Job Description

We are currently seeking someone to help on our farm located in Auroa, Taranaki. This position would be drive in, and could range from milk harvester to a full time farm assistant role depending on experience/applicant. 

The farm is spring calving 750 cows through a 60 bale Rotary.

The contour of the farms is flat and paddocks are well fenced, even sized with great central racing. Water supplied from the Waimate west water scheme.

The cowshed has Automatic cup removers and teat spraying.  Cows are fed all year via the in shed feed system or feed pad. We have Protract Drafting working alongside Cow manager system in the herd.

Key responsibilities/expectations (role dependent)

  • Excellent stockmanship
  • ability to work without supervision and also work within a team
  • Understanding of pasture allocation and management 
  • General Farm maintenance
  • Tractor driving - feeding out - mowing - general duties
  • Excellent animal husbandry - identify lameness, mastitis and other animal health issues.

As this role is drive in, there is no accommodation available on farm.

Farm Size (ha)

249

Peak Herd Size (cows)

750

Typical On-farm Staff

4.5

Position Start Date

05/10/2026

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation