44671 Tangata Malton Dairies

  • Pohangina Valley

Situated in the picturesque Pohangina Valley. Our farm offers a fantastic farming structure with multiple opportunities to succeed and progress yourself in the dairy industry. An updated 27 aside herringbone is provided with protrack, zigzag bars, new wash system and rubber matting. 430 cows are milked via split calving of 300 spring calving cows and 130 autumn calving cows. These are milked once a day all year. Our calf rearing facilities are greatly setup for ease of use and reduction in worker back injuries. A milkbar calfateria is used for feeding them and carting milk to and from the calf sheds. Irrigation is applied in the summer to 50ha of the farm via ezi-rain k lines. Hunting and fishing is on the door step with deer making a regular daily sighting through the farm. Well maintained motorbikes and tractors are used on farm with all our tractors being Massey Ferguson. 

11/10/2026
Fixed Term
$68,000 - $75,000 yearly
44671 Tangata Malton Dairies Pohangina Valley
We’re looking for a reliable, motivated person to join our team and help with the day-to-day running of our dairy farm in the picturesque Pohangina Valley. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, outdoor work and wants to build their skills and progress in the dairy industry. About the farm We milk 430 cows once a day in a split-calving system, with 130 autumn-calving cows and 300 spring-calving cows. The 156-hectare farm spans three terraces with different soil types. Fifty hectares of river flats have summer irrigation supplied through Ezi-Rain K-lines. Our older 27-aside herringbone cowshed is clean and well maintained, with Protrack drafting, rubber matting and swing arms. About the role You’ll be involved in a variety of daily tasks, including: Milking and maintaining cowshed hygiene Calf rearing Feeding out Weed spraying General farm maintenance, including fences and cowshed upkeep. About you: We’re...
Closing date for Applications:
22/10/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
31/10/2026