Farm Services · New Zealand
Your Local Relief Milking & Contracting Specialists
Professional farm services across the region
About Us
About The Gofer
The Gofer provides reliable, practical support for farming businesses across a wide range of rural services. From seasonal help and general farm labour through to machinery operation, livestock support, feeding out, fencing, calf rearing assistance, lambing support, relief milking, maintenance work, and general farm jobs, our experienced team is ready to help wherever needed.
For added peace of mind, The Gofer is fully covered with both Public Liability Insurance and Statutory Liability Insurance, giving our clients confidence that they're working with a professional and well protected team.
We understand the pressures of farming and know that every operation is different, which is why we offer flexible solutions tailored to each client's needs. Whether you need an extra pair of hands for a day, ongoing support during busy periods, or skilled machinery operators, we're here to make the job easier.
At The Gofer, we pride ourselves on being hardworking, reliable, easy to work with, and willing to tackle jobs both big and small. We're not limited to a set list of services either. If there's a job that needs doing, chances are we can help.
25+ Years
Experience
24/7
Availability
100%
Reliable
What We Do
Our Services
Professional farm services you can count on
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Relief Milking
Professional relief milking services to keep your operation running smoothly. Whether you need a day off, a holiday, or regular support, we've got you covered.
- Available 7 days a week
- Experienced milkers
- Flexible scheduling
- All shed types
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Skid Steer Work
Versatile skid steer services for a wide range of farm and property tasks. From feeding out to site preparation, we handle it all.
- Feed pad maintenance
- Material handling
- Site clearing
- General farm work
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Digger Work
Professional excavation and earthworks services. From drainage to trenching, our experienced operators deliver quality results.
- Trenching & drainage
- Post hole boring
- Earthworks
- Site preparation
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Calf Rearing
Reliable, experienced calf rearers providing flexible support during the busy calving period, with a strong focus on calf care, feeding, hygiene, and animal health.
- Strong focus on calf health, hygiene, and wellbeing
- Following farm-specific systems and protocols
- Flexible cover – short-term, relief, or ongoing help
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Farm Minding
Reliable farm minding services providing trusted cover while you’re away, with experienced staff who keep your farm running smoothly.
- Peace of mind while you’re away
- Daily management of stock, sheds, and routine tasks
- Reliable cover for short-term or extended periods
- Trusted, experienced staff to care for your farm
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Tail Trimming
Helping keep stock clean, comfortable and well maintained, our tail trimming service is carried out efficiently and with animal welfare in mind. Whether it is part of regular farm maintenance or seasonal preparation, our experienced team can help keep the job quick and stress free.
- Improved hygiene
- Better stock comfort
- Cleaner presentation
- Reduced mess
- Efficient service
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Herd Testing Assistance
Our team can provide reliable support during herd testing to help keep the process running smoothly and efficiently. From yard work and stock movement through to general assistance on the day, we are here to help take the pressure off and keep things organised.
- Reduced workload
- Organised assistance
- Flexible scheduling
- Time saving support
- Calm stock movement
- Professional approach
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Lambing
Lambing season can be one of the busiest times on farm, and our team is here to provide an extra set of capable hands when needed. From daily checks and feeding through to general lambing assistance, we offer reliable support to help keep things running smoothly during the busy season.
- Extra seasonal support
- Reliable daily assistance
- Animal welfare focused
- Experienced farm team
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Sheep & Beef Farming
We provide practical, reliable support across all areas of sheep and beef farming. Whether it is day to day farm work, seasonal jobs or extra help during busy periods, our experienced team is ready to step in and help keep your operation running efficiently.
- General farm assistance
- Experienced farm workers
- Reliable day to day support
- Seasonal workload coverage
- Stock handling experience
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Winter Break Feeding
Our team can assist with winter break feeding to help keep stock fed safely and efficiently through the colder months. From feeding out and fence shifting through to general winter workload support, we are here to help make the season more manageable.
- Reliable winter support
- Efficient feed management
- Daily feeding assistance
- Fence shifting support
- Experienced operators
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General Farming Labour
Whether you need an extra pair of hands for a day, a week or an entire season, our team is ready to help with all aspects of general farm work. From stock work and fencing through to feeding out, yard duties, maintenance and seasonal tasks, we provide reliable labour support to help keep your farm running smoothly.
- Stock work assistance
- Feeding out support
- Fencing and maintenance
- Yard work and cleaning
- Seasonal workload relief
- Skilled farm workers
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Teat Sealing & Dry Cow Assistance
Our experienced team can provide reliable support during dry off, helping with teat sealing, dry cow treatments, and general herd management. Whether you need an extra set of hands for a day or assistance with a larger herd, we can help ensure the job is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Reliable Support
- Experienced Staff
- Efficient Processes
- Flexible Assistance
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Collar Fitting Assistance
Whether you're fitting new collars or refitting existing ones, our team is here to help. We provide reliable, efficient support to make the process as smooth as possible, reducing the workload on your team and helping get your herd ready without the hassle.
- New collar fitting and refitting
- Calm and confident stock handling
- Experienced and reliable team
- Efficient support for herds of all sizes
- Flexible assistance to suit your schedule
- Helping save you time during busy periods
Testimonials
What Our Clients & Staff Say
“I love working with The Gofer - people who genuniely care about their staffs needs both in and out of work. A company that strives to be better and can spot their own flaws and works with staff and customers to consistantly improve their experiences. The entire Gofer staff are pleasant to deal with and approach when issues arise. As someone who works both with and for the gofer. i cant recommend a better team. ”
Casey Ryken
“The Gofer is reliable, trustworthy and friendly. I’m a sole charge farmer, getting reliable experienced staff I trusted with my girls was a worry for me but with The Gofer the worry was gone. They made me feel comfortable and safe leaving my girls in their capable hands. ”
Demelza McCoote
McCoote Dairies
“Great service, i would highly recommend, they undrstand your needs and are prepared to help if they can.”
John Ahern
Legend Dairies
“Great Service, reliable, friendly staff. Highly recommend ”
Daryl & Dianne McBeth
McBeth dairies
“As we come towards the end of our season I would like to pass on a huge thanks to the team at The Gofer for their assistance throughout this season. We have enjoyed having you as part of our team, every one of your team who has been part of our team even if it’s just been for one day has been awesome. Your professionalism, your work ethic and the great discussions in the cowshed. Every check in at the end of a milking to ensure that nothing else was required was all very much appreciated”
Kaylene & Jason
BeachValley Dairies
“In the short amount of time i have worked at The Gofer, I really enjoy being able to go out and explore different farms and work with some awesome people. I really enjoy being apart of a team that backs there employees, aswell as catering to what we need as staff. I always enjoy going to different sheds where the staff are up for some laughs to make the work environment easier going. Cannot wait for more adventures on different farms with our awesome clients.”
Ben De Jong
Worker
Get in Touch
Contact Us
Get in touch for a free quote
Phone
032634044
operations@thegofer.co.nz
Location
35 Winton Lorneville Highway, Winton 9720
Hours
Mon-Sun 24/7