farm assistant

Job Description

We are looking for a farm assistant  for a 1400-cow  through 70-bail rotary shed nearly new with ACR

.farm is located in Hororata20 minutes from Darfield and 50 minutes from Christchurch

We are seeking a person with .  Strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare,  to work well within a team and independently, 

Good communication skills, also Physically fit and reliable.

we will provide training for the right person 

your role will be  

  • Milking 
  • Animal health monitoring/recording
  • Being able to confidently identify mastitis or ill health within the herd
  • Tractor work
  • Fencing
  • Assisting with calving

Farm Size (ha)

380

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1400

Typical On-farm Staff

6

Position Start Date

05/09/2026

Accommodation available

2 bedroom house

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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

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

66500