Farm Assistant

Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking  a Farm assistant who is keen to learn and work with herd manager and farm owner  on 550 cow dairy farm located in the kaponga, South Taranaki area. 

The farm is a system 3 operation - Milking through a 40 bale rotary cowshed with in-shed feeding, automatic cup removers, automatic teat spraying and Halter.

3 bedroom house full renovated with school bus at gate is available.

Please read carefully the following:

The successful applicant must have full drivers license.

Applicants will have two references with contact phone numbers.

You MUST have a genuine passion for dairy farming, A strong work ethic along with taking pride in your Job/Workplace and Home.   

Your skill level  and knowledge is not of concern for successful applicate, a great attitude is what we are looking for.                                              

To apply for this position:                         

Only applicants who are a NZ Resident/Citizen will be considered as we are are not accredited employers.     

You must provide a  CV and a minimum of 2 genuine references from previous employers. 

Applicants must provide these by email.

Farm Size (ha)

225

Peak Herd Size (cows)

550

Typical On-farm Staff

3.5

Position Start Date

25/07/2025

Accommodation available

3 bedroom

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50 -55

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation