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Farm Assistant We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join and complete our farm team. Our farm is located just 15 minutes from Ashburton and milks 860 cows through a modern 50-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs and Protrack. The farm is irrigated using centre pivots and one Rotorainer. This position offers a comfortable 2–3 bedroom home and operates on a 6 days on, 2 days off roster year-round. The successful applicant will: Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Be reliable, honest, and able to work well within a team. Hold a current full driver's license. Be committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare, farm safety, and farm presentation. Be able to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing. We maintain a strict drug and alcohol-free workplace and expect all team members to uphold these standards. At least one year experience in NZ dairy farms. Important:...

We are looking for passionate and hard working Farm Assistant to join our team at Ellis-Lea Farms The Glens. We peak milk 1500 cows through a 80 bail rotary, with ACRs and a protrac system. Cows are collared with Halter. The farm is of flat terrain and is fully irrigated with centre pivots and Kline irrigation. We are looking for some one to assist us in daily jobs such as bringing cows, milking, driving a tractor, fencing, cleaning of the dairy shed, identifying mastitis/lame cows, some irrigation work such as moving Kline with a side by side. Training is available on farm, but some knowledge/ experience in the industry would be beneficial. The ideal candidate would be a reliable early-riser with a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Be comfortable working outdoors and the ability to take directions and work collaboratively in a team environment. Must be currently in New Zealand. MUST have a valid visa to work in New Zealand Rumination is negotiable and...

We are looking for a motivated energetic person to join our team. Ideally this person would have some experience in the daily farm tasks and experience milking in a herringbone shed. We milk 750 cows in two herds through a 40 aside shed on a 174ha milking platform with attached 118ha support block for silage, wintering, r1 and r2 heifers. Duties will include but not limited to, milking, break feeding, weed control, fence and farm maintenance, calf rearing and young stock care. Applicants need to be currently in nz with relevant visa as we are NOT accredited employers, and be able to attend an on farm interview.   We can offer the successful person a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, support ITO training if desired. Wages will reflect experience and ability potential work for partner

Motivated Farm Assistant required who wants to learn and progress in the dairy industry. Duties include but are not limited to Milking Cows , setting break fences, animal health, treating sick and lame cows, calf rearing and moving k line irrigation. Minimum of 6 months dairy experience in New Zealand Remuneration dependent on experience Rotary shed with cup removers. Centre pivot irrigation  Ag Ito training is encouraged Must have a minimum of a Restricted drivers license and be able to pass a drug test Must be New Zealand citizen or resident or have a current working holiday visa We are AWV approved Must have own transport 

Dairy Farm Positions Available – Herd Manager & Dairy Farm Assistant We are looking for two enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our dairy farm team. We currently have two positions available: Dairy Farm Assistant Herd Manager Applicants should have dairy farming experience and be confident carrying out day-to-day farm duties, including milking, fencing, animal husbandry, and operating farm vehicles and machinery. We are looking for honest, reliable people with strong communication skills, a solid work ethic, and the ability to work independently. A willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a good sense of humour are highly valued, as we take pride in maintaining a friendly and supportive work environment. We are committed to helping our team members grow and reach their full potential by providing ongoing guidance, training, and encouragement. Requirements Dairy Farm Assistant Minimum of 3...

We are looking for full-time calf rearers from July to September. We are located in Leeston, 40 minutes from Christchurch. You will be responsible for around 200 indoor calves. We feed twice a day. Experience is a bonus but is not a must. Full training will be provided. 

Note - Not all applicants will be contacted and you must be available for an on-farm interview Seeking 1 person for the 2025/26 season & beyond.   Applicant preferably someone who has done 2yrs of dairy farming on an irrigated property, but would be ok with taking someone who has done less but is motivated to learn and can do the very basics - setting a fence, drive a tractor. Farm details: The dairy platform is approx.190ha, with all run-off land on the boundary or in close proximity. We are located 5mins or 5km from the centre of Waimate , South Canterbury. Peak milk 780-800 cows through 40 aside herringbone, allflex & halter collars, in-shed feeding & pro-track. Irrigation: Most of the farm is under pivot, however there is K-Line that will also be moved twice a day for 5 days a week in peak irrigations season. Cows are milked twice daily – 4/4.30am & 2pm cups on for most of season. 1/3 of cows go once a day from end of April. Typical breaks...

