Dairy Farm Assistant Needed in Whataroa (REC-DFA-MC)

$26.00 - $27.00 hourly

Job Description

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 500-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 25 AS Herringbone shed with halters. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. 

You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including:

  • Milking twice a day
  • shifting cows and feeding 
  • fencing, weed control
  • calving, calf rearing
  • shed cleaning and setup
  • identifying and alerting managers to sick cows
  • Setting fences
  • and other general farm duties.

Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. 

The schedule may vary; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year.

Wage ranges from $26.00 - $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Candidates are required to provide good related references. 

To be considered you must:

  • provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this)
  • be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check)
  • be physically fit
  • be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • hold at least a restricted driver licence

If you're committed to getting up early, working hard, treating the animals with care and respect and communicating well with others, you will want this job (or last in it).

Farm Size (ha)

245

Peak Herd Size (cows)

500

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

06/07/2026

Accommodation available

Either a solo or shared accommodation included. Pets and smoking/vaping are not permitted in the accommodation. Rent, Power, and Internet will be deducted from wages.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly