Dairy Farm Assistant- Entry Level

Job Description

Come and join our team!

Keen to get into the  dairy industry? We're looking for a reliable, hardworking dairy farm assistant to join our team.

No experience? No worries! We're happy to give the right person a go and help them learn the ropes.

What we're looking for:

  • A good attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Reliable, punctual and hard working.
  • An eye for detail and pride in doing a good job
  • Able to work well in a team and follow instructions.
  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Genuine interest in farming

What the job involves

  • Assisting with milking.
  • General shed duties and cleaning.
  • Shifting cows and general stock work.
  • Fencing, weed control and general farm maintenance.
  • Helping keep the farm running smoothly

What we offer:

  • on-the-farm training.
  • Support from an experienced team.
  • Opportunity to develop your farming skills.
  • A good working environment.
  • Room to grow within the dairy industry.

We're after someone with a good work ethic,  common sense and a bit of get-up-and-go.

Experience is a bonus, but the right attitude is what matters most!

Only apply if you are legally able to work in New Zealand.

Farm Size (ha)

200

Peak Herd Size (cows)

550

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

09/11/2026

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation