Farm Assistant

Dairy Farm Assistant – Grow Your Career with Us Te Hou Farms Limited Partnership:

We are looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our progressive farming team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has completed at least one season in the New Zealand dairy industry and is keen to develop their skills within a modern, large-scale farming business.

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a supportive team that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Dairy Farm Assistant, you'll work alongside an experienced team and be involved in the day-to-day running of our dairy operation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Milk harvesting and maintaining high milking standards.
• Shed hygiene and ensuring the dairy is clean and well presented.
• Animal health observations and reporting.
• Assisting with stock movements and general livestock care.
• General farm duties and maintenance.
• Working as part of a team to achieve high standards of animal welfare, production, and farm presentation.

What We're Looking For

The successful applicant will have:

• At least one full season of New Zealand dairy farming experience.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A strong work ethic and reliability.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in the dairy industry.

Opportunities

We believe in developing our people and offer:

• Ongoing on-farm and off-farm training.
• Opportunities for career progression within our growing business.
• A supportive and experienced team environment.
• Modern facilities, systems, and equipment.
• Quality on-farm accommodation available for the right candidate.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.

About Us

We are a progressive, large-scale dairy and dairy support business that takes great pride in caring for our whenua and continually investing in our farms, infrastructure, and people. Our business includes two modern dairy units milking approximately 2,500 cows, supported by an extensive dairy support operation.

If you're looking for a workplace where you can continue learning, build your career, and be part of a professional team that values people and performance, we'd love to hear from you