Job Description

We are looking for a Farm Assistant

We are based on the Kaikoura Flat, a short 5 minute drive from Kaikoura township. We milk 950 cows through a 60 bail rotary, with twice a day milking for most of the year. The milking shed has recent technology including, Protrack, ACR’s, automatic teat spray, SCC and milk monitoring capabilities.

We are targeting a driven individual that wants to develop themselves, with support of our experienced farm management team.

Key aspects-

·       All aspects of milk harvesting and cleaning in the shed

·       Able to use technology such as halter

·       Identifying sick or lame cows

·       Safe use of equipment such as tractor feed out wagons

·       Control of weeds and farm maintenance

The role comes with a 5 and 2 roster, and a competitive salary.

The ideal candidate will have some experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand.

References required.

If currently not able to work in New Zealand please do not apply

Farm Size (ha)

280

Peak Herd Size (cows)

950

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

01/06/2026

Accommodation available

Shared accommodation

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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