Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Farm Assistant in rural Inglewood, milking 550 cows through a rotary shed with inshed feed and cup removers. 

The person we are looking for must have experience milking cows, have good animal husbandry and an eye for detail. Being able to operate a tractor is essential.

Must be competent in helping in the day to day running of a farm like setting breaks weed spraying, identifying and treatment of sick cows.   

Must be able to operate a 2 wheeler and 4 wheel motorbike.

Only people with relevant experience and available to attend an interview and valid work visa to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.

Pay rate will be discussed with potential person on relevant experience.

This position is for one person only.

Farm Size (ha)

300

Peak Herd Size (cows)

550

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

07/11/2026

Accommodation available

A three bedroom house with garage is available with school bus at gate

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Double rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off - 6 Days on / 1 day Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly