15 farm assistant jobs found in Waimate

We are looking for an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant (minimum 2 years experience) to join our team on a 1050 cow dairy farm. The farm is located within 20 minutes from Waimate and Oamaru. The business is run with attention to detail and quality, where things are done to improve the farm while also considering the environment and animal welfare. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing routine tasks on the dairy farm such as milking, herding stock, shed hygiene, farm maintenance. The successful applicant will also have good stock skills, clear communication, high standards, ability to work as a team, enthusiasm for the dairy industry, self-motivated, capable of carrying out all aspects of the day to day dairy farming in a positive working environment and willing to learn more. We encourage advancement in the dairy industry and can provide training as needed, Primary ITO training is encouraged and supported. Being drug-free & having a safety-first work ethic...

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated   Farm Assistant   to join our team . As a   Farm Assistant , you will work closely with the Farm Manager to assist with a range of daily tasks on farm. We peak milk 750 cows through 40-bails rotary shed with automatic cup remover & in shed feed. Need two years farm experience and also  We are looking for someone eager to learn and passionate about the dairy industry. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with milking, fencing, and stock work Supporting calf rearing and seasonal tasks General maintenance and day-to-day farm duties Ensuring safe use of machinery according to farm policy To succeed in this role, you will need to: Be passionate about the dairy industry and animal care Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic Show reliability and a willingness to learn and ask questions Be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team...

We are looking for 2 full time Farm assistants   to join our team for next season. We will milk between 1600 -1700 through a 70 bale Rotary with in house feeding and Protrack, we run with 7 full time staff and 1 -2 relief milkers giving the good roster of 5 on 2 off and 2-3 later starts a week. You will need to have good knowledge of animal health, Milking, detecting mastitis and lame cows, being strong and fit so you can lift calves and work consistently throughout the days you are rostered on. Be able to ride Motorbikes in a safe manner, understand how to fetch cows for milking and do the basic farm jobs. You will need to have good communication skills, work well with others and Independently, be able to resolve issues in the work place in a mature respectful manner.  You will need to be drug free, and live a healthy lifestyle and Ideally you will have a current drivers license and vehicle. ONLY apply if you are eligible to work in NZ Email [email protected]

We currently have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on our 1250 cow dairy farm situated in Duntroon, North Otago. The ideal applicant will have minimum 6 months NZ dairy farm experience. No other qualifications are required. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and self motivated to join our team of staff, someone who is passionate about farming and in assisting the Farm Manager in carrying out daily farm duties. The milking platform is 300ha with a 60 bale rotary cow shed with ACR's, high producing, extremely well set up dairy farm. We are one of New Zealand's leading suppliers of bulls to AI companies. We also run a large ET program with NZ genetics. If you feel you have the skills necessary to fill this position we would love to hear from you. Modern unit available. Situated approx 25-30 mins from Oamaru and 20 mins from Kurow.

Motivated herd manager and farm assistant is required for our 250ha Dairy farm located 15km inland from Oamaru. Milking 700 cows in a 60 bale Rotary shed. Kline and fixed grid irrigation. The right applicant will be part of a 4-person team. We are targeting an enthusiastic person who is hard working, can work well in a team, not afraid to share ideas and can think fast in every situation. Responsibilities include milking, heat detection, Identifying and treating mastitis, dairy shed hygiene and basic maintenance, General tractor work,  feed allocation, assist calving’s, irrigation shifting, weed control and general farm duties. Applicants must be in New Zealand have a minimum of 2 years dairy farm experience. Please apply with your C.V. and cover letter

We are looking for a farm assistant or Herd Manager to replace our current assistant who is going home to live in the Philippines.   Applicants MUST CURRENTLY BE IN NZ This farm has Halter collars.  40 aside herringbone dairy shed with ACR.  We have irrigation made up of pivots, fixed grid and k-lines  You must have experience milking and be able to detect mastitis and understand animal health requirements Be able to communicate well with others and have good time management Be able to follow instructions and be honest and have good work ethic Ride a quad bike confidently and happy to work on a farm with some hilly terrain Driving a tractor would be good but not essential as training is available. Be happy to share a house with two other staff from the Philippines  NO drugs and a drug testing may apply

Farm Assistant Position – Waiareka Dairy Ltd, West Oamaru We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team at Waiareka Dairy Ltd, located in West Oamaru. This is a fixed-term position, starting in the second week of July and running until December 20, 2025. As a Farm Assistant , you will work closely with the Farm Manager to assist with a range of daily tasks on farm. We peak milk 730 cows through 60-bails rotary shed with automatic cup remover & in shed feed. While previous farm experience is advantageous, it is not essential. We are looking for someone eager to learn and passionate about the dairy industry. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with milking, fencing, and stock work Supporting calf rearing and seasonal tasks General maintenance and day-to-day farm duties Ensuring safe use of machinery according to farm policy To succeed in this role, you will need to: Be passionate about the dairy...

100 ha approx Rolling  farm to steep   5 ha k lines  Rest pivot 40 a side HB shed with ACRs Clean and tidy farm

We are looking for experienced Herd Managers (minimum 2 years experience) to join our team on a 1050 cow dairy farm. The farm is located within 20 minutes from Waimate and Oamaru. The business is run with attention to detail and quality, where things are done to improve the farm while also considering the environment and animal welfare. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing routine tasks on the dairy farm such as milking, herding stock, shed hygiene, farm maintenance. The successful applicant will also have good stock skills, clear communication, high standards, ability to work as a team, enthusiasm for the dairy industry, self-motivated, capable of carrying out all aspects of the day to day dairy farming in a positive working environment and willing to learn more. We encourage advancement in the dairy industry and can provide training as needed, Primary ITO training is encouraged and supported. Being drug-free & having a safety-first work ethic are...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Farm Assistant required in Papakaio, Oamaru. (20minutes from town) , peak milking 650 cows through a 40 ASHB. We are looking for a reliable Assistant willing to learn and go the extra mile when needed. You have to be good with time management, have a excellent attitude towards work be able to follow instructions also be trustworthy.  You will be working alongside Myself and the 2IC . We are on a 7 and 2, 7 and 3 roaster all year around. Package comes with a modern 3 bedroom house. Located 10 minutes drive from the local primary school and play centre. 90% of the farm is pivoted with the remaining 10% in Kline which is decreasing year by year and being turned into pivots. Purpose built calf shed to minimise lifting and will be supported with a calf rearer. Start date to be 01/06/2025. Please send cv to [email protected] You must have references. A full NZ drivers license A NZ citizenship

We are looking for an experienced assistant manager to work alongside our manager and team to operate our large herd sharemilking business in Ikawai South Canterbury.  The successful candidate needs to have a minimum of 3 years in a larger herd role in New Zealand and be completely confident in running the farm and team in the managers absence. We peak milk 1550 quiet cows through an 80 bail rotary with no bells and whistles, inshed feed and a high standard of milk quality, we are pivot and kline irrigated on 410ha platform. We offer a jovial team environment in a great location with a good roster and flexibility for a good life balance. The right person will enjoy the challenge and thrive on being in a great team with outstanding animal husbandry and care for each other and the environment. 

Position of 2IC becoming available on our farm due to current excellent 2IC moving on to overseas travel after 4 years with us.  Position requires : 3 seasons experience plus. Competent in people management. Able to lead a team or growing in ability to do so. Committed to health and Safety. Has Excellent attention to detail with Environment compliance, Animal health. Excellence in pasture Management.  Target driven Us: We have a team of 6 plus calf rearer, 1300 cows TAD , 60 Bale Rotary, ACR, Predominantly pivot/ k line irrigated farm. Lovely family home available, near new. Competitive salary package. 15 minutes from both Waimate and Oamaru. Please enquire for more information and to register interest

Position of 2IC becoming available on our farm due to current excellent 2IC moving on to overseas travel after 4 years with us.  Position requires : 3 seasons experience plus. Competent in people management. Able to lead a team or growing in ability to do so. Committed to health and Safety. Has Excellent attention to detail with Environment compliance, Animal health. Excellence in pasture Management.  Target driven Us: We have a team of 6 plus calf rearer, 1300 cows TAD , 60 Bale Rotary, ACR, Predominantly pivot/ k line irrigated farm. Lovely family home available, near new. Competitive salary package. 15 minutes from both Waimate and Oamaru. Please enquire for more information and to register interest

Set in the rolling hills close to Oamaru our position offers a lot of opportunities for the right person to have the best of both worlds, a great environment to live and work and a great environment to play in. We need you to be a team player, a great communicator and be motivated to learn. We can teach you the skills but you need to provide the right attitude. The position involves: milking's with a high level of hygiene in the shed and animal husbandry identifying unwell animals and reporting them to the team learning how to use and implement Halter technology, and an interest in other on farm technology. safely operating machinery including a side by side to shift k-lines. great communication The farm is rolling contour close to the Kakanui river for fishing and hunting isn't far up the road. We milk 740 cows through a 40 aside Herringbone shed with ACR's and Protrack. Most of the farm is under pivot irrigation with some k-lines as well. We take pride in...