168 dairy assistant jobs found

Bradshaws Farm seeks a entry level to intermediate dairy assistant. Milking 330 cows through a 30ASHB. Located 5mins from Westport . Hourly rate or salary available.

We are on the look out for an addition to our team.  we are flexible to negotiate on roster and hours and duties .  some dairy experience would be preferred but not a necessity.  unfortunately we cannot offer on farm accomodation currently. So would be looking for someone that would be interested in drive in / drive out work .  

Rata Dairies is looking forward to offering a dairy assistant position on our progressive 640 cow farm. Milking through a 60 bale rotary with automatic cup removers and automatic drafting. The successful applicant will be able to work in a team environment under the direction of a manager and 2IC. The main tasks will be milking, animal care and farm maintenance. Rata Dairies encourages and helps staff to participate in learning and development opportunities.

We currently seeking Experience Dairy Assistant . The farm is 5 KM from Oxford township .Milking 680 cows through 40 Aside Herringbone. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand and be currently be living in New Zealand. Have no criminal convictions. Duties include Milking ,Animal Health, Shed Hygiene, General farm Duties and Tasks

Seeking motivated and enthusiastic person to join existing Team, milking 500 cows in Waitaki Valley. The farm runs 750x cows set up as 2x Herds, 2x separate rotations. Farm is 320Ha rolling hill country, k-line irrigation. The team consists of 4-Full-time staff, plus an additional relief milker as the season demands and an dedicated Calf Rearer. The Dairy Assistant role will include: Assisting in the dairy shed milking 500x cows in a 40x aside Herringbone dairy shed Assist with all dairy shed hygiene duties and requirements Getting cows in/shut away according to the farm roster Assist with moving and handling animals safely in the dairy sheds, yards, in paddock and at run-off facilities Assist with animal health and welfare, including identification of animal health issues and reporting to management Set break fences and feed out as directed Assist with weed control Assist with effluent and irrigation related tasks and duties, Assist with all other...

Theland Farm Group are looking for a genuinely motivated and committed Dairy Assistant to join our on-farm team at K Road. About the role: K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays approx. 20 min form Turangi. Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low input, fully self-contained system with a focus on pasture and plantain. This farm is well set up, with an easy flat contour and an experienced farm manager who is happy to teach. This role will also appeal to those who have an interest away from the farm in hunting, fishing, skiing and a host of other outdoor pursuits. Applicants must: 1) Be physically fit  2) Be able to provide an updated CV. 3) Be able to provide verifiable references of previous employment history. 4) Pass a 3-month hair follicle drug test, alcohol, and police check. Job Description: Milking – ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to...

To apply or view the job information form please visit: Find a Job • Rural Directions Applications will only be accepted through the link above.  The Dairy Assistants will work closely with the Production Leads and Senior Dairy Assistants offering you a variety of tasks to support the daily operations across the Rotary and Herringbone dairy sites. You’ll play an essential role in maintaining high standards in animal welfare, milk quality, and farm upkeep. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who’s passionate about the dairy industry and eager to grow their career in farming. We’re looking for two Dairy Assistants to join the two sheds and although the teams run independently there is the expectation that you’ll milk across both sheds. Key Responsibilities: •                     Perform milking duties with a strong emphasis on milk quality. •                     Support animal health programmes and uphold animal welfare standards. •...

We are looking for a full time staff member to join our team who has some experience and qualifications in Agriculture with Level 4 or higher. Required to get dairy herds to shed, milk cows and cleaning of the cowshed.  There are 6 full time staff and 2 casuals.  Accommodation is provided and included in the package which is a 2 bedroom fully furnished home with a possibility to need to share the space. The home has a log fire with plenty of wood on farm to split at your own convenience. Large deck area and all day sun with great views of the dairy farm. Roster System is 5 on 2 off with weekdays being days off. 45 hours a week. Start times in peak milking is 3.30am.  This farm has split calving with approximately 500 in the autumn and 1100 in the spring.

Are you looking for a position with a supportive team, where you have room to grow and learn in all aspects of the role? We have an opportunity on our farm from early August. Ideally this will be a permanent role, but we are also open to creating a fixed term position. Two roles are available. The farm is a 730 cow farm, with all cows wintered on. There is a 60 bail rotary cowshed with cup removers and in shed feeding, and the farm is irrigated by a mix of pivots, rotorainers and sprinklers. We milk twice a day from calving to mid-late January, and then move to 10 in 7 milking. Calves are fed on an ad lib system. What We’re Looking For: Positive attitude, energetic outlook, and team player mentality Trustworthy, pride in your work, and ready to learn Good communication skills and open to feedback A desire to take responsibility and enjoy working with systems Priority will be given where there is at least 6 months experience on a New Zealand dairy farm, including...

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and keen Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-established 600-hectare self contained dairy farm located in Maheno Oamaru. Our farm milks 1060 cows through a 54-bail rotary shed, and is fully irrigated via pivots and K-lines. All young stock and wintering is done on farm. The successful candidates will be responsible for a range of daily farm operations, including but not limited to: Conducting milking and maintaining shed hygiene Monitoring, recording, and managing animal health and treatments Confidently identifying mastitis and lameness Performing fencing and general farm maintenance Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and seasonal workload We are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria: Demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare and farm standards Able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team Excellent  c...

We have a position available for Dairy Farm Assistant on our 1000-cow farm. The position is based in Mokoreta area in New Zealand. This is full-time, permanent positions guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 50 hours per week. The pay rate is $28 per hour. Dairy Farm Assistant is responsible for working closely with the contract milker/Assistant Manager/Herd Manager to run the farm efficiently. His primary focus is on the day-to-day operations of the farm, aiming to maximise productivity and efficiency. He collaborates with the contract milker and other farm management/staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Milking: Dairy Farm Assistant actively participates in milking operations. Milking 1000 cross breed cows on 64 bail rotary cow shed with automatic cup removers with cow manager technology. The farm is 391 ha flat to rolling with small hills. Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers is essential....

We have a job for a Dairy Farm Assistant who will ideally have 6+ months’ dairy farm experience. This is for a 350 cow farm in the Rotoma area, milking through a 24 aside Herringbone shed.   You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day until Christmas (once a day after Christmas season) shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing, shed cleaning and setup, identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, average 40 and a maximum of 45. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid at the agreed overtime rate for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary but generally work hours are between 5 am and go through 4:30 pm with...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Ashburton, Canterbury We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and keen Dairy Farm Assistant  to join our team on a well-established 308-hectare dairy farm located in Ashburton , Canterbury. Our farm milks 1,140 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed , and is fully irrigated via pivots and K-lines, supporting a high-performing and animal-focused operation. Key Responsibilities The successful candidates will be responsible for a range of daily farm operations, including but not limited to: Conducting milking and maintaining shed hygiene Monitoring, recording, and managing animal health and treatments Confidently identifying and treating mastitis and lameness Operating and maintaining tractors and other farm machinery Performing fencing and general farm maintenance Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and seasonal workload Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for individuals who meet the following...

We have a job for a dairy farm assistant on a 600 cow farm in the Clandeboye 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 40. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid at the agreed overtime rate for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary but generally work hours are between 5:30am and go through 5:30pm with meal and rest breaks; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off...

We have a job for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 750 cow farm in the Incholme area, milking through a 46 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 other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40, average 47.5 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid at the agreed overtime rate for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year. Wage ranges from $25- $30 per hour, subject to experience....

We are looking for a permanent staff member to join our team for this season on our fully irrigated 600 cow dairy farm. The farm has traditionally been grass based but this winter inshed feeding has been installed into the 40 ASHB Shed.  The ideal applicant would be someone that has a minimum of a years dairy experience in New Zealand and is an active team member but also has the capability of working unsupervised.  We require the applicant to be comfortable with using technology and be a practical person that can think for themselves and have a good work ethic.   On farm training will be provided, we are not an Accredited Employer therefore applicants are required to be NZ Citizens or Residents.  Ideal applicant would start at the end of July. Include details of two referees with your CV. MUST BE CURRENTLY IN NEW ZEALAND

We have a job for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 400 cow farm in the Kokatahi area, milking through a 36 aside Herringbone shed. This farm in the Ranfurly area, 30 minutes from Hokitika, 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, average 50 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid at the agreed overtime rate for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off for the rest...

This position is 20 minutes from Ashburton Must be living in New Zealand now to apply for this job and be either a NZ citizen or have a residency visa and have one years dairy experience be drug free as we drug test at Random through the year have no criminal convictions. Duties would depend on you experience but would include milking, cleaning shed and yard, animal health requirement including mastitis, move break fences for cows and shed and plant maintenance and general farm duties 60 Bail Rotary with ACR always two people milking together  start date can be arranged to suit both parties If interested please send a cv with a reference phone number we would not ring the reference till after you have been interviewed and are being considered for the job.

I am seeking applicants for the position of dairy farm assistant on a seasonal supply dairy farm, located 3 mins off SHW1, 7mins south of Foxton and 12mins north of Levin. This role will be to work within a team of 3 full time staff managing 400 cows. Applicants need to have a great attitude, be reliable and honest.  I encourage staff training and personal development/upskilling. Applicants need to provide an up to date CV with 2 referees including from your most recent employment, and a drug free test before commencement of employment may be requested.   All applicants MUST currently live in New Zealand and have a valid working visa, if not a permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand Please call me on 0275327890 if you wish to discuss this opportunity or alternatively email me a cover letter and your CV on [email protected] Matt Easton

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...