Farm Assistant

$25.00 - $30.00 hourly

Job Description

Farm Assistant Reporoa - Immediate Start. 

We are looking for a Farm Assistant to join us on farm! 

Facts and Figures: 

360 cows (peak). 
150,000 KGMS (target).
113ha effective
40 aside herringbone shed with in shed feeders and a auto drafter.
Cows have Nedap collars for heat detection and health alerts. 
System 3-4 with all cows wintered on farm.

Current 50/50 sharemilkers, running a efficient pasture focused system with a strong emphasis on feeding our cows profitably. 

Located 2mins from Reporoa, 35mins from Rotorua and Taupo. 
Accommodation- 3 bedroom farm house with a garage. 

Job Description

The fulltime farm assist will be working closely with the current sharemilkers on farm (husband and wife team) as well as some casual relief staff. 

 The duties include but not limited to; 

  • Milking and maintaining milking shed and plant hygiene.
  • Feeding cows, moving break fences, and feeding out when required. 
  • Maintenance including weed and pest control, basic fencing and water system maintenance. 
  • Tractor work including fertilizer spreading, feeding out and mowing/topping. 
  • Youngstock; drenching and feeding calves. 
  • Winter crop management. 

What we require

  • Ideally at least 1 season experience. We are willing to teach and develop skills for the right person. 
  • You must be RELIABLE and TRUSTWORTHY. 
  • Fit and able to work a 40hr+ week on farm.  
  • Willingness to learn new things and progress in the industry. 
  • Quiet and relaxed nature, respectful of the animals and surrounding environments. 

If you are interested in this job or would like some further information. 

Please send a CV and cover letter to EK Pastoral Ltd. 
[email protected] 

Farm Size (ha)

113

Peak Herd Size (cows)

360

Typical On-farm Staff

2 Sharemilkers.

Position Start Date

30/11/2026

Accommodation available

yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly