Job Description


Join our dairy farm nestled under the beautiful Mount Taranaki, conveniently located between Opunake, Kaponga, and Stratford. We operate a friendly herd of 415 mainly Kiwi cross cows and are seeking a dedicated and reliable dairy farm worker to become part of our team.

**Position Overview:**

As a dairy farm worker, you'll be responsible for various tasks, including:

- Bringing cows in each morning

- Milking

- Calf rearing in the spring time

**Requirements:**

- Positive, outgoing, and reliable attitude

- Ideally, two seasons of dairy experience or a background in farming

- Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive environment

- Mechanical aptitude desired

- Restricted drivers licence minimum

- Must be eligible to work in NZ

- Position availabe asap

**Work Schedule:**

- Paid weekly for 45 hours per week.

- 11 on 3 off 

- Weekend work consists of milking only, except during the spring season.

- Break/leave will be taken once dried off in May, before calving in July.

- Ideally, we will take turns working on statutory holidays.

**Compensation:**

- 63000 

If you're passionate about dairy farming and eager to gain valuable experience in a welcoming setting, we want to hear from you!

**Send us your CV and apply Now!**

Farm Size (ha)

140

Peak Herd Size (cows)

415

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

31/08/2025

Accommodation available

Yes

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly