Location: Onga Onga, Central Hawke’s Bay
Duration: 2–3 months (ideal for WHV travellers)
Start Date: Flexible — July/August/September
· Helping with milking routines
· General farm work including cleaning and maintenance
· Assisting with daily herd management
· Supporting the team during busy periods
· Keeping animal welfare and farm safety front of mind
· Someone with a great attitude and willingness to learn
· Ability to work early mornings and outdoors
· Good level of physical fitness
· Team player who’s happy to muck in wherever needed
· Previous farm experience is helpful but not essential — training provided
· A supportive team who’ll show you the ropes
· Consistent work hours for 2–3 months
· Competitive pay
· A genuine rural NZ experience in beautiful Central Hawke’s Bay
· Possibility to stay in shared farm accommodation
· Must hold a valid Working Holiday Visa
· Able to commit to the full 2–3 month period
· Must have the right to work in NZ and be currently located in NZ
Send a quick message telling us a bit about yourself, where you’re travelling from, and your availability.
Our Plantation Dairy site is based in Ongaonga, Hawkes Bay. We have 1900 cows, a 60 bale rotary, twice a year calving ('Spring': July-Oct/Nov and 'Autumn': January-April) and all-year milking. We are busy! And to help us get things done we have a great team of 13+ people onsite as well as support from the wider Apatu Farms team.