Dairy Farm Assistant - NZ resident / citizens ONLY

$23.95 - $26.00 hourly

Job Description

NO OVERSEAS APPLICANTS PLEASE - for NZ Citizens / residents ONLY

Assists with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on-farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing, environment, animal welfare, etc. 

Milking: Assists in an efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high-quality milk. 

Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. 

Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. 

Environment: Assists with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. 

People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture

Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. 

Health, safety and wellbeing: Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture.

Models' farms health, safety and wellbeing policy. 

MUST PASS Police Check, Pre-employment Medical & Drug test

Knows how to safely drive a two-wheel bike, quad bike / trailer.

One-year relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree.

Training will be provided as per farm policy.

At least two-character references.

ONLY NZ based applicant will be considered.

Farm Size (ha)

180

Peak Herd Size (cows)

650

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/09/2026

Accommodation available

3BR Shared Accommodation (no smoking & no pet allowed)

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation

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

Salary includes accommodation

Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS

n/a