10 farm assistant jobs found

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED OFFSHORE AND VISA HOLDERS NEED NOT APPLY   Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you!  We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently 2 proactive DFA/assistant herd manager to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be.  This is an ideal role for a someone...

Dairy Farm Assistant position available for the upcoming season located in the Hinds area. 243 Ha milking 935 cows 54 rotary shed with ACR's We are a grass based system so good knowledge of grass and grazing is needed Looking for someone who is eager to grow and progress in the industry with our team Duties include but not limited to; milking and plant wash, calf rearing, giving and recording animal health treatments, tractor driving and feeding out, shifting irrigation (K-lines and sprinklers), break fences, weed spraying and other general duties. The successful applicant must be able to work well on their own and with others, be trustworthy and honest, show initiative, use common sense and follow health and safety Remuneration based on experience  Accommodation available on farm Pre employment drug test will be carried out Please send through your CV Please only apply if currently in NZ and eligible to work

Looking for an enthusiastic farm assistant to work come and join our team. Need to have a can do attitude and be able to problem solve and work within a large multicultural team. Ideally can hit the ground running and bring enthusiasm to support the team culture, aligning with our values of efficiency and high attention to detail by leading by example.  Basic overview of farm: peak milk 1300 cows 80 bale rotary with ACRs and auto drafting gate Grass based feeding system with some supplement targeting 460 milk solids per cow 90% pivot irrigation Only 10 minutes from Ashburton town  Job details: $25 per hour 30 hours minimum per week. Main skill requirements: 1 year dairy farming experience.  Minimum level 5 qualification in Agriculture. Shared accommodation provided sharing with 1 or 2 others, this role is only available to those who can live on farm. No pets. Roster changes throughout the season, predominantly 7/2 7/2 7/3 but we are flexible on...

We have an exciting opportunity for a farm assistant on an 1250 cow farm located 10 minutes from Geraldine. About the farm: 1250 cows 54 bale rotary, in shed feeding, ACR Irrigation through pivots and guns Flat contour Accommodation supplied on farm is a 3 bedroom house The attributes ideally required for this position: • Work well in a team • Physically able to carry out the job • Have the desire to succeed in the industry • Most importantly the successful applicant must be honest, reliable, good communication skills and motivated We are looking for someone with drive, passion and aiming for the top, that is willing to work with us to achieve top quality results. Guaranteed 35 hours per week. Job description/tasks required: -Milking: Assists in 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...

We are looking for a farm assistant to join us at One Arrow.  We require someone with 1-3 years farming experience. You should be able to do the following under direction: Milking a herd of cows in a timely fashion Identify lame and mastitis cows Complete plant wash and vat wash Operate Effluent Spreader Shift K line Irrigation Correctly set up correct break sizes Assist with lame cow treatment We are keen to turn good people into good farmers. So if you like the sound of us please apply. We run weekly toolbox meetings with food, teamwork Tuesday and there is a monthly catch up with the farm operater each month to go through your goals. This is a fixed term position until 31 May 2027, As such Accredited Work Visas will not be considered. Roster 7 day on 3 day off 8 day on 3 day off.  Only open to people in New Zealand. A negitive Pre employment drug test will be required.

Dairy Farm Assistant.  Start date 1 October.  Permanent or Fixed Term (however must commit through for at least 3 months) 600 Friesian herd/ 46 aside Herringbone Shed. 100% irrigated. You will be one of four staff.      Job will include following duties:   calving until mid Oct  milking 2x a day   stock yard work  animal health setting breaks general farm duties Prefer applicant to have experience but can be taught if willing to learn.   be able to fit in with existing team able to ride a motorbike have your own car  be physically fit  ideally be able to drive a tractor/ bale feeder Please only apply if already residing in NZ or eligible to work in NZ with a working holiday visa.  Do not apply if you want an employer to be Accredited (AEWV) as we do not hold that status.   We are within 15min drive to Ashburton or Methven.  Accommodation is a 3 bedroom house which you will be sharing with one other staff member

We have an exciting opportunity for a farm assistant on an 1250 cow farm located 10 minutes from Geraldine.  About the farm: 1250 cows 54 bale rotary, in shed feeding, ACR Irrigation through pivots and guns. Flat contour Accommodation supplied on farm is a 3 bedroom home. The attributes ideally required for this position: • Work well in a team • Physically able to carry out the job • Have the desire to succeed in the industry • Most importantly the successful applicant must be honest, reliable, good communication skills and motivated We are looking for someone with drive, passion and aiming for the top, that is willing to work with us to achieve top quality results. Guaranteed 35 hours per week. Job description/tasks required: -Milking: Assists in 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...

We are a family-operated dairy farm milking 700 cows through two 40ashb sheds with ACRs, automatic teat spraying, protract drafting and in-shed feeding. Halter recently put on. Mixture of permanent and part time/relief staff. 260ha operation with pivot irrigation and some k-lines. You would be primarily in charge of the sheds alongside the owner. We are looking for a genuine person with a good work ethic who can use their initiative and work independently. We also appreciate someone with a good sense of humour who is honest, reliable, and respectful of their home. Must have experience farming in NZ and be capable of sole charge in owner’s absence. Duties include all usual activities involved in day to day running of a dairy farm: management of milking shed, staff and pasture, animal husbandry, tractor work, fencing, other general maintenance as required. Sole charge when owner is away. Please note milkings are required for this position. Current 2ic is leaving due to family...

Note - Not all applicants will be contacted. Only looking due to change in role in business for current staff member. Seeking 1 person for this current season & beyond. 3-bedroom House is be available and is on farm - 13km/13mins from Waimate, South Canterbury. Applicant preferably someone who has done 2yrs of dairy farming and is motivated to learn, and feed cows.  Farm details: The dairy platform is approx.420ha effective, located 13km/13mins from the township of Waimate. Current Peak milk 940-980 cows through 54 bale rotary, with halter collars, with slight increase likely and in-shed feeding & pro-track like gate Irrigation: dryland farm. Cows will be milked twice daily for majority of season– 4/4.30am & 2pm cups on.  Typical breaks post calving of 8.30-9.30am, 11.30-2pm. Winter; 8-12, 1.30-4.30 Roster current 6/2 in calving can change with rotary shed. Salary, to be negotiated / based on experience. Benefits firewood (we will...

Experienced 2IC with proven, minimum 3years experience within the New Zealand Dairy Industry. 640 cows through a 54 bale rotary. Pendarvous area, 20 mins from Ashburton/Rakaia and 5 minutes drive from the ocean. Farm is irrigated with rotorainers so experience in this would be preferred.  5/2 roster Start date is 28/08/2026 but can potentially start earlier if required Applicants must be able to work in NZ, either a current visa or citizenship and have Drivers Licence We are Accredited Employers