Calf rearer to feed young calves daily. 7.00am start. Experience an advantage but not essential. Farm is located 1 km from Stratford. Some relief milking could be available if applicant so wished.
Ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking a full time, fixed term Assistant Manager/2IC to join our team at Mowata Two, we’re keen for someone with a can-do attitude with problem solving abilities, our ideal applicant has a minimum of 2 years’ farming experience, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system based system. 📍 Location: Rangitata, just 15 minutes from Geraldine and 35 minutes from Ashburton: 201 hectare 750 peak milking 54 bail rotary 2 pivots 🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Sharemilking for the right people. 📋 Key Responsibilities: - Pasture and feed management - Animal care and welfare - Shed management and milk quality - Herd management and calf rearing - Land use and farm presentation - General farm maintenance - Health and safety compliance - Staff management - Accurate record keeping and financial management 👤 Who We’re Looking For: You’ll thrive in this role if you: - Put health and safety first - Have experience in pasture-based systems - Are committed to environmental and animal welfare standards - Possess strong people management and problem-solving skills - Bring a proactive, can-do attitude 💼 What We Offer: - Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) - On-farm housing available - Opportunities for career growth within our wider farming business 📝 Additional Requirements: - Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check - Must hold and maintain a valid New Zealand work visa Apply now by sending your CV through at jobs@dairyholdings.co.nz
We are looking for a motivated 2IC to work alongside farm owner. We are looking for someone with experience, motivation and passion. Someone with the ability to step into farm manager. Must currently be in New Zealand. Must have at least 2-year dairy experience. Must be able to speak. We milk 330 through 25ASHB based at Glenham. 40km from Invercargill 30 km from Gore. We also run 410 cow fully self-contained sharemilking job next door. We are hand on owners that work alongside our staff day in day out. We all work together on both farms to get the jobs done. Duties Include, Milking unsupervised, Calf rearing, weed control, Crop shifting, Effluent management, young stock work at runoff, Fencing and other farm duties. Agito also offered to further your skills in the industry. Roster is 5 on 2 off, 6 on 1 off over calving. Min hours 70hr fortnight.
**Job Description** 70bale rotary cup removers inshed feeding feedpad protrack 850 autumn calves great 6 in 2 roster with 1 sleep in day in the 6 gud team working environment must have large herd experience 2 houses to choose from (strictly no dogs) great remuneration package for the right person & flexible start date please phone or txt Craig 0274731394 U must be in nz & can legally work to apply for this position. **Farm Size (ha)**: 550 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 850 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 4 **Position Start Date**: 20/08/2026 **Accommodation available**: Yes **Hour Type**: negotiable **Average Hours Per week**: 50 **Roster**: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: By Negotiation
Castlecor Farm is located in Meath, Central Ireland, and is operating under a farm partnership. Running 450 Spring Calving LIC X-Breed Cows on a New Zealand Pasture-based system 2 type system. We're looking for someone for a 2IC assistant manager role due to our current 2IC progressing to a management role in the industry, after over two year with us. Start date negotiable anytime between July and November. This is a permanent position with your own accommodation provided on-farm. Your position will consist of helping the herd owner/ farm manager operate the farm on day to day basis and leading the operation of the farm when the manager isn’t present. Your main roles would include, but are not limited to; - Assisting the farm manager in the general day-to-day operation of the farm, including: - Grass management, allocating feed and setting up breaks. - Herd health and general animal care. - Caring out the day to day operation of the farm when the manager is away. - Milking - Tractor work and feeding out - Breaks and break feeding - General maintenance and spraying - Some young stock work on heifer grazing farm - General treatment and animal husbandry of cows and calve in spring. Pay is negotiable depending on experience, ability and attitude. What we're looking for; - Someone with a good attitude who works well in a team and has a good sense of humour, and who is willing to learn is essential. - A good level of knowledge, understanding and skills related to grass-based dairy farming. – Previous experience is essential for this role. - Capable of operating machinery, driving tractors, feeding out and using quad bikes. - A basic level of stockmanship, animal health and husbandry skills. - A good work ethic What we're offering; - Your own recently renovated accommodation provided on farm in a nice setting. - Competitive remuneration package- based on level of experience and attitude. - A company vehicle is available for local and some weekend use. - Being part of an established team that gets along well and is enjoyable to work with. Over 2.5 years with zero permanent staff turnover. Position is only become available as our current 2IC is progressing to a management role in the industry. Good location, The farm is located 2 minutes outside of Oldcastle, a decent-sized town 1 hour north-west of Dublin Airport. This makes for easy access to Europe for weekend trips away. Would suit a young person well, who wants to work overseas with the option to travel Europe on their weekends and time off. * An Irish 12-month working holiday visa is easily and cheaply available for New Zealanders, a permanent work visa is also available. * * Previous employee reference available upon request* * Also and opportunity for a couple positions and or a short term dairy assistant position for the 2027 spring calving season.
We are looking for a reliable milk harvester for the start of calving to the end of mating (1/8/26 - 31/12/26) to assist the contract milker during the peak season. The opportunity to go onto a casual contract after the fixed term is available to the right person. We are located 5 mins from Eltham and 10 mins from Stratford. We can offer variable hours with a minimum of 30 hours a fortnight at a minimum of $30 per hour. Higher hourly rate can be negotiated on experience. We will be milking 375 Friesian cows at peak through a 44 bail rotary with in shed feed. Key responsibilities include: - Efficiently harvesting milk - Keeping shed clean - Identifying cows with health issues - Handling stock calmly. Prior experience is preferred. Reliable transport to and from farm is necessary.