Job Description

We are looking for a farm assistant with experience (2 years minimum preferred)

We are a looking for someone who enjoys dairy farming wants to be apart of a team enjoys a laugh but takes the job seriously when needed.

Farm is located in Woodlands southland. Start date negotiable.

General farm assistant duties along with: Milking. Animal health, Identifying mastitis, treatments & lames. Calving. Good shed hygiene . Setting up breaks and fencing. Shifting cows. Tractor work including feeding out. Effluent management. Health & Safety.

The Ideal applicant will need to be team player and have a awesome attitude, Goal orientated, Excellent problem solving abilities & communication, a willingness to learn, Excellent time management, Workplace & house proud, Looks after farm gear, vehicles bikes, tractors . We milk 700 cows, through a 50 bail rotary shed. We are looking for a person with experience. If this position is for you, and you would like to know more and have a look around the farm. Please apply with your CV and references.

Work available for partner if they have experience in relief milker.

3 Bedroom house 

Local primary school, kindy and bus to all high schools in Invercargill.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND. 

SORRY WE ARE NOT AN ACCREDITED EMPLOYER. 

Farm Size (ha)

280

Peak Herd Size (cows)

700

Typical On-farm Staff

3.5

Position Start Date

13/11/2026

Accommodation available

3 Bedroom house

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

65

Roster

Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation