9 farm assistant jobs found

We have a job available for an experienced all-rounder dairy farm assistant on a 650-cow farm in the Parakao area, approximately 30 minutes west of Whangarei, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed.  This role is open to NZ Residents/Citizens You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking  shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows setting fences driving 2/4 wheelers or side-by-side and other all-around farm duties Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 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 ranges from...

We are looking for a reliable, motivated team member with a positive attitude to join our team. This position is available to start immediately or by arrangement for the right applicant. The successful applicant will have Previous farming experience Sole charge milking experience Tractor experience good stockmanship and animal husbandry skills a quiet and patient approach to handling stock the ability to work independently and as a part of a team good communication skills and a strong work ethic A willingness to learn and take responsibility We milk 1100 peak crossbred cows through a 54-bale rotary equipped with ACRs, auto teat spray, auto yard wash, Alflex collars. and an auto drafting gate. The farm is predominantly autumn calving and features 2 pivot irrigators, a pod based effluent system, and a mix of flat peat and rolling sandhill contour. We offer a well organised, efficiently run farm with a supportive team of good people to work alongside. We...

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant to join our dairy farm. We are a family owned and operated farm located in Te Kopuru, Northland.  We operate a split calving  OAD 400 Cow dairy unit with two support blocks for young stock. The role of Farm Assistant will require you to be milking assisting with milk quality and animal health, assisting with feeding animals assisting with dairy shed hygiene, effluent management and general farm work. You must work well within a team and be willing to learn and have excellent communication skills. We run Halter and full training will be given to the successful applicant.  You must be able to operate a tractor and 4 wheel motorbike.  Be quiet around livestock and be physically fit, reliable and tidy. You must be drug free and able to pass random drug tests. We will only respond to applicants who are currently in New Zealand As this is a new role we are yet to work out a roster with our current staff so the...

Due to medical reasons one of our valued team members is moving on so we are looking for someone with the right skills and attitude to join our friendly team. We have a 60 bale rotary shed milking approximately 900 cows in a split calving system. We employ three full time farm staff and are looking to create a positive enjoyable work environment for everyone on the farm. This job requires someone with a good work ethic and a "can do" attitude. We seek someone who wishes to pursue a career in the dairy industry and we would be keen to support you in this and in further training. Ideally you will have some experience on a farm and have a general understanding of day to day operations. The position involves all duties involved in running a dairy farm. This includes but is not limited to milking cows, stock work, tractor work, fencing, shed cleaning, spraying, use of quad and two wheeled motorbikes, etc. A CV and good references (from within New Zealand) are required. We pride...

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a 250-cow farm in the Whakapara area, milking through a 20-aside herringbone 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. At all times, you will work 30 hours per week. Any hours worked over 30 hours per week will be paid at the agreed overtime rate per hour. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 1 day off for the rest of the year. Salary is $45,000 per annum. Candidates are required to provide good related references.    To be considered you must: - provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work...

Full time farm hand 

NOTE:   We are not accredited so please only apply if you live in NZ and are a NZ citizen.  We will not respond to overseas applicants. Due to unforeseen circumstances we are now  re-looking for a 2IC Farm Assistant Manager for the up coming 2026/27 season. 425 peak Friesian herd milking through a 36 bale rotary with a feed pad and spring calving. Cowshed is centrally located with good infrastructure.  Located 30 minutes from Whangarei (and 20km from Maungatapere) with an Area school for Y1 to Y13 5 minutes away. You must be enthusiastic with a good work ethic to join our team. Job includes milking, feeding out, irrigation, tractor work, and general farm duties. Applicants must be good with animals, healthy and fit, drug-free, have a license (minimum restricted). The successful applicants will want to pursue a career in the dairy industry, are prepared to work a roster and have 3 years full time work experience. There is a 3 bedroom home available on farm. Email your CV...

We are looking for a conscientious, efficient person to join our team.  Initially to cover maternity leave, with the potential of becoming permanent. You must have great all-round animal skills, dairy shed hygiene, and milk quality knowledge and general farm work skills. Tractor experience with both implements and mixer wagons is a benefit, although training will be given to the successful applicant.  We operate a split calving, TAD, system 5, of 340 fresian cows with sense hub collars.  

We are on the Hunt for 2 staff members a 2ic and a herd manager on our farm 10 minutes to whangarei 15 minutes to Ngungaru. We run 3 farms all close to whangarei 1500 cows in total so plenty of progression for the right person. There is 1 4 bedroom house for the 2 staff members. Must have good references.