Farm Assistant

🐄 Farm Assistant – Milking 1250 Cows (60-Bail Rotary, ACRs, Protrack)
Location: Rerewhakaaitu
Position: Full-time Farm Assistant
Start Date: negotiable

🚫 Please note: This position is not accredited and we are unable to support visa applications. Applicants must currently be living in New Zealand with the legal right to work.

We’re looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our friendly team on a progressive dairy operation milking 1,250 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs and Protrack.

🧑‍🌾 About the Role

You’ll be part of a team of 6 helping to ensure efficient, high-quality milk production and excellent animal welfare.
Daily tasks include:

• Milking in a modern 60-bail rotary shed (ACRs, Protrack)

• Animal health checks and assisting with treatments

• Shed hygiene and milk quality monitoring

• Feeding, calf rearing, and general farm duties

• Moving and feeding stock (including tractor work if experienced)

• Helping with effluent management and general farm maintenance

• Following all health, safety, and environmental procedures

You’ll work closely with the Farm Manager and team to ensure the farm runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

✅ What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone with:

• A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic

• Reliability and honesty — shows up on time and takes pride in their work

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Some dairy experience preferred, but we’re happy to train the right person who’s motivated to learn

• Physically fit and able to work early mornings, weekends, and long hours during busy periods

• A current driver’s licence (tractor experience an advantage)

• Commitment to animal welfare and farm safety

As part of our health and safety policy, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required, and all staff are subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.

🚜 What We Offer

• Competitive pay, based on experience and performance

• Rostered time off (8 days on, 2 days off)

• On-farm accommodation (3 Bedroom House)

• Well-maintained equipment and modern facilities

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for learning and development

• A safe, respectful workplace where hard work and reliability are recognized

📩 How to Apply

If you’re passionate about dairying and want to be part of a professional, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to:
Chris Dwyer (Farm Manager)

[email protected]

Applications close: 31st July