Farm Assistant

We are seeking a Farm Assistant who is motivated, honest and reliable to assist us over calving and mating on our 171ha dairy farm milking 560 cows through a 44-bail rotary with automatic teat spray, 15 minutes from Oamaru. Must have at least 1 years of New Zealand dairy farming experience. As a Farm Assistant your duties will include: - animal welfare - milking - shed and plant washes - effluent management - general farming duties The successful applicant must be capable of riding a motorbike and drive a tractor, have a strong work ethic, able to work as a team and the willingness to learn. One bedroom unit available. If you are interested, please send your CV with current references. Please do not apply if you are not working in New Zealand as we are not visa accredited.

DRIVE-IN CASUAL WANTED We are looking for a reliable drive-in casual to help on our farm. Duties may include: - Milking - Feeding calves - Setting up break fences Located 10 minutes from Te Awamutu Peak milking 700 cows Applicants must be: - Experienced with dairy farming - Extremely reliable - Quiet and confident with stock Farm Size (ha): 180 Peak Herd Size (cows): 700 Typical On-farm Staff: 4 Position Start Date: 30/07/2026 Accommodation available: Drive In Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: TBC - Negotiable Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 1 day Off Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Tractor Operator / fencer / Farm Hand to join our team on a progressive multi farm operation based in Orini, just 30 minutes from Hamilton. **Key Responsibilities** - Farm fencing (new fences, repairs, and maintenance) - Tractor operation with implements, fert spreaders, mowers etc - General farm maintenance - Water system maintenance and repairs - Weed control and other seasonal tasks - Assisting with other farm projects as required **What We're Looking For** - Proven fencing experience with a strong focus on tidy, professional workmanship - Competent and confident tractor operator - Able to work independently and manage your time effectively - Reliable, honest, and takes pride in completing jobs to a high standard - Full driver's licence (tractor and machinery experience preferred) **What We Offer** - Competitive remuneration based on experience - Accommodation provided - Variety of work with modern equipment - Supportive team environment - Opportunity for long-term employment for the right person If you're someone who takes pride in building neat, quality fences, enjoys spending time on a tractor, and wants to be part of a progressive, well-maintained farming operation, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a brief summary of your experience, particularly your fencing and tractor operating skills.

🚀 Ready for your next challenge? We are seeking a fixed term full time Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at our Mowata Two. We’re keen for someone with a can-do attitude with problem solving abilities, our ideal applicant has a minimum of 1 years’ farming experience, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system. 📍 Location: Rangitata, just 15 minutes from Geraldine and 35 minutes from Ashburton: 201 hectare 750 peak milking 54 bail rotary 2 pivots 🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Sharemilking for the right people. 📋 Key Responsibilities: - Milking - Pasture and feed management - Animal management - Farm maintenance - Health and safety - Record keeping 👤 Who We’re Looking For: You’ll thrive in this role if you: - Put health and safety first - Have experience or keen to learn - Are committed to environmental and animal welfare standards - Bring a proactive, can-do attitude 💼 What We Offer: - Options for cow ownership - Strong support network within Dairy Holdings to ultimately support your success - Our best people progress through our business. - On-farm shared housing available. 📝 Additional Requirements: - Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check Apply now by sending your CV through at jobs@dairyholdings.co.nz

🐄 Ready for your next challenge? Our Mowata Two farm, is 201ha, located near Geralding. Using a pasture-based farming system with a strong focus on animal welfare. We’re seeking a calf rearer to join our team. 📍 Location: Rangitata, just 15 minutes from Geraldine and 35 minutes from Ashburton 🛠️ About the Role: This is a fixed term, full-time position focused on: - Assisting with the rearing of approx. 360 calves 🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Sharemilking for the right people. 📋 Key Responsibilities: - Daily feed and nutrition - Animal care and welfare - Hygiene and shed maintenance - Weaning - Health and safety compliance - Accurate record keeping 👤 Who We’re Looking For: You’ll thrive in this role if you: - Put health and safety first - Have experience or keen to learn - Are committed to environmental and animal welfare standards - Bring a proactive, can-do attitude 💼 What We Offer: - Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) - On-farm accommodation maybe available. - Opportunities for career growth within our wider farming business 📝 Additional Requirements: - Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check - Must hold and maintain a valid New Zealand work visa Apply now by sending your CV through at jobs@dairyholdings.co.nz

Assist team with all aspects of dairy farming from calf rearing, milking, plant wash, fencing and all other general duties. 1st year conversion. Protract, 60 bale rotary with ecr and in shed feeding. New bikes absolutely safety gear provided. Experienced staff and management in place. Encouraged to increase your knowledge and career. Farm Size (ha): 230 Peak Herd Size (cows): 850 Typical On-farm Staff: 4 Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Accommodation available: 2 bed cottage with firewood. Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 45 Roster: Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): 75000

Farm Assistant – NZ Only Experienced Dairy Farm Position We are looking for a motivated and reliable kiwi Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy farming operation. Location: Waikato, New Zealand About the role: You will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including: - Milking and shed hygiene - Animal health and calving - Moving stock and feeding - Fencing and general farm maintenance - Identifying and reporting animal health issues - Operating farm vehicles and equipment safely What we're looking for: - A minimum of 2 years' dairy farming experience - Confident milking and handling livestock independently - Strong work ethic with good communication skills - Reliable, honest, and able to work as part of a team - A commitment to animal welfare and health and safety - A current New Zealand driver's licence is essential - Ability to operate machinery (tractor and two wheeler) What we offer: - Competitive pay based on experience - On-farm accommodation available - Supportive working environment - Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business - Use of halter for herd movements and animal health monitoring on farm If you're a hardworking dairy farmer looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. We are not accredited, so therefore only New Zealand citizens will be considered for this role. Please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and references when applying.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to find someone who we can help progress through the industry. We are supportive of on and off farm training. What we are looking for: - You must already be working on a dairy farm in New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not already in NZ. - Motivated individual that is looking to make a career out of dairy farming, minimum 1-2 years but ideally 2-3+ years New Zealand based farming experience. - A quiet achiever who is the type of person to get stuck in and get their jobs done. - Someone who can work as part of the wider team as well as milk and carry out daily tasks on their own as required. - Someone who has a great attitude and strives to do their best each day. This position is suitable for a motivated individual anywhere from Farm Assistant - Herd Manager-Assistant Farm Manager. The owners are happy to vary their input accordingly. A job description will be supplied to short listed applicants and is based on the DairyNZ template. The job involves helping with all aspects of the day to day running of the dairy farm. What we can offer: - Opportunity to learn from the best low cost, grass-based farmers around. You get to work with owner. - A positive and supportive work environment. - A varied role: All aspects of the day to day running of the Dairy farm. - Good time off with flexible roster. - Competitive remuneration and quality housing. - Networks within the wider industry. - An opportunity to progress within our team and our wider family group. Farm Size (ha): 107 ha Peak Herd Size (cows): 300 cows Typical On-farm Staff: 1.5 Position Start Date: 10/08/2026 Accommodation available: Tidy 3 bedroom home with sunny deck. Nock & 2 bathrooms. Double car garage. New aluminium joinery with double glazing. Fire & Heat pump. Tidy kitchen. New carpet. Smoke free, ideally pet free. Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: Negotiable Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

**About the Role** Badsha Farming Limited is seeking a reliable and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation in Waikato. This is a permanent full-time role supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy dairy farm with approximately 400 peak cows. The successful applicant will work as part of a team and assist with general dairy farming duties to maintain efficient farm operations and animal welfare standards. **Key Responsibilities** The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Milking cows and maintaining milking hygiene standards - Assisting with feeding and supplement distribution - Setting up and shifting break fences - Monitoring animal health and reporting any illness or injury promptly - Checking and maintaining water troughs and farm infrastructure - Weed spraying and grubbing - Assisting with effluent management - Moving and operating sprinklers and irrigation equipment - Operating 2-wheelers and quad bikes safely - General farm maintenance and cleaning duties - Assisting the Farm Manager with daily farm operations **Requirements** To be considered for this role, applicants should: - Be physically fit and capable of performing manual outdoor work - Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic - Be honest, reliable, and able to work within a team environment - Have good communication skills - Be confident riding 2-wheelers and quad bikes - Be willing to undergo random drug testing under the farm’s drug-free workplace policy Previous dairy farming experience of at least 1 year is mandatory, required training may be provided to suitable candidates. **Accommodation** Shared three-bedroom accommodation may be available on-site, subject to availability. Strictly no pets allowed.

We have a position available milking 1000 crossbred cows through a 60 bail rotary shed with ACR's and Protrack. We require the applicant to be honest, reliable, motivated and drug free. You will be working as a team of 4 so communication and being a team player is important. A knowledge of stock management and animal health are essential. A minimum of 3 years experience in NZ dairy farming is required. You must be capable of running the cowshed at times. Applicants must be a New Zealand resident. The farm is flat and is situated 5kms from Ngatea. Your CV must contain at a minimum two previous or current employers contact details. Farm Size (ha) 300 Peak Herd Size (cows) 1000 Typical On-farm Staff 4 fulltime Position Start Date 31/08/2026 Accommodation available Four Bedroom house with heat pump and double garage. Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 50 Roster Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)