flexible start date  please phone or txt Craig 0274731394 U must be in nz & can legally work to apply for this position 

NO OVERSEAS APPLICANTS PLEASE - for NZ Citizens / residents ONLY Assists with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on-farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing, environment, animal welfare, etc.   Milking: Assists in an efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high-quality milk.  Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed.  Environment: Assists with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by farm policy.  People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy.  Health, safety and wellbeing: Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. Models' farms health, safety and...

Dairy Farm Assistant Location: Near Matatā, Bay of Plenty We are looking for a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our 620-cow Friesian System 1 dairy farm located just minutes from beautiful Matatā Beach. This is a great opportunity to work on a well-established, flat farm with excellent infrastructure in a supportive team environment. If you enjoypasture-based farming and want to combine a rewarding career with an outstanding coastal lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Milking and dairy shed operation Animal health and welfare Calving and mating Pasture and feed management Tractor work and general farm maintenance Record keeping and assisting with day-to-day farm operations What We're Looking For Previous dairy farming experience preferred Positive attitude and strong work ethic Good stockmanship and attention to detail Able to work independently and as part of ateam Full New Zealand driver's...

Farm Assistant – Dairy – Bay of Plenty Roster: 8 days on / 2 days off Start: End if August 2026 Pay: From $29.90/hr (negotiable based on experience) Accommodation: 2 bedroom brand new cottage - sharing with one male staff member or drive in position available  We’re looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our friendly team on a 1,200-cow, 290ha dairy farm near Whakatāne. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to get a foot in the door of the dairy industry and learn on the job. IMPORTANT: You must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident. We are not an accredited employer and cannot provide sponsorship. What you’ll do: Milking in our 44-aside herringbone shed Shifting irrigation pods and sprinklers Assisting with general farm duties Learning and taking on more responsibility over time What we’re looking for: No experience necessary — just a positive...

Kia ora! We have 2x positions available We are seeking... 1x Assistant manager (2iC)  and 1x farm assistant These are full-time permanent positions. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operations on the dairy farm. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to animal welfare, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with milking operations and general dairy farm duties. Monitor and maintain high standards of animal health and welfare. Identify and report animal health concerns promptly. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment safely and efficiently. Assist with feeding, stock movements, fencing, and pasture management. Follow all farm health, safety, and biosecurity procedures. REQUIREMENTS Minimum 2-3 Years experience. Proven ability to operate farm machinery and equipment safely. Strong understanding of animal health and welfare practices. Valid...

We are looking for someone with a team attitude and all those good things working in a team is all about....being punctual, reliable and work well with other people. If you think that's you..... We milk 1000 cows 6 minutes from Te Awamutu and 15 minutes from Cambridge. The shed is a 70 bail rotary with ACR's, Protrack auto drafting, auto plant and vat wash and in shed feeding. We have Allflex collars on the cows. The farm is well set up and we take pride in operating a tidy and productive farm. We are looking for a Farm Assistant to join our team to help with milking, tractor driving and general farm duties. You need experience working on a dairy farm in New Zealand and at least 1 year, current dairy farming experience. Experience milking in a rotary shed is an advantage. You will be competent operating 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes safely. You MUST be eligible to work in NZ. If you do not have citizenship/residency PLEASE DO NOT apply. Please clearly outline your work...

Location: Waitoa, Waikato Reports to: Sharemilker, Manager, Assistant Manager Start date: 1 June 2026 Advertised: 20 January 2026 We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our team on our 750-cow, 200-hectare dairy farm in Waitoa, operating a 50-bale rotary shed. This is a hands-on in the day-to-day farm operation. This role aligns with the DairyNZ 'Herd Manager' career pathway and offers the opportunity to further develop your skills in farm systems, people leadership and business performance. Purpose of the Role Assisting with the daily farm activities and the implementation of farm policies and plans. You will take responsibility for key operational areas, complete tasks with minimal supervision, and supervise and train staff as required. You will actively look for opportunities to improve efficiency and farm performance. Key Responsibilities Milking: Dairy Operations  Implement efficient and hygienic milking practices  Maintain a high standard of dairy...