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Farm assistant DRIVE IN POSITION

Fixed Term Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant

Job Description

Drive-In Farm Assistant

Join our team!

Due to a farm system change, we are looking for an additional Drive-In Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy farm team.

About the Farm

  • Milking 950 cows
  • Two modern dairy sheds:
    • 50-bale rotary
    • 30-aside herringbone
  • Well-organised systems and a supportive team environment.

Great Location

Enjoy the convenience of a central location:

  • 3 minutes from Sanson
  • 10 minutes from Bulls
  • 15 minutes from Feilding
  • 15 minutes from Palmerston North

This is a drive-in position, making it ideal for someone who wants the benefits of farm work without living on-farm.

What We're Looking For

  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Able to work well as part of a team
  • Previous dairy farming experience is preferred, but we're happy to support someone who is keen to learn
  • Commitment to animal welfare and maintaining high farm standards

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Supportive and friendly team
  • Well-maintained equipment and facilities
  • Opportunities to learn and develop your dairy farming skills
  • Great work environment on a progressive dairy operation

Work Eligibility

Please note: We are not an Accredited Employer and are unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand, such as a valid work visa, New Zealand Resident, Permanent Resident, or New Zealand Citizen.

If you're looking for your next opportunity on a well-run farm in an excellent location, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief introduction about yourself.

Farm Size (ha)

330

Peak Herd Size (cows)

950

Typical On-farm Staff

6

Position Start Date

15/08/2026

Accommodation available

drive in position

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 7 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation
About j&t dairy farming ltd

Contract milking operation comprising two adjacent dairy sheds, milking a total of 950 cows:

  • Total cows: 950
  • Shed 1: 50-bale rotary
  • Shed 2: 30-aside herringbone
  • The two sheds are located next to each other, allowing efficient staff movement and operation.

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