Farm Assistant

Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

We require a Farm Assistant to join our team in Rangitata, South Canterbury. The farm is one herd of 600 cows calving 25th July - 1 October. Our young stock R1 and R2 are also carried on the platform through the year. The cowshed is a 44 bale rotary with cup removers. you will be working under a 2ic and farm owners. Duties include but not limited to Milking, animal health and welfare, pasture monitoring, feeding out and tractor work, shifting irrigation, and general repairs and maintenance, Prior experience is essential, must have a willingness to learn and grow in the industry. Roster will be 8on /2off 8on / 3off through milking season with 6on 1 off through first 4-5 weeks of calving. Rest afternoons will be given through the busy time.  If you do not have a current work visa do not apply Please email cv to [email protected]

Farm Size (ha)

194

Peak Herd Size (cows)

600

Typical On-farm Staff

2

Position Start Date

07/07/2025

Accommodation available

Tidy 3 brm brick home will be provided to the applicant with rent deducted weekly. No pets

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

47

Roster

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

Remuneration paid by

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

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

$65000 - $75000.00