Intermediate Farm Assistant

$70,000 - $85,000 yearly

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate self motivated person to join our team. We milk 700 cows through a 54 Bale Rotary Shed with ACRS and Pro Track, located 10mins drive from Ashburton. The successful applicant will have good stock knowledge and experience in dairy farming an advantage. You will need to be keen to learn, enjoy working with stock and in the outdoors, must be tidy and have good work ethic. We offer an enjoyable safe working environment and support training. We strive for the best with Animal Health, Milk Quality and Pasture Production. We run a system 4 farm, your duties will include milking, clean up, treating stock, shifting irrigation, putting up fences, dusting, feeding out and other on farm tasks. You are required to have a minimum of a restricted nz drivers’ license as we travel to grazing in the winter and must be able to speak English. Drug and Alcohol testing is part of our contracts. Start date is 20th of September 2026, this is flexible. If this sounds like you or you have any questions please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected]

 

Farm Size (ha)

202

Peak Herd Size (cows)

730

Typical On-farm Staff

3 Plus Sharemilkers

Position Start Date

20/09/2026

Accommodation available

We can offer a lovely two bedroom cottage in its own section. The house meets the healthy homes standard. This will not be shared with other staff.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Salary & Rent