Farm Assistant

Are you a self motivated team player, with a great work ethic? Are you looking for a chance to learn everything you need to grow your dairy career? Then look no more! Due to one of our team leaving to pursue a different career path, we are now on the hunt for our next super star in the making!!! We milk our beautiful herd of 250 cows through a 44 bale rotary shed close to Leeston, we also have a run-off near the farm where we rear all our young stock. Being this close to Christchurch you will have plenty to do on your days off! Our ideal Candidate would be someone who is prepared to listen and learn, is reliable and honest as well as someone who is prepared to roll up their sleeves and get the jobs done, so everyone can go home and enjoy a well earned rest at the end of the day, as we are only a small team (you will be working alongside 2 other people) we all muck in and help each other, you will not hear "that's not my job" on our farm! If all of the above sounds like you and you have not experience do not let this put you off applying as we love to teach people and watch them grow in this very rewarding industry. Salary will be negotiated depending on experience. Lastly we are a drug free farm and may from time to time undertake random drug testing, we also require a clean criminal record. Pet cats are allowed but definitely no Dogs!

We are seeking a motivated and reliable full-time 2IC to join our spring-calving dairy farm in Roto-o-Rangi, conveniently located just 10 minutes from Cambridge and Te Awamutu. You will work closely under an experienced herd manager, with strong support, mentoring, and clear opportunities for development and progression within the role. **Farm details:** - System 2 dairy operation - Spring calving herd - 350–400 Jersey/Friesian crossbreed cows - 27 aside herringbone cowshed - Excellent cow flow with rubber pit matting - Well-run, efficient farm with a strong focus on animal welfare **Roster:** - Calving: 6 days on, 1 day off - Rest of season: 6 days on, 2 days off **Accommodation:** - Choice of two 3-bedroom cottages **Start date:** - 1st of June 2026 - Earlier start possible for the right person **What we offer:** - Supportive team environment - Hands-on mentoring and skill development - Competitive salary negotiable based on experience - Potential work available for a partner during certain parts of the season, if applicable **What we’re looking for:** - Previous dairy farming experience (2IC or strong senior farm assistant) - Confident with calving, animal health, and day-to-day operations - Good work history with solid references - Drug-free - Reliable, positive attitude and willingness to learn - Ability to step up and take responsibility when required If you’re looking to take the next step in your dairy career while living close to town, we’d love to hear from you.

**Job Description** What we are looking for We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant for the 2026/27 season. This role works under the Assistant Manager and 2IC and will support them with the day-to-day running of the farm. There will also be additional staffing for part of the year to support calving and mating. On farm staff will also be supported by the Sharemilkers, who will not be on the farm full time. Our priorities are strong pasture management, running an efficient and well-organised system, and excellent animal health. We aim to be proactive rather than reactive, planning to achieve consistent and sustainable results. This role would suit someone who already has some dairy farming experience and is keen to develop their skills further in a supportive environment. **About the farm** - 10 minutes west of Dunsandel - 700 cows on a 205ha effective dairy platform (wintering off farm) - 50 bail rotary with in-shed feeding and ACRs - Good reliable irrigation with 7 pivots and approximately 20ha of K-line - Spring calving, grass-based system - Effluent spread via an underslung system on one of the pivots - 10-year conversion with good infrastructure **Key responsibilities** - Carrying out daily tasks as directed by the Assistant Manager and 2IC - Milking efficiently while maintaining a high level of milk quality and shed hygiene - Assisting with heat detection and calving checks - Supporting animal health and welfare, including identifying issues and assisting with treatments - Helping with feed management, pasture work and irrigation checks - Maintaining plant hygiene and assisting with basic plant maintenance - Assisting with general farm maintenance and upkeep of buildings and equipment - Supporting the wider farm team to ensure daily operations run smoothly **Skills and experience required** - Previous dairy farming experience preferred (ideally 1–2 seasons in New Zealand, but not essential) - Good work ethic and ability to work as part of a team - Willingness to learn and develop dairy farming skills - Basic understanding of animal health and milking routines - Ability to operate tractors and farm machinery safely (training can be provided) **What we offer** - Modern shared accommodation (shared living for calving/mating, separate bedroom with ensuite) - Modern and well-maintained farming operation - A positive and supportive workplace environment - Opportunity to grow your skills and progress within the dairy industry - Competitive remuneration, based on experience This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build their dairy farming experience and develop their skills while working alongside an experienced team. Applicants must currently live in New Zealand and hold a valid visa that allows them to work. We are not accredited employers. To apply please send through a cover letter and current CV with two contactable references.

Our farming operation is seeking an Assistant Manager to work on our dairy farm. We are based at Eureka, Hamilton and have 570 kiwi cross cows on 163 ha. We milk through a 50 aside herringbone shed, run a system 2/3, and are predominately grass based. Our farm is in a desired location only 15mins from Hamilton, 15mins from Morrinsville and 20mins to Cambridge. Our ideal candidate will be a great communicator, be able to work within a team environment, have good milking and tractor skills, good stockmanship and treat animals with respect. We like to operate our farm so that all staff can do all jobs and we don't need to check over work to ensure it has been done correctly. The successful candidate will have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Agriculture) Level 2 and completed at least 1 year experience in a New Zealand Dairy Farm. Key responsibilities include: • Tractor Work - feeding out, urea application • Setting up fences and breaks • Getting cows and calves, milking cows • Assisting with animal health and identifying cows on heat. • Assisting with calf rearing, managing the herd and assisting with pasture management. Our ideal candidate will also be passionate about farming, efficient, hardworking, motivated, physically fit, a team player and most importantly honest. Keen to learn and grow within the business. Our dairy farm is one of 8 within our Family Group with room to grow into more senior positions, Contract milking and Sharemilking roles if skill and initiation is there. Shortlisted applicants will have a phone interview followed by an on farm interview. If you think you tick the boxes, apply with a copy of your CV and phone references. You must be eligible to work in NZ and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. You need to have a Full NZ driver’s licence. Farm Size (ha) 167 Peak Herd Size (cows) 570 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 3 bedroom Home. Rent $350 per week. Close to Hamilton, Morrinsville and Cambridge. Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 40 Roster Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 3 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) 76000 - 86000

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.

We are looking for an honest tidy person to manage/work on our 380-fresain cow farm. There is an opportunity for your partner to do the calf rearing in spring 1 to 2 hrs per morning and casual relief milking. The cowshed is a 30ashb shed. The position for manager is fulltime and comes with a tidy 3-to-4-bedroom house; it has a large stand-alone shed/garage and attached carport to the house. Primary and secondary schools are within 5kms. This farm is a grass-based system. If you are house proud and treat all the machinery and bikes with care, please send a CV with a 3-4 of farming job references. We are not visa accredited; you must be available for an interview on the farm. The manager's position will consist of all record keeping that is required for Minda and Fonterra, also staff timesheet records. Pasture management, the daily running of the farm and upkeep is key. You will have a staff member, a 2ic, for whom time management skills, leadership, and communication are attributes to bring with you. You will be working closely at times with another of our farms nearby, 2km up the road. Not very often, but when needed to work in with a team environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for two motivated Farm Assistant to join our team in Mayfield from 2nd June 2026. (We are the new Contract milkers for the farm this coming season). The farm is 5 minutes from Mayfield milking 1350 cows through an 80 bale shed, with in shed feeding. We are adopting Halter technology, along with automatic drafting systems to support efficient forward thinking farm management. We are not accredited employers so only apply if you are currently eligible to work in NZ. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: - Milking 1350 cows, with good hygiene practices and maintain a clean dairy shed. - Strong focus on animal health and welfare. - Record health treatments and resolve milk quality issues. - Follow all farm health and safety protocols. Identify hazards, report incidents, training provided. - Safely using and maintaining farm vehicles and equipment. - Control weeds, and keep a tidy workplace and house. - Contribute effectively to the team culture and meetings. - Input into feed calculations, along with team and halter. Experience & Skills Required: - Motivated to build a career in dairy farming. - Experience not necessary however the right attitude matters. - If you have experience that is great. - Strong work ethic and ability to be efficient and focus on tasks and complete to a high standard. - Operate in a multicultural team, and have a collaborative team environment. - Awareness of health and safety requirements which must be adhered to. - Have a stock sense or understanding of animals and welfare of animals. - Operate a two wheel motorbike. (training can be provided) - Have good to excellent communication skills including verbal, written and electronic. - Into technology, a lot of apps used on phone. - Positive attitude and willingness to learn. - Understand the basics of Dairy farming. - Have a valid drivers license. - Drug free. Hourly rate - You will be guaranteed 30 hours per week but averaging 40+ for majority of the season. Roster will be 6 on, 2 off roster. If you have a can do attitude and wanting to grow in the dairy industry we are passionate about helping support people achieve their goals, with regular catch ups working through development plans to learn new skills. We love seeing people progress in the industry, so if this sounds like you, apply now. Working with a previous "NZ Manager of the year" title winner, you will be in the right hands to achieve your goals, and be supported well. We look forward to hearing from you. 2 bed or 1 bed unit available. Benefits: - PPE allowance. - Phone allowance. - Internet allowance. - Great roster (work life balance). - Paid for the hours worked. - Great team environment. - Achieve goals. We are not accredited employers so only apply if you are currently eligible to work in NZ.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Farm Manager who’s keen to grow, on a well-run 360-cow, System 5 dairy farm 5 minutes south of Tirau /<5 north of Putaruru. This is a 65/35 split Autumn/Spring-calving farm with an 80 ha support block for heifers and young stock nearby. Its gently rolling hill country and views of Maungatautari and Mamaku ranges gives this farm its character, milking through a 44-bail rotary with in line tech, auto drafting, auto teatspray, collars and all year feeding via covered feedpad. **Key parts of the job include:** - Leading milking from paddock to dairy, protecting milk quality, hygiene and plant performance. - Keeping a close eye on animal health, calving and mating, and coaching others in good stock handling. - Helping put feed plan into action – pasture walks, allocations and feeding out. - Supporting environmental compliance, especially effluent, soil and water management. - Operating and maintaining tractors, bikes, and farm gear safely and to a good standard. **What you’ll also need to bring:** - A minimum of 2 or 3 years’ experience as an assistant farm manager. - A competent tractor and motorbike operator, confident with year-round feeding. - Strong on stockmanship and animal husbandry, with calm, safe handling. - Honest, reliable, organised, and happy to take responsibility. - Someone who enjoys a good team vibe and a bit of humour, while still keeping standards high. **Why this role?** This position also offers a split seasonal roster of 12:2 (July–Sep and Feb-Apr) and 11:3 (the rest), giving you decent blocks of time off. You’ll live in a tidy 3+1 bedroom 2 bathroom house with 3 heat pumps, a DVS, and double car garage. With local schooling options in Putaruru and buses to surrounding schools. We look after our staff and enjoy helping people progress through the industry. Great connections to help your future success. We aren’t accredited employers for anyone needing visas. Residents only. No Dogs.

We Require someone with a positive attitude and a willingness to progress in the industry to help us milk 430 cows, 20 Minutes north of Whangarei. You will carry out all aspects of dairy farming and have an understanding and experience in the following: - Animal Health - Effluent Systems - Mating Processes - Basic shed maintenance - Machinery Operation Drug free is a prerequisite. Smoke free. Full Driver Licence. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or valid NZ visa.

We are seeking an enthusiastic farm assistant who has a passion for dairy farming for a 500 cow spring calving farm located Matakohe. We run a OAD System. Could also be some part time work available for partner. Jobs will include but not limited to, milking and shed wash, tractor driving, fencing, assisting with calf rearing, ability to operate farm machinery safely & correct, also just general farm maintenance. Animal care is a huge focus for us so must be gentle on stock. Must be able to work well as part of a team & also be confident in working alone. Must hold a New Zealand driver license. New Zealand resident only to apply please Farm Size (ha) 230 + 150 runoff Peak Herd Size (cows) 500 Typical On-farm Staff 3-4 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 3 bed room house Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 45 Roster Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly