Relief Milker - Drive in

Job Description

Part time Relief Milker – Ealing, Mid Canterbury

Location: Ealing (Hinds)
(20 minutes from Ashburton, 25 minutes from Geraldine, 5 minutes from Hinds)

We are seeking a Relief Milker to assist on our well-run Mid Canterbury dairy farm. This role offers flexibility and would suit someone looking for regular relief work or additional milkings.

Farm Details:

  • 650 cows

  • 54-bail rotary shed

  • Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs)

  • Efficient, modern dairy operation

Role Responsibilities:

  • Sole charge of the dairy shed during milkings

  • Morning milking: cups on at 5:00am 

  • Afternoon milking: cups on at 2:30pm

  • Maintain good milking hygiene and animal welfare standards

Roster & Hours:

  • Flexible days - Ideally Weekends 

  • Open to discussing availability to suit the right person

Skills & Experience:

  • Milking experience preferred but not essential

  • Training can be provided for the right attitude

  • Must be reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently

Remuneration:

  • Pay rate based on experience

Please do not apply if you are not in NZ or do not have the correct working Visa.

If you are interested or would like more information, please apply via the Farmsource website. 

Farm Size (ha)

200

Peak Herd Size (cows)

650

Position Start Date

28/10/2026

Accommodation available

No Accommodation available

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

Negotiable

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation