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Discover rewarding farming and station roles in New Zealand's stunning landscapes, known for its diverse agriculture and vibrant rural communities.
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Farm · Waikato Dairy Group
Dairy farm assistant for a 600-cow rotary operation. Live-on accommodation. 2-on / 2-off roster.
REALM Take. NZ dairy is a strong on-ramp into pastoral work for international applicants.
New Zealand's rural and agricultural sector is a cornerstone of its economy, offering a variety of roles from dairy farming in the Waikato to sheep stations in the South Island. With its unique climate and geography, jobs can range from high-country farming to arable operations, each season bringing new challenges and opportunities.
This page is for those looking to immerse themselves in the vibrant agricultural landscape of New Zealand. Whether you're an experienced farmer or just starting out, you'll find a range of roles that suit your skills and aspirations. Don’t forget to filter your search or set up alerts to stay updated on the latest job opportunities!
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Farm · Waikato Dairy Group
Dairy farm assistant for a 600-cow rotary operation. Live-on accommodation. 2-on / 2-off roster.
REALM Take. NZ dairy is a strong on-ramp into pastoral work for international applicants.
Station · Otago Station
Shepherd on a Merino + beef high-country station. Strong dogs and hill work required.
Harvest · BOP Orchards
Pick and pack crew for the kiwifruit harvest season. Short, intense. Piecework rates available for experienced pickers.
Farm · Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Ltd)
Full-time dairy farm assistant at Pāmu's Achilles Dairy, an 840 ha block outside Taupō milking 2,000 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed. Competitive salary and on-farm accommodation; 6:2 roster; duties include milking, calving, effluent management, and fencing.
Farm · Private employer (Urenui area)
Full-time dairy farm assistant role near Urenui, Taranaki, working day-to-day operations alongside the farm owner. At least one completed dairy season required; $55,000–$75,000 salary package on offer. Pay: $55,000–$75,000/year.
Farm · Valleyfield
Permanent herd manager role at Valleyfield near Winton, Southland, responsible for overseeing day-to-day dairy herd management in conjunction with the wider farm team.
Farm · Vendale Limited
Dairy farm assistant sought by Vendale Limited for a 780-cow, 50-bail rotary operation 15 minutes north of Winton, Southland. On-farm 3-bedroom house included; dairy experience not essential for motivated applicants with the right attitude.
Station · Glenburn Station (REDA Group)
Shepherd general role at Glenburn Station, a 720 ha lamb and cattle finishing property at the head of Lake Benmore near Omarama, Mackenzie Basin. Finishing 15,000–20,000 lambs annually; modern 1-bedroom cottage on-site; minimum 2 years shepherding experience required.
Station · Matakanui Station
Permanent shepherd on Matakanui Station, a 5,300 ha Polwarth sheep and Hereford cattle high-country station in Central Otago. Duties span high-country mustering, lamb drafting, stud and genetic work, animal health, and break fencing.
Harvest · Vine Strength Limited
Thirty seasonal vineyard pruning positions with Vine Strength Limited in Blenheim, Marlborough, running 7 May – 13 September 2026. Work covers pruning, stripping, and wrapping; accommodation can be arranged and transport assistance is available at $8/day. Pay: $23.95/hour.
Harvest · Freshco
Seasonal harvest and packhouse roles at Freshco's Hawke's Bay orchards near Hastings, picking and packing apples and pipfruit from November through May. Positions available at all skill levels; on-site and nearby accommodation options available.
Agribusiness · Rimanui Farms Limited
Senior agribusiness leadership role managing Lochinver Station, a 13,843 ha iconic pastoral property 25 km from Taupō wintering 100,000 stock units including 32,000 breeding ewes and a large dairy support block. Competitive salary plus company vehicle; reports to Auckland-based GM.
Equine · Forsman Racing
Full and part-time stablehand and groom positions at Forsman Racing's Cambridge thoroughbred training stable. Suits all experience levels; occasional trackwork available for the right candidate; early starts and weekend work expected.
Where these roles come from
Every New Zealand role on REALM is curated from these 10 sources — niche ag boards, recruitment agencies, regional platforms, dairy/livestock specialists, government programs and big-employer career sites. We link directly to each source; we never republish their descriptions or images.
Dairy
Farm Source Jobs
Fonterra's Farm Source platform hosts New Zealand's largest dedicated on-farm job board, spanning dairy, sheep-beef, and mixed-farming roles nationwide.
General ag
Farmers Weekly Jobs (FW Jobs)
The jobs board of New Zealand's Farmers Weekly newspaper, listing sheep-beef, deer, cropping, and rural trade roles across all regions.
Dairy
GoDairy Jobs
DairyNZ's GoDairy initiative aggregates hundreds of farm assistant and seasonal dairy positions, linking directly to the Farm Source Jobs board.
Station / high country
Rural Directions
Specialist rural recruitment agency founded in 2005, placing shepherds, station managers, and sheep-beef farm staff across high-country and hill-country New Zealand.
General ag
NZ Farming Jobs
Independent New Zealand and global farming job board connecting employers and candidates across sheep-beef, deer, cropping, and dairy enterprises.
Recruitment agency
AgStaff NZ
One of New Zealand's oldest agricultural placement agencies, placing farm workers, herd managers, tractor drivers, and seasonal staff across Canterbury, Otago, and beyond.
Harvest / seasonal
PickNZ Job Board
Horticulture New Zealand's free job board for the fruit, vegetable, and wine industries, featuring harvest, pruning, and packhouse roles across all main growing regions.
Agribusiness (corporate)
AgRecruit
Executive search and recruitment specialist with 15+ years in NZ agribusiness, placing senior professionals across agriculture, animal health, crop protection, and science.
Equine
NZ Thoroughbred Industry Careers (LOVERACING.NZ)
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing's official careers hub, listing stud hand, trainer, track manager, jockey, and breeding roles within the NZ thoroughbred industry.
Government program
Pāmu (Landcorp) Careers
Careers page for Pāmu, one of New Zealand's largest state-owned farming organisations, with roles spanning dairy, sheep-beef, forestry, and agritech across Aotearoa.
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