Farm Assistant

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.

Casual relief milker that will be offered flexible working days on a rotating two-week roster. Experience milking in a cow shed is required, although supervision and training can be provided if experience is at a level entry stage. Milking is in a newly built rotary shed.

Our clients are looking for a motivated, reliable person to join their Waikato farming operation in a flexible drive-in role. Conveniently located between Morrinsville and Hamilton, this position offers 30–40 hours per week across four days, with some flexibility around how those hours are worked. Please note that this position is being readvertised due to a change in circumstances with the previously successful applicant. The operation includes a 100-hectare dairy farm milking 320 crossbred cows through a 26-bale rotary with in-shed feeder, supported by a 66-hectare run-off used for grazing, dairy beef, maize, and grass silage production. The farm is well set up with a covered feed pad, reticulated bore water system, and strong infrastructure to support efficient day-to-day operations. Working across both the dairy platform and run-off, you will assist with a range of farm duties, including: - Milking and shed routines - Calf rearing and young stock care - Feeding out and feed management support - Moving stock across the dairy farm and run-off - Fencing and general farm maintenance - General day-to-day farm tasks as required You will work alongside a supportive team and be involved in a variety of day-to-day farm activities across both the dairy platform and run-off. Whether you already have farming experience or are keen to build your skills in the industry, we are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to get stuck in and do the job well. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting a practical, varied farming role close to town, with the benefit of a four-day working week and an element of flexibility. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand, have their own accommodation and reliable transport, be drug-free, and provide a current CV with references, including their current employer.

🚀 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

Hello we are in Te Aroha, Waikato. We milk 300 cows mainly Holsteins in a 30 a side Herringbone. Calvings are quick and easy here. We calf 3 times a year, 25 days at a time and we produced 9,800 litres and 778 milk solids a cow last season. We really like to look after our cows here, and feeding them well is top priority. We have Inshed feeding and a Feedpad. We are looking for someone with previous farming experience, someone who has good stockmanship and is keen to learn and enjoy how we farm here. There is also plenty of variety here from tractor driving, fencing, milking, all youngstock on farm and learning high input system and feeding cows. We have a 2 bedroom house available and offer good pay and time off. We also show cows and are very much into our breeding. We make our own silage, hay and maize on farm and we also have all youngstock on farm as well as some beef stock. Start date negotiable. Valid worker visas can happy apply as well but not if you don’t have one already thanks. If you are interested, can you please send your CV to Michael.terpstra.1.4@gmail.com Thank you.

🐄 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

**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.

**Job Description** Dairy Farm Assistant Location: Near Matatā, Bay of Plenty We are looking for a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our 620-cow Friesian System 1 dairy farm located just minutes from beautiful Matatā Beach. This is a great opportunity to work on a well-established, flat farm with excellent infrastructure in a supportive team environment. If you enjoy pasture-based farming and want to combine a rewarding career with an outstanding coastal lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you. **Key Responsibilities** - Milking and dairy shed operation - Animal health and welfare - Calving and mating - Pasture and feed management - Tractor work and general farm maintenance - Record keeping and assisting with day-to-day farm operations **What We're Looking For** - Previous dairy farming experience preferred - Positive attitude and strong work ethic - Good stockmanship and attention to detail - Able to work independently and as part of a team - Full New Zealand driver's licence preferred **What We Offer** - Competitive remuneration package based on experience - Comfortable 3-bedroom home with a single garage - Roster that supports a healthy work-life balance - Opportunities for training and career development - Work on a tidy, high-performing 620-cow Friesian System 1 farm - Fantastic location close to Matatā Beach, with fishing, surfing and outdoor recreation nearby If you're looking for your next opportunity on a well-run farm in one of the Bay of Plenty's most desirable locations, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a calf rearer to join our team starting mid of July. Rearing about 350 heifer calves plus bobbies and beefies at 4 days old. Roster 6 on 1 off, about 5 hours per day. We do not have accommodation available so this is a drive in position. We are located in Bankside, 5 minutes from Rakaia. If you are interested, please upload your cv and apply to this job.