Farm assistant

$26.00 - $28.00 hourly

Job Description

Farm Assistant – NZ Only Experienced Dairy Farm Position

We are looking for a motivated and reliable kiwi Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy farming operation.

Location: Waikato, New Zealand

About the role: You will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming, including:

  • Milking and shed hygiene
  • Animal health and calving
  • Moving stock and feeding
  • Fencing and general farm maintenance
  • Identifying and reporting animal health issues
  • Operating farm vehicles and equipment safely

What we're looking for:

  • A minimum of 2 years' dairy farming experience
  • Confident milking and handling livestock independently
  • Strong work ethic with good communication skills
  • Reliable, honest, and able to work as part of a team
  • A commitment to animal welfare and health and safety
  • A current New Zealand driver's licence is essential
  • Ability to operate machinery (tractor and two wheeler) 

What we offer:

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • On-farm accommodation available
  • Supportive working environment
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the business
  • Use of halter for herd movements and animal health monitoring on farm

If you're a hardworking dairy farmer looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

We are not accredited, so therefore only New Zealand citizens will be considered for this role.

Please send your CV and a brief introduction outlining your experience and references when applying.

Farm Size (ha)

128

Peak Herd Size (cows)

370

Typical On-farm Staff

2.5

Position Start Date

10/08/2026

Accommodation available

3 bedroom house

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly