Ruminant Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Nov 2026

Listed thirteen days ago

Sheep Milking Farm Assistant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Are you seeking a job that allows you to work with animals while enjoying the stunning views of Lake Taupo, rather than being stuck in an office?

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Piggery Stock Person / Farm Hand

at Kowhai Investments Limited trading as Redstone Piggery

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$28 – $35 per hour

Christchurch / Central Canterbury location
Part of a smaller, dedicated, supportive and friendly team
Early starts and finishes allows for school pick-ups and after school activities

Support a high-performing pig farming operation while developing your skills in animal welfare, production and farm management.

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Free Range Farm Assistant

at Bowalley Free Range

This is a Full time job

Herbert, Otago

$25 – $35 per hour

Four-on-four-off roster great for work/life balance on a family owned and operated free range farm.

13d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Farm Workers

at Cobb Vantress New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Great location - easy access off the Waikato expressway
Health, life and trauma insurance benefits
Great, family friendly team

Come join our team!

28d ago•Expiring

Listed seven days ago

Shepherd

at Flagstaff Station Holdings

This is a Full time job

Athol, Southland

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

A varied, hands-on shepherding role , working alongside an experienced team at Flagstaff Station.

7d ago

Listed six days ago

Seasonal On Farm Assist - Culverden

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Culverden, Canterbury

Work in the sector that powers the NZ economy !

Work outdoors on farms every day
Support herd testing and animal services
Work for a market leader with potential career opps!

Join LIC as an On Farm Services Technician and enjoy varied outdoor work, supporting herd testing and animal services that help NZ farmers succeed.

6d ago

Listed eight days ago

Livestock Systems Support

at AFFCO New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

100% New Zealand Owned and Operated
Supportive Team Environment
Great Employee Benefits

AFFCO Head Office is hiring for a new role - Livestock Systems Support, apply today and join the team!

8d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Dairy Herd Manager - Hawea

at Trojan Holdings

This is a Full time job

Hawea Flat, Otago

Work and live in stunning Hawea area
Lead in a progressive dairy farming business
Career growth and development opportunities

Experienced person wanted for Devon Dairy Farms, Hawea. Herringbone shed, great team, career growth and lifestyle location.

23d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Livestock Representative - Ashburton

at Alliance Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Ashburton, Canterbury

Competitive salary + paid medical insurance

Build trusted farmer relationships and grow market share
Company car + extra leave
Be part of a high-performing, supportive regional team

Drive livestock procurement, grow farmer partnerships, and deliver commercial results in a fast-paced, autonomous, field-based role.

15d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Dairy Herd Manager

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Balclutha, Otago

Inc deduction for Accommodation supplied

Engaged employer seeking excellence

12d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Process Workers

at Meateor Pet Foods LP

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

North Dunedin, Otago

• Join a friendly, safety-focused team.
• Full training provided, with opportunities to develop new skills.
• Full training provided, with opportunities to develop new skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, safety-focused team and gain hands-on experience in New Zealand’s pet food manufacturing industry.

28d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Process Worker

at Mills Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Glenavy, Canterbury

Entry- level roles available
Free bus with Wi-Fi from Timaru & Oamaru
12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off

Work 12s, enjoy blocks of days off and grow from temp to perm at a world-class dairy processor. Full training and free bus from Timaru & Oamaru.

Recruited byKathryn Haddow

9d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Farm Assistant

at Peter and Kimberley Chick Partnership

This is a Full time job

Rotherham, Canterbury

Well run and looked after farm looking for the final person to fit into our team. 8 on 2 off 8 on 3 off roster for the milking season.

9d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Farm Manager - Poultry Operations

at Springdale farm Ltd

This is a Full time job

Waitoa, Waikato

$30 – $40 per hour

Farm manager position for a large-scale broiler operation

21d ago

Listed one day ago

Farmer Support Specialist - Te Rapa

at Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa Park, Waikato(Hybrid)

Takes initiative and thrives with minimal supervision.
Driven, reliable, and capable of managing your own workload.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

We’re looking for self-motivated people who are looking to grow their career at Fonterra!

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Animal Care Attendant

at ARC Central Ltd

This is a Part time job

Freemans Bay, Auckland

$25-$29 p/h with 20% loading for overnight shifts

Play an important role in supporting patient welfare overnight
Help our nurses and veterinarians focus on clinical care
Ongoing development including in-house training with our Clinical ER Nurse Lead

If you have experience caring for animals and would like to work in a veterinary hospital, we'd love to hear from you.

8d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Animal Research Manager | Agri-Biotech | New Zealand

at Index Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

A successful, established biotech with strong investor support.
Lead animal research programmes and influence key product decisions
Opportunity to progress into broader scientific leadership responsibilities

Lead ruminant research programmes, shape product development decisions and grow into broader scientific leadership at an innovative NZ agri-biotech.

22d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Junior Collar Technician

at Halter

This is a Contract/Temp job

Hawera, Taranaki(Remote)

Based anywhere in the North Island - Company Vehicle Included
Spend your days on-farm and traveling the length and breadth of New Zealand
A genuine foot in the door at one of New Zealand's fastest-growing companies

Spend your days across NZ farms, keeping Halter collars moving and logistics on track. A hands-on role for a reliable go-getter!

29d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty seven days ago

Livestock Transfer Stockperson

at Adecco New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Competitive hourly rate with overtime allowances
Long-term career development and progression
Be a part of New Zealand's largest egg producer

Join Zeagold's Livestock Transfer Team! Enjoy great team culture, competitive pay, and career growth opportunities.

27d ago•Expiring

Listed twenty nine days ago

Junior Collar Technician

at Halter

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bainham, Tasman(Remote)

Based anywhere in the South Island - Company vehicle included!
Spend your days on farm, traveling the length and breath of New Zealand
A genuine foot in the door at one of New Zealand's fastest growing companies

Spend your days across NZ farms, keeping Halter collars moving and logistics on track. A hands-on role for a reliable go-getter!

29d ago•Expiring

Listed nineteen hours ago

Technical Manager

at Rural Directions

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hororata, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Competitive Salary + Work Ute

Work across multiple farms in the Hororata district
Play a key role in the growth of an expanding dairy business
Real scope to shape the role, take ownership and make it your own

Join Rimanui Farms as Technical Manager-Dairy and help shape an exciting expansion while influencing performance across eight Canterbury dairy farms.

19h ago

Listed seven days ago

Sample Processing Operator - Seasonal

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Contract/Temp job

Riverlea, Waikato

Seasonal role in sector that powers NZ economy!

Join a supportive close-knit team
Help deliver trusted herd test results
Work with cutting edge lab technology

Join LIC's Herd Testing team and help deliver accurate results that support smarter farming decisions for New Zealand dairy farmers every day.

7d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Research Agronomist

at EUROFINS REGIONAL SERVICE CENTRE ANZ PTY LTD

This is a Full time job

Pukekohe, Auckland

NZD $80,000 - $90,000 per annum.

Seeking a Research Agronomist for our Pukekohe branch.

15h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Field Service Technician - Dairy

at Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Salary + car + benefits

Take your fault-finding skills into a varied field role, electrical background
Working with sophisticated equipment & systems, solve complex technical problems
Hands-on field role with variety, autonomy and travel

We are seeking a hands-on technical professional with proven field experience. Predictable work hours offering work-life balance. Variety & Challenge.