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Farm Assistant

Permanent - Full Time Farm Assistant Farmhand Herd Manager

Job Description

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of 5 on an 1100 cow dairy farm located 10 minutes from Rakaia, 20 minutes from Rolleston which both provide excellent access to amenities and social/sports clubs and facilities. Ashburton, Methven and Christchurch are also within 40 minutes of the farm. 

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Milking cows efficiently in a 54-bail rotary with ACR's and auto teat spray.
  • Animal health monitoring.
  • Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and mating.
  • Assisting with daily feed allocation.
  • 2-Wheel motorbike operation.
  • Fencing and weed control,
  • Following milk quality and shed hygiene protocols.
  • Health and Safety reporting.
  • Assisting with effluent application.

We are looking for an individual who meets following criteria: -

  • Physically fit and healthy 
  • Minimum of 1 years' experience 
  • Ability to multitask 
  • Honest 
  • Punctual  
  • Positive, can-do attitude 
  • Efficient
  • Enthusiastic to help farm to reach target goals and KPIs
  • Full, clean driving license
  • Clean and tidy 
  • Reliable and dependable 

For this individual, we can offer

  • An opportunity to further your experience and knowledge in pasture based dairy farming.
  • Career progression for driven individuals.
  • On farm and off farm training. 
  • A well-structured farm with good infrastructure and simple systems
  • A supportive environment with opportunities to upskill and take on more responsibility
  • Rewarding work-life balance 

Must pass pre-employment drug test.

Please only apply if you are a current NZ Resident Visa holder or NZ Citizen.

Farm Size (ha)

280

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1100

Typical On-farm Staff

4.5

Position Start Date

01/06/2026

Accommodation available

3-bedroom house with log burner

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation
About Laverty Holdings Limited

We are currently contract milking Terrace dairy for Dairy Holdings Ltd in Bankside, milking 1100 cows through a 54-bail rotary shed with ACR's and auto teat spray. We run a low input spring calving system focusing on maximising milk from pasture with minimal supplements. Calves kept on platform until target weights achieved/December. 5 Centre pivot irrigators covering majority of platform with Klines and sprinklers making up the rest. Our team consists of 4 full time permanent staff + 1 fixed term to assist with the calving and mating periods.

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