336 farm assistants jobs found

We have immediate vacancies for Farm Assistants on a family farm milking 1000 cows through a 50 bail rotary shed with ACR, Protrack, ADF and a feedpad. The farm winter milks and has pivot irrigation. The farm is situation 30 minutes from Palmerston North and 20 minutes from Levin. The successful applicant will have a positive attitude and good fitness levels. You will have; - at least 6 months dairy experience or agricultural qualification, be able to ride a two wheel motorbike and drive a tractor - sound knowledge of pasture, feed and animal health, - have an understanding of general farm practices, - be a team-player with a commitment to working safely. A solid work history, clear Police record, and no alcohol/drug abuse issues are essential requirements for the position. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please email a covering letter with your CV (including at least 2-3 references and their contact details), full employment history and relevant experience and skills to:...

We are seeking dedicated Farm Assistants to join our team, on a 450-hectare 1515-cow dairy farm near Opotiki, milking twice a day through a 60-bale rotary shed. We’re looking for people keen to learn and grow in all aspects of dairy farming – while some experience is preferred, training is provided so a good attitude, willingness to learn, and good work ethic is just as important. The role will include milking, stock movement, setting break fences, and other general farm duties What we offer: • Competitive remuneration package (negotiable depending on experience) • 100 hour working fortnight • Generous and flexible rosters • Scope to grow and develop your skills on farm with a supportive management team

We are looking for   2 FARM ASSISTANT to join our team. The farm has 210 hectares effective area with 790 peak cows through 40 ASHB.  Farm is flat with Pivot, k line and rotorainers irrigation.  Role includes but not limited to the following: ·  Milking efficient  and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure high quality of milk. ·  Assist in the safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issue as per farm policy ·  Control weeds, sets break fences and feeding out.(tractor works) ·  Shifting Effluent and irrigation ·  General farm works. ·  Works well with others, building a strong team culture. · Safe uses  of machine  and maintain vehicles on the farm · Committed to learning new skills . ·  C omply with all health and safety requirement. APPLICANTS MUST have the following requirements and experience Have Driver's license and can drive 2-wheeler, tractor and manual...

We require a x 2 Farm Assistant for this 900 organic cow farm on 500 hectares in Maungaturoto   Northland. We run a 60-bale rotary shed with ACRs and a drafting gate to manage this large farm.  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 working as a team is important, but you need to think for yourself. Getting up turning up on time on your allocated roster is essential lateness and excuses will not work on this size.  The accommodation is shared. This is an 11 on 3 off  Salary is $55k to $60k Minimum 30 hours guaranteed  Average hours 45 No pets on farm  No smoking or vaping...

We are seeking two reliable and hardworking Farm Assistants to join our dairy farm in Kakaramea. The ideal candidate will assist with daily farm operations and help maintain our productive farming environment.   We have 300 cows on 100 hectares with a 32 aside herringbone shed feed. Key Responsibilities: Assist with livestock management including feeding, health checks, and movement between paddocks Perform general farm maintenance (fencing, water systems, buildings) Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Help with seasonal activities such as calving/lambing, shearing, and harvesting Help with pasture management and irrigation systems Participate in daily farm routines with flexibility for weekend work when required Conditions: Previous farming or agricultural experience preferred Ability to operate farm vehicles Physical fitness and ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions Good communication skills and ability to follow...

We are looking for 3 farm assistants for the 2025-26 season 320ha with a herd of 920cows We milk twice a day. Duties will include - Milking and keeping the shed clean and hygienic to produce high quality milk - Weed control and general farm maintenance - Assist in break fences - Assist in calf rearing - Experience in riding a 2 wheeler & a 4 wheeler(training will be provided ) - Following all health and safety policies and help to achieve farm goals -Training will be provided. We offer a great working environment. You must: - Be honest, reliable and hardworking - Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised - Have initiative, be motivated and willing to learn - Must be able to pass a drug test & we do random drug test through out the season. -MUST BE A NON-SMOKER AS WE GOT NO-SMOKING POLICY IMPLEMENTED ON THE FARM & IN THE HOUSES. Accommodation Please submit your cover letter and...

We require x 2 Farm Assistants in Reporoa for this 750-cow farm on 250 hectares. We run two sheds a 44-bale rotary and 20 aside herringbone to manage this farm. You must have 2 years’ dairy farm, experience or a Bachelors Degree. Your Duties include but not limited to milking cows, animal health, cleaning shed and plant, setting up fence breaks, tractor driving, farm maintenance and general day to day duties. You must also be able to operate tractors and farm machinery.  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. Roster 10 on 2 off Accommodation is shared Salary $60,000 to $65,000per annum Minimum 30 hours guaranteed 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...

We have a job available for two dairy farm assistants who will ideally have 6+ months’ dairy farm experience. This is for a 1150 cow farm in the Whataroa area, which is 105km from the nearest service centre Hokitika and 150 km from Greymouth, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed with ACR. One position is available for a May start, while the other is set for September. 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 55. 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. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 3...

