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We are seeking a reliable Dairy Farm Assistant for our Dannevirke-based dairy farm, starting March 2026, milking approximately 300 cows through a 24-aside herringbone shed with ACR's. You will be working alongside a contract milker and the farm owner, assisting with day-to-day farm operations. Independent on-farm accommodation provided. The ideal applicant will: - Be able to solo milk (preferred) - Have basic tractor experience (preferred) - Be reliable, motivated, and willing to learn - Currently live and able to work in NZ. We are not AEWV employers On-the-job training is available, and we’re happy to teach the right person. If you’re keen to grow your skills in the dairy industry, we would love to hear from you. Please email murnanepartnership@gmail.com for more details or to send us your CV.

We have an awesome opportunity for a keen individual to join our team. We will calve 600 cows peak milking around 580 through a tidy and modern 40 aside herringbone. The shed is fitted with Acrs, walkover teatsprayer, Protrack drafting, and has covered side yards for working in all conditions. The farm is Flat to rolling and very tidy. We seek someone who loves working with cows, is willing to progress, strives to work to the best of their ability, and wants to maintain and be proud to work to a high standard. Duties include but are not limited to, Milking, feeding dairy cows and calves, temporary and permanent fencing, spraying, animal health detection and treatment, farm maintenance, plant cleaning, and tractor work. The farm Is located 20 minutes from both Winton and Otautau townships, with Invercargill 40 minutes away. Must be competent riding 2-4 wheel motorbikes or willing to learn. A good standard of housing is provided with the role. Minimum of one year experience dairy farming in New Zealand is preferred, but not necessary as we are seeking the right fit for our team and willing to train and progress the right person. If this sounds like something you may be interested in please apply via Farmsource with your CV, Cover letter, and at-least two relevant references.

We have available a full time OAD dairy farming position in a 40 aside herringbone. The right applicant must be able to Calve cows, Treat Mastits and lame cows. Tractor driving experience as well as mowing and feeding out. Fencing experience and all day to day running of a farm. We would like someone with a partner that can do casual relief milking and calf rearing. Please call Rachelle on 0211741418 if your interested. Farm Size (ha): 315 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1000 Typical On-farm Staff: 3-4 Accommodation available: 3 bedroom house Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

We are seeking an experienced and hard working people to join our team. Strong work ethic and ability to work independently. Must be in New Zealand and have a current work visa. Milking 550 cows split calving. Milk harvesting. Manage mating, calving, and young stock requirement. Ensure animal welfare standards are followed at all times. Shifting the irrigator, animal wellbeing. Feeding out maize and PK on feed pad. Skills: 2IC qualifications would be beneficial and must be able to pass a pre-employment, random drug testing and a police check. Safely know how to drive a tractor and use quad bike. Must be a team player and get on with others. Machinery operating and maintenance, weed control and general farm work.

We are looking for an Assistant Herd Manager with excellent communication skills to assist with all the daily duties on the farm. Duties include milking 1200 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed, monitoring and identifying animal health, driving tractors and motor bikes, setting up and taking down fences, weed spraying and any other duties as required. You must have at least 2 years experience. Able to work rostered shifts of 5 days on 2 days off mostly with spring roster being 6 days on 1 day off. Smoke free farm. No dogs. You must be able to pass a drug check as role involves random drug testing. Must live in NZ and hold a current working visa. Need to have at least 2 recent NZ references contactable by phone. Farm is 10mins drive from Ashburton. Farm Size (ha): 500 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1600 Typical On-farm Staff: 7 Position Start Date: 01/02/2026 Accommodation available: 3 Bedroom Brick Home Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Melrose Ltd is a well established dairy farm operation with a total of 670 ha. We are fully irrigated with centre pivot and fixed grid sprinklers, also with good housing available. Melrose is looking for 2 assistant herd managers to be part of our team of full time staff. Melrose is a 380 ha dairy farm between Darfield and Rolleston, milking 1450 cows through rotary cowsheds. We are a self contained operation and the job will include wintering livestock, and rearing of all replacement calves on support land. We are looking for someone, or a couple that can work as part of our established team and have the confidence and drive grow a career working for Melrose. Applicant will need to have a full and current drivers license, have good communications skills, be trustworthy and have previous dairy farm work experience. Applicants must be available for an on farm interview late January or early February. Farm Size (ha): 370 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1400 Typical On-farm Staff: 6 Permanent Accommodation available: Yes Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

Tarngate is a brand-new farm within BEL Group’s major development programme. This spring-calving, pasture-first operation will milk 1,000 cows across 232ha effective, with a new 60-bale rotary under construction, full irrigation, and modern in-shed tech including in-shed feeding, auto teat spray, walk-over weigh and auto drafting to maximise pasture performance. Set on a flat, well-laid-out property, this is a rare opportunity to help establish a new farm from the ground up — embedding strong routines, building a great team, and setting the system up for long-term success. It suits an experienced leader with proven pasture capability and strong people leadership. Located around 15 minutes from Waipukurau and close to schools and local amenities, Tarngate includes a large on-farm family home that will be refurbished. About BEL Group BEL Group is a large, family-owned dairy business in Central Hawke’s Bay, employing around 70 permanent staff across multiple farms and a central Business Services team. Values-led and people-focused, BEL Group is known for building long-term careers — with Working Together, Showing Pride, Delivering Results, and Being Responsible guiding how the business operates. It’s also an exciting time to join. BEL Group is investing heavily in farm development and infrastructure, with major projects underway and a clear pasture-first strategy focused on getting the most from grass through simple, repeatable systems. With solid support behind the farms, this is a business where capable people are backed to grow and take on more. The role Tarngate is a new farm operation within a major development programme, and we’re looking for someone who can set the benchmark from day one. The focus is on embedding strong routines and standards, and building a system that runs cleanly and delivers performance at scale. A key part of the role is bedding in new infrastructure and technology, including the new rotary and in-shed systems, and turning those tools into practical efficiency. Pasture discipline remains central, alongside clear expectations, strong planning, and a team that executes. What we’re looking for: - Proven Farm Manager experience in large-herd, multi-staff operations. - Strong capability setting up farm systems, routines and accountability. - Confident pasture operator with disciplined measurement and feed decisions. - Proven ability to build a team, set expectations early, and lift capability. - Comfortable adopting new infrastructure and in-shed tech to improve consistency. - Strong compliance mindset (animal welfare, NAIT, records, environmental/effluent). - Commercial discipline with good standards around presentation, assets and machinery.

Ashton is currently BEL Group’s largest dairy farm and will operate in its current form through to 31 May 2027. The farm is flat, well established, and supported by a strong, loyal, and experienced team. For the upcoming season, Ashton will continue operating as a split-calving system. At the same time, the farm will begin a major development programme, including the rollout of full irrigation and significant infrastructure upgrades over the next 18 months. Once that transition is complete and the new operating model is in place, Ashton will move to a smaller, autumn-calving system. We’re looking for a Future Farm Manager — someone ready for the next step, working alongside an on-farm senior manager and supported by the Operations Manager. You’ll share day-to-day responsibility during the current phase and contribute to the development programme and transition to the new farm system. From 1 June 2027, you’ll step into the permanent Farm Manager role on the new autumn-calving Ashton operation. Now to 31 May 2027: 2,115 cows across 580ha, 60-bale rotary, split herd (spring and autumn), Protrack, feedpad. From 1 June 2027: 1,170 cows across 259ha, 60-bale rotary, Protrack, feedpad, autumn calving. About BEL Group BEL Group is a large, family-owned dairy business in Central Hawke’s Bay, employing around 70 permanent staff across multiple farms and a central Business Services team. Values-led and people-focused, BEL Group is known for building long-term careers — with Working Together, Showing Pride, Delivering Results, and Being Responsible guiding how the business operates. It’s also an exciting time to join. BEL Group is investing heavily in farm development and infrastructure, with major projects underway and a clear pasture-first strategy focused on getting the most from grass through simple, repeatable systems. With solid support behind the farms, this is a business where capable people are backed to grow and take on more. The role This is a step-up leadership role with two phases. Between now and 31 May 2027, the focus is on running a large, high-performing split-calving operation with strong routines, clear standards, and excellent execution — with hands-on support from the other on-farm senior manager and the Operations Manager as irrigation and infrastructure upgrades roll out. From 1 June 2027, the role steps into Farm Manager of the new autumn-calving Ashton operation, embedding the system, team routines and performance expectations as the farm transitions into its long-term structure. What we’re looking for Proven experience leading a dairy team, with the confidence to operate at scale. Strong systems discipline — someone who sets standards, runs clean routines, and follows through. Sound pasture and feed management thinking, with comfort using tools and data to support decisions. Strong people leadership and communication, with a practical, calm approach when things get busy. A solid compliance mindset, tidy record keeping, and pride in presentation, assets and machinery care.

Fairlea is one of BEL Group’s key farms within the Ashcott Road development programme and is undergoing significant investment and transformation. You’ll be joining a flat, well-developed property milking 1,060 cows across 250ha effective through a 60-bale rotary, fully irrigated by center pivots and fixed grids, it is a well-resourced Farm with Protrack, automatic cup removers, in-shed feeding, Allflex collars, Herd-i and Onside. This role suits a motivated Assistant Farm Manager who wants to grow their career, enjoys working with strong systems and technology, and is keen to develop alongside an experienced Farm Manager who is committed to coaching and people development. It’s a great environment for learning and performance, with clear opportunity to step up as the wider programme rolls out. About BEL Group BEL Group is a large, family-owned dairy business in Central Hawke’s Bay, employing around 70 permanent staff across multiple farms and a central Business Services team. Values-led and people-focused, BEL Group is known for building long-term careers — with Working Together, Showing Pride, Delivering Results, and Being Responsible guiding how the business operates. It’s also an exciting time to join. BEL Group is investing heavily in farm development and infrastructure, with major projects underway and a clear pasture-first strategy focused on getting the most from grass through simple, repeatable systems. With solid support behind the farms, this is a business where capable people are backed to grow and take on more. The opportunity This is a hands-on Assistant Farm Manager role where you’ll work closely with the Farm Manager to keep performance tracking well and standards high, while building your capability across people leadership, pasture and systems. You’ll be trusted to step up, take ownership of key areas, and lead the team when required. Your day-to-day focus will include: - Helping set the daily plan and keeping routines sharp in the dairy, yard and across the farm. - Milking, identifying and treating animal health problems. - Supporting safe work practices, tidy systems, and clear communication on-farm including Onside recording. - Using technology and data to support good decisions, including Protrack, Sensehub and Herd-i. - Supporting irrigation routines and checks to keep performance consistent through the season. - Staying on top of key records and farm administration, including Minda entries where required. To thrive, you’ll be fit, energetic and ambitious, with a solid dairy farming foundation and the drive to learn. You’ll be comfortable with systems and technology, enjoy working as part of a team, and be keen to take coaching on board and keep stepping up.

We are a passionate Contract Milking team looking for another employee to join our established team who have been with us for 6+ years. We are going up in numbers so need another worker to help us out, this could suit a couple as there could potentially be part time work for the partner. We are situated just north of Centre Bush, a tidy 3 bedroom house is available on farm. Roster is 6 and 1 over calving then 5 and 2. NZ Residents Only. Farm Size (ha): 345 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1050 Typical On-farm Staff: 5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: Three bedroom cottage Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation