33 jobs found

We are looking for a farm assistant to help cover milkings and other farm duties. We run 680 cows through a 54 bale rotary. We also have another property which milks 400 cows through a 40 aside herringbone. Ideally looking for someone who would can  milk in rotary and herringbone sheds. Tractor driving ability would be a bonus but not essential.

Herd manager wanted Naki South is officially alive and we’re looking for a team member to complete our team. We’re on the hunt for a person who loves cows (650 of them), grass management (230ha worth), farming (at Gorge Road with 48 a side herringbone) and growth. Our business is looking to grow long term, and this means we’re after a likeminded individual who wants to grow into a 2IC and a manager. We want to train you! What do we offer.  Learning and training opportunities, we encourage you to take up off farm training as well as daily learnings in what and how we do things.  8 and 2 rosters during calving to give you more down time, then 11 and 3 through the rest of the season with 2 sleep ins for your 11 days on.  Warm 4 bedroom house with log burner, spacious kitchen, heat pump, 2 car garage, 30 minutes from Invercargill, close to the Catlins and Fortrose for hunting and fishing opportunities  Growth opportunity, we are looking to expand our business long term, and this...

Hey guys have a couple of positions available on our 990 cow farm in riverton southland. Modern cowshed with all the goodies.  Looking for 2-3 full time staff for this season. Couple of houses available. Must be competent in animal health, pasture managment, working while owner is away. And general managment of a farm this size. If this sound like you please apply. If a couple is interested this could work very nicely.

Calf Rearer & Relief Milker Smithill Limited – Southland Smithill Limited is a progressive family-owned dairy farming business operating four dairy farms and support blocks in Southland. We milk approximately 2,100 cows and pride ourselves on strong animal welfare, good systems, supportive teams, and providing opportunities for people to develop within the dairy industry. We are seeking a reliable and motivated Calf Rearer & Relief Milker to join our team for the upcoming calving season, with the potential for ongoing work for the right person. About the role This is a hands on position that combines calf rearing, relief milking, and general farm support. You'll work alongside experienced farm managers and be involved in all aspects of caring for our youngest stock while helping support farm operations during our busiest time of year. This could involve stock work at grazing properties and potentially the role could extend to be permanent for the right...

We are looking for an experienced Herd Manager to commence 15 August 2026. Come and join a team that really values family and understands the importance of looking after people! Don’t just take our word for it either - we are happy to provide references from others who have worked with us. Attitude, team fit, honesty, and a desire to keep learning will be key to your success in this role. Kennigton, Southland       600 cows, 50 bail rotary cowshed       ACR’s, in-shed feeding What we are looking for: Someone with at least 1 years experience, tertiary agriculture qualification , experience with large herds, and exceptional animal health and pasture management skills.   A team member who turns up on time and values their team mates time as much as their own  Good communication skills  A patient and calm temperament when working with animals and the team - please don’t apply if you lose your cool too easily What we can offer: roster that...

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team in Hedgehope, Southland. We run a self contained 800ha dairy farm, with a 54 bale rotary shed, wintering barns and split calving.  Some experience preferred but not essential. Applicant should reside within New Zealand currently.  The successful applicant will be motivated, show initiative and get along well in a team environment. 

Applicant must have excellent herd management knowledge.the ability to work alone unsupervised as well as a team  leader when needed.minda and Dairy diary experience preferred.This is a hill country farm so good grass management is a must as well as the ability to drive tractors on hills.We require a minimum of 3 years  experience in all aspects of the job. 6 and 1 roster over calving and mating. 11 and 3 roster for remainder of season. please email [email protected]  with your c/v attached please do not apply without your c/v or references. As the job is located an hour from the nearest town a full drivers license is preferred.

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.   Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $30 - $35 per hour....

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.   Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $30 - $35 per hour....

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.   Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $30 - $35 per hour....

Due to unforeseen circumstances and having two people pull out on us we are on the hunt for another person to join our small team before the upcoming calving. We are looking for an experienced herd manager. This position will be split working between two farms 2 minutes apart. Both farms run a system 4. We are extremely passionate about our stock and strive for the best results both in production and animal health as well as maintaining a general high standard of farm upkeep and tidiness. Both farms milk around 450 Friesian cows through modern 40 aside herringbone and 50 bail rotary cow sheds. Both farms are well set out with modern infrastructure utilising wintering barns and feed pads. Halter technology is utilised on both farms. Your duties will include, milking following best practice and capably running the shed in the managers absence, herd management and monitoring animal health and welfare, record keeping, treatments, calving matings etc, operating and maintaining farm...

We are looking for a reliable relief milker to join our team on a permanent basis. The role includes: *Every second weekend milking *Additional weekday milkings available if wanted *Opportunity for tractor work on our neighboring runoff, making this an ideal role for someone wanting extra hours  Dairy Farm: 60 Bale Rotary In-Shed Feed Cup-Removers Pro-track Allflex collars 2-Person Shed - always supported by a full-time staff member 700 cows split into two mobs (400/300)   Milking times: Morning 5:00am - 7:30am Afternoon: 2:30pm - 5:00pm  Runoff: The runoff is 200ha. This work would involve topping, mowing baleage and moving baleage to crop paddocks. *We are located on Gladfield Road, 10 min from Otautau and 5min from Drummond. *No accommodation is available. This is a drive-in position *Start date is flexible, ideally August onwards.  To apply: If this sounds like the role for you, please send your CV to...

Milking - Perform a efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.   Animals - perform safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  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. Pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.    Environment - aware of 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 - Practice the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Experienced calf rearer required from late July Shared accommodation available 7-8 weeks full time work - 40 hours per week Competitive hourly rate - by negotiation  Potential for relief milking also available 

Winter Grazing Available for 200 cows (or equivalent young stock) for 4-5 weeks from 1st July Kale/Baleage Diet Weekly rate negotiable 

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join a 480-cow farm in the Edendale area, milking through a 40-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 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 10 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year.  Salary ranges from $74,561 - $83,713 per annum, depending on experience. Candidates are required to...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are on the look out for a new farm assistant for the 26/27 season   Please do not apply unless you are eligible to work in New Zealand or fit immigration Nz requirements for an AEWV The Job  the farm is 234 Ha milking 700 cows through a centrally located 54 bail rotary shed with auto cup removers  You would be expected to help with day to day jobs including but not limited to  Milking Break Set up  Fence Repair  Moving stock on crop  Tractor Work (depending on experience) picking up calves and separating mothers Minor Repairs and Maintence  general tidying  spraying weeds  In return we offer remuneration based on experience and two different options on housing whichever you would prefer. Experience is not necessary but a willingness to get stuck in and try is.

We are based in Dipton West and are a family owned farm.  Our shed is a herringbone 40 aside and peak milk 650 cows.  We require a dairy farm manager beginning July 2026. You must have proven experience and references required Duties to include: Overseeing Staff, Training Staff, Pasture management Milking, Monitoring milk quality, feed management, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operating, animal health. Computer skills are a must we use Minda, Cow Manager, and Delpro drafting systems and are introducing Pasture IO.  You will only be considered for this role if you provide a cover letter and CV with references. Applicants must be willing to undergo a drug test.

🐄 Herd Manager – Otatara, Southland We’re seeking a capable and motivated  2IC  to join our progressive sharemilking operation just minutes from Invercargill. 🏡 A brand-new three-bedroom home with garaging is provided for the successful applicant. About the Farm: We milk Peak milk 560 cows through a 38-a-side herringbone shed with ACRs. The farm is right beside the Invercargill Airport and only 3 km from the CBD . We’re moving toward System 4 next season with in-shed feeding completed last May Infrastructure includes two wintering barns (one doubling as a 500-cow feed pad )  About the Role: As 2IC, you’ll work alongside the sharemilkers and be responsible for key day-to-day operations, including: Milking and shed hygiene (plant wash, ACRs, teat spraying) Pasture allocation and grass management Feeding out and tractor operation Effluent system management and maintenance Fencing, weed control, and general farm maintenance...

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Southland. Previous experience preferred however a qualification relevant to agriculture may be accepted as a substitute for experience. Duties include but not limited to Milking: Assists with efficent and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $27 - $30 per hour. Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants must have a criminal free record and current drivers licence. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and...