Manager or Farm Assistant / Couple - MUST be in NZ already and have a valid visa

Job Description

****Due to time wasters we are on the lookout still****

We have a position available on an 400-cow farm milking in Kowhitirangi, milking through a 34 aside herringbone. The farm is very well set up, we have a herd home for wintering, great flow through the shed, we use Halter so no super early mornings sitting in the rain. 

This could suit a couple as hours can be available on weekends for milkings to cover sharemilkers time off.

You would be assisting with general farm duties, including milking cows, feeding calves, repair and maintenance, putting up fences. Tractor driving, fertiliser, feeding out, etc. 

The suitable candidate would be someone who is physically fit, enjoys rural life and works well in a team environment.

Must have a clear police and drug history - pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be expected.

Must be willing to submit to random drug testing on farm. 

4 bedroom accommodation available. No Pets.

Must be physically fit

Roster 11 on 3 off

We can offer a competitive salary package.

Please email CV with at least 2 farming-related references Happy to accept all applications. 

Please do not apply unless you are already in NZ and have a visa ready to work. We are not an accredited employer. 

Farm Size (ha)

200

Peak Herd Size (cows)

400

Typical On-farm Staff

2

Position Start Date

01/06/2026

Accommodation available

4 bedroom house on large section - school bus just a short walk from the house. Expected to keep house and garden tidy with regular house inspections - cleaner can be added as part of the package.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation