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We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-equipped dairy farm. This is a hands-on role suited to 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...

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...

About us:   Culverden Farm is a family-run hill-country farming operation with a large scale Sheep Dairy and complimentary drystock cattle. We're based in Waerenga, North Waikato (10 min from Te Kauwhata). Sheep Dairy is a dynamic, young industry with a strong outlook, and this is your opportunity to work alongside an innovative, performance-oriented team. This role centres around milking:   twice per day in our 36 a-side herringbone shed with automatic cup removers. Spring focus:   includes lambing with a split rearing system: some naturally on ewe, some artificially in our purpose built rearing shed on auto-feeders. Job tasks:   include mustering, milking, shed & equipment hygeine, training and feeding lambs, vaccinating, docking, crutching, foot care. Team approach:   senior staff lead the crew to cover all positions, support each other, and maintain strong attention to details and outcomes. Fixed-term:   August to April Roster:   6 days on/2 days...

Job Description- Farm Manager We are looking for a reliable hardworking person to join us on our dairy farm only a few minutes out of Morrinsville, Waikato Region. We milk a total of 280 cows through a 19 aside herringbone shed, with automatic cup removers. The job position available is Farm Manager. Your main duties will be Milking cows, tractor operating and feeding out on a feed pad, weed and pasture control, diagnosing and treating sick cows i.e mastitis, lame & milk fever, during mating you will be required to draft 'On heat' cows out for mating as well as record keeping in these areas. You will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing the milking shed, be confident in Pasture management e.g. Pre and post grazing covers, be physically fit and able to carry these tasks daily. You will be a solid ‘all-rounder’ and comfortable working on your own as well as leading other staff. We require at least 2 years of relevant NZ dairy farming experience, that...

assist with day to day running milk harvesting and management around cows and farm.

We have a job for an experienced farm worker (12+ months) for a Herd Manager position on a 520-cow farm in the Tirau area, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, training junior staff, 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 30 and a maximum of 55. 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, 1 day off then 6 days on, 2 days off rest of...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant with at least 6 months’ dairy farm experience to work on a 520-cow farm in the Tirau area, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. 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 55. 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, 1 day off then 6 days on, 2 days off rest of the year. Salary ranges from $57,894 - $65,658 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates are required...

Job Description- Herd Manager We are looking for a reliable hardworking person to join us on our dairy farm only a few minutes out of Morrinsville, Waikato Region. We milk a total of 280 cows through a 19 aside herringbone shed, with automatic cup removers. The job position available is Herd Manager. Your main duties will be Milking cows, tractor operating and feeding out on a feed pad, weed and pasture control, diagnosing and treating sick cows i.e mastitis, lame & milk fever, during mating you will be required to draft 'On heat' cows out for mating as well as record keeping in these areas. You will be responsible for helping in training junior staff, running and managing the milking shed, be confident in Pasture management e.g. Pre and post grazing covers, be physically fit and able to carry these tasks daily. You will be a solid ‘all-rounder’ and comfortable working on your own as well as leading other staff. We require at least 2 years of relevant...

We are looking for a Calf Rearer to help through this season starting at the end of July. We will be rearing around 100 heifer replacement calves and up to approx. 50 beef calves. We are flexible on hours worked but ideally everyday, We expect the work period to be around 8 weeks, this is a drive in postion on Oreipunga Road, Cambridge.  We have staff available to assist when and as required. Experience rearing calves is essential.

We require a motivated, honest and reliable farm assistant for the 26/27 season to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with animals and wants to be part of a supportive and hard working team environment.  Key Responsibilities Milking and maintaining high standards in the cowshed Ensuring a consistently low SCC and maintaining a grade-free milk supply Keeping accurate cowshed and herd records Operating tractors and farm machinery safely and efficiently Spraying and moving irrigators Monitoring animal health with a strong attention to detail Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment  Skills & Experience We are looking for someone who is a positive team player, attitude is very important to us. a positive team player who enjoys working with their peers Good stockmanship and a quiet manner Ability to follow our farm systems as well as being able...

740 cows milking through a 54 bail waikato rotary cow shed  afimilk computer system in the cowshed with auto drafting halter collars bail gates, cup removers, auto teat spray,auto wash,  spring calving, high input system 5 feed pad , mixer wagon , in shed feeding  modern well maintained equipment the farm is used only as a milking platform with no young stock,  milking 365 days with a dry period of 50 days per cow before calving half the herd goes off farm for there dry period  this is a busy farm with never a dull moment , we are high input feeding and there is a workload associated with this system. there is a lot of modern technology to use and learn with the halter collars , afimilk system in the shed and monitoring systems  a strong work ethic and an ability to work well in a team environment , must be a self starter and able to problem solve and think on your feet to over come daily challenges  minimum 3 years experience with 3 good references , New...

We require an honest and motivated person to join our team milking 1200 cows through a 60 bail rotary shed 15 mins from Hamilton. You MUST have at least 12 months  of continuous New Zealand Dairy Farming experience with relevant references. The ability to work as a team member, common sense and a good attitude are also a must.  Tractor driving or large herd experience is advantageous.  JOB DESCRIPTION: MILKING Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues. ANIMALS Implements and monitors the animal health plan, and records and reports on this. Diagnoses and treats all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice in the areas of animal handling, health and welfare. Supports and trains junior staff in their development. FEED Monitors pasture covers, feed intakes and cow condition, and discusses appropriate management with senior staff. PEOPLE Work well with others, building a strong team...

We offer excellent time off and a competitive salary! We peak milk 900 cows twice a day on 370ha through a 50aside Herringbone shed with cup removers also Utilizing Halter!!! We also use OAD from February for 370 young cows to reduce heat stress on Animals and Staff in the afternoons. The farm has excellent infrastructure and all plant & machinery is in good condition and well maintained. We are a family run business 30km west of Taupo at Tihoi. We pride ourselves on supporting our employees to grow into there positions and progress via on farm training and ITO training off farm. You will be part of a team that includes 5 full time staff for the farm and enjoy a 6 on 2 off Roster all season. Our Ideal Candidate will need to: - Have can-do attitude - Be able to follow instructions and use initiative - Enjoy working in a larger team and be a team player - Be good with stock and able to identify sick animals - Have experience on two wheelers. - Be trustworthy and reliable -...

Primarily looking after small drystock farm in lieu of rent 10-12hrs /week Other paid work maybe availiable on large nearby dairyfarm , relief milking, calf rearing ,fencing Could suit semi retired person text 0274916707

We are seeking a Herd Manager to join our team in the Marotiri / Tihoi district 35 minutes from Taupo.  Milking 1100 cows through a 60 bail rotary with in-shed feeding, ACR's and operating CowManager. Duties & Responsibilities include:  running the dairy shed, effluent/irrigation and feed management, pasture management, animal health, mating, plant & machinery maintenance, tractor work, stock work, calf rearing, health & safety and record keeping, farm maintenance, ability to train any junior employees in simple skills. Accommodation is a three-bedroom house We guarantee 35hrs per week / 70hrs per fortnight Our roster is an 11/3 single rotation Hourly rate is between $25-$35 The ideal candidate will have at least two years experience, be physically fit, honest, reliable, a team player that takes pride in their work and the farm presentation, and is passionate about the dairy industry.  A clear police and drug history is required and you must be willing...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable person to join us and our 2IC milking 500 quiet crossbred cows through an older but efficient 32 bale rotary shed located mid-way between Whitianga and Coromandel towns. This is a fixed term role for the lactation only July to April. We are having to re-advertise due to previously successful candidate changing their mind about taking the role on. This has traditionally been a 2 person farm utilizing calf rearers and relief milkers but we are transitioning to a model that will largely use 3 full-time labour units to achieve seasonal outcomes instead. We can be very flexible with how this role is structured so welcome applications from a range of experience levels and circumstances.  The main duties will be getting cows in,  AM and PM milkings, Shed clean-up and Hygiene and some general farm clean-up and weed control. We would also ideally like someone capable and interested in managing some or all of the calf rearing so please let us know...

We milk 680 cows through a 47 aside HB shed  At least 3 years of work experience is required  applicant must be a New Zealand permanent resident  applicant must have a good character, drug free no conviction. Contact 02102691287

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 500-cow farm in the Te Kauwhata area, milking through a 28 Bail Rotary 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, with an average of 40 and a maximum of 45. 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. Wage ranges from $26.07 - $29.27 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates are required...

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 directed by on farm...

Dairy Farm Assistant Manager (2IC) Location: Ngatea. we are looking for a top operator (or aspiring to be) Assistant Manager to help us keep our dairy operations running as smooth as fresh cream! The farm is 130ha and we milk through a 50 bale rotary, system 4. 480 cows. What You’ll Do: Support the team in daily operations—think herd care, milking routines, and equipment upkeep. Lead, train, and inspire a fantastic team of farm workers. Keep an eye on herd health, nutrition, and comfort—happy cows, happy farm! Dive into data—track production, feed, and efficiency, and help us keep improving. Work with the team to ensure we’re meeting sustainability goals—because we care about our cows, staff and the planet! Who You Are: You’ve got some farm experience (bonus if you know your way around a milking shed!). You’re a natural leader who thrives on teamwork and communication. You’re organized, adaptable, and excited to get your hands dirty. You’ve...