Farmhand Jobs in Bay of Plenty

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

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)