34 contract milking jobs found

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...

Dairy Assistants – 2 Positions Available 2100-Cow Winter Milking Farm We are young couple transitioning from Management to our 1st year contract milking business. We are  looking for 2X  Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a large, modern, well-run operation. Farm Overview 2200 cows – System 5 Fully autumn calving Winter milking operation 800 ha effective 60-bale rotary with ECRs Automatic teat spray Milk Hub, Automatic drafting, Halter Wintering barns for 1000 cows Rear 500+ replacements 5–6 herds year-round Winter and summer crops Maize grown on farm Accommodation Yes Available, Negotiations (based on requirements) No pets , no smoking, no vaping, no drugs Regular testing and inspections apply Roster 6 on 1 off, 5 on 2 off can be negotiated  Remuneration Competitive pay package Additional benefits (bonuses, allowances) Role Overview This position offers excellent...

Ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking a driven and experienced full time Farm Manager to join our team at Millvale farm, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the farm.  Our ideal applicant must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Farm Manager role, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system. 📍 Location: Just 30 minutes from Gore and 15 minutes from Tapanui: 116 hectare 380 peak milking 36 a side herringbone shed   🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates over 60 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Share milking for the right people. . 📋 Key...

Are you passionate about dairy farming and looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive, family-oriented environment? We are a high-performing, family-owned dairy farm near Dunedin Airport, seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic herd manager to join our team.   ### About Us: We operate a 580-cow, system 3 dairy farm and are in the top 10% of milk producers in the country. Our focus is on maximising production, maintaining high standards of animal health, and operating efficiently. We milk in a 40-a-side herringbone cowshed with ACRs and ProTrack, and we use Allflex collars to monitor herd performance. Our team consists of three full-time staff, myself (contract milker) and the farm owner.   ### Key Responsibilities:  **Cow Shed Operations:** Assist in running the cowshed to the highest standard, ensuring cows are milked efficiently to maximise milk production and the plant is maintained to enable a non-interrupted milking. -**Animal Health:**...

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. 

Please note This is a RENT IN MILK (This role is for someone who can work in return for the value of house rent) position. Not suitable for someone on employer specific work visa or someone who wants a fulltime work. Milking in Herringbone shed, bringing cows, winding up fence, weed spraying and helping out staff with other farm duties. We want someone who enjoy working with animals, friendly, with sense of humor. We expect him/her to look after the house as well. Ability to ride two-wheeler is a must. This opportunity probably suits someone who got fulltime working partner and want to stay close to the town. If you think this is something you were looking for, send us a CV with reference. Thanks

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...

Start ASAP... You must already be in NZ. We’re looking for someone experienced, confident, reliable and honest. You will work in a small team of four, including the Farm Manager, Farm Assistant. casual staff, and the owners. The 550 cow, Spring calving Dairy Farm consists of a 195ha milking platform and a 36ASHB with in-shed feeding. Located 2mins from Te Kauwhata. Excellent employment package, including good remuneration, education opportunities, a tidy one bedroom house, and a 9:2/7:3 roster with 6:1 over calving. If you’re a keen motocross rider we have a track on the farm, or if you enjoy horse riding you’re welcome to have your horse on farm and utilise the arena!! We look forward to seeing your CV! Email; [email protected]

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our high performance dairy unit located in Clinton. We require someone with a very good understanding of the day to day running of efficient dairy farm. Ie. Protract Alflex cow collars Animal Heath Feeding silage Grass Management Excellent farm facilities, modern 60 bale rotary shed. Duties include milking, shifting irrigator, setting up break fences as well as general farm duties. Tractor experience a must. We require a motivated and honest person who enjoys farming and working in a team. We are not accredited employers so overseas applicants need not apply

50/50 Sharemilker Opportunity – Inchbonnie, West Coast 480 cows | 265 ha effective milking platform | Target 200,000kgMS An excellent opportunity is available for a skilled and motivated 50% sharemilker to operate a well-presented dairy farm at Inchbonnie, on the South Island’s West Coast. The farm comprises a 265 ha effective dairy platform, supported by two nearby runoff blocks totalling 140 ha effective. The property is budgeted to milk 480 cows, with 500 cows wintered, targeting 200,000kgMS. The farm supplies Westland Milk Products, Hokitika. This tidy and well-maintained property has been operated by an established owner/operator for close to 40 years, and more recently by contract milkers for the past eight seasons. It is run as a dedicated milking platform, with replacement livestock grazed on the runoff blocks and cows wintered on farm.   The farm is located approximately 50 minutes from Greymouth , which offers most services, along with primary...

We require a Farm Assistant  to join our team on the 15th August 2026, milking 700 cows through a 54 bale rotary with ACRs. There is a tidy 2-bedroom shared house available. Te Anau is an easy 15min drive. We are searching for the right personality and fit for the existing team, so we can provide full training if needed or align the role and renumeration to suit your existing experience. An informal cover letter introducing yourself and summarizing your relevant work experience, would be greatly appreciated.  Key Requirements  • Must be available to work during evening, night and weekend shifts. • Must be hard working • Ability to handle pressure • Should be reliable, honest , physically fit and hard working Duties and responsibilities  Milking: Milk cows in a hygienic manner, help manage cowshed when senior staff are away. Animal health: Identify and treat sick animals in consultation with the contract Milker. Farm...

Kerr Dairies – Taieri Plains, Otago Kerr Dairies is seeking a motivated and reliable team member to join our dairy farming and contracting business. This role offers genuine variety, combining dairy farming with contracting work throughout the year. We are looking for someone who enjoys being busy, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a team that values honesty, reliability, and getting the job done properly. About Us We operate a progressive dairy farm on the Taieri Plains alongside a growing contracting business. We believe in looking after our people, our animals, our equipment, and our customers. The Role Your duties may include: Milking within a rostered milking system Animal health and welfare Feeding and pasture management Calving and mating support Tractor operation Loader work General farm maintenance Fencing and repairs Feeding out and silage operations Seasonal contracting work Machinery maintenance and cleaning The role...

We are on the lookout for two staff members to join our small team based 20 minutes out of invercargill in Southland My partner and I contract milk two farms two minutes apart milking 420 spring calving friesian cows on each farm. We are looking for a 2ic and a farm assistant for the upcoming season starting June the 1st. Though we would be happy for someone to start earlier than this. Both farms have excellent infrastructure and machinery including a 40 aside herring-bone and 50 bail rotary sheds with acrs, in shed feeding and automated wash and drafting systems. Both farms also utilise wintering barns/feed pads and are maintained to a very high standard. We are very passionate about our stock and strive for the best results. We set high standards of animal health, dairy hygiene and general farm tidiness. The 2IC role will be based full time on one of the farm while the farm assistant will work between both properties with transport provided. We will run a 6 on 1 off...

Job Title: Herd Manager, 2IC – FIXED TERM (Calving Support) Location: Dunsandel, 20 minuts to Rolleston, 35 minuts to Christchurch Contract Type: Fixed Term (Calving Season) Start Date: [July] End Date: [september] About the Role We are seeking an experienced Herd manager or (2IC) to join our dairy farm team on a fixed-term basis to support operations during the busy calving period. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, excellent stockmanship, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. You will work closely with the Farm Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, with a strong focus on animal welfare, team coordination, and productivity during calving. We milk through 40 bail rotery ACR Protrac and Auto teat spray Key Responsibilities Assist the Farm Manager in daily farm operations Lead and support staff in milking routines and general farm duties Manage calving...

We are looking for our next superstar to join our team, you will work alongside the contract milker and 2ic milking 600 cows through our 27 aside twin pit herringbone shed with protrack and cow manager tags.1 to 2 years experience is preferred but training can be provided if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn. Your key duties would be but aren't limited to, helping with the day-to-day operations of the dairy farm, ensuring the smooth running of tasks related to milking, feeding, animal care, and farm maintenance. The role is hands-on and requires both physical work and a basic understanding of farm operations.  Our farm is located 5 minutes from Otautau and 20 minutes from Winton, this job comes with a 3 bedroom home, remuneration will be  based on experience Please send your cv with 2 references if you would like to apply, note we are NOT accredited employers  you must reside in New Zealand 

Due to unforeseen circumstances our small family farm requires a farm assistant to support us this coming season, starting with calving time in August 2026.  Having run the farm over the past eight seasons as a husband & wife duo (plus kids), we're looking for someone to support us in the running of the dairying operation. Consisting of a range of typical dairy farm duties/jobs; including, but not limited to, milking sole-charge, able to work independently, operating a four-wheel motorbike, putting up fences etc. Hours ranging from 20-40 hours per week. Flexible hours and days to suit, and as available. Flexible milking times; last season start 7am, and afternoon milkings 4pm.  This position is a drive-in position. Located approx. 15 mins from Winton & 20 mins from Invercargill. Must have New Zealand Driver's License. Must currently reside in New Zealand and hold a current visa/residency/NZ citizenship. Experience in dairy farming required, working at least...

We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Sheep Milking Farm. This year we plan to milk 850 ewes and carry 150 Beef Cattle. We are a busy farm located minutes from Te Awamutu with lots of variety. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to try out the sheep dairy industry. The following skills are required: • A strong understanding of pasture management and feed budgeting skills • Experience in dairy milking methods, milking processes and shed/plant hygiene standards • Practical experience in fencing, weed spraying, effluent/irrigator use • Feeding out • Handling animals • Knowledge in animal welfare • Strong experience with farm machinery including motorbikes, tractors, feed out wagons or farm utility vehicles and ability to conduct farm maintenance including mowing • Ability to keep accurate records • Excellent communication and management skills • Minimum of 3 years dairy farm experience The key tasks for the role...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are re-advertising this role.  We are looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team from the 1st of June.  Location : Waitotara - 10 mins out of Waverly and 35 mins to Whanganui 300ha 720-750 Spring calving herd 60 Bale Rotary shed with ACR, Automated Teat sprayer, Protrack and all cows on Halter Feedpad  You'll be assisting the team in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, including :  Milking and shed hygiene General farm tasks Ideally, we're looking for someone : With a minimum of 1 year dairy farming experience in NZ Who takes pride in surrounds, dairy shed and equipment on farm - the expectation is to have a clean dairy shed at all times,  looking after gear - maintaining and keeping it clean.  Who works with animals in a calm manner Who can show initiative Reliable and honest at all times - owning up when necessary, as this builts relationship and trust Positive attitude Who is keen...

We are looking for a passionate and reliable calf rearer to join our team for this season. If you love working with animals, have a strong work ethic, and take pride in raising happy and healthy calves - this could be the perfect roll for you. - Located 5 minutes from Feilding, 15 minutes from Palmerston North.  - Flexible work hours- looking for someone that can do approx. 6-7 hours per day (twice a day feeding), 5 days a week, Start approx 20th July until October. We can make hours to suit the right applicant( ie if you can only do less hours per day/week please still get in contact)  Key responsibilities - Feeding calves- Milk, meal, Hay - Keeping pens and troughs clean and tidy - Monitoring calf health- reporting/treating any signs of illness Experience preferred  - Must have a genuine love for animals and attention to detail - Good time management and the ability to work unsupervised - Reliability and a strong work ethic - Own reliable transport...

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT **Full-time Position Available Now** We are seeking an junior farm assistant  Located whataroa west coast about 20 mins north of Franz Josef What we offer: - 2 bedroom single man self contained cabin (6 months old so fairly new) - Good working environment with a variety of work. - Roster 6 on 2 off - Payed accordingly to a junior assistant role (salary) - Grass-based system focusing on milk quality and animal health. We are looking for someone with the following attributes  - Preferably to have the basic knowledge of milking/calf rearing basic experience would be a bonus but not essential as will be mentored and teached under the supervision of the assistant manager and owners - Hold a Full Drivers Licence (not suspended). - Ability to work well within a team  - Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be honest and reliable. - Be good with stock. - Able to confidently ride a 4-wheeler motorbike. - To be Drug-free. - Able to legally work in New...