Relief Milker

Drive in relief milker required, located near Waianiwa (approx. 20mins from Invercargill, 20mins from Winton). Approx. 3-4 Milking’s a week at this stage. Flexible with days/dates. Approx. 280 cows in older 24 aside herringbone shed. Cups on approx. 7AM & 5PM, but flexible. Cows generally close to shed & fences all set up. Must have milking experience and be able to work sole charge. Must be able to ride a quad. Roughly 3hrs in morning & 2 1/2 hours in afternoons.

*PART-TIME FARM WORKER REQUIRED - JULY TO SEPT & MARCH TO MAY* Drive-in position (15 minutes from New Plymouth - farm is by the Airport) 290 cows Split calving - 200 in autumn & 100 in spring System 4 - maize & silage grown on farm, PK bought in Needing someone from July - Sept & March - May (about 6 months of calving but there can potentially be more work throughout the season) 4-5 hours in the morning, wrapping up by 9/9:30am (this is flexible for the right person) Pay is negotiable $25 - $35+ per hour depending on farming experience and distance travelled Opportunity for more hours/relief milking work for the right person! You'll be working alongside me and occasionally my partner will tag along. Both of us are team-players, passionate about the industry and enjoy having a laugh. The ideal person would be someone who's had some experience in the industry, who has moved to town and is looking for a bit of casual farm work without the pressure of decision making. However willing to give the right person a crack as well. Would be ideal if you are competent on farm i.e. around stock, bikes, tractors etc. but training can be provided. Hours can be made to work around things too like School drop offs etc. If this sounds like it could be a bit of you please apply on here or send through a cv to Faanoidairy@gmail.com fa'afetai lava! Look forward to hearing from ya.

We are looking for a dependable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our Taranaki-based operation, located just 10 minutes from Inglewood. The role begins in June or July 2026 (start date flexible to suit the successful applicant). Our farm milks approximately 320 cows through a 40‑aside herringbone shed with in‑shed feeding. You’ll work alongside the farm owner and support the day‑to‑day running of the farm. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: · Milking and maintaining high hygiene standards · Setting break fences and moving stock · Young stock management · Weed control · Calf rearing · Tractor operation · General repairs and maintenance of fencing and water systems The ideal candidate will have: · Holds a restricted or full driver’s licence · Is physically fit and capable of lifting heavy loads · Can work weekends and early mornings · Currently lives in New Zealand and is eligible to work here (we are not AEWV-accredited) · Is reliable, motivated, and eager to learn · Has genuine care for animal health and welfare · Communicates well · Has a clean criminal record and can pass a pre‑employment drug test · Maintains a clean and tidy home and work environment · Is open to on‑the‑job training — we’re happy to teach the right person What’s on Offer · Accommodation: 2-bedroom cottage available · Flexible contract arrangements for the right candidate. If you’re keen to grow your skills in the dairy industry, we would love to hear from you.

**Job Description** We are seeking an experienced and capable Farm Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of our 180-cow farm, 70-hectare dairy farm in Warea, South Taranaki operating a 16-aside herringbone shed. The Farm Manager is responsible for meeting farm goals in terms of production, animal performance, feed, environment, machinery. Milking dairy herd sole charge on daily basis. **This farm features:** - Milking platform: 70 ha platform - Contour: Predominantly flat contour with some rolling hills - Infrastructure: 16-bail herringbone shed with new ab race and drafting facility - Herd: 180 cows producing 70,000 kg MS **What you will bring:** - Experience in managing a dairy farm. - Strong leadership skills with experience in managing a team. - Understands pasture management & animal welfare best practice. - Experience and confidence in identifying cows for AB. - Can follow and implement Health & Safety best practice. - Familiarity with farm management technology and record keeping systems. - Reliable and honest with a good work ethic. - Strong communication skills both written and verbal. - Machinery skills which includes tractor work and feeding out effluent spreading. - Motivated with a hands-on approach to managing their team. - Competent in all aspects of dairy farming in NZ. - Treat the property with pride and a sense of ownership. - A current full NZ driver’s license. **What we offer you:** - An excellent remuneration package is offered based on skills and experience. - Scalable farming practices with hands-on support from an experienced General Manager/Farm Supervisor. - A supportive team-focused environment where your growth matters, with career development opportunities. - A great work/family life balance. **How to apply:** Please send your application with a CV and cover letter to jacobglen7@hotmail.com. As Block B is committed to a safe and healthy work environment, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a drug screening test. Applicants for this role must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

Relief Milker position available to cover staff time off and our busy periods May/June and Aug- Dec. Small house available on farm, flexible rosters to work around you. 5min to Winton. Must be a New Zealand Citizen.

We are seeking a motivated individual for relief milking or farm assistant duties on a roster basis, with an immediate start available. The role involves milking 1,580 cows twice daily using an 80 bail rotary shed equipped with automatic cup removers (ACR), in-shed feeding and automatic teat spray. If you are reliable, enjoy working with livestock, and are ready to join our team, please get in touch through email (milkyland.ltd@gmail.com) or call/text 02108360850. We are 10 min away from Ashburton. Accommodation provided. Farm Size (ha): 400 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1580 Typical On-farm Staff: 6 Position Start Date: 07/02/2026 Accommodation available: yes Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 30-40 Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

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 seeking a keen enthusiastic Farm Assistant to join our team. Duties include milking, day work such as putting up break fences, spraying. We have a tidy farm located on the township boundary with approximately 420 cows, a 44 a/s h/b shed with Inshed feed and cup removers, and a travelling irrigator. Ideally, candidates should have a minimum of 1 year's experience. Tractor work is minimal and not essential to know how to drive one. We autumn calve (mid March - end of April) and dry off in the summer, requiring extra hands during calving and AB. Must be a team player and have an idea about technology, as we use it for timesheets, Health & Safety, and on-farm learning. If you have a willingness to learn, are time efficient and reliable, please contact us. Accommodation available: 3 Bedroom house with car shed and school bus at the gate.

**Job Description** Autumn Calving Farm - We need an extra hand over our busy Calving-Mating season. Starting Early March and finishing late August (7 months). We have 480 Friesian cows to calve from 10 March- 20 May over 12 weeks. We are setting up a new automated calf feeding shed - which is still work in progress. The position will involve: - The whole calf rearing process from assisting collecting calves from paddock. - Feeding Colostrum for first 4-5 days. - Transitioning calves onto the autofeeders. - Mixing Milk powder (which requires lifting 25 kg bags). - Cleaning and washing down calf feeding area daily. - Feeding Meal and Straw to calves (25 kg meal bags). - Feeding calves in paddock, shifting calves to other paddocks. - Assist with Milking when other staff have days off. - Assist with post Milking Clean up. - Assist with other general farm duties when other staff have days off. You will need to have experience working on a dairy farm and completed a calving season (our Peak busy period will be 15 March -15 June). You will milking in 50 Bale rotary on your own when rostered on, so you must be confident to operate shed and detect mastitis. Hours Start 5:15 am finish 5:45 pm. Different start times depending on the roster. We reserve the right for Pre employment drug testing and/or criminal history checks. We are a non smoking farm. **Hours:** 40 hours week Please email CV to: cowfarmjobs@gmail.com or apply via farmsource jobs. Please include at least 2 referees that we can contact. **Farm Size (ha)**: 172 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 500 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 3 Full time with 4 over calving-mating **Position Start Date**: 09/03/2026 **Accommodation available**: Shared House with another male staff member - Weekly Rent $180 **Hour Type**: season **Average Hours Per week**: 40 **Roster**: Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

**Job Description** - 36 ASIDE HERRINGBONE WITH ACRS AND PROTRACT - 2 FULL TIME MILKERS, ONLY 1 TO DO DAY WORK - MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND - MS 115 TO 120000 - NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO WORK ALONG SIDE OWNER **Farm Size (ha)**: 126 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 340 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 2 MILKERS **Accommodation available**: 3 BEDROOM WITH DOUBLE GARAGE AND SLEEPOUT **Hour Type**: season **Average Hours Per week**: VARIED **Roster**: By negotiation **Remuneration paid by**: Per KgMS **Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS**: $1.45