Dairy Farm Assistant

We’re looking for an experienced Farm Manager with at least 3+ years of ideally New Zealand dairy experience to lead a 850 cow farm in the Morrinsville area. The farm is situated just 30 minutes to Paeroa and Morrinsville, milking through a 50 Herringbone shed. **Key Responsibilities** You’ll oversee all aspects of farm performance, including: - Milking and shed management - Animal husbandry and production - Animal health monitoring, management, and treatment - Pasture and fodder management - Breeding, calving, and calf rearing - Machinery and equipment maintenance - Contractor coordination and management - Compliance with regulatory standards - Staff supervision and training - General farm duties as required **Hours and Conditions** You’ll work 35 hours per week on an 11 days on, 3 days off roster. **Remuneration** Wage ranges from $35.59 - $40 per hour, package reflective of experience and proven ability. **Requirements** To be considered, you must: - Provide a current and complete CV or other verifiable work evidence - Have strong dairy farming experience and solid references - Be physically fit and drug-free (pre-employment test required) - Hold a Full Driver Licence (for travel between farm and runoff) - Have a strong work ethic, good communication skills, and genuine care for animal welfare If you’re committed to early starts, high standards, teamwork, and looking after stock with respect and skill, this is a great long-term opportunity in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful farming regions.

Calf Rearer Required, Full Responsibility Role We are looking for an experienced and reliable calf rearer to take full responsibility for our calf-rearing season. This is a drive-in, drive-out role. We are located in Ohaupo, within approximately 15 minutes of both Cambridge and Te Awamutu. The role will run from 1 July through to 1 October, on an 11 days on, 3 days off roster. We are calving 285 cows, with approximately 140 calves reared through to weaning. This role involves taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the calf shed. Main duties include calf feeding, general calf shed management, monitoring calf health, keeping calves clean, dry and well-bedded, helping collect calves, navel spraying, managing calf groups, cleaning feeding equipment, maintaining calf records, and communicating clearly with the farm owners. Applicants must be confident operating a side-by-side and comfortable helping collect calves as required. The successful person will need to be reliable, observant, organised, calm around animals, and confident working independently. Previous calf-rearing experience is preferred. Please contact us for more details.

We are looking for a reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. **Duties include:** - Milking twice a day - Shifting and feeding cows - Fencing and weed control - Calving and calf rearing - Shed cleaning and setup - Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Operating farm equipment - All general farm duties **What we are looking for:** - Positive attitude and willingness to learn - Good work ethic and reliability - Ability to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as required - Able to pass a pre-employment drug test - No criminal convictions - Have a drivers license - Have good machinery skills You must hold NZ Residency to apply for this job.

A new position has become available for a keen individual to join a Filipino team in all day to day aspects of dairy farming. Experience on some level of management an advantage however training available with on farm owners. Good stock management and some experience with repairs and maintenance required. Split calving farm with 30 aside herringbone shed, acr's, and Cow Manager. Very clean and tidy and excellent infrastructure. Looking for an applicant that is interested in progressing in the dairy industry possible with us in coming years. Accommodation available: 3x bedroom house recently renovated, heat pumps, double glazing windows close to great schools in a very central location.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a team orientated, fit and enthusiastic person to join our successful team as a live in relief milker. There will be opportunities throughout the season to do some other farm duties. Our 250ha dairy farm is located just 7 minutes from Matamata and we are milking 920 cows through a 60 bale rotary. We run a high producing system 2-3 dairy farm. You are required to assist in the day to day milking, hosing out and some animal health. We are looking for someone who has a positive can-do working attitude and is a reliable, honest and hard-working person. A high standard of cleanliness for the shed and housing is essential. If this sounds like you, please get in touch. Please note that you will only be contacted if you are shortlisted for the job! Thanks

We have 1 x Role opening up for the new Season on our Autumn Farm. Two of our staff members who've been with us for multiple seasons are progressing into Share Milking and Contract Milking respectively at the end of this season. The core values of our Dairy are Efficiency, Pride, Productivity, Family and Fun. Experienced and motivated Farm Assistant required to join our farming team. Daily duties to include, but not limited to milkings, operating tractors and implements, loading feed wagons, feeding out on feedpad (up to twice a day), shifting and setting up travelling irrigators, weed control, shed cleanliness and maintenance, calving, mating etc. We are after someone who will hit the ground running and is reliable, honest, good at following directions, strong work ethic and can use their own initiative. You will have at least two years NZ dairy farming experience. We use Protrac, Pasture-Io, C-dax pasture Sleigh, CowManager etc, so an understanding of farm tech will be beneficial. We offer Agito Training support and help to progress in the industry. Must be drug free and a Pre-employment drug test is NON negotiable. Random testing is carried out throughout the season. Although this is a 12/2 roster we try and make it as cruizy as possible, later in the season if all goes well we do 3in2 or 10in7 milkings if the season allows for it. Easy Fridays and weekends are for necessities only. The farm is in a great location, a 7 minute drive to Morrinsville and 30 minutes to both Hamilton and Matamata. For families, buses for the local schools go past the gate each day and Kindergarten is less than 10 minutes away. Please add at least 2x recent employer references to your application. We are NOT accredited so you must be legal in New Zealand to work. Farm Size (ha): 117 Peak Herd Size (cows): 370 Typical On-farm Staff: 2.5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 4 Bedroom house with 1.5 garage, great heatpump and healthy homes cert Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 55 Roster: Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): 70 000 to 80 000 depending on role and experience.

There is an ongoing requirement for relief staff to cover for regular employee time off. The farms are well maintained with good terrain and infrastructure and well located. The person needs to be someone with good stockmanship and someone who enjoys working with animals. We are seeking someone who works well in a team. The applicant needs to have experience with NZ farming for at least two years. Please apply with referees.

Start ASAP... You must already be in NZ. We’re looking for someone experienced, confident, reliable and honest. You will work in a small team of four, including the Farm Manager, Farm Assistant, casual staff, and the owners. The 550 cow, Spring calving Dairy Farm consists of a 195ha milking platform and a 36ASHB with in-shed feeding. Located 2mins from Te Kauwhata. Excellent employment package, including good remuneration, education opportunities, a tidy one bedroom house, and a 9:2/7:3 roster with 6:1 over calving. If you’re a keen motocross rider we have a track on the farm, or if you enjoy horse riding you’re welcome to have your horse on farm and utilise the arena!! We look forward to seeing your CV! Email; sheena@lynlysefarm.co.nz Farm Size (ha): 215 Peak Herd Size (cows): 550 Typical On-farm Staff: 4 Position Start Date: 28/06/2026 Accommodation available: A tidy one bedroom house with easy maintenance grounds and good location to cowshed. Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): $75,000

Herd Manager – Lye Farm (DairyNZ Research Farm) Full-time, Permanent Near Hamilton (Newstead / Ruakura) Drive-in role – no accommodation 3-week rotating roster – work every 3rd weekend DairyNZ is looking for a capable and motivated Herd Manager to join the team at Lye Farm, our indoor dairy research farm near Hamilton. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead the day-to-day management of a 300-cow herd, while supporting on-farm research that benefits dairy farmers across New Zealand. The role includes: - Milking, feeding, animal health, mating, and calving - Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and udder health - Supporting research trials by following farm plans and protocols - Recording and working with herd and performance data - Operating and caring for modern dairy infrastructure The farm: - 30-bail rotary with automatic cow ID and in-bail feeding - Indoor housing and feeding barns - Onsite laboratory If you’re keen on a practical Herd Manager role with variety and meaning — close to Hamilton — we’d love to hear from you.

Grasslands operate dairy farms approximately 20 minutes drive from the Tokoroa township. The farms comprise of 1000 cows and we have a casual relief milking position to cover staff leave etc. The farms have large modern milking facilities with 80 bail rotary platforms and are well equipped for the number of cows milked in them. Farm Size (ha): 350 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1000 Typical On-farm Staff: 5 Position Start Date: 16/02/2026 Accommodation available: There is no accommodation provided as this is a drive in position. If you are interested we would love to hear from you and discuss this further. Please contact Jodee on 027 325 3562 or send an email with your experience to jodee@grasslands.org.nz Hour Type: negotiable Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation