Farm Assistant – Outram, Otago (10 minutes from Mosgiel, 20 minutes from Dunedin)

$60,000 - $70,000 yearly

Job Description

We’re looking for a reliable Farm Assistant who is confident with core farming skills and keen to keep learning. We milk 640 cows on 210ha of flat terrain through a 54‑bail rotary with Protrack, grain feeding and digital monitoring tools.

Role includes

All aspects of day‑to‑day farm tasks in a supportive environment with quiet cows, including:

  • Milking in a 54‑bail rotary
  • Stock handling and animal health checks
  • Break fencing and pasture monitoring
  • Effluent management
  • Shed hygiene and general farm duties
  • Feeding out (tractor experience an advantage)
  • Using digital monitoring tools as part of daily routines

Roster is 7/1, 4/2, with every second weekend off.
On rostered weekends we complete minimum jobs with relief milking support.

We’re looking for someone who

  • Has at least one year’s NZ dairy farming experience
  • Is competent with milking and feeding
  • Follows instructions accurately
  • Has a solid work ethic and takes pride in their work
  • Communicates well and works well in a small team
  • Is interested in using farm technology
  • Holds a full driver license
  • Already lives in NZ with a valid work visa (We are not an accredited employer)
  • Can travel to the farm - no accommodation is available with this role

About us

We’ve grown our way into ownership and run a practical, supportive farm. We support people to build skills and take the next step.

Apply

Please apply with your CV. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Farm Size (ha)

210

Peak Herd Size (cows)

640

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

07/09/2026

Accommodation available

No. The role suits someone living within an easy commute, and there are plenty of nearby living options.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation