Farm Assistant

$25.00 - $28.00 hourly

Job Description

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT CURRENTLY IN NEW ZEALAND

Join our progressive dairy operation in Westerfield (20mins west of Ashburton, Canterbury). We run a 630-cow barn system where our cows are fed Christmas dinner every day! Happy, healthy cows. Alongside this, we have a further 270 cows in late lactation outside on pasture with an extra diet delivered via an outside feed pad. The farm calve year-round with larger numbers in Autumn and Spring. 

We're looking for a reliable, hardworking team player to help keep our farm running smoothly. This role will include mixing the cows rations, milking support, calf rearing and general farm duties. You will be required to assist the Animal Health Manager with keeping our cows healthy and well cared for.

We offer a competitive wage based on experience. 

To join our mostly female team, you would need to be:

  • Reliable, honest and hardworking
  • Enjoy working with animals and the outdoors
  • Have a positive attitude and want to be part of the team
  • Previous farm experience would be preferred but not essential
  • Machinery operation would be key to this role so an interest in tractor work will be an advantage

If this role sounds like it could be the right fit for you, email your CV and cover letter to the email provided.

Farm Size (ha)

100

Peak Herd Size (cows)

900

Typical On-farm Staff

7

Position Start Date

17/07/2026

Accommodation available

Shared

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly