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DRIVE IN CALF REARER — EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE

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DRIVE IN CALF REARER — EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE

DRIVE IN CALF REARER — EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE East Claxby — Rere Limited We’re looking for a dependable, experienced Calf Rearer to join our team for the 2026 season. This role is ideal for someone who understands the importance of consistency, hygiene, and attention to detail — because quality calves don’t happen by accident. You’ll collaborate with another experienced rearer, sharing responsibilities for feeding, health monitoring, and handling calves to ensure optimal growth and readiness for the next stage. Your Responsibilities You’ll help deliver high quality results by: • Feeding calves accurately and consistently (milk, meal, hay) • Maintaining clean, dry, well bedded pens • Spotting early signs of health issues and acting quickly • Mixing milk correctly and supporting feeding system routines • Cleaning equipment to a high standard • Assisting with weighing, drafting, and growth monitoring • Keeping the shed running smoothly during busy periods • Maintaining accurate animal records What We’re Looking For We want someone who lifts the standard, not someone who needs chasing. You’ll be a great fit if you are: • Reliable — turns up, on time, every time • Experienced with calves or young stock • Consistent in routines and hygiene • Observant with good stock sense • Practical and able to work independently • Calm and positive under pressure • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors If you’ve reared calves before and know what “good” looks like, you’ll thrive here. Hours & Season • Seasonal role from late July to October • Hours vary with calf numbers and can be negotiated depending on experience • Some weekend work on a fair roster • Ideal for someone wanting meaningful seasonal work with clear expectations • Drive in role, based at East Claxby in Swannanoa What We Offer • Competitive pay reflecting your experience • A well organised, supportive team • Clear routines and high standards • A shed set up for efficiency and animal welfare • A role where your skill genuinely shows in the results If you’re an experienced, reliable calf rearer who takes pride in doing things properly, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with a brief intro and your calf rearing experience to: Rere Limited c/Jess Maaka. rereltd@outlook.co.nz

Rangiora
Rent A Bull - Farm Assistant (Fixed Term)

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Rent A Bull - Farm Assistant (Fixed Term)

Fixed Term Farm Assistant – Winter Support (Rent A Bull | Fortuna Group) Rent A Bull, part of Fortuna Group, is looking for a capable and experienced farm assistant to support our team over the winter period. This is a short-term role based at Five Rivers, Northern Southland, on a 260ha flat and 900ha hill country bull and sheep operation. Dates: From Monday 30 June to at least 10 July Potential to extend through to 17 July for the right applicant About the role: You’ll be assisting with day-to-day wintering operations, with a key focus on stock management and feeding. There will be a 7-day period of sole charge, so confidence and experience are essential. Key responsibilities: Moving winter breaks (fodder beet and swedes) Feeding baleage in feeders Ensuring bulls are well fed and have consistent access to water Operating tractors in crop paddocks General stock care and monitoring What we’re looking for: Proven experience with winter break feeding systems Confident tractor operator in crop conditions Strong problem-solving ability and stock sense Ability to work independently (including sole charge period) Reliable and practical approach to farm work What’s on offer: Short-term opportunity with potential extension Hands-on experience within a well-run operation Basic on-farm accommodation provided If you’re keen for a solid block of work over winter and have the experience to hit the ground running, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV to careers@fortunagroup.net.nz or call Lisa on 027 724 9439 if you have any questions.

Southland
Full-Time Farm Worker for Sheep, Beef, Cropping near Darfield, Canterbury

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Full-Time Farm Worker for Sheep, Beef, Cropping near Darfield, Canterbury

We are seeking a reliable, motivated full time Farm Worker to join our mixed sheep, beef, cropping and trading operation located in the Foothills near Darfield, Central Canterbury. The property is 550 hectares, made up of a mix of flat and hill country, offering a varied and engaging role across multiple farming systems. This position suits someone who enjoys hands on work, takes pride in doing a job properly, and can adapt to changing conditions and priorities. About the Role: This position involves a wide range of farm tasks, including: • Sheep and beef stock work (mustering, animal health, yard work) • Tractor and machinery operation (cultivation, drilling, spraying support, feeding out) • Cropping tasks across the season • General farm maintenance (fencing, water systems, repairs) • Supporting trading stock movements and day to day operations • Seasonal work depending on workload and weather What We’re Looking For • Experience with sheep and beef stock • Good stock sense and calm, confident handling • Competent tractor and machinery skills • Working dogs would be beneficial • Experience on hill country is an advantage • Ability to handle change and adapt to shifting priorities, weather, and seasonal demands • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team • Physically fit, practical, and safety minded • Honest, reliable, and willing to learn new skills What We Offer • Full time, stable employment • Competitive pay based on experience • Variety across livestock, cropping, and trading • On farm accommodation available • Supportive, down-to-earth working environment • Training and development opportunities Hours 40–50 hours per week, with seasonal variation. How to Apply Please send your CV or a brief summary of your experience to: homebush@birchdale.co.nz

Darfield
Farm Assistant - Elya Holdings (Fixed Term)

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Farm Assistant - Elya Holdings (Fixed Term)

Farm Assistant – Fixed Term, Winter Support Elya Holdings | Fortuna Group Elya Holdings, part of Fortuna Group, is seeking a capable and experienced farm assistant to support our team over the winter period. This is a fixed-term opportunity based 22km from Te Anau in Fiordland, Southland. Dates: From Monday 30 June to at least 10 July Potential extension through to 17 July for the right applicant Elya is a specialist support block operating in a unique and variable Fiordland climate, with light free-draining soils, annual rainfall of 900–1,000mm, and conditions that can range from dry summers through to winter snowfall. The block runs 2,000 MA dairy cows and up to 1,500 dairy heifers, supported by strong infrastructure including quality subdivision, cattle handling facilities, and well-developed farming systems. About the role: You will support day-to-day wintering operations across a large-scale support block, working closely with the team to ensure smooth stock management and feeding operations. There will be a period of sole charge, so confidence, experience, and good decision-making are essential. What we’re looking for: Experience with wintering systems and break feeding Confident tractor and machinery operation Strong stock sense and practical problem-solving ability Ability to work independently during sole charge period Reliable, calm, and proactive approach to farm work What’s on offer: Short-term fixed opportunity with possible extension Experience within a high-performing, award-winning support block Strong systems, infrastructure, and team support Basic on-farm accommodation provided If you’re keen to work in a progressive, high-standard farming environment over winter and have the experience to step into a hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you. Email your CV to careers@fortunagroup.net.nz or call Lisa on 027 724 9439 if you have any questions.

Te Anau
Herd Manager

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Herd Manager

HERD MANAGER POSITION - Available from 28th May 2026. - Located in Kiwitea, 20 minutes north of Feilding and 30 minutes from Palmerston North (Manawatū) We are looking for a driven and passionate Herd Manager to join our team from 28th May 2026, although we understand that most likely can't begin until 1st June. Our ideal applicant is someone committed to their dairy career with 2-3 dairy seasons experience and a strong willingness to continue learning and developing their skillset. Opportunity for a partner to Relief Milk & Calf Rear About the Farm - 550 split-calving Friesians - 44-bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray, and modern tech - 230ha operation with maize/kale crops - All young stock reared on-farm Our Team - 2 full-time staff + Contract Milker. - Relief staff as needed during calving and leave periods Supportive, fun team culture with a strong focus on work/life balance Current roster - 4:3 / 6:1 (may vary during calving) Accommodation -3 bedroom home, with fireplace. About Us - We are contract milkers and a young family who value and encourage off-farm time. We’re active in Young Farmers and enjoy being part of the local community. Skills & Attributes We Need From You - You're driven to succeed in the dairy industry, and passionate about the job you do. - Ability to work as part of a team, able to communicate well. - Confident operating 2-wheeler, quad, tractor, and feed wagon - Uses initiative when planning and completing daily tasks - Confident in a rotary shed, we have a lot of tech in-shed so you need to hit the ground running in a rotary shed ideally. - Takes pride in shed and equipment cleanliness. - Confident identifying animal health issues and treating under guidance -Knowledge and experience with calving, including assisting cows and recognising complications (under guidance if needed) - Calm, patient stock handling with high animal-welfare standards Salary & Benefits $75,000 total remuneration package, including: Housing, Wet-weather gear allowance, Phone/data allowance Hours of work per week : 50-55hrs per week. Additional Information - A pre-employment drug test may be required; drug use is not tolerated - Applicants must be currently in New Zealand. - You must hold a relevant NZ work visa WE ARE ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS, APPLICATIONS WELCOME ON THESE VISAS If you’d like to learn more about us, check out our Instagram: @theeudderfarmers

Feilding
Herd Manager

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Herd Manager

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Herd Manager to join our high-performing dairy team in Ikamatua, Grey Valley, West Coast, starting 1st June 2026. You will work with 630 predominantly Friesian cows, milked using a 54 bail rotary shed with ACRs, Protrack, in-shed feeding, Datamar Collars, and irrigated paddocks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to furthering their dairy career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Our operation values teamwork and utilises modern technology across all aspects of farm management. Requirements: - 2–3 seasons of experience working on dairy farms - Competency with tractor operation, especially for fertiliser spreading - Strong work ethic and positive attitude - Excellent communication and time management skills - Commitment to developing skills and learning - Legally entitled to work in New Zealand - Understanding of animal health and welfare monitoring Responsibilities: - Oversee herd health, including regular monitoring and reporting - Operate and maintain farm machinery and technology (rotary shed, ACRs, Protrack, Datamar Collars) - Manage fertiliser spreading and assist with feed management - Support efficient daily milk harvesting and shed routines - Assist with record keeping and reporting as needed - Observe and report on animal health and welfare Roster is 6/1 over calving then 6/2 until January then will be 5/2 Remuneration is competitive and will be relevant to experience and abilities. We'd love to hear from you - get in touch today!

West Coast

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