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CURRENT JOB LISTINGS

We recruit for a wide range of roles across New Zealand’s primary sector — from entry-level and farm management positions through to senior leadership and executive appointments. Explore our current on-farm and off-farm opportunities below.

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On-Farm Positions

Look for farming jobs, including entry-level farm jobs like dairy farm assistant and 2IC to farm manager, contract milker and share milking opportunities.  

Senior Farm Assistant
Join a Team That Invests
in Your Future
Manawatu #37491

2,500 cows  l  80 BR  l  760 ha effective

Our client operates a high-performing dairy farming enterprise in the Manawatu/Whanganui region on 760 ha effective, providing an excellent environment for farmers wanting to build their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, milking approximately 2,500 through a modern 80 bale rotary cowshed with plenty of automation.  You'll gain exposure to modern farming practices, large-scale operations, and industry-leading systems while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.

Dairy Unit Manager
Modern Systems
Manawatu #37722

1,500 cows   I  80 BR   I  Manawatu, NZ

Modern Systems. Strong Support.  Career Growth.
An exciting opportunity is available for a capable Dairy Unit Manager to lead the day-to-day performance of a 1,500-cow dairy unit in the Rangitikei region.  Starting January 2027 (with the potential to commence earlier for the right person), this role offers the chance to join a progressive dairy business with strong systems, modern infrastructure, and genuine long-term career opportunities.

Drive-In Experienced 
Tractor Operator
Bulls, Manawatu #37755

45 Hours per week  I  Drive-In 

Our client is seeking a skilled machinery operator who enjoys variety and takes pride in their work. A progressive large-scale farming business in the Manawatu, working across multiple nearby properties. This drive-in role offers around 45 hours per week and involves feeding out across two dairy farms, operating machinery, and assisting with general farm maintenance. You'll be part of a well-resourced operation where practical, hands-on support is valued.

Farm Manager 
Pouarua Farms 
Ngatea - #37854

600 Cows   l   54-BR   l   214 ha
Farming businesses are built on people and we're committed to finding the right person so are in market again. If you're a Farm Manager who enjoys leading people, making decisions and being part of a larger farming operation, this role is for you.

This is an opportunity to join a progressive dairy business with strong values, excellent infrastructure and a genuine long-term vision. For the right person, there are career opportunities beyond Farm Manager, including pathways into contract milking and farm supervision.

Farm Manager
Tainui Group Holdings
Tauhei, NZ - #37689

Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) is in search of a Farm Manager for Hangawera Station, a progressive 600 effective hectare beef and lamb finishing property located in the Waikato.  The farming operation finishes approximately 600 bulls and steers and 2,000 lambs annually, while also managing 850 breeding ewes and 600 replacement cattle.  Combining strong livestock performance, quality infrastructure, and a focus on innovation, Hangawera Station offers an opportunity for an experienced farming leader to make a meaningful impact within a values-led iwi organisation.

Block Manager
Denize Brothers Limited
Paeroa/Te Aroha - #37887

Due to continued growth within the business and the promotion of the current Block Manager, an exciting opportunity has become available for someone ready to take ownership of a progressive 550ha dairy support and drystock unit. This internal progression reflects a business that values its people, supports development, and provides genuine opportunities to grow.

Located between Te Aroha and Paeroa, the farm offers a single-person accommodation on-farm.

50:50 Sharemilker
Hauturu Farm Limited
Otaua - #37920

500 cows   l   190 ha   l   Otaua
36 ASHB   l   1st June 2027

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and commercially minded 50:50 Sharemilker to partner with Hauturu Farm Limited at Otaua.  The 190ha System 3 dairy farm milks approximately 480 cows and is targeting 230,000kgMS for the 2026/27 season. 

The owner is committed to ongoing farm development, pasture improvement and environmental stewardship. The successful applicant will bring strong operational capability, business insight and a collaborative approach to driving future success.


Stock Manager
(2 Positions)
King Country, NZ - #37656

Stay.  Learn.  Grow.
Join a farming business where long-serving team members develop the skills and confidence to build successful farming futures of their own.

Two exciting opportunities have become available within the Eight Mile Farms business for experienced Stock Managers looking to take the next step in their farming careers.

These vacancies have arisen as long-standing team members have progressed farming opportunities of their own, highlighting Eight Mile's commitment to developing capable people and creating genuine career pathways.

Professional and Off-farm Positions

Here you'll find off-farm jobs for primary sector management and executive positions. 

Farms Systems Coach
Dairy Holdings
Canterbury, NZ #37821

Dairy Holdings success has been built on exceptional people, disciplined execution and a commitment to farming system that consistently delivers results. As the business continues to grow, Dairy Holdings is investing further in the technical capability that underpins that success through the appointment of a Farm Systems Coach.

This is an influential technical role focused on supporting farm performance across New Zealand's largest dairy farming businesses.


Dairy Farms Supervisor
Dairy Holdings
Canterbury, NZ #37788

At Dairy Holdings, business growth and talent development go together. With further expansion and a deliberate focus on building depth and breadth in leadership capability, the time is now for the business to fill a Dairy Farms Supervisor and strengthen its operational leadership capacity across the business.

Dairy Holdings is looking for a well-connected Agri-business professional with a passion for the dairy sector, who is interested in leadership roles where operational excellence and business nouse intersect.