29 jobs found

Assist with all aspects of dairy farming, milking, feeding out, putting up fences,effluent irrigator. 40 ashb shed with automatic teat spray and Protrack. We run a 2 herd system and need a team player. Training is provided where and when needed. We expect our staff to be punctual and efficient at their jobs. All applicants must be either NZ citizens or have the appropriate visas to apply 

We are after a Farm Assistant to join our team. Position is ideal for someone who doesn't have large amount of experience but has the willingness to learn. Must have experience in milking and Tractor operating. Everything else we are happy to teach.  Must be Drug free, Honest and reliable. 700 Cows Automatic cup removers Automatic Yard wash Automatic teat sprayer / Auto Refill Clear flat land Protrak Auto Drafting Affimilk Collars - Auto AB Drafting / Rumenation Opportunity to operate Large Scale machinery, such as Tractors, Telehandler, Silage Wagon, Mixer Wagon

We are looking for an Farm Assistant on your 310 ha property, milking 940 cows . Through a 60 bale rotary shed with ACR.  All aspects of farming. we have milking harvester , which milks 70 percent of the milking's. Tractor, JCB and mixer wagon operating, moving effluent spreader and general farm work. Four staff and one which is the milker. For more information about the position you are welcome to call Gavin on 0272433828   

We are seeking an honest and reliable Dairy Assistant to join our team. We are milking approximately 600 spring calving cows through a 40ashb on a predominantly grass based system, with adjoining run off block. Employee responsibilities: -milk harvesting -stock movement and feed allocation -tractor and machinery operation -assisting with animal health -general farm maintenance -tasks relating to the day to day running of the farm. Experience preferred, but we are willing to train applicants who have the right attitude. Applicants must be in New Zealand and hold a current drivers license. We are not accredited employers. Farm is located 5km South of Waverley township, 30mins North of Whanganui. Negotiable start date.

Spring Assistant and Relief Milker Supporting Farm Manager with morning milking, collecting cows and calves from mid July to end of AB mid November followed by regular relief milking available for 3 days every second weekend to provide Manager time off. Our flat 90ha farm is located very close to Okato township and this is a drive-in position. Milking 240 jersey cows through a 22 aside herringbone cowshed operated as a low input grass based system with a small amount of inshed feed utilised when required.  Competitive hourly rate available.

We’re looking for experienced Calf Rearer to join our team from 1st July through to November as part of a calf rearing project with important industry implications. This is a great opportunity to work with a team that values high standards of animal care and is leading the way in trialling improved calf rearing systems. You'll be contributing to a meaningful project while enjoying a supportive and well-organised work environment.   About You: We're after someone who: Has previous hands-on experience in calf rearing Understands good hygiene, feeding systems, and animal health monitoring Is reliable, proactive, and takes pride in doing things right Can commit to the full term, and is open to longer-term opportunities Is flexible with hours as needed by the project. What We Offer: Great hourly rate A positive, well-supported work culture All necessary equipment and PPE provided Involvement in a project with national visibility and...

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person to help milk our 600-cow farm. The herd is milked on a modern 60 bale rotary which sits central on a predominately flat 210ha farm. The main duties involved will be milking and the odd general day to day jobs.  

We are looking for someone to assist owners on 320 cow farm with a 36 bale rotary shed ( no ACR's ) Matapu , South Taranaki. Position will be  To assist with CALF REARING  morning and night August - November, MILKINGS  until May, over Winter shifting and feeding cows.  General Farm work available during the year. Applicants must be currently in and able to work in NZ.

In need of a Calf Rearer to help contract milker through calving Rearing 50 replacement heifers and any beefys fron the 10th august form roughly 2 months. This can be negotiated . Can offer more work throughout the day if wanted.  3-5 hours work a day This role is a drive in position only.  Roster and pay is negotiable and am happy to cover travel This position requires somebody with experance and willing to 'own' the job ensuring the calves are getting the attention they need.  Will need CV and references when applying 

I'm looking for a Calf Rearer for this coming spring starting 28/7. This position will be for 3 months with relief milking available after this time. We rear 70 replacements with all surplus calves either going to sale or to bobby market. After someone that can work well on their own and as part of a team. Competitive hourly rate. This is a drive in position 5 mins from Inglewood and 10 mins from New Plymouth. 

If you have a passion for the dairy industry and like to strive for top performance come and join our team. Our team is built around reliability, honesty, good work ethic and a sense of humor. We are looking for a farm assistant with at least 5 years experience to help manage our 490 cows. We run a farm system 3 with maize, PKE, grass silage and turnips. The cowshed is 46 ASHB with protack and the cows have Afi milk collars. The farm is 15 minutes from Hawera and is a live out position. We have a staff room for break times. We require you to: Milk 490 cows, Twice a day. Operate and maintain milking equipment. Feed and handle cows e.g setting up break fences and bring cows too and from paddock to milking shed. Operate a tractor for feeding out Report any animal health or welfare issues and follow treatment procedures - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health Be quiet with stock and is excellent with animal health and husbandry. Use and maintain...

