53 jobs found in waikato region

Herd Manager - 950 cow Dairy Operation Location: Ngatea  (Close to coromandel peninsula) We are seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our progressive 950 cow dairy farm.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in stockmanship, enjoys a team environment and wants to be part of a well-run, high performing operation. About the role As Herd Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd and support the Farm Manager in achieving production and animal health targets.  You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of animal welfare, pasture management and team performance. Key Responsibilities Daily management of a 950 cow milking herd Animal health monitoring and treatment Mating management and heat detection Calving management and young stock oversight Staff supervision and training Fencing Maintenance Loading and Feeding out  Milking ( including plant hygiene and...

We are looking for a Dairy Herd Manager for a 500 cows, 50 bale rotary and mixed topography Halter farm in Okoroire near Tirau. Responsibilities: Perform milk harvesting tasks efficiently and safely. ​ Understand and adhere to milk quality regulations. ​ Assist with cleaning and maintaining milking equipment; report faults. ​ Safely move and handle animals; monitor and report on their wellbeing. ​ Observe and report any signs of ill health in stock. ​ Assist with the safe handling and rearing of calves. ​ Develop skills in observing, recording, and reporting on cows preparing to calve; assist with calving. ​ Assist with mating management and heat detection; understand breeding for herd improvement. ​ Help with weed control and learn about animal health issues related to crops. ​ Assist with feeding stock and managing changing feed needs during lactation. ​ Help with pasture and feed allocation; set break fences and feed out as...

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

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

After a relief Milker / Part time farm hand 30ASHB with ACR’s, auto draft, and auto Mastitis detection, and auto plant wash. Milking 340 Jersey cows Farm is 120ha located on the Taupiri town boundary, central to Taupiri 2mins, Huntly, 6mins, Hamilton 15mins. 1 bedroom cabin on farm for accommodation for the right candidate. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF IN NEW ZEALAND!!! EMAIL APPLICATIONS [email protected] OR PHONE 027 612 3378 Thank you

Dairy Farm Assistant Manager (2IC) Location: Ngatea. we are looking for a top operator (or aspiring to be) Assistant Manager to help us keep our dairy operations running as smooth as fresh cream! The farm is 130ha and we milk through a 50 bale rotary, system 4. 480 cows. What You’ll Do: Support the team in daily operations—think herd care, milking routines, and equipment upkeep. Lead, train, and inspire a fantastic team of farm workers. Keep an eye on herd health, nutrition, and comfort—happy cows, happy farm! Dive into data—track production, feed, and efficiency, and help us keep improving. Work with the team to ensure we’re meeting sustainability goals—because we care about our cows, staff and the planet! Who You Are: You’ve got some farm experience (bonus if you know your way around a milking shed!). You’re a natural leader who thrives on teamwork and communication. You’re organized, adaptable, and excited to get your hands dirty. You’ve...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 1300-cow farm in the Atiamuri area. T he farm is located approximately 27 km from Tokoroa and 38 km from Taupo, milking through 41 and 42 Aside Herringbone sheds. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - training junior staff, - stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), - fencing, weed control, - calving, calf rearing, - shed maintenance & preparation, - tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 40. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The...

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 460-cow farm in the Temple View area, approximately 10–15 minutes west of Hamilton. The farm operates a 27 Aside Herringbone milking shed. Previous experience is preferred but not required for this role. 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, with an average of 40 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 7 days on, 2 days off throughout the year....

We have a position available for a new team member to join us working on a farm near Otorohanga. We are looking for a farm assistant who will be involved in most aspects of day to day dairy farming.  As it is a busy time of year we will not have enough time available to suitably train someone without experience, so we need someone who can hit the ground running, but an environment to learn on the go, working as a vital team member toward the same common goals. We need someone who is passionate and driven about their job, understand that it can be long, frustrating, and sometimes hard work at times, but also rewarding at the same time.  We don't want a passenger. Duties include safely driving 2 and 4 wheeler motorbikes on rolling to steep terrain, driving a tractor as required for feeding out with a bale feeder or silage wagon, milking cows, measuring and setting up break fences, feeding calves with a mobile feeder, cleaning cowshed, spreading magnesium and calcium on pasture,...

We are looking for a reliable, motivated and experienced 2IC to join our dairy farming team, located just 12 minutes from Taupō, commencing September 2026. About the Farm ● Approximately 650 cows ● Herd managed using Halter technology ● Modern 50 AS Herringbone dairy shed with ACR and Protrack drafting ● In-shed feeding system ● Warm modern 3-bedroom on-farm accommodation with garaging ● Progressive farming operation with a focus on efficient herd and pasture management The Role - Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will be involved across all areas of the dairy operation, including: ● Milking and day-to-day herd management ● Using Halter for herd movement, monitoring and grazing management ● Animal health and welfare ● Pasture and grazing management ● Calving and mating ● Feeding and supplementary feed, including in-shed feeding ● Tractor and machinery operation ● Effluent management and general farm maintenance ● Helping organise daily...

About the Role This is a hands-on dairy farming position suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards of animal care and farm operations. Your duties will include: Assisting with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm Milking approximately 600 cows General stock handling and animal care Tractor driving and other farm machinery operations Supporting pasture and farm maintenance General farm duties as required Working safely and maintaining a high standard of farm presentation About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Minimum 1 year of dairy farming experience OR a minimum Level 2 Dairy Farming qualification The ability and confidence to  drive a tractor A good work ethic and reliable attitude A willingness to work as part of a team Good animal-handling skills and a genuine interest in dairy farming A commitment to working safely...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

·        Breeding and raising livestock for the production of Milk ·        Animal Health, Managing and monitoring health of the livestock ·        Livestock Management and Pasture care, Moving livestock and providing proper fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels ·        Managing Farm operation, Oversee, conduct and manage livestock, machines, staff and production ·        Record Management and Budgeting , Collect, maintain and evaluate records for budgeting, taxation and financial management operations ·        Production of Milk, including managing quality, shed hygiene, cleaning and milking routines Please note this is a management role and you are expected to work unsupervised in this role. Minimum of three years of proven relevant work experience, or a relevant qualification, or a level 7 degree in any field is required. Roster - 5/2 Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Please apply online, must...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

We are looking for a motivated herd manager to join our farm. About the farm: We milk 700 cows twice a day through a 50 aside herringbone shed on a system 4 farm on the Hauraki Plains. The cowshed has automatic cup removers, automatic teat spraying and automatic drafting. We operate a split-calving system, with cows equipped with Allflex collars, utilising a feedpad year round.   About the role and what we are looking for: The focus of the role is: Milking: Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals: Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing. Farm Maintenance: Carry out weed control, fencing and other general farm duties as directed. Environment: Understands regulations and management of nutrients, effluent and water and their most...

We are 50/50 share milkers milking 500 cows, autumn calving on a North Waikato Farm located in Te Kauwhata. The farm is in a great central location, 35 minutes to Hamilton and 50 minutes to Auckland. The farm is  close to Coromandel with beaches as close as 30 minutes away. The farm has a mixture of easy to rolling contour with a small portion of steeper paddocks at the back of the farm. Cow shed is 36 aside Herringbone with drafting and automatic teat sprayer. Being autumn calving we feed cows on the feed pad from March (start of calving) to around mid September until we can fully feed the cows on grass. We are seeking a trust worthy, reliable person with a genuine interest in dairy farming, we are supportive with off farm training, always happy to see people progressing through the industry. Please send through CV with current referees, look forward to hearing from you.

  DAIRY FARM POSITION – 600 COWS | 170HA  We’re looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our team on a well-maintained 600-cow, 170ha dairy farm.   PLEASE NOTE: We are not an Accredited Employer, so applicants must already be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in NZ. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants. We are accepting applications across a range of experience levels — from someone with 2+ years’ dairy farming experience through to an experienced 2IC or Farm Manager. The position and level of responsibility can be tailored to suit the right person. About the farm: • 600 cows • 170ha • Well-maintained farm, machinery and facilities • 52-bail rotary shed • ACRs and auto wash, along with good shed automation • Good systems in place to make the day-to-day operation run efficiently About you: We’d preferably like someone with solid dairy experience who can think on their feet, use their initiative and get on...

740 cows milking through a 54 bail waikato rotary cow shed  afimilk computer system in the cowshed with auto drafting halter collars bail gates, cup removers, auto teat spray,auto wash,  spring calving, high input system 5 feed pad , mixer wagon , in shed feeding  modern well maintained equipment the farm is used only as a milking platform with no young stock,  milking 365 days with a dry period of 50 days per cow before calving half the herd goes off farm for there dry period  this is a busy farm with never a dull moment , we are high input feeding and there is a workload associated with this system. there is a lot of modern technology to use and learn with the halter collars , afimilk system in the shed and monitoring systems  a strong work ethic and an ability to work well in a team environment , must be a self starter and able to problem solve and think on your feet to over come daily challenges  minimum 3 years experience with 3 good references , New...

We are a well established 230 hectare dairy farm milking approximately 680 cows in Tokoroa, Waikato. The farm operates a moderate feed input system with a strong focus on animal welfare, pasture management, milk quality, and sustainable farming practices. We provide a supportive working environment and modern farming systems. The farm is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Tokoroa town, 1 hour from Hamilton, 30 minutes to Rotorua, 45 minutes to Taupo and 1 hour to Tauranga, offering the benefits of rural living while remaining close to schools, shops, and essential services. This is an excellent location for individuals or families seeking a balance between farming and town amenities. We are a team of 3/4 and looking for another team member that has proven farming experience to add value and become part of our hard-working team. We value hard-work, strong work ethic, honesty, having strong communication and a true work-life balance. A 1 Bedroom self-contained...

About the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable 2IC or Herd Manager to join our small dairy farming team. This is a hands-on and wide-ranging role working closely with the contract milking couple across all aspects of the family-owned farming operation. The role would suit someone who enjoys looking after and milking cows, and has attention to detail regarding both animal welfare and pasture management. The farm uses utilises Halter technology on the mostly rolling contour and peak milks 500 cows through a 50-bale rotary with in-shed feeding, ACR’s, auto-teatspraying and Protrack drafting. Key responsibilities ·        Work alongside the contract milkers in the daily running of the farm. ·        Carry out efficient, hygienic milking to maintain excellent milk quality with a calm demeanour in the shed. ·        Support pasture management and feed allocation through the use of Halter technology. ·        Operate and maintain farm...