Farm Assistant

Job Description

Looking to join a great team this season?

We run an organised farm with a fun crew who bring those 5.30am smiles to the shed. Some mornings the radio isn’t the only singing you’ll hear over the sound of the milking plant.

This is for someone with at least a full seasons experience, so if you’ve got dairy farming experience, use your initiative, communicate well, take pride in your house and workplace and are open-minded with a willingness to learn then we’d love to hear from you.

If your goal is to progress in the dairy industry, you’ll learn the fundamentals here while working alongside a supportive and experienced team. If you are experienced and looking for a great team this is the role for you too!

Your role will include:

  • Assisting with Milking 

  • Assisting with animal health

  • Assisting with day-to-day farm tasks

  • Assisting with general farm maintenance.

You’ll need to be confident:

  • Riding two-wheelers and quad bikes, being
  • Able to drive manual vehicles and tractors would be a bonus. 

You will need:

  • A full NZ driver’s licence
  • Drug‑free,  and able to pass regular drug testing
  • To be a NZ Citizen, NZ Resident, or hold a valid working holiday visa

What matters most to us:
Honesty, reliability, cleanliness, a genuine willingness to learn and gentle with stock.

If this sounds like you, please send through your CV and a short cover letter telling us a bit about yourself. We aren't looking for a Chat GPT cover letter just a short summary about you :)

Please note: only those shortlisted will be contacted. Thank you for your interest and time in applying for this role.

Farm Size (ha)

166

Peak Herd Size (cows)

500

Typical On-farm Staff

3.5

Position Start Date

01/07/2026

Accommodation available

Two bedroom, insulated, sunny, smoke free home with heat pump and carport. No dogs allowed.

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation