Farm assistant required 750 cows Waimate

Job Description

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE IN NEW ZEALAND CURRENTLY, OVERSEAS APPLICANTS WILL BE IGNORED

We are looking for a keen hard working farm assistant to join our team.
You will need to have a great work ethic and keen to learn new skills, work as part of a team & be
punctual & efficient. Some experience would be great but we are willing to teach the right applicants.

Training & Ag Ito courses will be encouraged for the right people.

You will be milking through a tidy 80 bail rotary shed, with auto cup removers & auto teat spray. The farm is 360ha of flat to rolling contour, with irrigation via K-Line. Located just 5mins out of Waimate with a range of local schools close by for the kids.

This is a full time position and we offer a good roster, a warm tidy 4 bedroom home working alongside a good crew. 

This role will require some experience but are happy to train the right applicant. You will need to be tidy and efficient, have a good attitude and be on time. 

General Job Description:

Spraying weeds
Assisting with milking
Assisting with calving
Setting up fences 
Getting cows in
Feeding out
Moving stock

Driving 2 and 4 wheeler motorbikes & other farm equipment
Assisting with drenching & Weighing young stock

Please send us your CV and use the apply online button if this sounds like a good position for you.

Farm Size (ha)

360

Peak Herd Size (cows)

750

Typical On-farm Staff

4.5

Position Start Date

05/09/2026

Accommodation available

4 bedroom home with log burner

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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