Dairy Farm Assistant

Job Description

This is a fulltime position to commence 1 June 2026.

The successful applicant will work with ourselves, farm owner/operator, the 2IC and one other staff member, they will take responsibility for assigned aspects of dairy shed hygiene/cleanliness; animal health; and milking.  The position involves, and is not limited to, feeding pasture/supplements, effluent management, maintenance, farm tidiness including weed spraying.  

  • Be a team player
  • Be skilled in operating tractors and machinery
  • Ideally have had dairy industry experience. We are willing to teach if had other previous agricultural and farm animal handling experience
  • Current full drivers license
  • MUST be resident in New Zealand
  • Be responsible and honest with a willingness to learn
  • Must be willing to pat our friendly cows 

Farm Size (ha)

133

Peak Herd Size (cows)

480

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

01/06/2026

Accommodation available

yes - individual house on farm

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

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

Negotiable