Job Description

Due to one of our team member's moving on, we require an honest, trustworthy, reliable and punctual team member to join our current team at Castlerock in Northern Southland. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience or a level 4 qualification or above. The candidate will not be afraid to get their hands dirty and must be physically fit. They must adhere to our company Health & Safety policies and procedures and be willing to undertake random drug testing. They must have the necessary visa to work in New Zealand. The successful candidate will work as part of our team to manage and assist with all aspects of farming: milking, animal health management, treating animals, getting cows in and locking away, weed control, putting up and taking down temporary fences, calf rearing, assist with calving. pasture management and other general farm duties.

A willingness to learn is paramount. We encourage AgIto training.  Min 30 hours, Rate is based on experience $30 - $35 Roster is 6 on 2 off Aug/Sept then 8 on 2 off/8 on 3 off for the remainder of the season.

Farm Size (ha)

407

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1250

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

10/08/2026

Accommodation available

3 bedroom home with wood burner and garage, with school buses at the gate. The farm is a 10 minute drive to Lumsden, 45 minute drive to Gore and a 1 hour 15 drive to Invercargill and Queenstown.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

Minimum 30 hours per week.

Roster

Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation