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Herd Manager Position – Dairy Farm (South Waikato) $33.56 – $35.05 | Minimum 30 hours/week guaranteed We are currently seeking a motivated and hardworking Herd Manager  to join our team on a well-run 972 ha dairy farm located in the Waotu area , just a 10–15 minute drive from Putaruru, Waikato . Our operation consists of five dairy units using both Herringbone and Rotary sheds , with twice-daily milking from June to Christmas and once-a-day milking through to May . About the Role We’re looking for an individual with practical experience and a proactive attitude, who will be responsible for daily milking, managing animal health including mastitis, pasture management, shed operations and daily farm duties. Key Responsibilities Milking cows confidently through Rotary or Herringbone sheds Identifying and treating mastitis and other common animal health issues Setting up paddocks and managing pasture accurately Operating...

We are seeking a full-time machinery operator to join us. We are a family run agricultural contracting business who provide a range of services for our clients around the South Otago region. These include; digger services, hedge cutting, carting of materials using tractors and trailers and our trucks, and also two silage harvesting gangs throughout silage season. We also perform majority of our own maintenance within our own workshop and provide help on our surrounding family farm. It will be a diverse position with the opportunity to experience and become skilled in various roles and tasks. The successful applicant will have the following: ·        Drivers license ·        Class 4 license or the willingness to gain one ·        At least 1 years’ experience with operating heavy machinery such as tractors, trucks, silage harvesters, mowers and diggers ·        At least 2 references showing they have such experience ·        Ability to work alone and within a...

We are looking for an experienced , practical and capable Individual to manage our dairy support blocks. One block situated 3km from Methven 150 Ha, the other block in Staveley 200 Ha The Methven block is irrigated with centre pivot irrigation. The run off blocks support our 685 Ha dairy farms at the base of Mount Hutt. We are looking for someone who is passionate about looking after and caring for stock and will treat the place like their own. We are a progressive business with a focus on staff development.  The role involves managing dairy young stock year round ( 600 R1’s and 600 R2’s ) at the Staveley block and wintering approx 800 cows in the winter months at the Methven block. Halter collars on cows.  Tractor work will involve fertiliser spreading with modern tractor and spreader using  topcon and GPS steering, mowing , cultivations and drilling ( air seeder), mixer wagon, sucker tanker, and heavy rolling  across all farms. Other work may include digger and grader blade...

Tractor Operator & Farm Maintenance – Haupiri Dairy Farms & Runoff (West Coast, South Island) Position Overview We’re looking for a reliable, practical, and experienced operator to join our Haupiri dairy farming team. This role covers tractor operation, general farm maintenance, and support across both the dairy farms and runoff. You’ll be hands‑on with day‑to‑day operations including feeding out, cultivation, fertiliser application, spraying, and pasture/ crop establishment. Key Responsibilities Tractor & Machinery Operation Feeding out silage, baleage, and other supplementary feeds. Operating tractors, diggers, and farm equipment safely and efficiently. Cultivation work including ripping, discing, harrowing, rolling, and seedbed preparation. Sowing grass and crop paddocks using drills and spreaders. Fertiliser spreading (solid and liquid) across dairy platforms and runoff. Spraying weeds and crops...

Hi, person required to assist on a casual basis between two farms when other staff are absent or when required. Milking, calf rearing and general farm work. We are 8 kms from Matamata. Cheers Bruce

Located 2km to Te Awamutu, this 'floating' position will be covering 3 smaller farms of 260, 300 & 150 cows.  Two farms are next to each other and one is a little further away.  The cowsheds are all herringbones from 16-26 a side. This will be a full time position, primarily on the 260 cow farm over calving, then covering the Farm Managers RDO's and other work over the 3 farms.  The position is stated 'fixed term' but will be until 31 May 2027.  We are seeking an experienced farmer with the right skills & ability to join our various farm teams.  Having great animal husbandry & being quiet & calm with the cows, good tractor experience and all general farm skills are a must, as is having the ability to use initiative, follow instructions, and at times work unspervised.   We are NOT an accredited employer.  As the house is only a 2 bedroom, the position will only suit a single, a couple, or a couple with 1 or 2 small children.  If you are living in NZ and are a...

We are looking for a farm assistant to help cover milkings and other farm duties. We run 680 cows through a 54 bale rotary. We also have another property which milks 400 cows through a 40 aside herringbone. Ideally looking for someone who would can  milk in rotary and herringbone sheds. Tractor driving ability would be a bonus but not essential.

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.  Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.  Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change. About us | He kupu mō mātou Based in Longburn, only 5 minutes’ drive to Palmerston North, Longburn Farms is made up of two dairy farms and two support blocks.  Thornton Park Farm is a predominantly flat farm of 200ha milking platform and an 80ha support block which boundaries onto the Manawatu river.  Neighbouring Thornton Park Farm is our Innesmoor Farm, which is a largely flat farm of 130ha which milking 350 cows though a 32 a side...

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.   Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $30 - $35 per hour....

We’re on the lookout for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our friendly team on a 650 and 550-cow farm. Experience is preferred but not required for this role.  We milk through a 50-bail rotary shed and 40 AS Herringbone shed and offer a wide variety of daily tasks to keep you learning and engaged, including: Milking (twice a day) Shifting cows & feeding out Fencing & general maintenance Weed control Calving & calf rearing Shed cleaning & setup Spotting sick cows & alerting the manager and other general farm duties Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 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 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Salary is $68,000 - $77,000 per annum, depending on experience....

Machine operator  such as tractors, feed out equipment, fencing gear.  Relief milk when required. Carry on maintenance etc. Must be drug and Vape/ smoke free. No pets.

Due to unforeseen circumstances and having two people pull out on us we are on the hunt for another person to join our small team before the upcoming calving. We are looking for an experienced herd manager. This position will be split working between two farms 2 minutes apart. Both farms run a system 4. We are extremely passionate about our stock and strive for the best results both in production and animal health as well as maintaining a general high standard of farm upkeep and tidiness. Both farms milk around 450 Friesian cows through modern 40 aside herringbone and 50 bail rotary cow sheds. Both farms are well set out with modern infrastructure utilising wintering barns and feed pads. Halter technology is utilised on both farms. You must understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as milking following best practice and capably manages the shed in the managers absence, herd management and monitoring animal health and welfare, record keeping, treatments, calving...

At Grasslands, we farm together for better. We are proud to be building a culture where people, pride, and performance come together to create lasting value for our communities, shareholders, and each other. We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-run dairy support blocks. This role supports the main dairy operation by focusing on young stock, feed production, and general farm maintenance. It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their farming skills in a varied and hands-on environment. What you will be doing: Animal husbandry, including rearing calves and managing young stock Feeding livestock (silage, baleage, crops, and supplements) General farm work such as fencing, weed control, and yard maintenance Tractor operation (feeding out, mowing, baling, cultivation as required) Monitoring animal health and reporting issues promptly Assisting with seasonal work such as calving,...

***You need to show up for an in person interview to be considered suitable for this role. In other words if you’re applying from overseas don’t waste your time.*** Part time on farm engineer / general farm hand. Swift Agri Limited is a farming business running 3500 ewes. We lease two farms in Southland, the larger being located at Redan where most of the stock work is required and another in Winton as well as the family farm in Woodlands that we don’t handle the day to day operations of but work in closely with and where most of the engineering related tasks are carried out. We like to do most farm related tasks in house and to a high standard avoiding out sourcing work where possible. This includes servicing and maintenance of farm machinery. Due to an increased workload we are looking for a skilled individual to step in for some regular part time work so that we can continue to farm at a high standard. The ideal candidate would be a highly skilled farmer...

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team, with at least 1 years of experience on dairy farm. Apart from the knowledge build up previously if you show you are passionate about the industry, have the right attitude and willingness to keep learning and work hard then you will be considered for the role. We contract milk 1350 cows in Bankside with Halter collar system. We milk through two sheds of 44 aside herringbone. In this moment one of the sheds has Protrack and in shed feed system. The successful applicant will be part of a six person team with support from the Contract Milkers. Your duties would eventually include all aspects of dairy farming including the following (but not limited to): Maintain fencing and water supply in a good working condition. Milking ( Milking time 2.5-3 hours) - Break fencing  if needed - General farm maintenance - Animal health (calf drenching, identify and treat mastitis, others) -Assist with a weed control programme for the farm.-...