Job Description

Senior Farm Assistant – Dairy Farm (Okato, Taranaki)

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Farm Assistant to join our team on a well-established 360-cow dairy farm near Okato.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on additional responsibility and work within a modern farming operation.

About the Farm

  • 360-cow dairy operation

  • Modern 38-a-side herringbone cowshed

  • Utilising Halter monitoring technology

  • Supportive working environment

  • Three-bedroom house available to rent

About the Role

Start Date: 20 July

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the dairy farming operation, including:

  • Milking and animal husbandry

  • Pasture and feed management

  • Calf rearing and stock work

  • Farm maintenance

  • Assisting with day-to-day farm operations

  • Leading and making sound decisions when the farm owner is absent

Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Have a minimum of 2 years' full-time dairy farming experience

  • Be capable of working independently and taking responsibility when required

  • Be reliable, punctual, honest, and hardworking

  • Be drug-free and willing to comply with workplace drug and alcohol policies

  • Have good communication skills and a positive attitude

  • Hold a current driver's licence (preferred)

What We Offer

  • Competitive remuneration package based on experience

  • Modern farming systems and technology

  • Three-bedroom accommodation available to rent

  • Opportunity to further develop leadership and farm management skills

If you are an experienced dairy farmer looking for your next challenge and can demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong work ethic, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and references, along with a brief summary of your dairy farming experience.

Farm Size (ha)

140

Peak Herd Size (cows)

365

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

20/07/2026

Accommodation available

yes

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Double rotation - 6 Days on / 1 day Off - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation