The grass is greener here! (Casual)

The Role

We are looking for a strong Farm Assistant to join our team based in Dunsandel which is an excellent location close to Christchurch. You will be assisting with leading a team and milking 850 cows. This will be on a rotating roster of 6 days on and 2 days off. 

You will be a team player, have strong pasture management knowledge and a genuine desire to achieve the farms goals.

The main responsibilities of this role include…

• Animal Care – feeding, milking, health checks, seasonal tasks (calving, mating).

• Farm Operations – moving stock, fencing, irrigation, operating machinery.

• Maintenance – repairs to fences, water systems, vehicles, and sheds.

• Compliance & Environment – follow health & safety, effluent, and biosecurity rules.

• General Support – assist manager, support contractors, tidy and prepare work areas.

Skills and Experience 

To be considered for this role will require … 

• At least 2 years experience working full time in any industry but Agricultural work experience preferred
• Displays a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Has an affinity for animals.

Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.   

About Us – The Synlait Way

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.

You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

What we offer: 

• Health insurance cover + Partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy + Flexible working options available
• World Class manufacturing facilities and BCorpTM certified 
• Social Club membership opportunities 

What's next? Apply now!

Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. 

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.