Please specify the following: Current visa conditions If you are currently overseas If you are applying on behalf of someone else We are looking for 2 dairy Herd Managers to join the team on our Synlait Gold Plus (Lead with Pride) Dairy Farm milking 850 plus 350 split calving (Spring and Automn) cow farm in Temuka. *Job description: General farm duties will include but are not limited to: -Twice a day Milking: Morning and afternoon milking. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. -Feed: Controls weeds. Set up break fences. Assist with pasture management as directed by Farm Manager.  -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Team responsibilities: Contribute to an effective team working environment. Works well with others, building a strong team culture. -Environment: Assists with effluent and water management as directed by farm policy....

We are looking for two Dairy Farm Assistants to work at our dairy farms located in Eyrewell Forrest in North Canterbury. Your role as a Dairy Farm Assistant will be:   To assist in the daily operation of an approximate 750 cow dairy operation in North Canterbury. General Farm Duties Include: Milking: To operate the milk plant and milk through a rotary cowshed. Clean and wash dairy shed to a high standard as per Fonterra hygiene standard. Animal Health: To identify, treat and record all animal health events. Treat mastitis and lame cows. Communicate with other staff to ensure animal health and safety is at a high standard. Pasture: To allocate the correct amount of feed required per herd Manage rotation length as per rotation planner. Strong communication required with all other staff. Manage pasture to minimise pasture damage. Calving: To calve any cows required. Identify calved cows. Record calved cows and calves. Tag calves. Draft...

6 months relative experience required • Days required Monday to Sunday (single rotation: 6 days on / 2 days off). • Hours per week Between 30 - 45 hours per week (from 04:30 am to 6:00 pm) • Salary band $58500 - $60840 per annum (including accommodation rent of $250 per week) • Number of positions for this job 2 Fortnightly payments The Employee’s Job Description is as follows: - assist with milking, assist with identifying sickness in dairy cattle while milking - assist with feeding out supplements to the cows with the tractor and trailer - assist with grazing and pasture management, by setting up electric temporary fences, taking them down, checking for power faults in electric fences - assist with farm equipment maintenance - drive tractors and farm equipment - assist with making silage - assist with general farm work including repairing fences, spraying weeds, replacing fences insulators, gates handles - assist with maintenance of the water supply system - assist with shifting...

We are looking for a motivated Herd Manager . You will be working  a Sharemilker with a passion to see people succeed and progress in the industry. The ideal candidate will be someone who: Has a passion for the dairy industry Has a willingness to go the extra mile Works well in a team and follows instructions Is calm and patient with the cows & takes pride in all aspects of their role. Pet and Smoke free Being on a smaller 450 cow farm this role will be doing a full range of jobs so a willingness to learn is a must. Our farm is located in Lauriston (20 min to Ashburton and 10 min to Methven). Starting date is flexible being after 1st July. For the right applicant this could lead to further growth within our growing business. It will be approximately 45 hours per week. Person must be easy going, fit, motivated, enjoy animals and have good hygiene practices. . Salary is variable for experience within 75-85K package. Experience will be looked upon favourably! Your role will...

We are looking for a motivated, Ideally 2-3+ years experience  Farm assistant to join our awesome team of four in Carew(20min to Ashburton and Geraldine). Start date is flexable The successful candidate must be goal driven and have ambitions to go places within the dairy industry. Take pride in the work they do. Be Honest , Reliable and Punctual. Have good problem solving skills. Confident in all aspects of animal health. Be drug free, non-smoker and no pets. Duties will include all aspects of dairy farming inc: Milking, Fencing, Tractor work. The purpose of the position is to assist in the day to day running of the farm and taking responsibility in the milking shed and animal health. Note- Applicants must be in New Zealand with a current work visa at the time of interviews. Must be currently working in the industry as we need someone that can hit the ground running. Please email a copy of CV with a minimum of 2 references.

An exciting opportunity exists to join CNR Farming as a 2IC to work under our Farm Manager to be part of a team of 4 full timers. We are energetic owner/operators, passionate about the dairy industry and high performance. We plan to peak milk 830 cows next season. We have a 54bail rotary with ACR’s, in shed feeding and auto drafting. We have been using Halter collars for several years. We are fully irrigated with pivots and minimal sprinklers. Pasture management is something you need to be passionate about along with a exceptional animal health and husbandry. The role will involve assisting in all areas of Farm Management working closely with the Manager and covering his time off. We can offer a competitive remuneration package for the right applicant, including a 2   bedroom home on farm. The farm is located 5min from Rolleston, 10 min to Lincoln. Our usual roster is 7/2, 7/2, 7/3 . Please apply by email with a cover letter outlining a bit about yourself and why you would be...

To assist owner on farm calving 800 and rearing 250 heifer replacements and 200 beef calves for approx 10 weeks. Modern set up using pumps and calfeterias feeding twice daily, 6am & 130pm. Flexible roster can be negotiated to suit. 5mins to Rolleston and 10min to Lincoln. Some work may be on going if interested. Experience desirable but not essential. Being able to work independently and part of a team, a good attitude, reliable and ability to work efficiently are important. Wage to suit experience, and hours and roster negotiable but 6days a week preferred

We require a motivated energetic person to join our farming operation. We milk 500 cows through a 50ashb with cup removers on 40 sets. You will be working with a husband and wife team, and we both have 20+ years in the industry. If you are wanting to learn in the industry this is the job for you, as we can offer great mentoring opportunities. We offer a competitive salary package, and being a smaller farm we offer a good work life balance. For most of the season we can offer a flexible roster to work in with the successful applicant. With this the renumeration could be a salary or paid by hourly rate. Maximum weekly hours worked would be 50hrs and this would only be over calving, the rest of the season could be negotiable. A keen interest in pasture management would be great, we are prepared to teach this skill. Job primarily involves twice daily milking for majority of the season, pasture allocation, feeding out, weed control, irrigation and dairy shed hygiene. Applicants must be...

Ashmount Farm is an exciting new dairy farm conversion currently being developed just outside of Chertsey. We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable herd manager to be part of the team running this operation starting June 2026. The farm is in a great location, only a 10 minute drive to Rakaia or 15 minute drive to Ashburton! About the farm The farm is 426ha in total and will milk 1700 cows through a brand new 80 bail Read shed in the 2026-27 season. The shed will have ACRs, Protrack and in-shed feeding with Cowmanager tags. The farm will be irrigated by 5 pivots, with a small amount of dryland corners. We will operate a system that strives to maximise pasture harvested while feeding cows to their potential. The opportunity The successful candidate will be a part of a large team lead by equity manager Peter O’Connor and be responsible for one of the three herds on farm. You will be expected to manage grazing and allocation for a herd (with assistance from the manager or...

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team milking 1230 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers. To be successful in applying for this role you'll need to be self-motivated, have a great work ethic, be trustworthy and honest, a great communicator with the ability to work in a team environment.  The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand, have a clear police record and currently be living in New Zealand. Duties include (but not limited to) milking animal health shed hygiene weed control general farm duties and tasks

We require a Herd Manager to add to our team milking 1230 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers. We are looking for someone who is fit, honest, reliable with excellent communication skills and has the ability to work in a team environment. The successful candidate must have a clear police record and currently be living in New Zealand. The Herd Manager is required to assist the Contract Milker with the management of the milking herd and grazing. Duties include but are not limited to: Milking Animal Health Irrigation Weed Control Shed hygiene and other general farm tasks

We have an exciting opportunity at Willsden Farm for a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Assistant Manager (2IC). The 2IC assists with the day-to-day running of the farm with a focus on implementing farm policies and plans. Does this sound like you? You have at least 3 years’ experience in farming or a tertiary qualification in agriculture You have a sound knowledge of all aspects of large-scale dairy farming in New Zealand including people management, stock management, rotary dairy shed operation, machinery, irrigation, and pasture management. You have a good understanding of compliance requirements and a desire to be environmentally low impact. You’re able to maintain a high standard of milk quality and shed cleanliness. You’re a great record keeper and have excellent problem-solving and time management skills. You’re conscious about health & safety and will do everything you can to keep yourself and your team members safe. You can lead the...

Farm Assistant, 2 years ex[erience.  Come and join an amazing team! 640 cows through a 60 bale rotary. Pendarvous area, 20 mins from Ashburton/Rakaia and 5 minutes drive from the ocean. Farm is irrigated with rotorainers.  Cows wintered off farm til calving, 54 bale rotary, in shed feeding. 5/2 roster Position starts 01/06/2026  Applicants must be able to work in NZ and have current visa and be in NZ We are Accredited Employers 45 hours per week