Farm Assistant

$30.00 - $36.00 hourly

Job Description

We are looking for a new team member to join our team, this is a new role as we have expanded our farm and need 1 more person to ensure we can keep our team running a 5/2 roster year round.

The farm will peak milk 950 cows on 354ha near Drummond in Southland. We run a modern high performing dairy farm, take pride in doing our work well and providing an innovative well rounded workplace. We have a strong culture creating a good place to work where your efforts are rewarded.

About You:

-            Being a dairy farmer is your career, you are or desire to be a professional dairy farmer that                         works on a top class farm.

-            A good understanding of the fundamentals of dairy farming and the ability to complete basic                   duties well.

-            Ability to work efficiently in a team and on your own.

-            Have a can do attitude and like to get stuck in to complete jobs to a high standard.

-            Proficient in technology and can accurately record farm information and use apps.

-            Minimum hours per week 30 hours, Wage range $26 -29 per hour

The Role:

-            Milking, animal health, feeding stock both grass and supplements.

-            Tractor duties, mainly feeding out and mowing.

-            Calving mating and everything in between.

-            Involved in all aspects of the farm operation.

-            Working on a 5 days on 2 days off roster year round, no change for calving.

What we offer:

-            Competitive remuneration.

-            Consistent 5/2 roster.

-            Modern work environment with quality assets, technology and modern equipment.

-            We have a 64 bail rotary Waikato shed with allflex collars, cup removers, auto plant/vat wash as                well as protrack.

-            Full inclusion in the farm business.

-            Support for training and upskilling that fits in with your goals and aspirations.

-            Accommodation will be provided and most likely be off farm within a short drive to the farm.                     We will provide transport support to the successful applicant.

Farm Size (ha)

354

Peak Herd Size (cows)

950

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

01/07/2026

Accommodation available

Yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

48

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly