217 farm assistant jobs found

entry level position is avalible far a dairy farm  assistant on our 740 cow farm. Farm Assistant is responsible for working closely with the contract milker 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 collaborate with the contract milker and other farm staff.  FARM INFRASTRUCTURE: Farm operates with 57 aside herringbone milking shed. Farm is totally grass based.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Milking: farm assistant actively participates in milking operations (milking starts early as 4:30am in the morning.  Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers is essential need to have driving license.                                                                                                                                                                 Calving and Mating: Good experience in these areas is valuable.  Health Management: Identifying and treating...

Located 10 minutes to Otorohanga and 20 minutes to Te Awamutu, our farm is a well set up and efficient dairy unit. We pride ourselves in looking after our animals, farm and staff. We have a supportive work environment, good roster and good housing. We are seeking a skilled Farm Assistant to join our amazing team. Our ideal Farm Assistant will have an obvious passion for the industry and be keen to learn & progress in it, have excellent animal health & husbandry and all general on farm skills. Great communication & a 'can do' attitude are a must. Good tractor experience would be an advantage for the position. The remuneration package offered for the successful applicant will be $24-30/hr for a minimum 30 and maximum 55 hours per week. This is paid fortnightly. Duties & Responsibilities include: Milking Feed Management Animal Health Mating Plant & Machinery Maintenance Tractor Work  Irrigation/Effluent Stock Work Calf Rearing Record...

W J Farming requires an experienced Farm Assistant for the 1050 cow farm we Contract Milk 15 minutes from Tapawera. Please note, start date is negotiable, anytime before the end of May 2025. The farm is bordered by the Wangapeka River, famous for trout fishing, and a short drive to Kahurangi National Park. Able Tasman Park, town, beaches & skiing all within 50 minutes drive. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, punctual & reliable & most importantly a great sense of humor. Milking experience preferred. Must be able to attend an on farm interview. Average hours 1950PA. We have a well structured roster, with regular time out of the shed, that revolves around so everyone gets to do all jobs on the farm. We peak milk 1050 cows through a 60 bale rotary cow shed. Shed is equipped with protrac, auto drafting, auto test spraying & Cell Sense. This year we also have Allflex collars on the cows. The farm is well set up with great machinery and...

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE OVERSEAS  FARM ASSISTANT JUNE 2025 We are after someone to replace our farm assistant of three years at the end of the season as they are progressing in the industry. We are looking for young enthusiastic punctual applicants keen on progressing in the industry. The farm is flat to rolling country about 10min from Otorohanga and 20min from te awamutu. We milk in a 30 aside hb with in shed feeding and ACRs and run one milking heard all year round. Calves are reared mostly by the owners until November when they leave and there is no other young stock on farm. We are system 3 and feed out in the paddock from late jan to July.  We are a family with 2 young kids that like to work hard but also have a big interest in getting the farming lifestyle back into farming. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Farm Assistant Position Available Experience preferred at least one years experience in Nz farms  Calf feeding, milking, break fences etc 530 cows milking in a 40 aside herringbone shed  single self contained unit available 

We require an Assistant Manager who is keen to progress in the industry for our dairy farm located in Otaio, 30mins South of Timaru.This position would suit someone who is looking to advance there career as we offer Training both AgIto and on farm. We have a 60 bale rotary with ACR's, milking 750 on our irrigated farm. Applicants must have a valid work visa. Accomodation is provided.

We are seeking a farm assistant, who ideally will have a minimum 2 years fulltime experience. Working under the guidance of our contract milking partnership running two small farms side by side one 18 a/s 270 cows, one 14 a/s 190 cows  Will need to be confident in the following areas; tractor driving, quad bikes and all aspects of milking. Requirements will able to milk solo, assist between both farms over calving period, shifting stock, setting up break fences, taking out PKE trailers, after calving milking in the 14 a/s cowshed, and general farm maintenance   Farm is located 20mins from Waiuku, 40mins to Pukekohe, 5mins from local dairy, beach is at end of road 2mins away and harbour and boat ramp 10mins  Only accepting applicants eligible to work in New Zealand.

Seeking an experienced Farm Assistant to join our team in Dannevirke. The individual we seek would ideally have at least 4 years' experience, enjoy working with animals and a genuine passion for farming. Must have experience milking sole charge and operating a tractor. Accommodation provided on farm. No pets. Drug test and police check will be completed.  This position would also suit a couple. We're seeking an experienced calf rearer for 8-10 weeks throughout calving time. 

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to work full time on our 1600 cow farm. We are located in the Waitaki Valley, North Otago. 5 minutes to Kurow and 35 minutes to Oamaru. We love working outdoors and with animals so we feel having the best work and life balance is key to happy workplace. Our roster is 5 on 2 off all year round.  We are located in a beautiful part of the country with lakes and rivers, mountains and towns all close by.  1600 cows through a 60 bail shed. ACR ATS Collars Protrack We run a 5 on 2 off roster. Must be able to work legally in New Zealand To apply for this position, please email your CV, cover letter and references to - [email protected]

We are currently looking for a farm assistant to share in the duties required milking 650 cows through a 40 bale rotary shed. Accommodation is shared  Your duties include but are not limited to: Assisting with daily operational tasks such as milking, feeding, animal health, effluent.  You need to be aware of onfarm compliance eg health, safety and wellbeing. Environmental and animal welfare etc. Contour is rolling Minimum 30 hours Max 45 hrs $29.66/hr No criminal convictions pre employment and ongoing drug testing Must be drug free No pets Must live on farm due to requirements of the job Full driving license No smoking or vaping.

We welcome job applications for a Fulltime Farm Assistant/2IC to join our small team with us as Contract Milkers A well set up very tidy dairy farm 5 minutes from Hawera, South Taranaki. Must be experienced in milking, stock handling, dairy shed wash routines, confident to milk sole charge at times.  Able to ride 2 wheel motorbike.  Experience with tractor and silage wagon, bale feeder for silage bales and hay.   Must be honest, reliable and quiet with stock.  Also very clean and tidy as we take pride in our dairy shed and surroundings. Calving 450 cows mostly flat to rolling farm 54 bale rotary cowshed with in shed feeding Tidy warm 3 bedroom Lockwood home, heat pump, dishwasher, double garage, fully fenced section No dogs Drug free 5 minutes drive from Hawera, local shops, kindergartens and schools School bus route for local primary and high school Start date 1st June but could consider earlier start To be considered for this position Please email...

There is a good opportunity for the right candidate to join a progressive team on a farm just out of Paeroa. 680 cows will be milked in the new season. Contour of the farm is flat. Facilities include a 44 AS HB cow shed and a 3 BR home. We would prefer no pets. We will be offering a competitive salary and roster for the successful applicant. Our ideal candidate will be keen and willing to learn and have an ability to work as part of a team but also individually. The farm is located 5 km from the town of Paeroa so is close to the beaches of the East coast. To apply please send a current CV with relevant referees

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

We are looking for an experienced person to join our team as a drive in, casual, farm assistant.  Currently, the farm is sole charge, and we are looking for someone to assist in the day to day running, the applicant must have experience in calf rearing, sole charge milking, and operating bikes and machinery.  The applicant must have: Previous experience in a dairy farming system Capable of milking sole charge (cup removers, auto teat sprayer, drafting gate) Be reliable, a clear communicator, and dog friendly.  Hours will be relatively structured during calving and mating, but more flexible for the rest of the season. Availability on weekends is a must. Located 10 minutes North of Hawera.

 An exciting opportunity for a farm assistant to join us next season to assist us in the day to day operations on farm, working closely with contract milker.  We are supportive employers, wanting to pass on knowledge and maximize our staffs potential with their journey through the dairy industry, We peak milk 380 cows on 150ha, with great infrastructure milking through a 2 year old 40ash with ACR and walk over teat sprayers, milking's are fast and efficient. Farm is set up with the daily operators in mind with the furthest paddock being 800m from cowshed. What we are seeking someone who Has a positive can do attitude Is quiet with stock Is a good communicator Reliable and honest Is wanting to learn and develop Daily jobs may include but not limited to, Milk Harvesting loading up/feeding out Spraying weeds Fencing Putting temp fences up Maintenance on equipment Applicants must be currently living in NZ and be able to pass a pre employment drug...

We require a dairy farm assistant to fill our role milking 1400 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed. In this role you will be required to assist with completing the following tasks: Assisting with efficient and thorough milking routines Assisting with maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards in and around the dairy Assisting with identifying and treating mastitis and lameness Assisting with putting up break fences during the milking season on grass and during the winter on crop This role is only for 30 hours per week. The total package value will be $46,500 which includes accommodation of $150/week. Accommodation will be shared in a 3 bedroom home with another family. If you will not share then it is a drive in position only and you will need your own accomodation and a full drivers license.  To be able to fill this position we do not require you have previous experience but do require you to have the following skills: Clear police and drug history Be a...

Glencairn Dairies is looking for a new Dairy Assistant/ Herd Manager to join the team for the current 2024/2025 season. At Glencairn we lead with our values. Communication and openness is very important to us. We are all working towards the same goal so we work together to get there. We want to support your progression in the dairy industry and help you to become a great farmer and a great leader. Wellbeing is a top priority, we can’t run our farms without you so endeavour to make sure you are happy, safe and given the tools to always do your best. We care about your work life balance, and want to make sure you enjoy being on farm just as much as you enjoy your free time. Glencairn is located near Dipton, central, an hour from Invercargill, and close to Te Anau with an abundance of hunting and fishing on your doorstep. About the role... The Dairy assistant/Herd Manager duties include feeding out, milking, maintaining the hygiene of the dairy shed, supporting good record keeping in...

We are looking for a motivated energetic person to join our team. Ideally this person would have some experience in the daily farm tasks and experience milking in a herringbone shed. We milk 700 cows in two herds through a 40 aside shed on a 164ha milking platform with attached 118ha support block for silage, wintering, r1 and r2 heifers. Duties will include but not limited to, milking, break feeding, weed control, fence and farm maintenance, calf rearing and young stock care. Applicants need to be currently in nz with relevant visa as we are NOT accredited employers, and be able to attend an on farm interview.   We can offer the successful person a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, support ITO training if desired. Wages will reflect experience and ability potential work for partner

We need 1 more Farm Assistant to complete our team! We are a young Contract Milking couple looking for a Farm Assistant to join our team. You will be working alongside with another Farm Assistant and the Contract Milking couple.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about the Dairy Industry and has an eager attitude to learn and give new things a go. We value honesty, reliability, excellent time management skills, good stockman ship, willing attitude, good work ethics, enjoy working in a team and unsupervised when needed. You have a good sense of humour. You can follow instructions, can communicate well and not be afraid to ask for help. We want you to feel comfortable to ask as we understand everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses and as a team we work to support each other. We are open to have a no experience person to join our team as long as you come with a willing attitude to learn and you will  be required to milk sole charge.  You will treat all...

We are looking enthusiastic team member help us milk the cows and do other farm jobs in a regular roster. Some experience in working with cows is essential. our farm is situated 20 minutes north of Ashburton  If you are not in New Zealand please do not apply.