Farmhand Jobs in Southland

Calf rearer required - fixed term position. Minimum of 2 years experience, must be skilled in identifying health issues early, tubing calves with colostrum and administering treatments. An eye for detail and a stickler for keeping routine. Position runs from August 1 to January 31. Farm Size: 250 ha. Peak Herd Size: 775 cows. Typical On-farm Staff: 3.5. Average Hours Per week: 50. Roster: By negotiation. Remuneration: Total Package Value of $35,000.

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