Job Description

We are looking for a farm assistant to join our team, with at least 1 years of experience on dairy farm. Apart from the knowledge build up previously if you show you are passionate about the industry, have the right attitude and willingness to keep learning and work hard then you will be considered for the role. We contract milk 1350 cows in Bankside with Halter collar system. We milk through two sheds of 44 aside herringbone. In this moment one of the sheds has Protrack and in shed feed system. The successful applicant will be part of a six person team with support from the Contract Milkers. Your duties would eventually include all aspects of dairy farming including the following (but not limited to): Maintain fencing and water supply in a good working condition. Milking ( Milking time 2.5-3 hours) - Break fencing  if needed - General farm maintenance - Animal health (calf drenching, identify and treat mastitis, others) -Assist with a weed control programme for the farm.- Assisting with young stock (when required).

What we would like from you: -Show Interest in your work -Willing to contribute -A high performance attitude -Work hard -Respect, communicate and work well with others. -Driver licence - Drug free (Drug test). Accomodation provided. We are located between Rolleston and Ashburton, about same distance (25 minutes), 7 minutes from Rakaia and 12 minutes from Dunsandel.

Applicants must hold a New Zealand resident visa. If this sounds like you, please apply online and upload your CV and references.

Farm Size (ha)

437

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1370

Typical On-farm Staff

8

Position Start Date

05/07/2026

Accommodation available

yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

49.5

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation