Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated team member to join our friendly team on our 1000-cow Canterbury Dairy Farm. Milking through a 70 bale rotary with ACRs, All Flex collars and Pro-track. We are proud of what we do and who we are as a team. We hope to find someone who takes pride in high standards of animal care, enjoys working with people, and wants to be part of a well-run and progressive farming operation.

You will work closely with the Contract Milker, 2IC and wider team to ensure our herd is healthy, productive and well cared for, while maintaining high standards across all aspects of the role as a Dairy Farmer. This role would suit someone with experience in Dairy Farming who is experienced in milking cows, driving tractors and day to day animal care a treatments.

2 years experience atleast is needed. Could potentially be someone in a Herd Managers role, we are open to discuss and pay due to experience levels.

Must be living in NZ currently!

Criminal free record and a current drivers licence is required. We have strict Health and Safety Policies and applicant may be asked to do a pre-employment drug test. Random drug testing also required throughout employment.

Please apply with current CV and two relevant references.

Farm Size (ha)

250

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1000

Typical On-farm Staff

4 plus Contract Milker

Position Start Date

15/09/2026

Accommodation available

3 bedroom renovated home

Hour Type

week

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)

Negotiable on experience