Job Description

Luscombe Farm are seeking a reliable and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a 580 cow dairy operation, milking through a 60 bail rotary shed.  You will be working in a team of 4, the farm owner and 2 other farm assistants.

Duties including

  • Milking cows and operating milking equipment
  • Feeding out
  • Monitoring animal health, administering and recording drugs
  • Assisting with calving
  • General farm duties including weed control, fencing etc

Dairy farm experience of at least 3 years is preferred.  You must be reliable and be able to work as part of a team, hold a NZ drivers licence and have a NZ work visa.  On farm accommodation is available.

Consideration will be given to a couple as there is availability for a relief milker and calf rearer.  

Please reply with a current CV and at least 2 references.

Farm Size (ha)

180

Peak Herd Size (cows)

600

Typical On-farm Staff

4 staff members

Position Start Date

01/09/2026

Accommodation available

Farm House

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Negotiable depending on experience