Dairy Farm assistant

Job Description

Taratahi Dairy Farm Assistant Position

We require an experienced dairy farm assistant for the 2026-2027 dairy season at the Taratahi Dairy Training Farm.The farm is located 5  minutes from Masterton.Accomodation(three bedroom house) is available if required.

The successful applicant will assist with the day-to-day operations of the dairy farm including milking,stock management and care,farm maintenance,and other farm duties as required.The farm policy is based on:

Milking approximately 500 cows through a 46 aside herringbone cowshed.

Milking roster of 8:2 and 8:3

Rearing 160 heifer calves.

The role is available for an immediate start.Applicants must have relevant dairy farming experience and must be able to safely perform the physical and operational requirements of dairy farm work,including working with livestock and machinery.

Please provide a CV, references and a cover letter to:

Jim Mancer-Dairy Farm Manager

Email:[email protected]

Applications close Friday 10 July 2026

Any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks,including references and confirmation of the applicant's right to work in New Zealand.Role related assessments may also be required.

Farm Size (ha)

254

Peak Herd Size (cows)

500

Typical On-farm Staff

3 Fulltime

Position Start Date

10/07/2026

Accommodation available

3 Bedroom house

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

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

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

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

65000