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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 is renowned for its stunning landscapes and thriving agricultural sector, offering a variety of farm jobs across the North and South Islands. From dairy farming in Waikato to sheep stations in Otago, the opportunities are plentiful, especially during the busy seasons of spring and autumn when harvests and lambing take place.
Employers typically seek hardworking individuals with a passion for farming, whether you’re experienced or just starting out. Roles can range from general farmhands to specialised positions in crop management or livestock care. To stay updated on the latest job openings, you can set up alerts and apply directly through our platform.
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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.
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.
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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