We are looking for someone to join our team as a calf rearer or milk harvester for the FY26 season. 600 cow dairy farm working alongside myself (sharemilker/herd owner) and two friendly full time staff. Farm is 210 eff ha with a 60 bale rotary (automatic cup removers). Daily jobs include assisting myself feeding 1-4 day old calves before leaving farm, rearing 130 replacements until weaning, cleaning calf shed and feeder  or alternatively assisting with daily milkings and small jobs after while working in rotation with 2 others in a 2 person shed.

Please do not apply if you are outside New Zealand. We are 10 minutes south of Hawera. We are seeking an energetic person to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and has a positive, get-it-done attitude. You will work closely with the Contract Milkers and Farm owners, to support the day-to-day operations of the farm. With the opportunity for your partner to assist part-time during spring if this interests you. We are looking as our current farm assistant of 3 years has been given a new job opportunity  as a manager on a new farm. Responsibilities  Include but not Limited too the following: Duties: Milking 350 cows, Twice a day. Operate and maintain milking equipment. Feeding and handling cows e.g setting up break fences and bring cows too and from paddock to milking shed. Tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage Reporting any animal health or welfare issues and follow...

Moo-ble Dairy are looking to hire a permanent, full time dairy farm assistant on our 200ha, 580 cow dairy farm locate 20 minutes out of New Plymouth. Duties You would report to the Farm Manager and duties will include (but are not limited to) the following Milking 580 cows  Operate and maintain milking equipment Feeding and handling cows e.g setting up break fences, loading up and feeding out on feedpad daily  and bring cows from paddock to milking shed and feedpad Reporting any animal health or welfare issues and follow treatment procedures Use and maintain farm vehicles and machinery e.g tractors, two wheel motor bikes, rav 4 Carry out farm maintenances such as weed spraying, fencing and water repairs Operate effluent irrigation system   Follow health and safety procedures Skills No qualifications are required but you must: Have a minimum of a restricted drivers licence to operate farm vehicles on the road Be physically fit Be punctual,...

This position is for a highly motivated person to assist a herd owning sharemilker with the day-to-day running of a 140ha property in the Kaponga district. You would be working alongside another two full time workers. The farm milks 490 spring calving cows through a 40 a-side herringbone with ACRs and Protract drafting. The property has good infrastructure for rearing calves and house machinery. The property is supported by a runoff with winter grazing, grass silage, maize silage, and calves grazed there. This is located 15mins from the home farm. Key tasks and responsibilities: Milking morning and afternoons, including dairy hygiene and recording. Identifying, diagnosing, and treating animal heath issues. Stock movements. Assisting with calving, calf rearing, mating including recording. Pasture assessment and allocation using temporary fences. Farm maintenance. Weed control. Tractor work, including feeding out and fertilising. Health and safety. The...

2IC / Herd Manager Wanted  We're seeking a 2IC/Herd Manager who is ready to bring a strong work ethic with a good sense of humour. If you are passionate about dairy farming, love a challenge and ready to up skill we want to hear from you! We're looking for: Hardworking, reliable with good time management Initiative to know what jobs are needed to be done and can work autonomously  Minimum 2 years dairy farming experience with Agriculture Degree or Diploma holder   Confident in tractor work and ability to drive 2 wheelers.  Quiet with stock excellent with animal health and husbandry Assist overseeing feed management  Key duties will be milking, ensuring milk quality and shed hygiene is maintained to a high standard and assisting with feeding of stock as advised by Contract Milker. You must be able to assist with all calving and mating requirements, be able to record information accurately and have good knowledge of animal health and welfare. You must be...

General spring assistant required July - November 2025 on 160 cow farm in Matapu. Drive in position to help cover calving and mating. Experience will be preferred. The role can be flexible and open to discuss remuneration and hours. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand and have a NZ Drivers License.

We are looking for a reliable Farm Assistant to join our team. Farm is located 10 minutes north of Waitara, Taranaki.  You will work closely with the Farm Owner and other team members to support the day-to-day operations of the farm. Responsibilities include: Milking twice daily, with focus on plant hygiene, maintaining a clean shed, and ensuring grade-free milk quality Animal health management and assisting with calving Assist with general farm duties (weed control spraying, haymaking, feeding out conventional bales) Some previous dairy farming experience preferred. Need to have a valid driver’s licence (restricted minimum). Must have NZ residency. To apply please phone after 7pm or text 027 430 50 87.

Calf rearer needed for upcoming calving season Looking for experienced calf rearer for end of July , August and September to assist contract milker on 210 cow Farm in auroa. Good calf rearing facilities portable milk tank with pump so no heavy lifting. Need to be flexible with hours as will change as cows calve. Would also need to be willing to help separate cows and calves or lend hand if needed. There will be assisted morning milkings available through mating and through out season sole charge for the right person

We are looking for someone to assist us on our farm milking 320 cows, the farm is rolling contour with a centraly located 50 bail  rotary cowshed , with cup removers, Protrak auto drafting and Allflex collars. We need someone with a minimum of two years experiance, able to drive tractors and motor bikes safely  on rolling contour land, be reliable and healthy. They must have Primary ITO qualifications, able to work alone, and work stock with care and kindness.