Dairy Farm Assistant

$74,000 - $80,000 yearly
Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

A full time permanent role is available on our dairy farm

The duties will include but not be limited to:

Twice daily milking of the dairy herd, milking shed setup and cleaning

Movement of dairy cows, calves, young stock 

Fence setup and break feeding

Weed control

Repairing and maintenance of farm structures, farm plant and vehicles

Feeding out of supplement from a tractor and wagon

Rearing of calves

General farm duties

Weekly hours average 48, roster is 5 on 2 off with calving period roster having alternate weeks of 6 on 1 off.

Candidates will have some previous dairy farming experience and are required to have good related references.  Ideally you would have some formal ito/ag qualification minimum level 2.

You must be currently in NZ, be a NZ resident or have the ability to get the correct working visa, and you must be able to meet face to face for an interview.

To be considered you must have:

  • A current CV with proof of professionalism
  • be a solid worker and with good character and excellent communication skills
  • be physically fit
  • must have an empathy to animals and a calm and caring attitude to animals
  • be able to drive a tractor

Farm Size (ha)

330

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1100

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

16/06/2025

Accommodation available

House available to rent on farm, smoke, vape and pet free

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

48

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly