Job Description

Due to expansion we are on the look out for another farm assistant to join our team.

The farm is located in Mayfield area, around 30min to Ashburton, methven and Geraldine. Great location with an amazing view of the mountains.

Peak milking 1050 cows through a modern 60 bale rotary with Protrack and auto cup removers with in shed feeding also using Allflex collars for animal health and reproduction.

The dairy farm is approximately 300ha.
The dairy farm is also supported by a 150ha run off across the road.

We run a self contained model growing and making our own silage also growing and harvesting majority of our own barley to feed back to the cows. 

We offer a sustainable 6 on 2 off roster 

competitive remuneration package 

a strong ethos of work to live.

A modern warm 2 bedroom home (not shared)

Lots of variety in your role and scope to learn about different aspects of pastoral farming. A family orientated team that supports each other at work and outside of work. 

Experience for this role is not essential but a good sense of humour, a willingness to learn and a positive outlook is.

Nz residency or a current work visa is required for this role.

Must be drug free and have a clean criminal record.

Farm Size (ha)

300

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1050

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/09/2026

Accommodation available

Yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation