Dairy Farm Worker

Calf rearer required - fixed term position. Minimum of 2 years experience, must be skilled in identifying health issues early, tubing calves with colostrum and administering treatments. An eye for detail and a stickler for keeping routine. Position runs from August 1 to January 31. Farm Size: 250 ha. Peak Herd Size: 775 cows. Typical On-farm Staff: 3.5. Average Hours Per week: 50. Roster: By negotiation. Remuneration: Total Package Value of $35,000.

We are on the hunt for a reliable and motivated casual worker who would be interested in an array of on farm duties on our beef farm. This could include but is not limited to: - Stock work - Animal health treatments - Setting up fences - Driving 2 & 4 wheel motorbikes - Feeding out to stock The role is 5 days per week and likely to be about 30 hours per week. Start date is negotiable so please apply now as we will interview applicants as they apply. Ideally the applicant will have a passion for the agriculture sector and a positive can do attitude, with some farming experience. It is important you can communicate and work well with others. It is a busy environment with a lot going on so someone who is able to implement common sense, exceptional time management and commitment to health and safety are at the forefront of what we are looking for. Please phone Nick on 0272 431 333 for further information and to discuss your application.

We have 3 positions available for calf rearers near Rangiora. We have 1300 cows and rear 350 replacements in total over 2 farms. The focus is on attention to detail and healthy replacement and bobby calves as well as running an efficient calf rearing system. All roles require a strong, physically capable person able to handle calves. The farms are 1km from Rangiora. Accommodation is available for all positions if required. 1. Lead calf rearer – this person will be responsible for the calf rearing team and be involved with planning with the farm manager. This role requires proven experience with calf rearing and an ability to work with staff. The role is fulltime from late July to late September, and then hours reducing until all the calves are weaned in early December. 2. Calf rearing 2ic – this role will be to support the lead calf rearer and maintain high standards. This is a fulltime position from late July to late September. Some calf rearing experience preferred. 3. Assistant calf rearer. – this person will be physically capable and help with the peak of calving. No experience needed. The role is from 1st August to 10th September. Please state which position you are applying for.

We are looking for a drive-in, full time calf rearer, to work alongside a part-timer and the permanent staff. Rearing approximately 80 heifer replacements, with the rest beef calves which will leave the farm at 4-6 days old. Due to the scale of the operation, experience would be preferred. Hours can be negotiated. Pay negotiable depending on experience.

Calf Rearer – Casual (Drive-In) Motuiti Farms – Foxton We are seeking a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team for the coming calving season (July to August / early September). This is a casual, drive-in position, located 5 minutes from Foxton township. About the Farm Motuiti Farms is a well-established, 10-year-old dairy farm with excellent calf-rearing infrastructure, including a 12-bay calf rearing shed located beside the milking shed. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the full calf-rearing process, including: - Assisting with collecting calves from paddocks - Tubing calves with high-quality gold colostrum on Day 1 - Feeding colostrum for the first 4–5 days - Mixing and feeding milk powder (lifting 25 kg bags) - Feeding meal to calves (25 kg bags) - Daily cleaning and washing down of calf feeding areas and feeders - Feeding calves in paddocks and shifting calves between paddocks - Weekly disinfecting of the calf shed - Identifying, treating, recording, and reporting sick calves Key Duties Summary - Feeding and caring for calves - Maintaining shed hygiene and bedding - Monitoring calf health and welfare - Accurate record keeping - Following animal welfare standards and farm SOPs About You - Previous dairy farming experience required - Must have completed at least one calving season - Reliable, punctual, and well organised - Good stock handling skills - Able to work early mornings - Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team - High standard of animal health awareness and record keeping What We Offer - Excellent calf-rearing facilities - Supportive team environment – no dramas - Well-run, organised operation Additional Information - This is a non-smoking farm - Pre-employment drug testing and/or criminal history checks may apply - If you enjoy calf rearing and take pride in animal care, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants must already reside in New Zealand and be available for interview.

We’re on the lookout for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our friendly team on a 600-cow farm. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. The role offers a wide variety of daily tasks to keep you learning and engaged, including: - Milking (twice a day) - Shifting cows & feeding out - Fencing & general maintenance - Weed control - Calving & calf rearing - Shed cleaning & setup - Spotting sick cows & alerting the manager - and other general farm duties Hours & Roster: Usually between 4:30am – 5:30pm (with meal and rest breaks) Weekly hours: 35–45 (occasional extra hours may be needed depending on the season/weather) Pay: $23.50 – $29.00/hr (depending on experience) Candidates will ideally have previous dairy farming experience and are required to provide good related references. To apply, you’ll need to: - provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this) - be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check) - be physically fit and ready for hands-on work - be able to pass a pre-employment drug test - have at least a restricted driver licence Summary - if you're committed to getting up early, working hard, treating the animals with care and respect and communicating well with others, you will want this job (and last in it).

We are experienced sharemilkers running a modern 1,500 Cow Dairy Farm in Awamoko, North Otago with a new 80 bale rotary - along with neighboring runoff, and we’re looking for an experienced General Farm Hand to join our team. This is a role for someone who wants variety, responsibility, and potential long term development within the industry. About the Role - Negotiable roster - Balanced workload across tractor driving, stock work, irrigation, milking (if desired), and general farm work - Efficient team of long serving, experienced dairy staff - Dairy platform is pivot-irrigated with underslung effluent, fixed grid in corners - Runoff is a mixture of K-line and dryland. - Housing available You will Ideally Have - Tractor driving experience - Pride in your work and care for animals and equipment - A positive team attitude and good communication - Reliability and able to work both in a team and independently Requirements - Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test - Zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol on farm - NZ Residency is essential - CV and genuine references required If you’re keen to learn more about this position, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply via Farmsource jobs or email CV to cricklewoodfarming@gmail.com

We are seeking an experienced milker & farmhand to assist with general farm duties and milking a 400 cow Friesian herd, in a 42 bale rotary milking shed with automatic cup removers. This is a full time position, and the roster is 12 days on, 2 days off (i.e every second weekend off). Morning milkings are usually between 4:30-7:30am and afternoons are usually between 2:00 – 4:30pm. Other farm duties you may be involved with will include general farm duties e.g: · Shifting cows & feeding · Fencing, weed control · Shed cleaning and set up · Identifying and alerting other staff/vet about sick animals You will be required to ride a quad bike, and drive the tractor. The farm contour is completely flat with well laid out paddocks, central races and all paddocks are irrigated to troughs. You must be able to work as part of a team and/or sole charge. There are 2 other full time workers (the farm manager and the farm owner). We are looking for an honest, hard working, experienced and reliable team player. We have a small, relaxed, flexible, family friendly team, with a drug free policy in our work place. There may be a possibility for on farm accommodation to be provided. We are situated in Longburn, 10 minutes from Palmerston north, so handy for town. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependant on skills and experience (competitive and fair remuneration package offered). Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered. Ideally, We are looking for someone to start immediately, or we can negotiate an agreed start date.

We have a position available for an experienced farm hand. This is a drive-in position. You will need to be a confident tractor operator and available to assist with milking and all general farm work.

Calf Rearer – 2026/2027 Season We’re looking for a reliable and motivated calf rearer for next season, starting around 29 June for approximately 3 months. This role would suit someone with calf rearing experience, however training can be provided for the right person. You’ll need to be confident handling young stock, able to work independently, and happy working outdoors through winter and early spring. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day care of calves. Around 270 calves will go through the sheds over the season, with 60–70 kept as replacements. Being organised, physically fit, and having a good eye for animal health and welfare is important, as you’ll be responsible for the calf shed and routines. We’re open to either one full-time person or two part-time people. Drive-in position. Must be able to drive a Quad bike. The role includes: - Feeding calves (milk, meal, hay and water) - Daily health checks and treating sick calves - Keeping sheds, pens and equipment clean - Recording treatments and working with us and the vet when needed - Maintaining a high standard of animal welfare and hygiene