Kerr Dairies – Taieri Plains, Otago
Kerr Dairies is seeking a motivated and reliable team member to join our dairy farming and contracting business.
This role offers genuine variety, combining dairy farming with contracting work throughout the year. We are looking for someone who enjoys being busy, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a team that values honesty, reliability, and getting the job done properly.
About Us
We operate a progressive dairy farm on the Taieri Plains alongside a growing contracting business. We believe in looking after our people, our animals, our equipment, and our customers.
The Role
Your duties may include:
Milking within a rostered milking system
Animal health and welfare
Feeding and pasture management
Calving and mating support
Tractor operation
Loader work
General farm maintenance
Fencing and repairs
Feeding out and silage operations
Seasonal contracting work
Machinery maintenance and cleaning
The role can be tailored somewhat to suit the successful applicant's experience and strengths.
Essential Requirements:
Previous dairy farming experience
Competent milker with experience working rostered shifts
Good stockmanship and commitment to animal welfare
Honest, reliable and punctual
Able to work unsupervised when required
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Full NZ driver's licence
Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing preferred (but not essential)
Good tractor driving experience, multiple ability on different gear be a advantage
Loader experience
Class 2 Licence a plus
Class 4 Licence a bigger plus
Class 5 Licence the biggest plus
Experience towing trailers and operating agricultural machinery
Mechanical aptitude and ability to carry out routine maintenance
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration package based on experience
Modern tractors and machinery
Variety between farming and contracting work
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A supportive and practical working environment
Opportunities to grow your skills and responsibilities
Our Expectations:
We don't expect perfection, but we do expect:
Honesty, even when mistakes happen
Respect for animals, equipment and workmates
Good communication
Pride in workmanship
Machinery returned clean and looked after
A willingness to help where needed
If you're the type of person who sees a job that needs doing and gets stuck in, you'll fit in well here.
The Right Person
The ideal applicant will be someone who enjoys working outdoors, has a good sense of humour, can take responsibility for their work, and wants to be part of a business that is continually improving.
We value attitude just as highly as experience.