Dairy farm Assistant

$26.00 - $28.00 hourly
Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Canterbury. Previous experience preferred however a qualification relevant to agriculture may be excepted as a substitute for experience. Duties include but not limited to

Milking: Assists with efficent and hygienic milking routine

Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue  

Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed.

Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management

People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture

Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles.

Pay rate is $26 - $28 per hour and a minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants must have a criminal free record and current drivers licence. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and 2 work related references

 

Farm Size (ha)

622

Peak Herd Size (cows)

2200

Typical On-farm Staff

9

Position Start Date

14/07/2025

Accommodation available

Shared - No pets

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

46

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly