Job Description

In the heart of Southland, Woodlands area we have a full-time position available.

15 minutes from Invercargill

5 minutes from Woodlands Primary School

5 minutes from Longbush Kindergarten

5 minutes from the local high school buses for Invercargill or Wyndham

  • We are a well-equipped 156HA dairy farm milking peak 480 cows
  • 40 bale external rotary shed ACR in shed feeding
  • cows wintered off farm 
  • Must be tractor confident and confident in operating a 2-wheeler and/or 4-wheeler. 
  • We are happy to teach you how to mow and spread fertilizer, we use the local balance silo to fill. 
  • You will assist with daily operational tasks as directed, which will include but are not limited to: Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine
  • Animal Health: Assists with identifying, treating and reporting of stock health issues Nutrition: Assists with feeding, handling and moving stock
  • Milk Harvesting - Twice a day until end of May.
  • Could potentially suit a couple as there could be casual work available for partner.

We are NOT accredited, so must be a current NZ Resident

Please attach last 2x current working references. NO Character references. 

Farm Size (ha)

156

Peak Herd Size (cows)

480

Typical On-farm Staff

2.5

Position Start Date

15/09/2026

Accommodation available

x1 2-bedroom cottage with small drying or study room. external wash house, heat-pump and fireplace and external garage and fully fenced section.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 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)

80000