16 jobs found in otago

Wee need some farm assistant for different farm across the New Zealand. 

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Runoff Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our well-maintained runoff farm, located just 15 minutes southwest of Oamaru. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in livestock, pasture, and property management and wants to be part of a progressive farming business focused on achieving outstanding results. About the Role You will be responsible for the overall management of the runoff property, working closely with the dairy farm management team to ensure stock are well cared for and feed resources are utilized efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Managing young stock, dry cows, and wintering stock. Feed budgeting and pasture management. Crop establishment and grazing management. Animal health and welfare. Irrigation operation and maintenance (where applicable). Tractor work, feeding out, cultivation, and general farm maintenance. Fencing, weed...

We have a well-paid 3-7 month contract starting ASAP for Calf Rearers (one doing calf rearing; one doing general farm work) based in the Oamaru area. Would be great if you have previous calf rearing experience! This role is on 650 and 550-cow farm, milking through both 40 AS Herringbone and 50 Bail Rotary sheds. Responsibilities include: Calf rearing, including feeding and caring for calves Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Performing other general farm duties Milking after calving season Ideal candidates will have: Previous dairy farming experience (preferred) A good attitude, initiative, and a strong work ethic (mandatory) Some experience in dairy farming, large animal care, or agriculture/viticulture/horticulture Motorbike and quad driving skills (mandatory for some jobs, not all) Good English communication skills A valid driver’s license (international licenses good) and your own vehicle The...

Ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking a driven and experienced full time Farm Manager to join our team at Millvale farm, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the farm.  Our ideal applicant must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a 2IC/Farm Manager role, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system. 📍 Location: Just 30 minutes from Gore and 15 minutes from Tapanui: 116 hectare 380 peak milking 36 a side herringbone shed   🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates over 60 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Share milking for the right people. . 📋 Key...

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Otago. Previous experience preferred however a qualification relevant to agriculture may be accepted as a substitute for experience. Duties include but not limited to Milking: Assists with efficent and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $27 - $30 per hour. Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants must have a criminal free record and current drivers licence. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and 2...

We require a new manager/2IC to assist us in running our 550 cow farm near Enfield. Our previous 2IC of 4 years left at the end of the last season and we are looking for a fit and energetic person to join our team. Farm Information: 54 bail rotary with in-shed feeding and cup removers Fully irrigated 165 ha dairy platform with 3 pivots and fixed grid poles High performing XB herd targeting 550MS/cow and 2000 MS/ha 80ha Run-off that is fully irrigated with fixed grid poles We require someone that is capeable of running the farm to a high standard in the absence of the owners later in the season. They would need to be able to manage pasture, heat detect cows, and drive the tractor feeding out and spreading fertiliser on rolling hills. They need to be able to speak and understand English and be a NZ Resident or allowed to work in NZ The farm is located 10 minutes from Oamaru and 5 minutes from Enfield.

Glencairn Dairy Ltd are on the hunt for an awesome 2IC to join us on our 500 cow farm.  We are located 20 minutes from Oamaru near Windsor.  The farm is flat to rolling, 85% of the farm is irrigated with pivots and the balance is in k-line. The shed is a 40 ASHB with feed pad, in shed feeding, protrack, ACR's and auto teat sprayer. Glencairn is part of a larger corporate structure, there is plenty of opportunity to grow and learn within that environment. We would like the 2IC to be involved in all aspects of the farm, including financial budgeting, environmental compliance and H&S. Training will be provided Key tasks and responsibilities include:  Responsible for supporting manager to manage all stock in accordance with industry animal health and welfare guidelines and farm policies and procedures. Responsible for implementing efficient, effective milking and dairy hygiene practices. Ensuring all milk quality protocols are followed. Responsible for supporting...

Ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking a driven and experienced full time Assistant Manager/2IC to join our team at Millvale farm, we’re keen for someone with a can-do attitude with problem solving abilities, our ideal applicant has a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Farm Assistant role, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system. 📍 Location: Just 30 minutes from Gore and 15 minutes from Tapanui: 116 hectare 380 peak milking 36 a side herringbone shed 🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates over 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Sharemilking for the right people. ....

🐄 Ready for your next challenge?  Our Bendigo Terrace support block which runs R1 and R2 heifers along with wintering cows on crop are seeking a driven Grazing Block Assistant to join the team. Using a pasture-based farming system with a strong focus on animal welfare and health & safety. 📍  Location: Just 30 minutes from Wanaka and 70 minutes from Queenstown: Peak herd 2200 R2’s and 2200 R1’s Pivot irrigation 🛠️ About the Role: This is a permanent, full-time position focused on: Pasture allocation and stock management Tractor work (feeding out, fencing, general yard duties)   🌱   About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates over 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team. The Farm Assistant will support the day-to-day operation of the farm, including milking, animal care, feeding livestock and general farm maintenance. This position offers an opportunity to develop practical dairy farming skills while contributing to the successful operation of the farm. Reports to: Farm Manager / 2IC Skills and Attributes Essential Reliable, punctual and hardworking. Positive attitude and willingness to learn. Able to work effectively in a team. Good communication skills. Honest and trustworthy. Physically fit and capable of manual outdoor work. Committed to animal welfare, health and safety, and environmental best practice. Able to follow instructions and complete work to a high standard. Desirable Previous dairy farming experience preferred but not essential. Experience operating farm vehicles and...

Herd Manager/2ic/Would suit couple We are on the lookout for a skilled and dedicated herd manager with the goal of becoming 2ic, to join our team this 26/27 season starting as soon as possible. There is also part time work available for a partner with potential to grow into fulltime work, duties will include milkings/general farm work in all aspects. We are happy to provide training for the right applicant. NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS must be an NZ citizen or NZ resident Must be available for an in-person interview. We milk all year round, milking 250 cows over June/July. Calving 150 in February, 100 in May and 600 in July/August. Farm is located 6 minutes from Tapanui, 25 minutes to Gore. Shed is a 54-bale rotary with ACR’s and smart wash. Our cows are wintered in a Wintering barn on farm and on support blocks nearby. Accommodation is a 3 bedroom home off farm and situated in the Tapanui township, ideal for a family as it is...

Working with our team of 4 we will be milking, setting breaks and monitoring residuals, helping with mating, tractor driving, animal health and farm maintenance. We milk 750 cows through our highly automated 40 aside herringbone shed. Our farm is fully irrigated with Pivots, Fixed Grid and some K line.

Farm Manager – Awamoko Dairy Location: North Otago (Oamaru region) Roster: To be discussed / Competitive Technology: Fully integrated Halter system   About the Role Awamoko Dairy (part of Marchwood Farms) is looking for an experienced, tech-savvy Farm Manager to lead our progressive dairy unit. If you are passionate about high-performing pasture management, top-tier animal health, and leveraging cutting-edge ag-tech to make farming smarter, not harder, this is the role for you. We have completely transitioned away from traditional fences and intensive physical herding, running our herd entirely on the Halter collar system.   Key Responsibilities Tech-Driven Herd Management: Oversee daily herd health, heat detection, and automated drafting using Halter data and insights. Precision Grazing: Utilise Halter’s virtual fencing to optimise pasture allocation (kg/DM per cow), monitor daily paddock covers, and protect regrowth.  Team...

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our high performance dairy unit located in Clinton. We require someone with a very good understanding of the day to day running of an efficient dairy farm. Protract, Alflex cow collars, Animal Health, Feeding silage Grass Management.  Excellent farm facilities, modern 60 bale rotary shed. Duties include milking, shifting irrigator, setting up break fences as well as general farm duties. Tractor experience a must. We require a motivated and honest person who enjoys farming and working in a team. We are not accredited employers so overseas applicants need not apply

We require a Tractor driver, odd jobs man to join our high performance dairy unit located in Clinton township. As we reach our busy time of the year we would like to find a capable person to take responsibilities of feeding out to cows on calving pads, maintaining the tractor and other farm machinery but also being involved with other farm activities like moving herds to and from the shed, getting calves and cows in etc. This is a new role to join our hard working and supportive team.  

Stockperson – Hillgrove Farm (Near Palmerston) Hillgrove Farm is looking for a reliable, early-rising team member to join our free-range poultry operation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who cares about animal welfare, works well in a team, and can consistently follow high-level biosecurity standards. A full Class 1 driver license is required, and you must be able to travel to Hillgrove each day. What you’ll be doing: Daily care of free-range hens, including monitoring animal health and wellbeing Walking sheds to check water, feed systems, and overall flock condition Supporting animal enrichment activities to promote natural behaviour Processing eggs, including initial grading and handling Maintaining a clean, hygienic environment across sheds and work areas Upholding high-level biosecurity protocols at all times Working collaboratively within a supportive team What we’re looking for: Comfortable completing practical, hands-on work...