Job Description

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS.

IF YOU NEED ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND WITH A CURRENT VALID WORK VISA.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for a reliable and motivated farm assistant to join our team.

We are located 20 minutes inland of Kumara with a 242ha Dairy Farm, 50ha Run Off Block, and a 50ha Lease Block.

We are milking 500 cows through a 44ashb with in shed meal feeding on a grass base system.

Our role for our farm assistant will vary from:

*Getting cows in and out of paddocks safely

*Milking cows and assisting with herd management

*Fencing and general farm maintenance

*Learning about effluent and shifting the effluent spreader

*Tractor work

*Assisting in weighing and drenching young stock

We are happy to train the right person and provide opportunities to progress into higher-responsibility roles over time.

Our ideal candidate is:

*Reliable, honest, hardworking, dependable, and willing to learn

*Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

*A team player who takes pride in their work and can also work independently

If you are keen to gain experience on a working farm and grow your skills, and enjoy a supportive work environment, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer a beautiful two bedroom cottage with a fire on wet back.

The house is 11km off farm, we provide a work vehicle to travel to and from the farm.

No cats and outside dogs only.

Farm Size (ha)

242ha

Peak Herd Size (cows)

500

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/10/2026

Accommodation available

Two Bedroom Cottage off farm

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

negotiable

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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