Farm Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a Farm Assistant who is motivated, honest and reliable to assist us over calving and mating on our 171ha dairy farm milking 560 cows through a 44-bail rotary with automatic teat spray, 15 minutes from Oamaru.  Must have at least 1 years of New Zealand dairy farming experience. 

As a Farm Assistant your duties will include:

  • animal welfare
  • milking
  • shed and plant washes
  • effluent management
  • general farming duties

The successful applicant must be capable of riding a motorbike and drive a tractor, have a strong work ethic, able to work as a team and the willingness to learn .

One bedroom unit available.

If you are interested, please send your CV with current references.  Please do not apply if you are not working in New Zealand as we are not visa accredited. 

Farm Size (ha)

171

Peak Herd Size (cows)

560

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

17/08/2026

Accommodation available

1 Bedroom Unit

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

50-55

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly