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We milk 270 cows 10 minutes from Fielding and Palmerston North. Due to our relief milker moving onto full time employment.  we require a new one This role will require someone to milk along side one other to assist in all aspects of the milking shed. There is the opportunity to help out with the calf rearing from time to time as well. You would be required to milk every second weekend and also some milkings during the week but these can be flexible. 

We are looking for a reliable, motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on our 500-cow dairy farm on the Hauraki Plains. We are a family-run farming operation with hands-on owners and an established team. We pride ourselves on maintaining a well-run farm, good animal welfare standards and a positive working environment. About the farm: - Approximately 500 Kiwi Cross cows. - 170-hectare milking platform. - 40-bail rotary cowshed. - Good infrastructure, including a feed pad and underpass. - Supportive, hands-on owners actively involved in daily operations. The role involves: - Milking and general shed duties. - Animal health and stock management. - Break fencing and feeding out. - Assisting with mating and seasonal farm activities. - General farm maintenance. About you: Ideally, you will have at least 1–2 seasons of dairy farming experience and be confident with milking and general farm duties. We are happy to provide training and support to...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team in Fortrose, Southland. This is a full-time permanent position assisting with the day-to-day operation of the dairy farm. The role involves hands-on work with livestock and a range of general dairy farming duties. The successful applicant will have a strong focus on animal welfare, milk quality, health and safety, and working effectively as part of the farm team. Key Responsibilities Assisting with milking cows and maintaining good milk quality and hygiene standards Bringing cows to and from the dairy shed Setting up, cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed and milking equipment Monitoring cows and young stock for signs of illness, injury, lameness or other health concerns Reporting animal health and welfare concerns to the farm manager Assisting with animal health treatments as directed Assisting with calving and caring for cows during the...

EXPERIENCED SENIOR FARM ASSISTANT /AND OR HERD MANAGER/2IC We are looking for someone with a minimum of 1 years NZ experience to join a team of 6 staff.  We are a farm that takes pride in high levels of farm presentation, a genuine love for our cows with great animal health/repro/SCC.   So a genuine passion for working with cows and being in the industry is a must.  In shed technology (52 bail rotary)  includes Protrack, ACR's, In shed feeding, Cell Cense monitors and Affi Collars with auto drafting.  The farm is 420ha milking 1000 cows, Spring calving.   A mix of flat, rolling  and some steeper terrain.  Good infrastructure and machinery.    Roster and remuneration to be discussed and is based on experience.   Please apply with CV and two most recent dairy farming references. 

Located 30 mins to Te Awamutu, we are a system 3 dairy unit milking 450 cows through a 36ashb with ACRs, a herd home and modern up to date systems. We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our team who is passionate about farming, keen to learn, have good animal husbandry, can ride 2 & 4 wheelers, preferably have had some tractor experience & other general on farm skills. We offer a great well set up work place and a good team environment where we encourage our staff to progress & grow in their career. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident , have no pets, have your drivers licence and own reliable transport, and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. The position best suits a single person due to the shared accommodation. A backpacker wanting 6+ months work would also considered. The farmer is NOT Employer Accredited. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal...

We’re looking for an experienced Herd Manager to join our great team on a well-equipped 2,000-cow dairy farm close to Geraldine . The farm features: 100-bale rotary with mainly in-shed feeding Protrack and Allflex collars Pivot and fixed-grid irrigation Effluent applied through pivots Silage fed on the shoulders when required Excellent on- and off-farm training opportunities Great location with good local schooling and an awesome community About You We’re looking for someone with 3+ years’ NZ dairy experience  who is confident taking responsibility and leading key areas of the farm. You’ll ideally have: Good experience using Protrack Strong animal health and treatment skills, with the ability to take ownership of this area Good stockmanship and attention to detail The confidence to lead and work well within an established team Shed maintenance experience would be a bonus Experience with Allflex...

We have an exciting opportunity available for a dairy assistant across our 2 neighboring 560 cow dairy farms 5 minutes from Balclutha.  In this role you will spend half your roster rotation at one farm and the other half at the other, covering other team members rostered days off.  This role is an entry level position with room to progress in your career, you will have supportive employers that want to see you go forward in the industry. Daily tasks include  Getting cows in  Weed Spraying  Milking  Setting up break fences  There is a modern 1 bedroom home available with a heat pump.  You must have a minimum of 6 months experience on a dairy farm and be eligible to work in NZ. No visa sponsorship available.  

Hi, person required to assist on a casual basis between two farms when other staff are absent or when required. Milking, calf rearing and general farm work. We are 8 kms from Matamata. Cheers Bruce

We operate a 600 cow split calving Dairy Farm 8kms from Matamata. Cows are milked through a 44 ashb shed and fed year round on an adjacent feed pad via a mixer wagon. Farm has good infrastructure and machinery. We seek the services of an enthusiastic person, who has a proven work record and ability with both stock and machinery, . Casual work may be available for partner. Please note accomodation  would suit only single person or couple. Non smokers only please

We operate 3 adjoining farms 8 kms from Matamata. 2 are 600 cow split calving, 1 is run as a support to the other two, taking 330 early calving cows from from each calving interval, with 2 dry periods in January and June. We require the services of a capable person who can adapt to help on any of the 3 farms as required. All 3 farms have a feed pad and mixer wagon so ability on machinery is required. Sheds are 44, 40 and 30 Ashb respectivly. Fresian Cows, split herds. Good 3 brm accomadation available