Dairy Farm Assistant - Swannanoa

$25.00 - $30.00 hourly
Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team. Position will involve milking, animal health, weeding, fencing, bit of tractor work, moving stock, shed hygiene and general farm work. Location is 20 minutes from Rangiora, and 25 minutes from Christchurch with all amenities within 15–20-minute drive. We are looking for someone who would ideally have the desire to grow a career within our industry.  Ethics, morals, a good attitude, team player and good communications skills are essential, but we also want someone who is honest and reliable.  These attributes are more valuable to us than experience, full training will be given.

A good house is available on farm for you to live in and we offer a safe and healthy work environment where smoking is not allowed. You are guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week, and we shall pay between $25 to $30 per hour depending on experience.

Farm Size (ha)

280

Peak Herd Size (cows)

650

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/07/2025

Accommodation available

2 bedroom cottage - $200 per week, strictly no pets or smoking in or out the house

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

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

Neg.