Farm Assistant Jobs in Waikato

Hello we are in Te Aroha, Waikato. We milk 300 cows mainly Holsteins in a 30 a side Herringbone. Calvings are quick and easy here. We calf 3 times a year, 25 days at a time and we produced 9,800 litres and 778 milk solids a cow last season. We really like to look after our cows here, and feeding them well is top priority. We have Inshed feeding and a Feedpad. We are looking for someone with previous farming experience, someone who has good stockmanship and is keen to learn and enjoy how we farm here. There is also plenty of variety here from tractor driving, fencing, milking, all youngstock on farm and learning high input system and feeding cows. We have a 2 bedroom house available and offer good pay and time off. We also show cows and are very much into our breeding. We make our own silage, hay and maize on farm and we also have all youngstock on farm as well as some beef stock. Start date negotiable. Valid worker visas can happy apply as well but not if you don’t have one already thanks. If you are interested, can you please send your CV to Michael.terpstra.1.4@gmail.com Thank you.

**About the Role** Badsha Farming Limited is seeking a reliable and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation in Waikato. This is a permanent full-time role supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy dairy farm with approximately 400 peak cows. The successful applicant will work as part of a team and assist with general dairy farming duties to maintain efficient farm operations and animal welfare standards. **Key Responsibilities** The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Milking cows and maintaining milking hygiene standards - Assisting with feeding and supplement distribution - Setting up and shifting break fences - Monitoring animal health and reporting any illness or injury promptly - Checking and maintaining water troughs and farm infrastructure - Weed spraying and grubbing - Assisting with effluent management - Moving and operating sprinklers and irrigation equipment - Operating 2-wheelers and quad bikes safely - General farm maintenance and cleaning duties - Assisting the Farm Manager with daily farm operations **Requirements** To be considered for this role, applicants should: - Be physically fit and capable of performing manual outdoor work - Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic - Be honest, reliable, and able to work within a team environment - Have good communication skills - Be confident riding 2-wheelers and quad bikes - Be willing to undergo random drug testing under the farm’s drug-free workplace policy Previous dairy farming experience of at least 1 year is mandatory, required training may be provided to suitable candidates. **Accommodation** Shared three-bedroom accommodation may be available on-site, subject to availability. Strictly no pets allowed.

Farm Assistant – NZ Only Experienced Dairy Farm Position We are looking for a motivated and reliable kiwi Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy farming operation. Location: Waikato, New Zealand About the role: You will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: - Milking and shed hygiene - Animal health and calving - Moving stock and feeding - Fencing and general farm maintenance - Identifying and reporting animal health issues - Operating farm vehicles and equipment safely What we're looking for: - A minimum of 2 years' dairy farming experience - Confident milking and handling livestock independently - Strong work ethic with good communication skills - Reliable, honest, and able to work as part of a team - A commitment to animal welfare and health and safety - A current New Zealand driver's licence is essential - Ability to operate machinery (tractor and two wheeler) What we offer: - Competitive pay based on experience - On-farm accommodation available - Supportive working environment - Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business - Use of halter for herd movements and animal health monitoring on farm If you're a hardworking dairy farmer looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. We are not accredited, so therefore only New Zealand citizens will be considered for this role. Please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and references when applying.

Our clients are looking for a motivated, reliable person to join their Waikato farming operation in a flexible drive-in role. Conveniently located between Morrinsville and Hamilton, this position offers 30–40 hours per week across four days, with some flexibility around how those hours are worked. Please note that this position is being readvertised due to a change in circumstances with the previously successful applicant. The operation includes a 100-hectare dairy farm milking 320 crossbred cows through a 26-bale rotary with in-shed feeder, supported by a 66-hectare run-off used for grazing, dairy beef, maize, and grass silage production. The farm is well set up with a covered feed pad, reticulated bore water system, and strong infrastructure to support efficient day-to-day operations. Working across both the dairy platform and run-off, you will assist with a range of farm duties, including: - Milking and shed routines - Calf rearing and young stock care - Feeding out and feed management support - Moving stock across the dairy farm and run-off - Fencing and general farm maintenance - General day-to-day farm tasks as required You will work alongside a supportive team and be involved in a variety of day-to-day farm activities across both the dairy platform and run-off. Whether you already have farming experience or are keen to build your skills in the industry, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to get stuck in and do the job well. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting a practical, varied farming role close to town, with the benefit of a four-day working week and an element of flexibility. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand, have their own accommodation and reliable transport, be drug-free, and provide a current CV with references, including their current employer.

NO OVERSEAS APPLICANTS PLEASE - for NZ Citizens / residents ONLY Assists with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on-farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing, environment, animal welfare, etc. Milking: Assists in an efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high-quality milk. Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. Health, safety and wellbeing: Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. Models' farms health, safety and wellbeing policy. MUST PASS Police Check, Pre-employment Medical & Drug test. Knows how to safely drive a two-wheel bike, quad bike / trailer. One-year relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree. Training will be provided as per farm policy. At least two-character references. ONLY NZ based applicant will be considered.