Job Description

We are looking for a Farm Assistant

We are based on the Kaikoura Flat, a short 5 minute drive from Kaikoura township. We milk 700 cows through a 60 bail rotary, with twice a day milking for most of the year. The milking shed has recent technology including, Protrack, ACR’s, automatic teat spray, SCC and milk monitoring capabilities.

We are targeting a driven individual that wants to develop themselves, with support of our experienced farm management team.

Key aspects-

·       All aspects of milk harvesting and cleaning in the shed

·       Able to use technology such as halter

·       Identifying sick or lame cows

·       Safe use of equipment such as tractor feed out wagons

·       Control of weeds and farm maintenance

The role comes with a 5 and 2 roster, and a competitive salary.

The ideal candidate will have some experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand.

References required.

If currently not able to work please do not apply

Farm Size (ha)

280

Peak Herd Size (cows)

950

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

01/06/2026

Accommodation available

Shared accommodation

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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