Dairy Farm Assistant

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy operation in beautiful Central Otago for the 2026/27 season.

This is an excellent opportunity for driven individuals/couples with a strong focus on performance, attention to detail, and a passion for animal welfare and farm management.

About the Farm:

• Location: Omakau – just 20 minutes from Alexandra, and a little over an hour from Queenstown and Wanaka.
• Farm Size: 223 Ha (190 Ha effective)
• Herd Size: 730 cows wintered
• Production: Baseline 310,000 kg MS over last 2 years
• Irrigation: 2 Centre pivots, K-line, and static sprinklers
• Infrastructure:
  • Modern conversion
  • 54-bail Barfoote rotary cowshed
  • ACRs, Protrack, Allflex collars, In shed feeding
• Team: 3 full-time staff (including CM), 1 part-time staff member for calving, and a relief milker
• Accommodation:
  • Primary home: Brand new 3-bedroom home with 2 lounges, office, ensuite, and walk-in pantry. Located on school bus routes (primary and secondary)
    • 1 x 3-bedroom home (on-farm)
    • OR 
    • 1 x 3-bedroom home (in Omakau)

Community Highlights:

Omakau is a thriving rural community on the Otago Central Rail Trail with a range of amenities including a local primary school, pub, Four Square, cafe, takeaway, garage, engineering services, playgroup and playcentre.

Ideal Applicants Will Have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a management or contract milking role in New Zealand
• Strong people management, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability in pasture and feed management
• Excellent skills in animal health and welfare
• Sound understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in record keeping and farm administration including Alflex collard, MINDA etc
• Machinery operation, care, and maintenance experience
• A commitment to achieving production and farm performance goals
• Irrigation management and water scheduling experience

Requirements:

• Must currently reside in New Zealand
• Minimum of 1 years relevant New Zealand dairy management or contract milking experience
• Provide at least two recent work references from previous and current employers

We require a motivated person (NZ Residents Only) who wishes to progress in the dairy industry. Applicants must have: A minimum of one year NZ dairy farming. A good work ethic and be reliable and honest. The job involves daily milking, assisting with: irrigation, feeding out, pasture allocation, animal health, feeding calves, general farm maintenance. ONLY NZ RESIDENTS WITH APPROPRIATE EXPERANCE WILL BE CONSIDERED!!

How to Apply:

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your application along with your CV and a minimum of 2 recent references.

We look forward to hearing from driven individuals/ couples who are passionate about dairy farming and committed to high standards.

Applications Close  12 July 2026