Job Description

We are looking for farm assistant 

320ha with a herd of 940 cows peak

We milk twice a day.

Duties will include

  • -Getting cows in early morning 
  • - MUST BE SOMEONE with GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT is top priority 
  • -Milking and keeping the shed clean and hygienic to produce high quality milk
  • - Weed control and general farm maintenance
  • - Assist in break fences
  • - Assist in calf rearing
  • - Experience in riding a 2-wheeler & a 4-wheeler (training will be provided)
  • - Following all health and safety policies and help to achieve farm goals

You must:

  •  Be honest, reliable and hardworking
  •  Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised
  • Must be able to pass a drug test & we do random drug test through out the season.
  • calves management and feeding
  • carry out the day-to-day activities 
  • Must follow farm plans, procedures and instructions 
  • Able to work alone and in a team environment with a strong sense of accountability and communication 
  • Record keeping Accurately 
  •  Attend company meetings as assigned.
  • Fix and maintain fences and water supplies for stock
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Training can be provided must be willing to learn and grow. 
  • A level 4 Qualification AND/OR a minimum of one year of experience in farming (dairy, cropping, horticulture, viticulture) is preferred 
  • MUST BE A NON-SMOKER AS WE GOT NO-SMOKING POLICY IMPLEMENTED ONTHE FARM & IN THE HOUSES.
  • Please submit your cover letter and CV including 2 references at least 

Shared accommodation 

Must be respectful to other Staff on farm and at houses

Minimum of 30hours/week guaranteed. 

Roster 8 days on 2 off. Roster rotating depending non busy and busy times 

Wage: $24-28 (according to experience) 

$200-350 Rent will be deducted weekly from wages. Depending on accommodation. 

No pets, No dogs 

Must have No convictions (A ministry of Justice check will be completed).

Farm Size (ha)

320

Peak Herd Size (cows)

950

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

25/07/2026

Accommodation available

Shared

Hour Type

season

Average Hours Per week

30-40

Roster

Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

$60000-$70000 (depending on experience)