Farm Assistant

Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

W J Farming requires an experienced Farm Assistant for the 1050 cow farm we Contract Milk 15 minutes from Tapawera. Please note, start date is negotiable, anytime before the end of May 2025.

The farm is bordered by the Wangapeka River, famous for trout fishing, and a short drive to Kahurangi National Park. Able Tasman Park, town, beaches & skiing all within 50 minutes drive.

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, punctual & reliable & most importantly a great sense of humor. Milking experience preferred. Must be able to attend an on farm interview. Average hours 1950PA. We have a well structured roster, with regular time out of the shed, that revolves around so everyone gets to do all jobs on the farm.

We peak milk 1050 cows through a 60 bale rotary cow shed. Shed is equipped with protrac, auto drafting, auto test spraying & Cell Sense. This year we also have Allflex collars on the cows. The farm is well set up with great machinery and infrastructure, tidy & attractive. We are irrigated by 2 centre pivots & 30ha of post sprinklers.

References available from past & present staff

Applicants must be in NZ 7 able to attend an on farm interview. We are NOT accredited employers for visa holders

Farm Size (ha)

375

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1100

Typical On-farm Staff

6.5

Position Start Date

01/03/2025

Accommodation available

4 Bedroom Family home

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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