Relief Milker Jobs

Relief Milker / Fixed-Term Farm Assistant Location: Eltham, Taranaki Please note: This is a DRIVE IN role. Please do not apply if you are requiring accommodation. We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our team of three on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave on our dairy farm located just outside Eltham, Taranaki. This is a drive-in, live-out position, working alongside the Contract Milker and 2IC. The farm milks approximately 500 MA cows through a 50-bail rotary with an in-shed feeding system and operates as a System 3 farm. We are a family-run farm and pride ourselves on being supportive employers and forward-thinking in our approach. If you are looking for a steady role with increased hours during calving and enjoy working in a positive team environment, we would like to hear from you. The core responsibility of this position is milk harvesting; however, we welcome applicants who can also contribute additional skills and experience to the wider farm operation. Hours & Roster: • Full-time hours over calving (generally a 6-and-1 roster over spring) • Dropping to a minimum of 20 hours per week for the remainder of the season to fill the roster (currently 8-2, 8-3) and to cover staff annual and sick leave. Extra work may be available when possible • Please note, weekend work will be required Key Requirements: • Previous dairy milking experience • Strong work ethic and positive attitude • Reliable, motivated, and able to work well as part of a small team • Ability to follow and contribute to farm policies and Health & Safety requirements • Must be able to pass a drug test • Applicants must be based in New Zealand • Live-out position (no accommodation provided) This role would suit someone seeking consistent part-time work with increased hours during calving, or someone wanting to work within a supportive team on a well-run farm.

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 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

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.

**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

Relief milker required to help milk 520 cows, every second weekend, Friday till Monday, till the end of the season. Farm is located at Maitland, 15 minutes from Gore. Drive in position. Please email for more information.

Relief Milker – Ealing, Mid Canterbury Location: Ealing (Hinds) (20 minutes from Ashburton, 25 minutes from Geraldine, 5 minutes from Hinds) We are seeking a Relief Milker to assist on our well-run Mid Canterbury dairy farm. This role offers flexibility and would suit someone looking for regular relief work or additional milkings. Farm Details: - 650 cows - 54-bail rotary shed - Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs) - Efficient, modern dairy operation Role Responsibilities: - Sole charge of the dairy shed during milkings - Morning milking: cups on at 5:00am - Afternoon milking: cups on at 2:30pm - Maintain good milking hygiene and animal welfare standards Roster & Hours: - Flexible days and roster - Open to discussing availability to suit the right person Skills & Experience: - Milking experience preferred but not essential - Training can be provided for the right attitude - Must be reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently Remuneration: - Pay rate based on experience Please do not apply if you are not in NZ or do not have the correct working Visa. If you are interested or would like more information, please apply via the Farmsource website.

We are looking for someone to do a couple of milkings a week for rent. May have additional work through the busy periods of the season which we will pay an hourly wage for. We are located 10 minutes from Darfield and 15 minutes from Rolleston. Farm Size (ha): 174 Peak Herd Size (cows): 680 Typical On-farm Staff: 3.5 Position Start Date: 01/02/2026 Accommodation available: 2 bedroom cottage Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 6 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We are currently looking for a relief milker to live in our 2 bedroom cottage & milk on Sundays AM & PM until the end of the season. We milk 750 cows through a 54 bail rotary. Experience is a must as you will be in charge at times. We will need 2 current references & a paid trial milking to be completed before starting. Hourly rate dependent on experience. Please note we are not accredited employers so can't accept any applications from non-residents. Please read this advert before applying. Due to the high nature of applications if you don't hear from us then your application has been unsuccessful. Farm Size (ha): 265 Peak Herd Size (cows): 750 Typical On-farm Staff: 2 Accommodation available: Older but tidy 2 bedroom cottage. Not suitable for any pets sorry. Average Hours Per week: 8 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We are seeking a reliable, hard working and experienced relief milker to join our team. We are situated near Duntroon, North Otago. Milking 1200 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed. If you feel you have the skills necessary to fill this position we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a relief milker to help cover staff leave for the month of April 2026. Currently milking 850 cows on a 60 bail rotary on the edge of Hawera. The farm is a 5 minute drive from Hawera township so would suit anyone living in town. Negotiable hours and pay, but looking for someone available morning and afternoon milkings, so please get in touch to discuss. Please only apply if eligible to work in NZ already.

760 cows being milked in a 54 bail rotary cowshed with acrs are looking for someone to come in and join their current people with milking & washing up. The cows require someone physically fit, good keen attitude and willingness to learn and be a good team player. Note this is a drive in position; there will be an incentive for driving to the shed. If this sounds like a bit of you please message us.

Experieced and reliable person required to milk cows on once a day milking farm, suitable for someone in the Dannevirke/Woodville area - duties include getting the cows, milking, animal health detection and treatment, competent record keeping. Farm Size (ha): 112 Peak Herd Size (cows): 160 Position Start Date: 02/02/2026 Accommodation available: No Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: up to 4 hours per day Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We require a relief milker for our 360 cows, 32 bale rotary. Sole charge, so must be capable and experienced. Must be available on weekends and some week days would be ideal. Flexible on days. Drive in position in Cust, North Canterbury. Hourly rate.

Mays Milking is seeking an experienced and reliable casual relief milker. Work will be offered on an as-needed basis, covering a range of dairy farms. Duties include: - Milking only - Working in rotary and herringbone sheds - Following farm-specific procedures Key requirements: - Previous dairy milking experience preferred - Reliable, flexible, and able to work early mornings and/or afternoons - Calm and confident with stock - Good communication skills - Valid NZ Drivers License Opportunity: This role may progress to regular part-time casual work, with the potential for full-time employment for the right person as the business continues to grow. What we offer: - Competitive hourly rate - Clear expectations and good systems - Supportive, professional relief milking business Apply via Email: kelly.maysmilking@gmail.com

Relief milking position available. Ideally we are looking for someone who is interested in consistent 20-30 hours per week. We are located 15min drive from Tokoroa. It is a drive in position but could look at accommodations for the right person as we only have a small single room cottage available. You will be expected to milk 950 cows (2 herds of 475 cows) per milking. Flexible on roster and milkings. Normal start times are 4am-8:30 for morning milking and 1pm-5pm for afternoon milkings. If this sounds like something that would suit you then send in your CV with at least 2 previous employers.

Drive in drive out position for relief milker close to Dunedin city and Mosgiel. Milking 600 cows through 40 bail rotary shed. Good remuneration available.

We are looking for a sole charge relief milker to cover time off. Must be confident with working alone, doing crop fences and feeding out on a feed pad. 260 cows through a 24ashb. Based between Gordonton and Horsham Downs We are flexible with dates. Must be a NZ citizen.