Fixed Term Employment

Job Description

FIXED-TERM FARM ASSISTANT – ACC COVER

We arelooking for a reliable and capable person to join our team on a fixed-term basis, covering for a staff member who is currently off work on ACC.

Farm consists of contract milker, relief staff and working along side farm owners on a daily basis

TAD 

350-cow dairy farm

Kaiwaka

We Are looking for someone who is confident around cows, reliable, has a good work ethic and can get stuck into all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming.

The role will include:

• Milking

• Animal health and stock work

• Feeding and shifting cows

• Break fencing and pasture management

• General farm duties and maintenance

• Keeping the shed and farm tidy

• Working as part of the team to keep the farm running smoothly

What we’re looking for:

• Previous dairy farming experience preferred

• Confident handling cows

• Reliable and punctual

• Good attitude and work ethic

• Able to work independently when required

• Current NZ work rights

• Full driver’s licence preferred

This is a fixed-term position, with the length of the role dependent on the returning employee’s ACC recovery and return-to-work timeframe.

If you’re interested and available, please get in touch with some information about yourself and your previous farming experience.

Farm Size (ha)

135

Peak Herd Size (cows)

350

Typical On-farm Staff

2

Position Start Date

28/09/2026

Accommodation available

can discuss

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation