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Experienced Calf Rearer Wanted – Pahiatua (Drive-In) We are seeking an experienced, reliable  Calf Rearer  for the upcoming calving season. This is a full-time (7 days a week), drive-in position located in the  Makomako / Pahiatua area .  Position Details: Start Date:  20 July 2026 Duration:  Through to the end of August (with the potential to extend depending on circumstances) Farm Scale:  Calving 385 cows, minimal bobbies, with most calves reared through to weaning Remuneration:  Competitive pay rate based on your experience and ability to work independently Requirements: Proven experience in calf rearing Ability to manage daily tasks with minimal supervision Excellent work ethic and reliability References required To Apply: Please contact  Xavier at  027 599 2988  for more details or to express your interest.

Due to our current worker moving on we are looking a farm assistant to join our team. We run a family farm, located 15 minutes from Feilding. We run a split calving system peak milking 450 cows through an 32AS herringbone with ACRs. All animals are wintered on our nearby blocks of land. You will be working as part of a team so late starts are part of your roster. We are looking for someone that is honest, reliable and enthusiastic to join our team. Experience is preferred but if you are willing to learn are are happy to have a chat to you. You will need to be living, and entitled to work in NZ to apply for this job. A NZ drivers licence is a must.

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...

All the hours you can work; $40-45 p/h and possibility of permanent work subject to probation The job requires an experienced tractor driver using heavy disking equipment and other agricultural equipment on a 1,000 hectare cultivated farm. Particular emphasis will be on experience with heavy disk units. Please apply to [email protected]

We are looking for a part-time farm assistant to join our team with the potential for full-time work available later in the season.  We are looking for someone who has experience, good animal husbandry and confident using bikes. One bedroom cottage is available. We are not accredited employers. Please apply by email to [email protected]

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.

We are looking for 2 staff members to Join us from calving season onwards. Your main job is to feed new born calves, prepare calf pens, shift calves as required. Give some basic remady or treatment if needed.  Approx 450 calves to rear. There is possibility of some relief milking work for you if you are willing to do it. Some working with animals experience preferred but not necessary. Working hours per week ranging from 30 to 50 with hourly rate from $24 to $30 depending on your capabilties. Shared accommodation available on farm, on a agreed weekly charge.

MS FARMING LTD is looking for 3 experienced herd managers to join us on a Permanent - Full Time role   Minimum 1 year of experience in farms  Hygiene must be of a high standard (clean and tidy) You will be required to drive Tractor or willing to learn You may be able to ride a 2-wheeler  or willing to learn You may be required to work in rotating shifts/ roaster  You will be required to performing following duties: You must have one year or more NZ dairy farm experience. Jobs include all basic farm work and some responsibilities around animal health, milk quality, pasture management, tractor work, farm maintenance etc. Managing daily milking operations and milk quality standards. Monitoring animal health, treatment, and welfare. Coordinating feeding, grazing, and nutrition programmes. Assisting with breeding, mating, and calving activities. Maintaining herd and production records. Supervising and training farm staff. Operating and maintaining farm machinery...

Farm manager wanted for self contained 310 cow dairy unit. 5 on 2 off shared with one existing full time assistant with additional help through calving. 2 bedroom reno'd cottage on farm. quality and uncapped production bonuses 

Calf Rearer and relief milker for this coming season.  Have a tiny/single persons accommodation available on site, 10minutes from Dannevirke. Please contact Michelle on 0272173166 or email [email protected]  

OB Group has four Dairy farms, three at Sandtoft Bulls where these roles will be based, just 15 minutes from Marton in the Rangitikei region. Each Farm milks between 800-1000 Friesian X cows at peak through 60 bail Rotary sheds and has 4 staff. These are well-resourced farming businesses set on flat to rolling sand country with excellent laneways and pivot irrigators across the properties. THE OPPORTUNITY… We require experienced farm staff to add to the experienced Farm teams in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the dairy farm. You may be at 2IC level, or close to stepping into Shed or Herd manager for this farm role. Experience is great, but the right attitude to farm work is a must i.e. for the right person we can support getting them up to speed. All applicants must be NZ citizens and physically in New Zealand or have the appropriate current Visa to work in NZ. A BIT ABOUT YOU… To be successful in this role you will have a good understanding of the...

Looking for Assistant Farm Manager/2IC  atleast 3 years of experience in dairy farming mechanical minded Animal Health Record Keeping

Assist in Am and Pm milkings and farm work has required. Dairy farming experience preferred.  Must have NZ Residency or valid working visa. Requires own transport and current drivers license. 

Calf Rearer / Relief Milker Location:   Colyton (10 minutes from Feilding), Manawatu About the Farm We are a progressive 530-cow dairy farm based in Colyton, just 10 minutes from Feilding. We run efficient systems with a strong focus on animal welfare, team culture, and getting the basics right during the busy calving period. The Role We are looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our team in a   Calf Rearer / Relief Milker   role. This position is ideal for someone wanting solid work through calving, with ongoing relief milking opportunities afterward. Key Dates & Work Structure Calving Period (20 July – 20 September): Primary role:   Calf rearing (Monday to Friday) Optional weekend work available (or cover will be arranged if preferred) Some   relief milking duties , mainly: Assisting with getting fresh cows through the shed Helping new heifers learn the milking routine Supporting the team during peak workload...

We milk 600 cows through a 3 year old 54 bale rotary shed, located 2 minutes from Palmerston North town boundary We require someone for July - October to help out over the busy Spring time period! There is accommodation available for the right candidate. We are after someone who is passionate about farming and who is keen to learn more about the industry. You may be required to undertake and be involved in general farming duties including milking, feeding calves, dairy hygiene, animal health, feeding out and general maintenance. You must be honest and reliable, and have excellent time management skills. Our team is made up of 3 full time and 2 part time Staff. Rostered time off can be flexible. Any experience level will be considered, and wage will be based on experience. We are NOT credited employers. Only apply if you are in New Zealand.

ACCREDITED EMPLOYER - Looking for enthusiastic team members to join our team. A willingness to learn on the job and show initiative is a must. Live in, 3 bedroom, shared accommodation is available. Heated with wood fire, fully furnished, $150 per week. A well presented farm, mainly flat contour with some grazable sidelines - 60 bale rotary cowshed, ACRs, protrak, Halter. An ability to drive 2 wheelers, 4 wheelers, side by side and tractors necessary.  Spring calving. Successful applicants needs to be confident with all areas of day to day operations on the farm, be confident to ask questions if unsure, be reliable and drug free. Some formal farming studies and or experience on NZ farms preferrable. Experience with Halter or technologies a bonus.  Due to the remote area of the farm, a car license is necessary.

We're on the hunt for a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team from 20 July 2026 through to Mid/End September there can be further work for the rest of the season relief milking for the right person. We are located just 5 minutes from Palmerston North.  NO accommodation availabe We are NOT credited employers (New Zealand applicants only) Roster Can be flexible and also Hours somewhat flexable for the right canditate Previous years hours have been (these do fluctuate throughout calving) 5.00am - 8.30am  1.30pm - 2.30pm (Helping with colostrums) 3.30pm -5pm  We rear approximately 160 replacement heifer calves from birth through to weaning. This role could be a lead calf rearer or a junior calf rearer dependent on experience you will have support from experienced staff members.     Our calf system is straightforward and well set up: - All calves receive Gold colostrum as their first feed via tube feeding. (Including...

To rear healthy calves to weaning weights with a high standard of hygiene followed at all times.

We are looking to fill 3 dairy farm assistant roles on our farm with immediate job starting.  Job includes basic farm work such as milking cows, cleaning sheds and equipment, setup break fences, livestock movement, weed control, ride 2 and 4 wheeler and any other day to day duties required by the Farm Manager. No experience needed, you must be reliable, punctual and honest attitude. Training will be provided on farm. You must be drug, smoke free. 40- 50 working hours per week with $24 to $30 an hour, depending on your capabilities. On farm shared accommodation available at an agreed cost or market rate.

Short-Term Calf Rearer Role We are looking for a Calf Rearer to join our team from 20 July . We calve approximately 560 cows , and the role will run from late July through to September/October. Key details: Approximately 6 hours per day during the peak calving period. Hours will reduce to around 4 hours per day from late August/September. Ability to work 7 days per week is required. Main duties include feeding and caring for calves, maintaining calf sheds, and monitoring calf health. At times, assistance will be needed to collect calves from paddocks . Previous calf-rearing experience is preferred, but a positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to learn are essential.