Job Description

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Farm Assistant / Senior Herd Manager

(Invercargill)

Immediate Start (Flexible for the Right Applicant)

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant or Senior Herd Manager to join our team of 6 on a dairy farm located 10 minutes from Invercargill.

The Farm

800 cows milked through a 44 ASHB shed
330ha dairy platform, 600ha total operation
500 head of young stock (R1 & R2 cattle)
Flat farm
Team of 6 staff

What We Offer

11 days on, 3 days off roster
Average 55-hour week
salary package (negotiable based on experience)
2bedroom house with heat pump 
Close to Ōreti Beach
Supportive team environment

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Restricted Driver Licence
Dairy farming experience preferred
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Ability to work well within a team and independently 
Tractor experience is a bonus but not essential. Drug free.

This is a great opportunity to join a well run farm with good systems and a supportive team.

Farm Size (ha)

600ha

Peak Herd Size (cows)

800

Typical On-farm Staff

6

Position Start Date

08/06/2026

Accommodation available

2bedroom

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation