Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity available for a dairy assistant across our 2 neighboring 560 cow dairy farms 5 minutes from Balclutha. 

In this role you will spend half your roster rotation at one farm and the other half at the other, covering other team members rostered days off. 

This role is an entry level position with room to progress in your career, you will have supportive employers that want to see you go forward in the industry.

Daily tasks include 

Getting cows in 

Weed Spraying 

Milking 

Setting up break fences 

There is a modern 1 bedroom home available with a heat pump. 

You must have a minimum of 6 months experience on a dairy farm and be eligible to work in NZ. No visa sponsorship available.

 

Farm Size (ha)

150

Peak Herd Size (cows)

560

Typical On-farm Staff

2.5

Position Start Date

11/10/2026

Accommodation available

yes

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Double rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off - 6 Days on / 1 day Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation