Farmhand Jobs

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.

We are looking for a drive-in, full time calf rearer, to work alongside a part-timer and the permanent staff. Rearing approximately 80 heifer replacements, with the rest beef calves which will leave the farm at 4-6 days old. Due to the scale of the operation, experience would be preferred. Hours can be negotiated. Pay negotiable depending on experience.

Calf Rearer – Casual (Drive-In) Motuiti Farms – Foxton We are seeking a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team for the coming calving season (July to August / early September). This is a casual, drive-in position, located 5 minutes from Foxton township. About the Farm Motuiti Farms is a well-established, 10-year-old dairy farm with excellent calf-rearing infrastructure, including a 12-bay calf rearing shed located beside the milking shed. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the full calf-rearing process, including: - Assisting with collecting calves from paddocks - Tubing calves with high-quality gold colostrum on Day 1 - Feeding colostrum for the first 4–5 days - Mixing and feeding milk powder (lifting 25 kg bags) - Feeding meal to calves (25 kg bags) - Daily cleaning and washing down of calf feeding areas and feeders - Feeding calves in paddocks and shifting calves between paddocks - Weekly disinfecting of the calf shed - Identifying, treating, recording, and reporting sick calves Key Duties Summary - Feeding and caring for calves - Maintaining shed hygiene and bedding - Monitoring calf health and welfare - Accurate record keeping - Following animal welfare standards and farm SOPs About You - Previous dairy farming experience required - Must have completed at least one calving season - Reliable, punctual, and well organised - Good stock handling skills - Able to work early mornings - Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team - High standard of animal health awareness and record keeping What We Offer - Excellent calf-rearing facilities - Supportive team environment – no dramas - Well-run, organised operation Additional Information - This is a non-smoking farm - Pre-employment drug testing and/or criminal history checks may apply - If you enjoy calf rearing and take pride in animal care, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants must already reside in New Zealand and be available for interview.

We are seeking an experienced milker & farmhand to assist with general farm duties and milking a 400 cow Friesian herd, in a 42 bale rotary milking shed with automatic cup removers. This is a full time position, and the roster is 12 days on, 2 days off (i.e every second weekend off). Morning milkings are usually between 4:30-7:30am and afternoons are usually between 2:00 – 4:30pm. Other farm duties you may be involved with will include general farm duties e.g: · Shifting cows & feeding · Fencing, weed control · Shed cleaning and set up · Identifying and alerting other staff/vet about sick animals You will be required to ride a quad bike, and drive the tractor. The farm contour is completely flat with well laid out paddocks, central races and all paddocks are irrigated to troughs. You must be able to work as part of a team and/or sole charge. There are 2 other full time workers (the farm manager and the farm owner). We are looking for an honest, hard working, experienced and reliable team player. We have a small, relaxed, flexible, family friendly team, with a drug free policy in our work place. There may be a possibility for on farm accommodation to be provided. We are situated in Longburn, 10 minutes from Palmerston north, so handy for town. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependant on skills and experience (competitive and fair remuneration package offered). Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered. Ideally, We are looking for someone to start immediately, or we can negotiate an agreed start date.

We are experienced sharemilkers running a modern 1,500 Cow Dairy Farm in Awamoko, North Otago with a new 80 bale rotary - along with neighboring runoff, and we’re looking for an experienced General Farm Hand to join our team. This is a role for someone who wants variety, responsibility, and potential long term development within the industry. About the Role - Negotiable roster - Balanced workload across tractor driving, stock work, irrigation, milking (if desired), and general farm work - Efficient team of long serving, experienced dairy staff - Dairy platform is pivot-irrigated with underslung effluent, fixed grid in corners - Runoff is a mixture of K-line and dryland. - Housing available You will Ideally Have - Tractor driving experience - Pride in your work and care for animals and equipment - A positive team attitude and good communication - Reliability and able to work both in a team and independently Requirements - Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test - Zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol on farm - NZ Residency is essential - CV and genuine references required If you’re keen to learn more about this position, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply via Farmsource jobs or email CV to cricklewoodfarming@gmail.com

Calf Rearer – 2026/2027 Season We’re looking for a reliable and motivated calf rearer for next season, starting around 29 June for approximately 3 months. This role would suit someone with calf rearing experience, however training can be provided for the right person. You’ll need to be confident handling young stock, able to work independently, and happy working outdoors through winter and early spring. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day care of calves. Around 270 calves will go through the sheds over the season, with 60–70 kept as replacements. Being organised, physically fit, and having a good eye for animal health and welfare is important, as you’ll be responsible for the calf shed and routines. We’re open to either one full-time person or two part-time people. Drive-in position. Must be able to drive a Quad bike. The role includes: - Feeding calves (milk, meal, hay and water) - Daily health checks and treating sick calves - Keeping sheds, pens and equipment clean - Recording treatments and working with us and the vet when needed - Maintaining a high standard of animal welfare and hygiene

We have a position available for an experienced farm hand. This is a drive-in position. You will need to be a confident tractor operator and available to assist with milking and all general farm work.

The role is to support our Sheep Beef and Dairy farming operations in the Nth King Country. We are looking for someone with a good range of farming skill that can work across the farms but mainly be based at the Waitomo Sheep and Beef operation. The role includes stockwork so a small team of working dogs is needed, tractor driving skills including moderately steeper country, handpiece use, competency with new and repair fencing (conventional and electric), milking (relief) and calf rearing. ATV competency.

**Job Description** 4,870 Stock Units I 1,450 Ha I Experienced General Hand I Te Kuiti, NZ Koromiko Grazing Limited is a large-scale dairy grazing and dry stock operation farming 1,450 hectares of rolling pastureland located in the Waipa Valley, southeast of Te Kuiti in the King Country. The on-farm team is well-established and take pride in maintaining and improving the property and growing weaner dairy heifers and yearling dairy heifers alongside a dry stock operation consisting of beef cows, trading beef and ewes producing lambs for sale. If you’re confident with stock, enjoy practical farm work such as operating farm equipment, fencing and basic farm maintenance, looking for a long-term role with a variety of work, then this position could suit you. **The role:** This is a permanent, full-time Experienced General Hand role supporting the day-to-day livestock operations and farm maintenance and improvements. You’ll report to the Farm Manager and contribute to limited stock work as required and feeding supplement during winter with a focus on general farm and property maintenance utilising tractors and farm machinery with safety in mind. **Key Duties include:** - Stock movements, handling and yard work as required. - Seasonal break feeding and supplement delivery to multiple mobs. - General farm maintenance, laneway upkeep, fencing and water system repairs. - Operating farm vehicles/tractors and doing basic pre-start checks. **What you’ll bring:** We’re looking for someone who has proven experience, is confident with stock and yard work, mechanically minded enough for basic repairs/maintenance, and comfortable operating tractors. You’ll be self-motivated, reliable, and able to work well both independently and as part of the team. **You must have the following:** - Proven practical experience in dry stock farming system. - Strong stock sense and genuine care for animal welfare. - Competence with fencing and general farm maintenance. - Clear communication, strong follow-through, and a safe, tidy work style. - Full drivers licence preferred. - The rights to work in NZ by way of permanent residency or Citizenship. **Other information:** Accommodation is available for the successful applicant. Te Kuiti is about 30kms away providing full schooling options and town facilities.

