Job Description

We are looking for someone to take sole charge of daily milkings and some other responsibilties as they arise on our small family farm 20 minutes from Invercargill. 

The role is mainly being responsible for the daily morning and afternoon milkings. 

This includes; 

  • getting the cows in
  • taking down fences if required
  • setting up breaks or paddocks as instructed
  • starting milking
  • responsibility for milk quality
  • vat wash
  • plant wash
  • locking the cows in

There will occasionally be opportunities for extra work during the day.

We are a simple grass fed system, the milking shed is a 24 aside herringbone with 8 ACRs.

This is a drive in position. There is some limited accomodation; this is a hut with a bed, table, microwave and fridge but there is no kitchen, toilet or bathroom facilities. 

Currently there is no accomodation available on the farm but for the right applicant there could be opportunity for growth and possibilty for accomodation with a new position available next season. 

This is a family farm that takes pride in its animals, milk production and a tidy work environment, we have super quiet and friendly cows that love a scratch and a cuddle. We are looking for someone to take charge of our lovely ladies and care for them as we do while also taking pride in a high quality of milk production. 

Farm Size (ha)

136

Peak Herd Size (cows)

190

Typical On-farm Staff

2

Position Start Date

09/11/2026

Accommodation available

Limited

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

36

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly