Farm Assistant

$24.00 - $28.00 hourly

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Farm Assistants who have a passion for the dairy industry and a willingness to learn and grow their knowledge within this sector.

This farm is milking 640 cows through a 40-a-side herringbone shed and has 2 center pivots and one Rotor Rainer.

The job will require you to work amongst a passionate team of 3 staff, undertaking general farm duties. These include milking, moving irrigators, tractor driving, looking after animal welfare, and many other day-to-day jobs to ensure the smooth running of the farm.

On-farm training will be provided to familiarise the successful applicant with our farm systems and procedures.

Applicants must have 6 months of relevant farming experience. 

A driver's license is also required.

Location: Carew, Canterbury (approximately 20 minutes from Ashburton)

Employment: Permanent, full-time

Guaranteed minimum hours: 30 hours per week

Maximum hours: 40 hours per week

Pay rate: $24.00–$28.00 per hour

Accommodation: On-farm one-bedroom accommodation is available, with a heat pump and separate living and kitchen areas.

Please apply with a CV and two references.

Farm Size (ha)

180

Peak Herd Size (cows)

660

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

31/08/2026

Accommodation available

On Farm one bedroom accommodation provided with a heat pump and separate living and kitchen

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

30

Roster

Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly