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Farm Assistant

Permanent - Full Time Assistant Herd Manager Farm Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Farm Assistant for our 216ha dairy farm in Taranaki, milking 580 cows in a twin rotary shed. Gain hands-on experience with Halter & Protrack. You’ll be involved in all aspects of the farm operation, including:

  • Milking cows - morning and/or afternoon shifts as required
  • Day-to-day herd and pasture management
  • Calving, mating, and animal health planning
  • Operating and maintaining machinery
  • General farm work
  • Perform any other tasks as required to support the day-to-day operations of the farm

We are looking for:

  • Previous dairy farming experience preferred
  • A strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Interest in technology and data-driven farming
  • Good communication and leadership skills and able to work well within a team
  • Couples welcome if both are interested in working on the farm

Pre-employment drug testing and criminal record checks are required.

As we are not accredited employers, applicants must be NZ residents/citizens or already legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

📽️ Please watch our short video on YouTube to get a feel for the farm

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73RwajxlecE

If interested please send your CV, cover letter and references. 

Farm Size (ha)

216

Peak Herd Size (cows)

580

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

11/05/2026

Accommodation available

3 bedroom house

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

negotiable

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation
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