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]

FARM WORKER/FARM ASSISTANT Pure Dairy Farming Ltd is looking for 3 Farm Assistants for their operation in Tapanui, Otago.  We are looking for a someone that can demonstrate knowledge and understanding on how to do this job, have an eye for detail, work efficiently and good time management. Previous experience in the agriculture industry would be of benefit, however we will provide full training. We are looking for a motivated and reliable farm assistant  for the coming season. The position is full time- permanent. Applicants requirements: ·       Milk cows and identify milking related illnesses such as mastitis. ·       Clean a cowshed to the highest quality after each milking and maintain a high level of shed cleanliness throughout the season ·       Monitor dairy cows and identify any problems such as lameness. ·       Be confident on both two wheeled and four wheeled motorbikes ·       Must be able to follow simple...

We require a couple new farm assistants to be added to our team. We pride ourselves on creating a very positive environment to learn and grow in. We are located 5 min from Opunake and matched with a flexible roster of 5 and 2 we believe we offer the best lifestyle/work balance. We provide a bigger team environment which allows a good rotations of milking and herding with a sleep in to. This allows our team members to grow and progress in their own time or to secure yourself into a long term employment with great benefits and flexibility plus the time off to enjoy family, fishing or surfing the coast.  If you want to learn how to farm in a team environment with great support we will be the place to be. This could be your first time dairy farming job or you might be wanting a slight change from your current farm. We definitely appreciate enthusiasm and a great attitude and in response we will then offer patience for you to learn in grow in the dairy industry. 

We are looking for 2 farm assistants for our new contract milking job. The farm will have a 400 cow herd milked twice a day and a once a day herd of 150ish. Cows shed is a 44 aside herringbone. Farm has support land on farm where young stock and beefies are run as well as lease land within 10km of farm.  All this is run with the dairy farm team so a wide range of jobs will be required through out the season. Roster will be 8on 2off 8on 3 off. Always having at least 2 staff on + contract milker/relief milker. Experience is not essential Must be reliable, willing to learn and adapt to the system and people working around you, drug free.

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 have a job opportunity for 2 motivated enthusiastic dairy farm assistants for the season 2025/2026 we are looking for a person who is Be highly motivated and quick learner  Be reliable and hard working good team player  must have can do attitude  Have good communication skills  Enjoy working with animals Calm in nature Milking 1000 cross breed cows on 64 bail rotary cow shed with automatic cup removers with cow manager technology. The farm is 391 ha flat to rolling with small hills. DUTIES efficient and hygienic milking routine Assist with cleaning the milking plant and other farm equipment set break fences and getting cows in picking up calves as required Assist in safe handling of animals and report any problems to the senior staff Assist with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by the contract milker spraying and controlling weeds General farm Maintenance PLESE NOTE Candidate must be in New Zealand while...

Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct techniques. Assists with solving milk quality problems, as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm dairy equipment, and carries out hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists with treatments and prevention in line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy or dairy company policy, as per advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing to calve, and calves’ cows in line with farm policy. Moves, handles and...

Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct techniques. Assists with solving milk quality problems, as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and carries out hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists with treatments and prevention in line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy or dairy company policy, as per advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing to calve, and calves’ cows in line with farm policy. Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognises cows on heat, and records...

Daisyburn Dairies Ltd is on the hunt for a motivated, reliable and skilled calf rearer for the upcoming season. We are a well-established 700 cow farm.  The role will be sole calf rearer for 175 replacement heifer calves in addition to beef calves and bobbys to 4 days old. Ideally the right candidate will have 1-2 years calf rearing experience, and be able to work independently however, will have plentiful support from the contract milker and/or the two other farm assistants.   Key responsibilities: -       Maintaining clean and hygienic practises in the calf shed. -       Identifying health issues with calves and communicating concerns. -       Preparing and distributing milk, meal and hay feeds. -       Assisting with general farm duties. -       Additional support of relief milking 2-3 times a fortnight. The role is available from August through to November but could be extended. This is a drive in position as...

Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct techniques. Assists with solving milk quality problems, as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm dairy equipment, and carries out hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists with treatments and prevention in line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy or dairy company policy, as per advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing to calve, and calves’ cows in line with farm policy. Moves, handles and...

The Herd Manager is required to understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Can complete tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.  H&S: • Lead by example with health and safety on farm in reporting, vehicle use etc. • Follows health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. • Knows how to safely operate farm vehicles and machinery as needed/ relevant for position on farm. • Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports ‘something almost happened’ and ‘something happened’. Milk Quality: • Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly. • Assists with solving milk quality problems. • Helps farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures....

We are looking for a Herd Manager for 780 cows farm near Balclutha. Cows are milked through 50 bail rotary manual shed. As a Herd manager you are working alongside contract milker to perform the following everyday duties:- Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct techniques. Assists with solving milk quality problems, as per instructions in farm policy manual Helps farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and carries out hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy manual. Animals: Diagnoses common ailments and treats accordingly. Competent in all aspects of calving and reproduction, e.g. observation, recording and submitted on heat cow Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy or...