Farm Assistant - Fairlie, 600 cows, Halter

Job Description

SORRY BUT WE CAN ONLY RESPOND TO APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY IN NZ WITH APPROPRIATE WORK VISA'S.

We have a Farm Assistant position becoming available due to our current employee of 3 seasons taking up a unique opportunity to work on a research farm. Start date is negotiable during October.

This is a simple, profitable farm system in a stunning location where cows, pasture, people & profit are our key focuses.

The farm is situated 12km from Fairlie in the Mackenzie District and was converted by ourselves 13 years ago. 600 x-bred Cows are milked through a 50 Bale modern rotary dairy with ACR's. Cups on in the morning is 5.30am. The farm is partly irrigated by pivot & partly dryland.

We are looking to employ someone with at least 1 season's experience who is wanting to further their learning in all aspects of farming & progress in the industry. The farm is running the Halter system giving staff the opportunity to experience high tech animal management.

We have a strictly drug free, smoke free environment. You will be working alongside 2 other staff plus hands on Farm owners. 

Applicants must have;

  • Minimum 1 seasons dairy farm experience,
  • Visa to work in NZ/ be NZ resident/ Citizen
  • Current Drivers license & own vehicle
  • CV that is current and complete and displays a solid work history
  • At least 2 referees that are past employers.
  • Excellent stockmanship and a clear understanding of what good practice stock management looks like.
  • Good character, honest, reliable, dedicated and passionate about farming and the life it offers.
  • Team player who is easy to get along with and works well with others.                                                   

Farm Size (ha)

213

Peak Herd Size (cows)

600

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

12/10/2026

Accommodation available

Furnished, modern 1 bedroom cottage with fantastic views over the farm and surrounding mountains . Gets plenty of sun and has heatpump.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Single rotation - 9 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)

Depends on experience but all our staff are on Salary based on 45 hrs per week with extra overtime paid.