Dairy Farm Assistant

$26.00 - $30.00 hourly

Job Description

We are looking for a farm assistant to join us at One Arrow. 

We require someone with 1-3 years farming experience. You should be able to do the following under direction:

  • Milking a herd of cows in a timely fashion
  • Identify lame and mastitis cows
  • Complete plant wash and vat wash
  • Operate Effluent Spreader
  • Shift K line Irrigation
  • Correctly set up correct break sizes
  • Assist with lame cow treatment

We are keen to turn good people into good farmers. So if you like the sound of us please apply.

We run weekly toolbox meetings with food, teamwork Tuesday and there is a monthly catch up with the farm operater each month to go through your goals.

This is a fixed term position until 31 May 2027, As such Accredited Work Visas will not be considered.

Roster 7 day on 3 day off 8 day on 3 day off. 

Only open to people in New Zealand. A negitive Pre employment drug test will be required.

Farm Size (ha)

345

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1300

Typical On-farm Staff

6

Position Start Date

01/04/2026

Accommodation available

Own room in a shared 4 bedroom house

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly