Farm Assistant

Job Description

 

We are looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our team on our dairy farm in Lochiel, just 10 minutes from Winton.

Milking 500-cows through a 32-aside Herringbone shed with in-shed feeding, wearables and automatic drafting 

8–2 and 8–3 roster

 

The role will involve a variety of day-to-day dairy farm duties, including:

Milking

Animal health and welfare

Shed and machinery maintenance

General farm work and day-to-day operations

 

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous dairy farming experience

Has a genuine interest and passion for farming

Is reliable and hardworking

Works well as part of a team

Has good communication skills

Takes pride in animal health and welfare

Can work independently when required

Must have a current NZ Driver’s license

 

What We Offer

Fixed-term employment until 31st May 2027

Competitive pay

8-2  8-3 Roster

Modern 2-bedroom accommodation

A friendly and supportive team environment

If you are looking for a fixed-term position and would like to join a hardworking and friendly team, we would love to hear from you.

This position could also be a great opportunity for a university student looking for holiday work, particularly someone with an interest in agriculture or gaining further practical dairy farming experience.

Applicants must live in New Zealand, hold NZ residency or citizenship, and be legally eligible to work in New Zealand.

Farm Size (ha)

176

Peak Herd Size (cows)

500

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

05/10/2026

Accommodation available

2 Bedroom unit

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45-55

Roster

Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation