35 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

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...

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...

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...

At Grasslands, we farm together for better. We’re proud to be building a culture where people, pride, and performance come together to create lasting value for our communities, shareholders, and each other. Grasslands Waikato is currently looking for an experienced Farm Assistant on our farm that  is 355 effective hectares of predominately flat to rolling contour, with a few steeper sidling’s, milking 1000 cross bred, spring calving cows through an 80-bail modern rotary cowshed.  The model is pasture based, the shed has in shed feeding facilities, and the farm is equipped with all modern machinery required to run the property effectively. The farm is situated 20 mins drive from the township of Tokoroa which offers a wide range of facilities and shopping options together with several schooling options.  Rotorua, Tauranga and Taupo are all within an hour’s drive of the farm. So, what are we looking for?   We are looking for a Farm Assistant who: - ·         Has...

Job Description Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as...

A Farm Assistant helps with the day-to-day running of a dairy farm. Duties include: Milking cows. Feeding and caring for livestock. Moving and checking animals. Cleaning the dairy shed and farm equipment. Assisting with calf rearing during calving. Maintaining fences, races, and farm facilities. Operating basic farm machinery (if trained). Following animal welfare, health and safety, and biosecurity procedures. Working as part of a team and carrying out other general farm duties as required. Requirements: Minimum 1 year of dairy farming experience . Physically fit and able to work flexible hours. Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team. Full driver’s licence is an advantage. What We Offer: Competitive hourly pay. Accommodation available (shared) We are an Accredited Employer and can assist eligible overseas applicants with a New Zealand work visa.

Experienced Farm Assistant / Herd Manager We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to join our team on a well-run dairy farm located north of Morrinsville . This is an excellent opportunity for someone with sound dairy farming knowledge who is passionate about the industry and keen to continue developing their skills. We are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in their work, and wants to build a long-term career in dairy farming, with opportunities for growth both on our farm and into the future. About the Farm 320-cow dairy herd System 2 dairy operation 34-aside herringbone shed with Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs) Well-maintained equipment and facilities Supportive, respectful, and progressive working environment The Role You will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the farm, including: Milking and shed management Animal health...

Note:  Start date is only indicitive, we are flexible on this. Only NZ residents please - no visa or international applications will be considered.  We will only open applications of those who send through a CV and cover letter.  We a looking for a young and ambitious Farm Assistant, who has at least the basic immediate skills to fill this role. We would like to mentor someone who wishes to grow into a managerial position within a 2 year time frame, and study to do so. We would hire as Farm Assistant to begin with, however a swift move up the ladder could be on the cards for the right person. If you exceed our expectations, we will re-classify and remunrate accordingly.  We have a rolling contour farm, a mixture of dry and wet areas, and special consideration to this aspect is a must in order for this farm to succeed. We have a 34 aside Herringbone Shed, with Automatic cup removers and in-shed feed system. We are moving into a System 3 Farm Structure.  We are a...

We require an honest and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team milking 1200 cows.  No experience is required however you must be a team player with a can do attitude that genuinely enjoys working with animals. JOB DESCRIPTION Milking - Carries out milking as directed and develops correct skills to milk efficiency and safely Animals - Helps with moving and handling animals safely Feed - Controls weeds, assists with feeding cows, and calves including putting up break fences Environment - Assists with operation and maintenance of dairy effluent system and works in line with the farm effluent policy Machinery - Ride a motorbike safely Health and Safety - Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures and adheres to farm health and Safety policy Minimum 30 hours and maximum 50 hours per week PLEASE NOTE: No pets Shared accommodation only Random drug testing is undertaken in accordance with farm health and Safety policy You must have a clean...

Located 10 minutes from Morrinsville, our 200ha, system 3-4 dairy unit milks 540 cows through a 54 bale rotary with ACRs, in shed feeding, Protrack and has modern well maintained facilities & equipment. We take pride in looking after our cows and having a well presented farm.  We are seeking a skilled Farm Assistant to join our team.  Having experience milking and being quiet & calm with the cows is a must. Having basic animal husbandry, good tractor driving experience & all general on farm skills are what we are looking for as well as having the ability to use initiative & follow instructions, having a passion for the industry and being keen to learn & progress in your dairy career. We are NOT an accredited employer. If you are living in NZ and are a NZ resident, have 1-2yrs NZ dairy experience, licence and own reliable transport, drug free and good recent references, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details....

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 50/50 share milkers milking 500 cows, autumn calving on a North Waikato Farm located in Te Kauwhata. The farm is in a great central location, 35 minutes to Hamilton and 50 minutes to Auckland. The farm is  close to Coromandel with beaches as close as 30 minutes away. The farm has a mixture of easy to rolling contour with a small portion of steeper paddocks at the back of the farm. Cow shed is 36 aside Herringbone with drafting and automatic teat sprayer. Being autumn calving we feed cows on the feed pad from March (start of calving) to around mid September until we can fully feed the cows on grass. We are seeking a trust worthy, reliable person with a genuine interest in dairy farming, we are supportive with off farm training, always happy to see people progressing through the industry. Please send through CV with current referees, look forward to hearing from you.

Fulltime farm assistant required to cover the Rostered days off of our 3 permanent staff. You will work 10 days a fortnight  as part of the team doing all jobs through the busy spring calving and mating period. The accommodation is one 4 bedroom house to share with our other farm assistant, a young single guy. You must be in New Zealand, and be able to be interviewed on farm to look at the role. We have a good team but need one more person and look forward to the chance for one more person to join our team to spread the load. The position starts at the start of calving. Usually we have used a drive in relief milker but this year we want to try a person living on farm. Contact me the owner, Andrew 0272637396 Or Phillip the farm manager, 027 381 1059

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. This role will suits 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 Ability to work well independently and as...

Senior Farm assistant position available 30 minutes east of Taupo. 3 bedroom house with internal garage. 1300 cows milked through a 80 Bale Rotary.  Position will suit a couple with relief milking and part time work on farm available over calving and mating. Position could also suit two people wanting to share accommodation and a fulltime plus part time position. 

To help with most farm duties, milking, calving, feeding out, fencing, etc, with other staff. Must be confident in riding 2 wheel motorbikes.