Herd Manager/ Farm Assistant - with NZ dairy experience

Job Description

You must be in New Zealand and already have a current work visa.

The farm has a 60 Bale Rotary with  ACRs, Protrack, in-shed feeding, Feed/Standoff pad and Halter.

You will be working alongside the farm manager and 3 other full-time staff.

We are looking for someone who has/is.....

A great sense of humour and strong communication skills.

Reliable, honest and physically capable of doing the job.

A genuine love for animals and a calm temperament when working with them and the team.

Some experience in dairying, or with machinery and/or technology.

Able to operating tractors, motorbikes and/or other farm machinery.

A willingness to learn and apply that learning on a day to day basis.

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter telling us a bit about yourself and why you should be considered for the role.

Farm Size (ha)

300

Peak Herd Size (cows)

800

Typical On-farm Staff

4 fulltime, calf rearer, relief

Position Start Date

26/10/2026

Accommodation available

Accommodation on farm is available

Hour Type

season

Average Hours Per week

Variable

Roster

Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 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)

Based on skills and/or experience