6 farm assistant jobs found in Whanganui

2,500 cows  l  2x 80 BR  l  760 ha effective Our client operates a high-performing dairy farming enterprise in the Manawatu/Whanganui region on 760 ha effective, providing an excellent environment for farmers wanting to build their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, milking approximately 2,500 this operation runs through 2x modern 80 bale rotary cowsheds with plenty of automation.   You'll gain exposure to modern farming practices, large-scale operations, and industry-leading systems while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. The Role As part of a motivated and supportive team, you'll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farming activities, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, pasture management, general farm maintenance, and operating modern farm equipment and systems.  You'll work closely with experienced team members to ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently while...

We have a vacancy for a honest & reliable farm assistant on a 450 cow farm. 12 minutes from Feilding and 25 minutes from Palmerston North. Duties would include Milking and general farm duties. A minimum of one year’s recent dairy farm experience in New Zealand required. Must pass a pre employment drug test. Drivers license required. 1 bedroom accommodation is available would suit a single person. Must be living in New Zealand already to be considered for this position. 

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Casual Farm Assistant to join our dairy grazing operation. This is a flexible, drive-in position perfect for someone looking for regular relief work, students studying agriculture, semi-retired farmer or anyone wanting to pick up extra hours in a positive outdoor environment. Our farm is located approximately 20 minutes drive from Whanganui. Ideally, you will assist with morning shifts 2-3 days a week and provide assistance with day-to-day operations during peak periods, weekend shift and holiday cover. However, this is negotiable for the right person. Key Responsibilities Stock Management: Safely shift stock and move break fences. Monitor animal health and welfare. Assist with weighing and drenching of stock. General Farm Maintenance: Assist with weed control, fencing repairs, and help keep the farm tidy. Machinery Operation: Safely operate farm vehicles (e.g., side by side and basic tractor work). Current NZ drivers’...

About the Farm Join our team on a progressive 490-cow dairy farm located near Marton town. We focus on high animal welfare, sustainable farming, and modern efficiency. We are fully integrated with Halter virtual fencing technology . This system removes the need for traditional break-fencing and intensive stock shifts, making the daily workflow significantly smoother for our team. We are seeking a motivated, tech-friendly Full-Time Farm Assistant who is excited to work with smart-farming systems and grow their career in the NZ dairy industry. Key Responsibilities Virtual Pasture Management: Utilise the Halter app to manage pasture breaks, schedule shifts, and monitor herd movements remotely. Milking & Shed Hygiene: Assist with daily milking in our 36-aside herringbone milking shed, ensuring excellent milk quality and cleanliness. Animal Health Monitoring: Interpret data insights from the Halter system to identify health alerts (like...

We require a senior farm assistant to assist with the day to day running of our 930 cow Split calving dairy farm 12 minutes out of Bulls Manawatu. We have a great team and we are looking for the right person who will fit in as team culture is really important to us. The successful applicant must be honest, reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and positive. The successful applicant must have excellent communication skill, a minimum of 1 year dairy farming experience.  Duties and responsibilities include: milking, animal health, feeding out, calving, mating and general farm maintenance.  This position is fixed term as one of our team members is going away for the summer & you will be covering their position. There is potential for this position to become longer term. The applicants must be willing to undergo a drug test. We are not accredited employers so please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our dairy farming operation in the Manawatu. Our farm is a well-run dairy operation with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management, milk quality and creating a positive working environment. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with cows and has the ability to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd. About the Farm Farm Size: 330 ha Herd Size: 940 cows Farm System: System 5 Calving: Spring calving Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Milking Facilities: 50 bale rotary and 30 aside herribone About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step in their dairy farming career or an experienced Herd Manager looking for a new challenge. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day health and...