Farm Assistant, July - Nov, near Palmerston North

Job Description

This role is not visa accredited. Applicants must already have the right to work in New Zealand.

 

Farm Assistant position available from early July to mid November on 350-cow farm near Tokomaru, 15 minutes south of Palmerston North. Drive in position, no accommodation available.

 

·         Start date: 6 July.

·         Approx 45 hrs per week.

·         4 days off per fortnight, including every 2nd weekend off.

·         Working with farm owner and 2 others.

·         25 ASHB shed with ACRs.

·         Pedigree Holstein Friesian herd.

·         SmaXtec cow monitoring system.

·         No smoking/vaping permitted anywhere on farm.

·         Drug-free workplace.

·         Must have current driver’s licence (preferably Full), reliable transport and be punctual.

·         Must currently live in the Manawatu, NZ, and be permitted to work in NZ.

Farm Size (ha)

180

Peak Herd Size (cows)

350

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

06/07/2026

Accommodation available

None

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly