14 jobs found
Looking for someone to join our team! 50 Bail Rotary, milking 950 cows. Working in a team environment with 3 different shifts: Early, mid, and late. Jobs include: Milking cows once or twice a day depending on shift, shifting irrigation, fences, stock, and helping with other general farm jobs. Roster is 9 days on, 3 days off.
*We are NOT accredited employers* We are on the hunt for an experienced DFA with a minimum of 2 years NZ dairy experience. We are happy to tailor the role and salary package to the right person. We are after someone who is: - An experienced milker - Able to detect mastitis, pick up on lames, any illness in the ladies. - Confident in tractors - Competent on a 2 wheeler - Experienced in putting up break fences - Drug free, our farm does drug test We offer: - A great salary - An awesome roster - Very tidy housing - options to suit a family - our homes have healthy homes sign off, woodburners and a shit ton of firewood available on farm - Opportunities to move up in roles - Opportunities to upskill. You want to learn something, we'll teach you - Yearly salary reviews - A relaxed, friendly team who work hard and help each other out always - An amazing location: we are in the middle of everywhere - Beautiful country school 10 minutes up the road with school bus at the end of our road If you are interested please send through your CV with farming references and a bit of information about yourself and we'll be in touch. 🤬🤬🤬 Edited to add. 1st applicant "not eligible to work in NZ" 😬🙄 don't apply if you are not in NZ!!!!!!!!! Please note overseas applicants. This job is for a NZer living in NZ. We are not interested in sponsoring someone for a job so don't waste our time by applying. We are not accredited employers. Farm Size (ha) 300 ha Peak Herd Size (cows) 750 Typical On-farm Staff 4.5 Position Start Date 20/03/2026 Accommodation available Yes Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 45 Roster Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)
We are looking for a motivated and capable Farm Manager to lead our high-performing dairy farm. Our operation is a top performer in financial results, productivity, efficiency, environmental stewardship, and community service. We run a well-proven, successful farm system with clear expectations and strong support. This role is backed by young, enthusiastic owners who are hands-on, supportive, and committed to developing people. We have a strong track record of staff achieving career progression, formal qualifications, and industry awards. What we offer: - A proven, efficient farm system - Genuine support and investment from owners - Clear opportunities for career development and progression - A positive, professional team culture If you take pride in performance, leadership, and continual improvement — and want a role where your career can grow — we’d love to hear from you. We will only be considering applications where applicants are already eligible to work in NZ. Farm Size (ha): 170 Peak Herd Size (cows): 500 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 full time Accommodation available: Tidy, modern, 3 bedroom home Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 45 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation
We are seeking an experienced, honest, reliable, and trustworthy Assist Manager/2IC to join our team. The successful applicant will work closely with the owner and an existing team member. As 2IC, you will be involved in all aspects of the dairy operation, including but not limited to: - Milking and shed hygiene management - Monitoring, reporting, and assisting with animal health - Feeding out - General farm maintenance - Assisting with calving and mating To be successful in this role, you will: - Work well within a team environment - Have a minimum of 2 years’ dairy farming experience - Have experience operating tractors on a dairy farm platform - Be confident riding both 2-wheel and 4-wheel motorbikes Please note: No overseas applicants need apply. A tidy three-bedroom house is available with the position.
Castlecor Farm is located in Meath, Central Ireland, and is a New Zealand-operated farm running 450 Spring Calving LIC X-Breed Cows on a New Zealand Pasture-based system 2 type system. We're looking for a fourth person to join our team over the busy calving and mating period. Start date immediate if possible, with calving beginning in early February. This is a temporary position with the possibility of a long-term permanent position. Ideally, we would be looking for someone who can go through to mid to late June. You'd be joining an enjoyable team that gets along well together with a good sense of humour, all in their 3rd season on the farm. Accommodation is provided on farm with the use of a company vehicle for local and weekend use. Previous dairying experience and operating a tractor and machinery are not essential for the right person, but are preferred. A good attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn are non-negotiable essentials. Your main role would include, but are not limited to; - Assisting in the general day-to-day work of calving. - Milking - Tractor work and feeding out - Breaks and break feeding - Bedding calf sheds & some calf feeding. - General treatment and animal husbandry of cows and calves. Pay is negotiable depending on experience, ability and attitude. Would suit a young person well, who wants to save some money and then spend the summer months travelling Europe. 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. A company vehicle is available for local and some weekend use. * An Irish 12-month working holiday visa is easily and cheaply available for New Zealanders.*
We are looking for a "3IC" here on our 700 cow farm in the Wairarapa. This position would suit an experienced farm assistant or someone with 2 years NZ dairy farming experience with the potential to move up to a 2IC role next season. We are looking for someone who is an experienced milker with the ability to detect mastitis, illness & lame cows, is calm and quiet in the shed & with our ladies, be able to clearly follow set pasture management plans and put up correct break sizes and be capable of loading up accurate amounts of silage & maize and competently feed out on the feedpad and in the paddocks. We do a lot of fencing and farm R & M and other tractor work so experience in these areas would be awesome. We offer a great salary and roster that gives a good work life balance. A couple of great housing options available to suit the applicants needs. We are a very hardworking, friendly team who want the right person to fit with us, we like a few laughs and we always help each other out. A great working environment is very important to us. You'll need to be drug free. We do pre employment drug testing. Please send through a clear cv with farming references. We would potentially look at someone with 1 years NZ dairy farm experience but only if you've been on the same farm for that year.
Lochness runs alongside the Rumuhunga river in South Wairarapa. 15 min drive to 3 local towns 40 mins to main Town and about 1hr to Wellington city. We are looking for a cable person to assist the contract milker with the day to day running of 280 cows on 91 ha. The cowshed is modern 24 a side herringbone with in shed feeding of pk all season. Farm owners are very supportive and progressive with ongoing improvements to the farm having only just brought it this year. I am looking for someone who can manage the day-to-day job requirements of running a dairy farm must be able work unsupervised at times. be good with stock Able to operate farm machinery and equipment. Must be honest and reliable. The 3-bedroom house is tidy school buses stop at front gate for both local primary and college. fully fenced sunny spot with great swimming in the river just over the road.
Contract Milker – Riverslea Dairy Farm (Masterton) Contract Milker position available on Riverslea Dairy Farm, Stuart Road Rangitumau, Wairarapa. Peak cows: 440-450 Shed: Rotary Farm type: Mostly irrigated Production (last 6 seasons): 160,000–183,000 kgMS Well-established farm with sound systems Applicants must have: - Proven dairy farm management experience - Sound animal health and pasture management skills - Great people and communication skills - A positive attitude and willingness to work in partnership to achieve strong results for both themselves and NEER Enterprises Ltd Start date: 01/06/2026 Contract by negotiation For further information or to apply, please contact Olivia Clark on 0212423468 or email Olivia.clark@neer.nz. Farm Size (ha) 140 Effective ha Peak Herd Size (cows) 440 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 3 Houses Available Hour Type season Average Hours Per week By negotiation Roster By negotiation Remuneration paid by Percentage of milk cheque Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS By Negotiation
We require a farm manager to run day to day operations working with a dairy nutritionist on our 319 ha irrigated dairy farm in South Wairarapa. The farm is all flat with 3 pivot irrigators, a 60 bail rotary one man shed with in shed feeding milk meters, and a feed pad. The farm is run as a system 4 with a runoff to winter the cows on. This role has become available as the current manager is moving to a smaller farm. All expressions of interest email to cblgroup86@gmail.com.
We are looking for a farm assistant here on our South Wairarapa farm. We are 20 minutes from Martinborough. 1 hour from Wellington. We milk through a rotary shed, milking experience is a must. All the usual farm duties: Milking, break fences, fencing, R & M, tractor work, weed control etc. We do pre employment drug testing so will only hire someone who's drug free. Housing options to suit candidates family situations etc. Great roster, remuneration depending on experience. Send through a cv with REFERENCES and we'll give you a call back. Only those with the legal right to work in NZ will be considered. We are NOT accredited employers so can only employ NZ residents or those with an open work visa.
Do you have potential to become a manager? Want to be paid well, work in an established and relaxed team, and be valued for your contribution? We have a role on our dairy farm where we are looking to develop someone into a position within our management team. Milking 1100 cows through a 60 bale rotary, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of roles. The ideal person will be a self starter who has aspirations to go further in the industry. This farm is run in conjunction with our other 500 cow farm, so there are a number of potential future opportunities within the wider business. Further training is encouraged with paid time off to attend courses. A near new house is also available. Don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss further. NOTE: All applicants must have the legal ability to work in NZ Farm Size (ha): 389 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1100 Typical On-farm Staff: 6 Position Start Date: 16/01/2026 Accommodation available: 2 bedroom near new house with heat pump. Alternative 3 bedroom house also available Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 55 Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business and an equal opportunities employer. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team immediately. Experience in dairy farming and animal management skills preferred. This role will involve milking, operating farm machinery, animal husbandry, farm maintenance and pasture management. Applicants must have previous experience, a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Minimum guaranteed hours per week are 44. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Our competitive remuneration package includes accommodation and access to training and development. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation conduct pre-employment hair follicle drug testing and applicants for this position must have NZ residency. Farm Size (ha): 331 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1100 Typical On-farm Staff: 6 Position Start Date: 19/12/2025 Accommodation available: Accommodation is provided and will be discussed at interview stage Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: Single rotation - 7 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): 74600
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Herd Manager to join our team immediately. This role will involve milking and feeding cows, understanding the principles of animal health, good understanding of animal husbandry, pasture management and general farm maintenance. To be successful in this role, you will need to have at least 2-3 years previous experience on a NZ dairy farm and industry qualifications are an advantage. Must have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and enjoy working in a supportive team environment. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Our competitive remuneration package includes accommodation and access to training and development. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation conduct pre-employment hair follicle drug testing and applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Minimum guaranteed hours 44 per week. Farm Size (ha) 376 Peak Herd Size (cows) 1100 Typical On-farm Staff 5 Position Start Date 12/01/2026 Accommodation available Accommodation is provided and will be discussed at interview stage Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 50 Roster Single rotation - 7 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) 87290
About us – Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to manage 1 of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is 226ha with 750 cows milked through a 44 aside Herringbone. The role will require you to lead a team of 4.5 staff encouraging a positive, high-performing culture while driving productivity. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure farms plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need at least 5 years’ experience. Experience managing staff, excellent animal husbandry, pasture and feed management skills and knowledge, and excellent communication skills both written and oral are essential to this role. On offer - We are offering a competitive remuneration package which includes a warm and tidy home with garage. It is close to the farms dairy shed and is only a short distance from Mangakino township. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, please forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Wairarapa Moana Incorporation conduct pre-employment hair follicle drug testing and applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.