Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Farm assistant/Herd Manager. Close to town.

we have 560 cows on 212ha, milking through a 40aside herringbone cowshed located close to Tokoroa.

We are all a hardworking team who are fully aware of their roles & responsibilities on a daily basis. Key

tasks and responsibilities: Milking cows, setting up break fences, identifying and treating mastitis,

tractor driving - ability to feed out, calving cows - feeding calves - identify cows in heat - H&S

compliance - Recording of animal health details - general farm maintenance.

Roster is 8 on 2 off.no negotiation

You will be drug tested

You must have a clean criminal record

No pets

3 bedroom house will be provided

Driving license

Please apply with CV and two farming referees

Farm Size (ha)

212

Peak Herd Size (cows)

560

Typical On-farm Staff

3.5

Position Start Date

01/09/2026

Hour Type

season

Average Hours Per week

Negotiable

Roster

Single rotation - 8 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)

Based on experience