We are on the lookout for an experienced tractor driver/general farm hand with strong general farm skills. **What you’ll be doing** - Operating tractors/implements including mowing, feeding out, shifting rotor rainers, spreading fertiliser, raking, baling, picking up bales, and keeping gear tidy and looked after with basic maintenance and repairs. - Competent fencer and able to jump in and help where needed. - This role will also include spraying, operating irrigation and effluent, getting cows in, and assisting with animal health requirements. - Drive in Monday to Friday but may need to work the odd weekend during baleage time. **Minimum of 40 hours per week, hourly pay.** **Farm Size (ha)**: 280 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 1000 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 5 **Position Start Date**: 25/01/2026 **Accommodation available**: This is a drive-in position. **Hour Type**: week **Average Hours Per week**: 50 **Roster**: Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We require someone to help calf rearing this Autumn. Starting around the 1st March. We have 500 cows to calve over 6 weeks. We have an automated calf feeding shed. Position involves training new calves and then transitioning them onto the auto feeders. Cleaning and washing down each day. Start 7:30am to approx 10am, varies depending on numbers, and then 2:30 to 5:30ish. Experience preferred but not essential. This is a drive in position. We are 15 minutes from Te Awamutu.

We are looking for a reliable and capable person to assist on our dairy/drystock operation covering three properties. Role includes: - Milking - Tractor driving - Covering stock movements between multiple farms About you: - Confident milking independently - Competent tractor operator - Good stock sense - Reliable and flexible What we offer: - Pay dependent on experience - Hours available can be higher for the right person - Supportive working environment Farm Size (ha): 260 Peak Herd Size (cows): 400 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 Position Start Date: 19/01/2026 Accommodation available: No Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 30-40 Roster: Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Looking for a short term worker (4-5 months) until end of season. Furnished house with power supplied. Suit a working holiday / back packer two singles or a couple. General farm work, milking, shifting stock. PM for more info. Flexible full time / casual etc depending on person. Usually run 6 on 2 off roster. Located Eastern bush - western southland. Zero tolerance to drugs & alcohol abuse, must have a clean criminal record. Must have own drivers license. No visa will be processed.

We are seeking a capable and motivated farm assistant to join our team. The job is only up to the end of this season May 2026. We are milking 570 cows through a 36-aside herringbone shed. The farm is about 10 minutes away from South City. You will work alongside with us and be responsible for day to day operations, including but not limited to: - Milking and shed hygiene; - Pasture allocation and grass management; - Feeding out and tractor operations; - Effluent system management and maintenance; - Fencing, weed control and general farm maintenance. Training and support will be provided if need be. Experience would be to your advantage but not required.

🐄 Experienced Farmhand Required – Flints Bush (Near Thornbury) 🌱 We’re moving onto a farm in Flints Bush, just 4km from Thornbury, and are looking for an experienced Farmhand to join our team for the 2026/27 season 🚜. We’ll be milking around 770 cows through a 60-bail rotary cowshed. The role: 🐮 Milking and shed duties 🚜 General day-to-day farm work 🤝 Working alongside a supportive team You’ll need: 🐄 Around 2–3 years’ dairy experience (preferred) 👍 Honest, reliable, and keen to learn ❤️ Good attitude and care for stock 👥 Able to work well in a team and take direction 🇳🇿 Must be in New Zealand with NZ residency 📞 Referees required to back up on farm experience What’s on offer: 🛏️ Accommodation provided 💰 Pay based on experience If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you 😊🐄 📩 Message or call for more info - 0277575378 Farm Size (ha) 263 Peak Herd Size (cows) 770 Typical On-farm Staff 4 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 2 bedroom cottage or 4 bedroom house Hour Type season Average Hours Per week 50 Roster By negotiation Remuneration paid by Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We require a general farm hand to carry out morning and afternoon milking, stock movement, general farm duties. Cups on in the morning, 5am. Afternoon milking 2pm. Currently milking 230 cows through a 24 bale rotary with cup removers. Farm is located in Waiotahe, with Waiotahe and Kutarere Schools nearby. School bus at front gate. Roster is every second weekend off. Weekends are normally, milking only and herd paddock to paddock. Staff is one staff member and farm owner, with calf rearer employed in the Spring. We also have a nearby runoff where young stock are kept. We will only consider applicants with New Zealand work permits. Farm Size (ha): 124 Peak Herd Size (cows): 250 Accommodation available: Small two bedroom home, with carport available Average Hours Per week: 40 Roster: Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

Join us in sunny Central - we are 20 mins from Alexandra, 1.5 hrs from Wanaka or Queenstown and 2 hrs from Dunedin. We are looking for someone to join our team on our support blocks. We run 2 dairy farms milking 1100 cows total, plus 300 Hectares of support land. We are looking for someone to undertake the day to day running of support block including stock work, feeding, fencing, tractor work, winter grazing, irrigation etc. House available. Must have full current drivers license, no criminal convictions. 5 on 2 off roster (except spring 6 on 1 off) Stock skills and tractor experience required. Positive attitude, willing to learn and keen to be at work essential. MUST BE IN NZ (DO NOT APPLY IF OVERSEAS)

About Terra Sancta Terra Sancta is one of New Zealand’s top wineries, renowned for its Pinot Noir and Rosé. Based in Bannockburn, we manage four distinctive vineyards under a certified organic program, guided by a regenerative farming ethos that integrates animals alongside the vines. Keen for a change of scenery? Join the team at Terra Sancta and put your farm skills to work across our four Bannockburn vineyards. We’re looking for someone who is: - Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all conditions - Reliable, proactive and keen to learn about vines and viticulture - Have 2 + years’ practical experience in: - Irrigation maintenance and repairs - Fencing and property upkeep - Animal care and integration with vineyard systems - Tractor operation and machinery work - Bonus if you have horticulture, sheep, or vineyard experience Why Join Terra Sancta? - Full-time role in a beautiful rural setting, working outdoors every day - Learn about viticulture and world-class wine (Terra Sancta recently achieved 100 points for its Pinot Noir!) - Be part of a supportive and passionate team Interested? Please send your CV and cover letter to farm@terrasancta.co.nz Applicants for this role must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. Terra Sancta is committed to a safe and healthy work environment, the successful applicant may be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a drug screening test.

Job Description · Operating, controlling, and stopping machines at sites in a safe and appropriate manner · Operate heavy excavation plant to excavate, move and load earth, rock and rubble · Follow directions of the ground crew regarding craning, gravel placement and grading · Monitoring machines · Assist in the performance of regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment and machinery · Cleaning and performing minor repairs to machines · Cart feed and operate loaders · Checking machines to ensure safe operations at the sites · Be aware of proper rigging of pipe, manhole barrels and ensure safe work procedures are followed during the lowering of materials into the excavation · Comply with health and safety regulation at the sites Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude Must provide previous work references not necessarily in this industry. 3 years experience is required or at least a level 4 relevant qualification. 35 - 55 hours a week.

Due to our current staff member leaving to another industry we are looking for someone to join our team for the remainder of 25/26 and to continue through hopefully multiple seasons following. You will assist in the day to day running on a 420 cow 155ha farm in Pukehina. You will work alongside the contract milker and relief staff and occasionally the farm owner. About us: 32ashb with 2 people milking, OAD from Christmas. Our girls are nice and quiet in the shed. We have in shed feed and feed maize and grass silage out in the paddock. Farm is steep to rolling with some flats, we are close to the beach and forest, 45 minutes to Tauranga, Whakatane and Rotorua. Good school 10 minutes up the road and house is on school bus route. About you: Passionate about the dairy industry with a love for cows and their well being. Ability to detect lameness/mastitis and treat accordingly. Experience required as you will at times be left in charge while we are away, you need to be reliable and confident. Good time management with the ability to use initiative and prioritise tasks effectively. MUST be VERY competent in riding a 2wheeler on steep/hilly terrain. Experience driving tractor and various implements, eg wagon, trailer, mower. Looking for someone who loves farming and the lifestyle that comes with it, please don’t apply if you’re just looking fill a space in time. Please only apply if you are already living in NZ, and hold residency or citizenship - we are not accredited employers so cannot employ those on a visa. To apply send through your cover letter and CV with current references. Farm Size (ha) 155 Peak Herd Size (cows) 430 Position Start Date 02/02/2026 Accommodation available 3 bed 1 bath, tidy and warm. Fire place with wood provided. Large double garage with extra room built in. Fenced section with tidy gardens. Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 45-50 Roster Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)