7 jobs found in west coast region

A 50/50 sharemilking opportunity and working towards first farm steppingstone in south Westland. Landowners are willing to help the right candidate in any way needed. The job is offered for 240 peak cows and 190 effective hectares.  125 hectares could be for milking platform and 65 hectares as support block for young stock and wintering, all self-contained. Suggested target is 78,000 kgMS with current farm system (325kgMS/cow or 624 kgMS/ha). 28 Aside Herringbone milking shed with automatic cup removers and reporoa hill lift backing gate.     This season the farm is milking once a day 370 cows budgeting 50 t DM PKE (135kgDM/cow) and 500 bales of silage (169kgDM/cow, milking platform only), wintering cows on milking platform with support run off beside for young stock. Last season the farm produced 124,000 kgMS with half of the season once a day.    The job comes with a 5-bedrooms sharemilker house, 4 bedrooms staff accommodation and school bus at gate. Support from...

Due to tragic circumstances, we are seeking a farm manager for the remainder of the 2026 dairy season. Milking 480 cows through a 50-bale rotary shed with ACR's and in-shed feeding.  Calving has finished, with 100 calves still on the farm until weaning. 250 effective hectares (65ha of hump & hollowing) 

We are currently in our 17th year of share milking on our beautiful 244 Ha farm located just minutes from Kumara Junction and only 13 mins to Greymouth. Being a husband-and-wife team, we are very family friendly, and we love to get our 3 beautiful daughters involved on the farm when they have time.   On that note, although we are needing an assistant farm manager, we are the kind of people that don’t really put too much emphasis on titles as we are a team and we all pitch in, however we do need someone who has at least 3 to 4 years’ experience in the industry so that you can manage the farm when we want to take some time off.  Essential skills that you must possess to be successful in this role are pasture management, tractor driving, producing the highest quality milk, animal husbandry, drenching/vaccinating, identify and treat mastitis and lame cows, reliable, honest and hardworking.   Treat the farm as if it is your own.  In return we offer a competitive salary...

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’re looking for a keen and reliable 2IC to join our 150-cow dairy farm on the West Coast. We are a young family running a simple, tidy and well-organised farm , milking through a modernised 22-aside plant with HALTER technology . This role is mainly focused around milking and caring for the animals , so we’re looking for someone who has good attention to detail and takes pride in animal health and welfare. This could suit a keen young person looking to step into the dairy industry and wanting the opportunity to learn, take responsibility and build their skills. What we’re looking for: Good animal husbandry skills Preferably some milking experience, but not essential Good attention to detail around cows Fencing skills Weed control Reliable and willing to get stuck in Able to work independently and as part of a small team A genuine interest in farming and animal care We offer a supportive environment...

Role Overview   We are seeking a motivated and experienced  Second in Charge (2IC)  to join our team. This role is a vital hands-on leadership position. You will work closely with the farm owners to oversee daily operations and you will have full operational responsibility for the farm when the owners are off. The dairy is a 22 aside herringbone with cup removers and in shed feed system. A 2700 sqm composting barn is under construction.   Key Responsibilities Herd Management & Stockmanship Milking Operations:  Leading efficient, high-standard milking routines and maintaining excellent shed hygiene. Animal Health:  Identifying, treating, and recording animal health issues, mastitis, and lameness. Breeding & Calving:  Assisting with heat detection, AI preparation, calving intervention, and calf rearing.   Feed & Pasture Management Pasture Allocation:  Executing the grazing plan,...

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:  WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED. WE CAN NOT SPONSOR AEWV WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED. WE CAN NOT SPONSOR AEWV Due to change of circumstances  We’re looking for a   motivated Dairy Farm Assistant   to join our progressive farming team on our 800-cow property, milking through a modern 60-bail rotary with ACR. HALTER from February 2027. Key Responsibilities: Milking and shed hygiene Calving, mating, and general stock work Daily farm maintenance tasks What We’re Looking For: A   strong work ethic   and genuine passion for dairy farming Team player with a   positive, can-do attitude Experience in dairying preferred but not essential for motivated candidates Reliability, honesty, and a willingness to learn Restricted or full driver’s license preferred Must pass a pre employment drug test.