Dairy Farm Assistant

$26.00 - $28.00 hourly

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a 365-cow dairy farm in the Rotorua area, milking through a 36-aside Herringbone shed.

Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not essential. Training can be provided for the right person who is hardworking, willing to learn, and committed to maintaining high standards of animal care and farm operations.

Your duties.

  • Milking twice daily
  • Shifting and feeding cows
  • Calving and calf rearing
  • Animal health monitoring and reporting sick cows to management
  • Fence setup and maintenance
  • Weed control
  • Dairy shed cleaning and preparation
  • General farm maintenance and seasonal farm duties

Roster:

  • Minimum 30 hours per week
  • Maximum 40 hours per week
  • During calving: 6 days on, 1 day off
  • Standard roster: 12 days on, 2 days off

Requirements:

  • Provide a current and complete CV, or alternative evidence of previous employment
  • Have a strong work ethic and good character
  • Be physically fit and capable of farm work
  • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

You should be willing to get up early, work hard, communicate well with others, and treat animals with care and respect. You should take pride in your work, follow instructions, and contribute positively to the farm team.

Farm Size (ha)

230

Peak Herd Size (cows)

365

Typical On-farm Staff

2

Position Start Date

20/07/2026

Accommodation available

shared accommodation

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

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