160 dairy farm assistant jobs found

Dairy Farm Assistant Vacancy Join Our Team at Oppertunity Farming Limited. Are you passionate about agriculture and looking for a hands-on role in a thriving dairy farm? Oppertunity Farming Limited is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment and contribute to the production of high-quality dairy products.   Location:  Te Puke Start Date:  01/07/2025   Employment Type:  Full-time, permanent. Minimum hours guaranteed hours (40 hours per week) Salary range: $70,400 to $75,400 per annum   Responsibilities ·        Assist with daily milking procedures, follow procedure to produce high quality milk ·        Feed and care for dairy cows, monitor their health and wellbeing ·        Assist in the safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy ·        Control weeds and set break fences...

Dairy Farm Assistant required. The position involves supporting the Farm Managers in achieving the farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the farm, and to follow good animal health and welfare, and environmental practices. Previous experience on a dairy farm, driving two wheelers and tractors would be an advantage but is not essential. All training can be provided for specific farm operational procedures. The farm is located in Dorie, 25 minutes from Ashburton. The ideal candidate will have the right attitude and be motivated to have a successful career in dairy farming and be looking to progress from this role and undergo any required additional training. It is essential that the successful candidate will be motivated, proactive and able to work in a team. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.  Accommodation is shared and no pets allowed. This position is available to candidates from any location, as long as you are...

Dairy Farm Assistant - Fairlie (750 Cows) Are you passionate about farming and looking for a rewarding opportunity to join a well-established dairy operation? We’re looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to become part of our dedicated team on our 750-cow farm in the beautiful Fairlie area. Key Responsibilities: As a Dairy Farm Assistant, your day-to-day duties will include a mix of hands-on work to support the smooth operation of the farm. You’ll be involved in: Milk Harvesting: Assist in milking cows, ensuring all procedures are followed to maintain high milk quality and cow health. Stock Management: Monitor cow health, including regular checks for lameness, mastitis, and other conditions, and assist with treatments and routine care. Farm Maintenance: Support the upkeep of farm infrastructure and equipment, including milking equipment, fences, and buildings. Feeding & Nutrition: Ensure cows are fed and have access to clean water. Help...

We require a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our family owned and operated Dairy Farm in Hororata. We have an excellent team of 4 and are looking for the right person who will complete our team. We are located in Hororata, Canterbury. We milk 800 cows through a 50 ASHB, with inshed feeding and allflex collars. We have 2 pivots and a few k-line. Our team culture is welcoming, hard working, efficient and genuinely enjoy what we do. Key tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to : Milking : Assists with efficient and hygienic milking practices.  Animals : Assists the team in caring for the cows, keeping up with records, reporting and treating animal health conditions. Feed : Assists in weed control, sets up break fences and assists in feeding out.  Environment : Assists with effluent management, assists with shifting of K-line irrigation.  People : Works efficiently, works well with others, a strong team culture is crucial for our team and business....

We are looking for a Farm Assistant , located in Canterbury Area, milking 729 cows through a 44ASH shed with Protrack. The role will be assisting and helping up the Contract Milker alongside with the 2IC and a Dairy Farm Assistant with the days to days running of the operation in the farm, and can work unsupervised to get the job done with stock movement, knows how to drive motorbikes/4wd with driver's license, help up with the calving, setting up fences/breaks and all general farm work (milking), cleaning the yard, trainings will be provided for those who had a can to attitude and willing to learn. Applicants must be in New Zealand with a valid working visa. Pre employment drug test and police check required. Wage: 23.50hr/30 to 40hrs a week Rostered time off: 6/2 Accomodation: Single/Shared Housing

We are looking for a full time Dairy Farm Assistant who is hardworking, reliable and trustworthy to join our team in Matawai, Gisborne District. We are currently milking 1,100 cows on a low input system through an automated 54 bail rotary shed with an in-shed grain feeder. We require someone with at least 2yrs dairy experience, who is an effective communicator and has the ability to work in a team as well as individually.  We also require good stockman ship and animal husbandry practice at all times.  Someone who can follow instructions and safety protocols and is willing to learn and apply new skills. The successful applicants duties will include assisting with; the operation of the dairy shed, milking cows, treating lame or sick cows, keeping records, feeding supplements, stock movement, operating effluent systems, calf rearing and record keeping, applying fertilizer and all farm maintenance tasks such as fencing, weed control, water systems and dairy shed and plant...

Dairy Assistant   We are an unirrigated rolling hill country farm on the Hunter Hills in Otaio. We run a team of 5 staff, calf rearers and Tony (farm owner) who is the manager. This is a great place to work as we have a very neat and tidy farm with best practice in all areas of farming and compliance. Peak milking 1180 cows through an 80 bail rotary shed with cup removers and in shed feeding. 25 mins for both Timaru and Waimate. We are looking for a keen dairy farm assistant to start work at the as soon as possible. Applicants must be living in New Zealand with a good level of spoken English. You will need a driver’s license and expect to live rurally, as we are inland from St Andrews in South Canterbury. A level of ability in riding 2 and 4 wheel motorbikes is required for this permanent full time roll.   Successful applicants must be honest and reliable with practical ability and good common sense. It would help to have some mechanical knowledge.   Our...

We have a job for a dairy farm assistant who will ideally have 6+ months’ dairy farm experience.  This is on a 380 cow farm in the Tauranga area, milking through a 36 Aside Herringbone shed.  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 60. 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 12 days on, 2...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Herd Manager/Dairy Farm Assistant on our Fairlea farm in the beautiful Central Hawke's Bay. We are a family owned business with a corporate structure and a forward looking focus. Ideally you will have some experience but if you are keen and have the right attitude don't let a lack of experience stop you from applying.    We offer a supportive team environment with opportunities for training, development and progression.  This farm has a in-shed feeding, irrigation and collars. Duties will include.   milking shifting, feeding and treating cows fencing and weed control calving and looking after calves shed cleaning and set up setting fences other general farm duties. About you: have a great can do attitude are physically fit are able to pass a pre-employment drug test must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa). Please note if you don't hear...

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 who must have 6+ months’ dairy farm experience. This is for a farm operating two farms near each other. One with 460 cows and one with 900 cows in the Aria area, milking through a 54 Bail Rotary shed. 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 35 and a maximum of 42. 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 5am and go through 5pm with meal and...

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a progressive dairy farm in Golden Bay New Zealand. This is a hands-on role that will suit someone passionate about the dairy industry and committed to animal welfare and farm productivity. This position is permanent full time. Key Responsibilities: Milking cows and maintaining milking equipment Assisting with feeding, calving, and animal health monitoring Cleaning and maintaining sheds and farm equipment Paddock and pasture management support Reporting animal health issues and abnormalities General farm maintenance and tasks as required Requirements: 6 months to 2 years of relevant dairy farm experience Good communication and teamwork skills Physically fit and willing to work outdoors in varying conditions Commitment to animal welfare and safe work practices Hold NZ Full driver’s license Ability to follow instructions and...

We are looking for a motivated Dairy farm Assistants to join our long standing team, who enjoys working in a team environment, has attention to detail, happy to do the day to day tasks. And keen to learn. Full training will be provided. We are currently milking 1380 cows through 50 bail Rotray.Shed with cup removers located in coastal Ashburton. Our irrigation system is 3 pivots & K line, along with Effluent Spreader. We run a Grass based system Minimum of 40 hours per week  A clean Criminal record No history of Drugs as we do pre-employment & random drug testing through out employment. No pets, which is farm owners request.

Applications will only be viewed if you are in NZ and have a minimum of one-year nz dairy farming experience if you do not meet these criteria please do not apply. Te Hou Farms Limited Partnership is looking for a new team member to join our establish team. We are a spilt calving farm of 1550 cows at peak milked through a brand new 80 bale rotary. We are looking for someone who is wanting to progress in the dairy industry. To apply for this position, you must be drug free and be willing to take a pre employment drug test as Te Hou Farms has a zero drug and alcohol policy.  You also will have a can-do attitude, eye for detail and are able to work within a large team dynamic. You will also need to provide two references with your application.  Cvs and references will only be considered if you have a full NZ work visa and hold a full driver's license. 

Our team member is moving to WA! Which has created the opportunity for someone new to join our team. We are looking for a motivated, reliable person to join our small team who has the right attitude and willingness to learn, with some farm experience already. We run an efficient high input dairy farm milking 730 cows through a 54 bale-rotary, milking twice a day all year round. We have a split calving herd, maximise the use of 2 large feed barns for daily feeding and shelter and rear all the calves on farm. Your daily tasks include but not limited to: Milking cows with excellent animal husbandry skills. Operating tractor, mixer wagon and feeding out to cows. Maintenance of facilities, vehicles and machinery. General farm duties including setting up paddocks, water management, weed/pest control, feeding calves, fencing and general farm repairs. This role could suit a single person (single accommodation available) or family (3 bedroom home available). If this sounds like an...

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.

To assist the Farm Manager in all aspects of the dairy operation. Particular skills required in: care for the animals; open constructive communication with the Manager; and maintenance of farm vehicles.

We are seeking a motivated, honest, reliable person to join our team on our dairy farm just north of Rotorua. We are also considering to employ a motivated couple for the position. Excellent location. It's about a 25-30min drive to Rotorua, 20min to Ngongotaha and about 40min to Tauranga. Milking 550 cows through a 50 bail rotary with ACR and Protrack. Duties include Milking, stock handling, fencing and weed control. Able to ride 2 and 4 wheeler bikes. The small 3 bedroom accomodation is perfect for a single person or a couple, not ideal for a family and pets. MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND. Employer is not an accredited employer.

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITATED EMPLOYERS Set on 260Ha of beautiful land in the most amazing place in the world (Southland), well we think so, we milk our 750 cows through a modern 50 bail rotary and are located just 15 mins to the hustle and bustle of downtown Invercargill.  Our farm is family owned and operated, and we are very excited to be heading into the new season with our son taking over the business as a share milker.   We have also recruited a new manager who so far is fitting in amazingly well with our already existing team.  However, we are one person short, so we now seek to fill our most junior role of farm assistant.   This is a fabulous opportunity for the right person to start growing and developing an amazing career in the dairy industry.   We would prefer that you have some experience (6 to 12 months) especially with regards to milking, however, we are willing to teach the right person.   To us the right person will have a good strong work ethic, be a team...

We have a vacancy for an honest and reliable farm assistant on a 450 cow farm.  10 minutes from feilding and 20 minutes for Palmerston north. Duties would include milking   Weed spraying. Feeding out  and general farm duties. A minimum of 1 years recent dairy farm experience in New Zealand required. Must pass a pre employment drug test. Drivers license required. Must provide previous references and referees. 1 bed single bedroom accommodation available if required.