Job Description

We require an honest and reliable person to assist with all manner of farming tasks on our family dairy farm located at Edendale, Southland. Milking 480 cows through 40 a side Herringbone shed. Applicant would need to be punctual, reliable with a genuine enthusiasm for working with livestock, machinery and the outdoors. Experience is preferred but not essential but a "can do", hardworking attitude is. Could suit a hardworking beginner, migrant worker or a couple. Opportunity for calf rearing available. Position open to NZ residents and those with eligible visas. Not looking to sponsor visas. Immediate Start.

Farm Size (ha)

160

Peak Herd Size (cows)

480

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

01/06/2026

Accommodation available

Solid, recently renovated two bedroom house available on farm. Heated with heat pumps. Located next to Edendale, school buses nearby. Good location, 20mins to Gore, 30mins to Invercargill.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Single rotation - 10 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)