Farm Assistant/Junior herd manager

Job Description

Looking for an enthusiastic, team minded person to work on our family farm near Oxford.

Milking 740 through 60 bale rotary. 

Lead with Pride accredited so expecting candidate to be as engaged as us with this.

Strictly drug and smoke free. Four permanent staff plus relief milkers, all pitching in to do the job.

Must be passionate about farming and learning to be their best. 

Must have previous dairy farm experience as farm assistant. NZ resident/citizens only please.

The candidate should enjoy day to day tasks such as milking and be observant and able to spot the abnormal (e.g. lameness/mastitis). Also be willing to take on responsibility.

Accommodation available suitable for single person only, no dogs.

Farm Size (ha)

317

Peak Herd Size (cows)

740

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

05/10/2026

Accommodation available

Single person, no dogs

Hour Type

season

Average Hours Per week

48

Roster

Single rotation - 6 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)

by negotiation