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Ready to hit the ground running? We're looking for a motivated Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to join our team on a 460-cow dairy farm . With calving about to begin, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a busy, hands-on role and wants to make an immediate impact. We have genuine reasons for advertising at this stage of the season and are looking for the right person to become part of our supportive team. About the Farm 460-cow dairy herd 145-hectare flat farm 36-aside herringbone dairy Supportive team environment with a strong focus on animal welfare and health & safety Key Responsibilities Your duties will include, but are not limited to: Daily milking Identifying and treating mastitis, and recognising other animal health issues Maintaining excellent shed hygiene High standards of stockmanship and animal care Effluent management General farm maintenance Assisting with calving...

Key Responsibilities Assist with milking cows according to the farm’s milking procedures and hygiene standards. Monitor the health, condition, and behaviour of cows and report any illness, injury, lameness, or unusual behaviour. Assist with feeding cows, calves, and other livestock. Support calf rearing, including feeding, cleaning pens, monitoring health, and moving calves when required. Clean and maintain the milking shed, yards, animal housing, feeding areas, and farm facilities. Assist with animal health procedures, including vaccinations, treatments, drafting, weighing, and record keeping, under supervision. Assist with mating, calving, drying-off, and other seasonal farm activities. Operate farm vehicles, machinery, and equipment safely, including tractors, quad bikes, side-by-side vehicles, and feeding equipment, where authorised. Check fences, gates, water troughs, irrigation systems, and farm infrastructure. Carry out general...

Farm assistant  The role involves supporting the farm manager achieving the farms production and animal health and welfare goals . Milking  385 cows through a 30ashb maintaining a high standard of milk quality and environmental practices. The farm has a no cats policy. Must be a nz resident as not accredited.  Requirements  Competent in operating a tractor and feeding out with wagon and bale feeder.  Able to ride a 2 wheeler and sidebysides. Excellent references from current and previous employer. A valid nz driver's license  Good communication skills and a sense of humor.  A strong work ethic and a genuine passion for cows and the industry.  We are not accredited employers.  Key responsibilities.  Milk harvesting and shed hygiene  Plant and vat wash Feeding out and putting up break fences Monitoring cows for health issues and administering treatments as directed.  Spreading urea and shifting and monitoring effluent...

Do you love farming and want to grow your career in the Primary Sector? Do you have pride in yourself and in your work? Do you like starting your day early and working as a team? Then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant to join our Lakeview team. This is an exciting role that covers all aspects of farming from milking, fencing, calf rearing and other general farm duties. While some experience is preferred, a good attitude and willingness to learn is just as important as full training can be provided. What we need from you: Be physically fit, enjoy getting up early and working outdoors Respectful with good communication skills  Desire to learn and develop Someone who works well in a team and with animals  What you will get from us: Competitive remuneration package - negotiable depending on experience. 100 hour working fortnight with overtime paid beyond that. 6:2 Roster all year....

After 2 solid seasons our awesome 2IC was offered his next career step which has open an opportunity on our K Road Farm, but his late notice has left us with a gap to fill. K Road farm has an experienced and competent Farm Manager and a young and enthusiastic team, we are just missing an amazing 2IC / Herd Manager to help them out. We are flexible with how this role is structured, so happy to look at fixed term if you are wanting to keep your options open for next season....... About the farm: K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays approx. 20 min from Turangi. Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low input, fully self-contained system with a focus on pasture and plantain. This farm is well set up, with an easy flat contour. Excellent primary schooling is available locally with the school bus stopping at the farm gate. A three-bedroom family home with extensive views is available to the successful candidate. This role will also appeal to...

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...

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

We are looking for a reliable Relief Milker to join our team from November 2026 until the end of the 2026/27 dairy season. The successful applicant will cover milking shifts while permanent staff are on annual leave, attending training, or carrying out other essential farm duties. The role includes milking cows, preparing and cleaning the milking shed and equipment, bringing cows to and from the milking shed, monitoring animal health and welfare, maintaining high standards of milk quality and hygiene, and carrying out general dairy farm duties as required. Requirements Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual farm work. Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team. Willing to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays on a roster. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, hygiene, and health and safety. Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Good communication skills and a...

Are you passionate about dairy farming and ready to contribute to a thriving grass-based operation? PB11 Farms Limited is seeking a dedicated Herd Manager to join our team at Kakaho Dairy Farm, located just 15 minutes from Whakamaru and 35 minutes from Taupō. Our 404-hectare rolling-to-flat farm runs as a System 2 operation with a peak herd of 1200 cows. We milk 50% once-a-day (OAD) and 50% twice-a-day (TAD) from the start, switching fully to OAD by the end of December. About the Role As a Herd Manager, you'll play a key part in our day-to-day operations, working with minimal supervision alongside our team of 5 staff members. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, while assisting with milk quality issues and maintaining dairy hygiene. Moving and handling animals safely, identifying and diagnosing health issues, assisting with treatments, and preventing future problems. Handling, moving, and...

Dairy Herd Manager We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation located in the Morrinsville, Waikato region, 450-470 cows on 34 ahbs with feed pad.  This is a permanent full-time position offering a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week. Weekend work and rostered duties are required as part of normal dairy farming operations.   About the Role The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of the dairy herd and general farm operations while working closely with farm management. This role is based on a hilly dairy farm, so applicants must be comfortable working on steep and uneven terrain in varying weather conditions. Experience handling stock on hill country and maintaining pasture on rolling land will be an advantage. Key responsibilities include: Milking and maintaining high milk quality standards Monitoring animal health and reporting issues...

We are looking for a reliable and motivated relief milker/farm hand to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in their work and is happy to help wherever needed on the farm. Previous dairy experience is preferred. Key responsibilities: Milking cows efficiently while maintaining high milk quality standards Bring cows to and from the shed  Assisting with animal health and general stock work  Keeping the shed clean  General farm maintenance, weed control and other farm tasks  What we are looking for: Honest and reliable  Able to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills  A strong work ethic and positive attitude Accommodation may be available for the right applicant.

We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager with at least 3+ years of ideally New Zealand dairy experience to lead a 850 cow farm in the Morrinsville area. The farm is situated just 30 minutes to Paeroa and Morrinsville , milking through a 50 Herringbone shed. Key Responsibilities You’ll oversee all aspects of farm performance, including: Milking and shed management Animal husbandry and production Animal health monitoring, management, and treatment Pasture and fodder management Breeding, calving, and calf rearing Machinery and equipment maintenance Contractor coordination and management Compliance with regulatory standards Staff supervision and training General farm duties as required Hours and Conditions You’ll work 35 h ours per week On 11 days on, 3 days off  roster Remuneration Wage ranges from $35.59 - $40 per hour Package reflective of experience and proven ability...

The Calf Rearer is responsible for the daily care, feeding, and welfare of calves on the farm. This role supports the farm team by ensuring calves are healthy, well-fed, clean, and kept in a safe environment. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare and feed milk, milk replacer, water, and calf feed according to farm instructions. Clean calf pens, feeding equipment, buckets, and work areas to maintain high hygiene standards. Monitor calves daily for signs of sickness, injury, stress, or poor feeding. Report any health or welfare concerns to the supervisor or farm manager immediately. Assist with moving, handling, tagging, weighing, or separating calves when required. Maintain accurate records of feeding, treatments, deaths, and other calf-related information where required. Follow all animal welfare, biosecurity, and farm health and safety procedures. Assist with general farm duties when required. Skills and Requirements:...

We are looking for someone to come in and cover milkings through the 2026/27 season so staff are able to have annual leave and get other jobs done around the farm during milking hours. We run a split calving system so milkings are all year round and consistent.  54 bail rotary with cup removers and automatic teat spray so is just one person milking. There will be someone to help with herd change overs and when the red mob comes through so you arent left to yourself. There is always someone outside loading or doing other jobs that if you have an issue you can call on. The role will include both morning and afternoon milkings within our 7:2, 7:2, 7:3 roster There is the opportunity over the summer for extra work like weeds but this isnt guaranteed. This would suit either a drive in person if you have your own accommodation, or we do have a SINGLE person living complex that is available. The living complex comes with a living area including little kitchenet, a small...

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 550-cow farm in the Manawaru area, milking through a 30 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. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 35. 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 12 days on, 2 days off throughout the year.   Salary is $ 48,880 per annum. Candidates are required to provide good related...

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. We are   excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a   motivated Senior Farm Assistants to become part of our team and build your skills to enhance your farming career.  The farm is 350 effective hectares of mostly flat to gently rolling terrain, with some steeper sidling's. We milk 1,000 crossbred, spring-calving cows through a modern 80-bail rotary cowshed. The operation is pasture-based, supported by in-shed feeding systems and modern machinery to ensure efficient farm management. The farm is situated 20kms 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. We’re seeking a Senior Farm Assistant who brings:...

We have a job for a dairy farm assistant who must have 2 + years dairy farm experience and be a resident/citizen as employer will not be accredited . This is for a 730-cow farm in the Matamata area, 55 minutes from Hamilton & Tauranga, milking through an 54 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, analysing data through Halter ag technology stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you...

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...