Drive in Farm Hand / Milker

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.

2IC required for 26/27 season. Must be highly motivated experienced in all aspects of farm and will need experience with tractors and feeding out with mixer wagon in herd home over winter/spring etc. This position is has a temporary accommodation available suitable for 1 to 2 people. Position will be 11 on 3 off and an hourly rate will be applied instead of salary. We aren’t credited employers so only NZ citizens apply please and there is no accommodation. Send us your CV and we can contact you and give you more details of the farm. Farm Size (ha) 140 Peak Herd Size (cows) 360 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 01/07/2026 Accommodation available No acc Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 40 Roster Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We require a reliable and motivated individual to assist for the 2026/27 season on our 94ha rolling dairy farm, milking 230 jersey cross cows through a 22 a side herringbone. With all young stock on farm all season. This will involve assisting others during calving season to bring cows and calves in. Assist with one other at all times to milk cows, and undertake all shed hygiene and cleanup. Identify and treat mastitis and any other health issues arising. There will be a need for operating vehicles eg quads/side by side. With an emphasis on health and safety. Some experience a plus but not essential as training can be provided. This is a drive in position. Farm is located 15min from centre of New Plymouth, 5min to Oakura. We are not accredited employers. Please respond to application for email to send CV.

🐄 2IC – Jersey Farm (Near Okato, Taranaki) We are seeking a motivated and reliable 2IC to join our progressive Jersey farm near Okato. This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a high-performing farming operation. We milk 440 very quiet, well bred, high-producing Jersey cows through a 40 bale rotary, with a strong focus on animal welfare, efficiency, and good systems. We utilise Afi collars, automatic cup removers and teat sprayers to make the cowshed a 1 man operation year round. ✅ Key Responsibilities - Assist with day-to-day farm operations - Take sole charge of the cowshed when required - Maintain high standards of milking, hygiene, and animal care - Support the farm contract milker in achieving production targets - General farm maintenance and teamwork ✅ About You You will have: - A strong attention to detail - Ability to manage the cowshed independently and efficiently - A good level of physical fitness - Ability to follow instructions and farm systems - Be a self-starter with initiative - Health and safety awareness - Pride in your work and animal welfare ✅ We Offer - Attractive remuneration package based on experience - Warm, tidy 3-bedroom home compliant with Healthy Homes standards and attached double garage available to rent - Flexible working roster that supports a healthy work-life balance - Supportive, professional working environment - Efficient work systems - Opportunity for learning and growing responsibility If you’re looking for a solid 2IC role on a quality farm with learning opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply with your CV and a short introduction.

Seeking an experienced 2IC/Farm Assistant to work on a family farm 5 minutes from Inglewood. We milk through a 50 bail rotary with ACRs, inshed feeding and Milktech cow management. You will need to be confident working independently and as part of a team, be honest, take pride in your work, and show initiative. We are passionate about our cows so are looking for someone who enjoys working with stock and is knowledgeable about animal health. There is a wide variety of work in this role, including: - day to day milking and herd management - tractor work (silage, hay, spraying, feeding out) - effluent management - fencing (maintenance and winter break feeding) - dairy shed hygiene - calf rearing Role comes with a 3 bedroom cottage on farm. Successful candidates require: - current drivers licence - clean criminal record and be drug free - NZ citizen, or permanent resident - 2 years experience You will need to be able to attend an interview in person and provide 2 references from previous employers. Hourly rate based on experience.

Relief Milker / Fixed-Term Farm Assistant Location: Eltham, Taranaki Please note: This is a DRIVE IN role. Please do not apply if you are requiring accommodation. We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our team of three on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave on our dairy farm located just outside Eltham, Taranaki. This is a drive-in, live-out position, working alongside the Contract Milker and 2IC. The farm milks approximately 500 MA cows through a 50-bail rotary with an in-shed feeding system and operates as a System 3 farm. We are a family-run farm and pride ourselves on being supportive employers and forward-thinking in our approach. If you are looking for a steady role with increased hours during calving and enjoy working in a positive team environment, we would like to hear from you. The core responsibility of this position is milk harvesting; however, we welcome applicants who can also contribute additional skills and experience to the wider farm operation. Hours & Roster: • Full-time hours over calving (generally a 6-and-1 roster over spring) • Dropping to a minimum of 20 hours per week for the remainder of the season to fill the roster (currently 8-2, 8-3) and to cover staff annual and sick leave. Extra work may be available when possible • Please note, weekend work will be required Key Requirements: • Previous dairy milking experience • Strong work ethic and positive attitude • Reliable, motivated, and able to work well as part of a small team • Ability to follow and contribute to farm policies and Health & Safety requirements • Must be able to pass a drug test • Applicants must be based in New Zealand • Live-out position (no accommodation provided) This role would suit someone seeking consistent part-time work with increased hours during calving, or someone wanting to work within a supportive team on a well-run farm.

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’re looking for a motivated Farm Assistant who wants a balanced lifestyle and takes pride in their work. You will be joining a hands-on, supportive employer who looks after their people and invests in long-term development. Our Halter dairy farming operation is located in South Taranaki, 15 minutes south of Hawera and 5 minutes north of Patea. Farm Overview: - 191ha milking platform - 600 cows - 50-bail rotary cowshed with in-shed feeding - ACRs, Protrack, automatic teat sprayer - System 3 operation - On-farm training is provided - Extensive use of Halter technology for: - Virtual break fencing & pasture management - Bringing cows to the shed - Animal health monitoring - Mating - Reduced labour in cowshed (one person milking in shed post calving) Key Responsibilities: - Milking and dairy plant hygiene - Assisting with calf rearing - Lameness and mastitis detection - Weed control - General stock work - Feeding out - General farm maintenance Roster & Work–Life Balance: - 11 on / 3 off roster for most of the season - 12 on / 2 off for 4 weeks over calving (2 weekends only). - Weekends: essential jobs only - Regular sleep-ins and late starts - Post calving, minimal morning milkings - Strong focus on labour efficiency through technology to support an outstanding work–life balance The Successful Applicant Will: - Be honest, reliable and have a strong work ethic - Communicate well within a team of 3 - Be confident using technology - Currently live in New Zealand - Be willing to undergo a Ministry of Justice criminal history check Farm Size (ha): 191 Peak Herd Size (cows): 600 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: A warm, tidy, insulated 3-bedroom home with wood/log burner and internal double car garaging. Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 40 Roster: Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): We are open to either hourly rate or salary. Remuneration dependent on experience.

600 COW ROTARY HERD MANAGER – 900 COW FARM, TWO-SHED OPERATION | OKATO (TARANAKI) We are seeking a capable and motivated Herd Manager to take responsibility for one 50-bail rotary milking approximately 600 cows, operating as part of a 900-cow farm running two separate cowsheds. This role suits someone who enjoys ownership of their own unit while still being supported by a wider, well-structured farming business. About the Role You will manage the day-to-day running of one shed and herd within a larger operation. The farm operates as two coordinated units, giving clear structure, support, and progression opportunities while allowing you to take pride in your own area of responsibility. Key Responsibilities - Efficient operation of a 50-bail rotary cowshed - Managing herd performance, animal health, and milk quality - Supporting pasture allocation, feed management, and break setting - Accurate recording of treatments and production data - Maintaining high standards of stockmanship, shed hygiene, and presentation - Working alongside the second shed team to maintain consistent systems across the farm What We’re Looking For - Previous Herd Manager experience or a strong Assistant ready to step up - Confidence handling larger herd numbers and busy calving periods - Strong communication and team mindset - Pride in animal welfare and tidy farm practices - Competence with tractors and general farm machinery preferred The Farm System - 900 cows across two cowsheds on one farming operation - Spring-calving, pasture-based system - Clear structure with support from experienced management What We Offer - Competitive salary package aligned with experience - Quality accommodation available - Supportive, forward-thinking team environment - Opportunities for development and progression as the business grows - A role where initiative and responsibility are valued If you enjoy running a tidy shed, take pride in stock, and want to be part of a farming business with direction and scale, we’d like to hear from you. Apply via Farm Source Jobs with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and what excites you about dairy farming.

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.