44 farm assistant jobs found in Te Awamutu

Dairy Farm Assistant wanted for 2025 / 2026 season. Te Awamutu Area. 280 cows. Start date flexible. Hourly rate remuneration. This is a full time, fixed term position. At least one years experience on farm previous to the current time is highly recommended. There is a 2 bedroom cottage available on farm. High producing xbreed cows on a grass based system. 24 ASHB with cups removers. YOU MUST BE A NZ RESIDENT to apply. We are not an accredited employer for work visas. Please email your c.v to [email protected]

New year new opportunity!! We are in the lookout for a fulltime farm assistant for the 25/26season. We milk 800 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers, somatic cell counters, Jantec system & auto drafting gates, pretty much the works! Farm is a well established 300ha property with flat to rolling land. We work in a team of 5 with a generous roster all year round. accommodation is a 4 bedroom house. Local schools 10mins away with school bus at the gate. The ideal person for this position would be honest and reliable. Be able to turn up to work on time with a can do positive attitude, able to work well within a team and independently if needed. Quiet with stock is a must! Great communication is necessary. If you think you might fit into our team please let me know a little bit more about yourself/family and send through your cv.

Farm Assistant Fixed term 12 months – Te Awamutu area Are you looking for your next great farming opportunity? You will ideally have a good knowledge of farming practices including animal health and cow shed management. Or you will hold a relevant agricultural qualification where you are seeking to further your career. You will also have a genuine desire for dairying, like to take responsibility for your role and are known for your reliability and solid work history. This is an 80 bale rotary shed with two people cupping, in feed and automatic cup removers. If you are passionate about the dairy industry and want to make a career of it, then we would love to hear from you! Self contained sleepout for accommodation. You will have no drug or police history. Please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand Job Description  6 months previous experience required. Duties include Milking: Assists with efficent and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in safe...

Fixed Term Farm Assistant Needed - 14/07/2025 to End of November  We require a extra set of hands over calving/mating.  Farm is located 10km from Otorohanga and 17km from Te Awamutu. Task include - milking, dusting, feeding out, bringing in cows and calves, fencing etc.  Must be able to ride a two wheel motorbike.  Every Sunday off until mid august (kids and sports) and then we are open to any roster that suits you.  Minimum 25 hours per week are offered. Obviously over the thick of calving this will be more.  There is also 4-10 days/milking's per month available for the rest of the season. Accommodation is available for the right applicant. Small two bedroom cottage - Emphasis on the small part so not suitable for more than 2-3 occupants.  This would suit some one semi retired or who has other seasonal work they can pick up for the rest of the season to fill the gaps and there are milking's available from Dec-May for a partner too.  Minimum 2 years experience...

Super Star Farm Assistant required to help us run our business.  We enjoy good banter and great communication and need that awesome person to help us in the day to day running of our farm - including treating our girls (cows) like queens.  We encourage learning in the position and look forward to helping you grow your knowledge in the industry. If you would like to know more and think this position could suit you, please apply and we will be in touch.

We require a Farm Assistant for this 800-cow farm on 250 hectares. We run a 50-bale herringbone to manage this large farm.   You must have 2 years farm experience or a formal relevant qualification.   Purpose of the position: 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.   Your role includes but not limited too   Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, milking cows, cleaning the shed, identifying sick animals and assisting in treating.  You will set up temporary fencing, shifting effluent, feeding stock and general farm tasks. You must be able to ride a two and four-wheeler drive and drive and operate a tractor. You must be responsible for your actions on this farm its fast paced and...

Minimum 1 year full time farm experience to assist with daily running of OAD; split calving farm. Located near Hamilton. Drug free and reliable. 

Full-Time | Permanent | Accommodation Provided We’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Farm Assistant to join our team at Westlea, a 98 ha spring-calving dairy farm near Arapuni, milking 290 cows. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, is keen to learn, and wants to be part of a supportive, family-run farm environment. 🐄 The Role: ·       - Helping with milking, feeding, and stock work ·       - Supporting calf rearing and seasonal tasks ·       - General maintenance and day-to-day farm duties ·       - Safe machinery and bike use ·       - Tracking hours via PaySauce app 🏠 What We Offer: ·       - Full-time permanent role ·       - 3-bedroom home provided (Healthy Homes compliant) ·       - Federated Farmers Employment Agreement ·       - Salary based on experience Roster to be determined ✅ What We’re Looking For: ·       - Positive attitude, honesty, and reliability ·...

·        Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and               somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. ·        Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. ·        Implement animal health programme to maintain good health. ·        Assist with calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high                quality replacements are available for the herd. ·        Ensure all herd records are maintained. ·        Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. ·        Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. ·        Record Management   Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude Must provide previous work references not necessarily in this industry, please note only short-listed candidates will be contacted....

Job Description and type of work: - We have a farm assistant role available starting 1 June 2025. Key Details: - Located in Gordonton, 10 minutes from Hamilton - 440 cows on farm - 37 aside herringbone - Spring calving - Collar on cows for mating with auto drafting gate (no tail paint or bulls) - 2 herds on farm - TAD Milking July to December - OAD January/Feb onwards usually. Roster is 11 days on 3 days off. These days will be mid week days off. Key Attributes: - Be keen to learn all aspects of dairy farming - Able to assist the manager or 2IC to run farm - Happy to work in a team, contribute at health and safety meetings and follow safe farm procedures - Be honest and reliable (We aim to be flexible and fair for all staff members) Key Tasks: - Milking, hosing yards, plant wash, vat wash, finding lame, sick and mastitis cows (along with handling the red cows separately) - Tractor driving, bale feeder, feed out wagon - motorbike driving (quad and 2 wheeler), putting up standard...

We are seeking a Farm Assistant who is enthusiastic, reliable, and self-motivated to join our team.   You will be assisting with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. You will require awareness of on-farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing, environment, animal welfare, etc.   Duties include but are not limited to:   Milk harvesting Checking milk quality Cleaning and maintaining milking plant and farm dairy equipment Moving and handling animals safely Observing stock Moving, handling and rearing calves safely Assisting with mating management   There is opportunity for progression into farm management further down the track for the right person.   What we’re looking for:   A passion for animal care and farm operations Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude No particular qualification or work experience required....

We require a Farm Assistant/assistant herd manager/herd manager for this 620-cow farm on 200 hectares. We run a 50-bale rotary. 1 year experience required or a Level 4 qualification or above preferred. Assists with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on-farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing; environment, animal welfare, etc. You must be responsible for your actions on this farm and working as a team is important, you need to think for yourself. Getting up turning up on time on your allocated roster is essential lateness and excuses will not work. This is an 10 on 2 off Wage $25-$30/hour Minimum 30 hours guaranteed Average hours are 50 per week No pets on farm No smoking or vaping Must have a clean criminal record Must pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment check and random drug testing if your employed Must have a driver’s license You must...

Are you ready to take the next step? Do you consider yourself passionate about farming? We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated farm assistant who is passionate about dairy. We are a contract milking couple who is taking on a second farm for the 25/26 season. Our existing team of three is staying on our current farm and has been with us for our 5 seasons as contract milkers. We are recruiting two Farm Assistants for the new farm.  Location: Putaruru, South Waikato. An hour from Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua and Taupo.  The farm: 255ha dairy farm system 4 unit. 870 cows spring calving. 44asd herringbone with cup removers and protrack drafting. Irrigation in the summer. Effluent and fertilizer spreading is managed by the farm owner. This is a top performing farm that strives for excellence.  The role: You work alongside 3 other staff under our guidance and support. You will assist with the day-to-day jobs on the farm; stock, feed, and milking.  The successful...

We seeking a farm assistant to help with the day to day running of the farm milking 500 cows winter milking late calvers and a handful of autumns. The position would ideally suit a single person as the accommodation will be shared with the other staff member who is a South American that has been here 5 seasons. The farm is located off Morrinsville-Walton road (10 minutes from Morrinsville, 20 minutes from Matamata, 20 minutes from Cambridge & 30 minutes from Hamilton). Pay package can be discussed if you are interested. Please feel free to me on 0277304920 if you have any questions.

To apply for this position please click on this link:   Farm Assistant -Taupiri (750 cows) Are you ready to take the next step in your dairy farming career on a well-established, progressive operation in the heart of the Waikato? Our client is on the lookout for a motivated and experienced Farm Assistant to join their 750-cow dairy farm, just 20 minutes from Hamilton. This 234-hectare flat, productive property is equipped with modern technology and infrastructure, including Protrack and Halter, supporting a smooth and efficient farming system. Key responsibilities: • Support daily milking and assist with animal health checks • Help monitor pasture and assist with feeding tasks • Carry out general farm maintenance and follow compliance guidelines • Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment You’ll be working in a dedicated team that includes a Farm Manager, two full-time staff, and hands-on owners who are committed to achieving high standards....

We have an awesome position for a farm assistant. We are share milking 610 cows through a 50 bail rotary with ACRS, auto teat spray, Cow Manager tags, auto drafting and herd home. On a well set up flat farm that goes once a day mid summer. Our must haves: Calm and respectful nature with stock, machinery and people. Keen attitude, honest and reliable. Cowshed, milking experience. Our ideals but can be taught: Can feed out/load up. Can detect problems such as mastitis, lame cows and when something is wrong (but we can help fix these things) Can fix leaks/fences. Please apply with CV and references. Must be in NZ and pass a drug test.

We are looking for another member of staff to join our small team 5 minutes south of matamata. The position is full-time drive in, and fixed term (July-January). January onwards, we do have the option to transition into casual work to cover time off etc. You will be working along side myself (sharemilker) and my 2IC. We milk 475 cows through a 36as herringbone. Farm is predominantly pasture based, with supplements fed when needed. The farm is well maintained, free draining, flat, and easy to work on. Perfect for someone who is wanting an easy environment to work and learn in. For this coming season we will be installing collars and drafting gate to make things a bit easier. Milking usually takes 2ish hours, milking times are 5.30am and 2.30pm. From December onwards we change to a 3in2 milking roster(5.30am, 5.30pm, 10am), then change again to OAD in February. Your role will involve assisting in all aspects of the daily operations, ranging from calf rearing, milking,...

We are looking for a dairy farm assistant with NZ experience to work alongside our hardworking, friendly Farm Manager milking 350 friesians, 30 ASHB shed with meal feeders. Good facilities and machinery. We're a relaxed team with supportive owners on site. We have a great, reliable relief milker covering RTO who is part of the team too. The right person  will have a positive attitude,  initiative, common sense, honesty, a quiet stock manner, enthusiasm and reliability.  We're after someone who loves dairy farming, enjoys working with others and wants to progress their career. These character traits must be endorsed by written and/or verbal character reference checks. We support further Primary ITO training. MUST BE ELIGIBLE AND AVAILABLE TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND IMMEDIATELY. 

2IC  |  Cambridge   500 cows, 50 bale rotary + ACRs, In-Shed feeding, Protrack, Milk Meters, Cow Manager. 12mins from Cambridge. Great kiwi team, modern equipment, easy contour, everything is well maintained & just mins from Lake Karapiro. We believe in looking after our people, animals, land, and equipment. And believe that it IS possible to get home in time to enjoy a decent evening before it’s time to get up and do it all over again.  Farm video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUj0Q8Hfc8g   House tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqJ4CyT0eoo&t=4s   What you'll be doing:   Milking, feeding, and overseeing general animal health Pasture and effluent management Leading and supporting junior team members Farm maintenance and machinery operation Assisting with farm planning and record-keeping Upholding health, safety, and compliance standards This job is for you if:   You’re on-to-it and...

We are looking for a Farm Assistant or Herd Manager for next season. The farm is a System 2 and we milk 580 cows through a 36ashb. There is no feed pad or in shed feeding. We are usually milking once a day by February. The Manager and/or 2IC will be on farm at all times and the Operations Manager also lives on farm. The Farm Assistant (or Herd Manager) will be required to; Get cows in Milk cows twice a day Get cows and calves in Feed calves Ride a quad bike and a two wheeler Put up break fences Check troughs Spray weeds We are looking for candidates who; Have a good grasp of the English language Have a minimum of 12 months experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand Can identify and escalate animal health issues and are willing to learn how to treat them Have empathy for cows and calves Have some tractor skills or are willing to learn how to drive a tractor Work well with others Can confidently ride a two wheeler Can follow instructions and...