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Experienced person required to help run 880 cow family owned Dairyfarm at Kaikoura. This could suit someone who has been out of the industry for a while and would like to get back in with help from an experienced and active farm owner. The cows are milked through a 60 bail rotary with ACR's and Protrack. The farm is irrigated with Ocmis Irrigators and K line. The cows are wintered on the farms own run-off where R 2yr olds are run for most of the year. This is a management role, the extent of which will depend on the employees experience and skills/ ability. There is room for career advancement on this farm 

We are looking for an Intermediate Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-established dairy farm located 10 minutes south of Ashburton. This role is ideally suited to someone with a minimum of 3 years’ dairy farming experience, who is confident in day-to-day farm operations and keen to continue developing their skills. What makes this role a little different is that there could be the ability for the partner to also work on the farm.   Our roster works particularly well for a couple or family situation where both parents wish to work. Our roster and shift structure means that one parent can generally be home before and after school each day, making it easier to balance family commitments alongside work. For families with younger, pre-school-aged children, we are happy to have a discussion with suitable applicants about how this could practically work. About the Role You will be involved in all aspects of farm work, with key responsibilities including: Milking...

We are seeking a motived individual to join our team for the current season as Farm assistant or Herd manager. Could also suit a couple, with a second role available helping calf rear & milking. Peak milk 950 cows through a fully automated 60 bale rotary. A very strong pasture based system with low inputs. We focus hugely on animal health, excellent hygiene practices, and having a quiet herd and friendly cows. The farm is fully irrigated, with 3 pivots, solid sets, and a small section of sprinklers. You will be involved in all day to day tasks and will have the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge across all areas of the farm. Experience is preferred but mainly looking for someone who has the right attitude, is eager to learn, takes pride in what they do and works to a high standard. Salary negotiable depending on experience. Fully furnished 1 bedroom self contained flat available. No pets Farm is located 25 minutes south of Ashburton. To apply, please...

Rate dependant on work experience Based a couple of minutes from Winchester  No Accommodation available at this point so is a drive in position Start 8am till about 12pm then afternoons 2pm to around 4pm - hours can alter slightly depending on number of calves that come in, or what the day brings.... 580 cow farm, 150 replacement heifers on auto feeders (basic computer knowledge required) Bobby's and bulls on manual feeders Teaching calves to drink Tube feeding new calves Pumping milk Cleaning feeders  And other general tasks involved with looking after calves. Roster usually runs every second weekend off but we work it out once we have a team (but thats the usual expectation) Need to be fit and reliable (available the whole 8-10 weeks), patient and caring towards animals. 

Looking for an enthusiastic, reliable Calf rearer to take charge of our 200 replacement heifers.   Located just 7minutes from both Washdyke and Temuka.  Experience is preferred, but training can be provided.  

We are looking for a calf rearer to come and join our team of 3. This role will have sole charge of rearing 150 heifer replacements, training is provided. There would also be the option to help with milking in the mornings.  We milk 610 cows through a 54-bale rotary with protrack with smaXtec animal monitoring. The roster is 6 days on and 2 days off, this could be negotiable. Position is from mid-late July through to mid-late September. A fully furnished one bedroom cottage is available on the farm.  Pay based on experience.  Please not the job is only for 8-10 weeks and applicant must have a visa to be able to work in New Zealand. 

Permanent - Full Time   Our beautiful 160Ha farm is located on flat land and just a 5 mins drive to Methven town centre, where there are excellent schools, cafes and supermarkets etc and with Mt Hutt right on our doorstep if you enjoy winter sports.   Milking our beautiful 630 cows through a 60-bail rotary with ACR and auto drafting, we will expect you to have strong production experience and you must also be at the top of your game when it comes to shed hygiene and animal health and wellbeing, as well as being a capable tractor driver, so a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience here in NZ is essential.   Offering a good healthy work life balance, we work on a 6/2 roster all year round and we have a lovely modern 2-bedroom home located on farm, we are offering a salary of between $30 to $35 per hour including $200 per week for accommodation.    We offer a minimum of 30 hours per week.   In return we will expect you to be able to hit the ground the running...

You must be eligible to work in NZ as we are not accredited employers.  We are looking to find a farm assistant to fill a new position on our farm. We are located 10 minutes north of Ashburton and 20mins from Methven. We milk 650 cows through a 40 bail rotary with ACRs.  Currently we have 2 full time employees plus myself the sharemilker. Some experience milking cows is preferred.  We have a self contained unit available for accommodation on farm. Salary will be dependent on experience. 

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on a progressive dairy farm. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the dairy industry or continue building their farming career within a supportive and positive work environment. Key Responsibilities: Milking and animal husbandry Feeding and caring for livestock Assisting with calf rearing and young stock management Fencing, weed control and general farm maintenance Tractor and machinery operation (experience preferred but not essential) Maintaining high standards of animal welfare, health and safety, and farm presentation What We Are Looking For: A positive attitude and strong work ethic Reliability and punctuality Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills A genuine interest in farming and animal welfare Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not essential for the right applicant What We...

Please specify the following: Current visa conditions If you are currently overseas If you are applying on behalf of someone else must have current valid visa  Job description We are looking for 1 dairy Herd Manager to join the team on 1400 cow farm . 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. - 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. -Health, safety: Comply with farm Health and Safety policies and procedures. Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. In order to be...

We are seeking a person with at least 2 years experience in the New Zealand Dairy Farm industry who is willing to work with a great long standing team, milking 1000 cows through a a modern 60 bale rotary shed. Pivot irrigation.   Located in Mt Alford Canterbury   Modern two bedroom house available. School bus at the gate   Role Responsibilities: Milking: Manage an efficient, hygienic, and stress-free daily milking routine and train junior staff on correct techniques.   Animal Health & Welfare: Diagnose common ailments, administer treatments, and manage calving, mating, and reproduction records in line with farm policy.   Feeding & Pasture: Assist in setting break fences, allocating feed, and ensuring high pasture utilization, under the direction of the Farm Manager.   Staff Management: Supervise and train junior and relief staff, fostering a strong team and safety culture.   Environment & Maintenance: Monitor...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (12+ months) to join our team as Assistant Herd Manager on an 1,800-cow farm in the Ashburton area, operating a two 50 Bail Rotary milking shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), 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 35 and a maximum of 44. 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 5 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year. Salary is up to $63,000 per annum, subject to experience. Candidates must have...

Working Relationships: Farm Manager, permanent and casual farm staff, Outside contractors and service providers, Kohika Downs General Manager, Directors and Shareholders. Position title: Herd manager Location - Kohika Downs Ltd, Otaio, St Andrews Herd Manager Position Description Purpose 1. To support the Managers in achieving the Farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Farm 2. To follow good animal health and welfare, and environmental practices Reporting The Herd Manager will report to the Farm Manager (the “ FM ”). The Herd Manager will have working relationships with the 2IC, General Manager, Business Manager. The Herd manager will be expected to foster open communication, the aim there being “no surprises”. Business values 1. Our People/Community We provide our employees with a safe and supportive working environment. We’re respectful, honest and open with them and will recognize and...

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Dairy Assistant to join our small team on a newly converted 120ha farm for the 2026/27 season and beyond. We aim to milk 350–370 cows through a 40-bale rotary with ACRs, Protrack, in-shed feeding, and irrigation. A support block 5km away is used for wintering and young stock. The farm is located 40 minutes inland from Timaru and 15 minutes from Fairlie, in the beautiful Mackenzie district, offering a great lifestyle with lakes, mountains, and outdoor recreation nearby. A tidy 4-bedroom home is available, with a school bus for both primary and secondary schools stopping at the gate. We value work–life balance and offer a fair roster. We are also happy to support training and development for the right person. Key Duties: -          Milking in a 40-bale rotary -          Treating lame/sick cows -          Setting up and shifting breaks -          Tractor work, feeding out -...

We are requiring a new person to join our team for the 26/27 season.  This position could be good for someone who is a farm assistant looking to move to a herd manager position. You will need to have a minimum of 2.5 years of Nz dairy experience, preferably on large herd farms.  Our farm is situated halfway between Methven and Ashburton.  We are fully irrigated and run a 54 bail shed. The job will include: Getting cows in and milking them Setting up break fences Must be confident in all aspects on animal health—detecting mastitis, treating lame cows etc Be able to drive a tractor, more training will be given Assist with calving cows Have great shed hygiene and general farm tidiness Basic pasture management and willing to learn more Have great stock sense Able to help with young stock Must be confident on a 2 or 4 wheel motorbike Preferably have completed some AGITO papers or similar qualifications. You will need to be in NZ now and have a current work visa...

Due to an unforeseen change in family circumstances, our current manager is leaving after two successful years with us. We are seeking a capable and motivated farm manager to start in mid to late July and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our 600-cow dairy farm, in line with our policies and objectives. Our farm is a 600-cow, partially irrigated operation (pivot), a 50-bale rotary shed with ACRs, and Halter collars. We converted the farm 12 years ago, and it is located just 12 km from Fairlie in a stunning setting, only five minutes from Lake Opuha. We run a low-input, pasture-first system focused on efficiency and profitability. Looking ahead, we hope to employ a 50/50 sharemilker in the future, so this role offers genuine progression opportunities for like-minded, hard-working people. We welcome applications from both ambitious up-and-coming managers and experienced career managers. We are good, fair employers and offer strong infrastructure, sensible...

We are looking for a herd manager that has at least 2 years of herd manager experience. Must be in the country and have a valid visa. We are putting on halter this winter. We peak milk 1250 cows in a 70 bail rotary shed. Must be patient and have good animal husbandry, able to communicate well, and work well in a team.  You must be able to ride a 2 wheeler. Responsibilities include, but not limited to milking, cleaning, feeding out, tractor work, pasture management, using halter. Farm is located 5 mins south of Hinds, Ashburton. Close to the school, preschool and playcentre. 3 bedroom house will be provided as well as wet weather gear.  Good remuneration, this will be discussed at interview.

Farm Assistant  Location: Woodbury Geraldine Employment Type: Full-time (45 hours per week) About the Role We are seeking an experienced motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy operation. Applicant MUST have a current NZ work visa and be eligible to work in NZ. This is a full-time role working minimum 40 hours per week. The successful applicant will assist with the daily running of the farm, ensuring high standards of animal welfare, hygiene, and farm presentation. This is a Senior Farm Assistant role, so must be able to work independently in the milking shed and while completing a range of tasks out on the farm. Key Duties & Responsibilities Milking: Carry out twice-daily milking routines Maintain hygiene of milking shed, plant, and equipment Ensure milk quality and animal welfare standards are upheld Stock Work: Moving and handling stock safely Monitoring animal health and condition Assisting with calving, feeding, and general...

Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 582 Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you!   We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently seeking a proactive farm assistant to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be.   This is an ideal role for a someone who is serious about growing their career as we do...

We have 2 positions available for calf rearers near Rangiora. We have 1300 cows and rear 350 replacements in total over 2 farms. The focus is on attention to detail and healthy replacement and bobby calves as well as running an efficient calf rearing system. All roles require a strong, physically capable person able to handle calves. The farms are 1km from Rangiora. Accommodation is available for all positions if required.   1.      Lead calf rearer – this person will be responsible for the calf rearing team and be involved with planning with the farm manager. This role requires proven experience with calf rearing and an ability to work with staff. The role is fulltime from late July to early October, and then hours reducing until all the calves are weaned in mid December. 2.      Assistant calf rearer. – this person will be physically capable and help with the peak of calving. No experience needed. The role is from 1st August to late September. Please state which...