Dairy Cattle Farm Assistant / Farm Worker – Entry Level

$27.00 - $29.00 hourly

Job Description

We are looking for one reliable, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Dairy Farm Assistants or Farm Worker. You will work closely with farm owner to ensure the smooth operation of daily farm tasks.

Farm Details:

  • Milking 640 cows at peak through a 54-bale rotary shed.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with daily farm operations, including:

• Milking twice daily (most of the year).

• Animal health and welfare- monitoring and caring for livestock

• Calf rearing- feeding, health checks, and general care

• Feeding stock- preparing and distributing feed

• Irrigation & Effluent management- operating and maintaining irrigation/effluent systems

• Weed control- general farm maintenance

• Ensuring farm compliance with health & safety, environmental, and animal welfare regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 1-2 years experience is preferred, but training will be provided for the right candidates.
  • A positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic.
  • Willingness to work early morning shifts and long hours (starting around 4:40 AM).
  • Physical fitness and the ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to operate 2-wheelers, 4-wheelers, and tractors.
  • Availability to work 30–45 hours per week.
  • Must be willing to live on-in single shared accommodation (shared, well-maintained accommodation provided).
  • A clear criminal record is required.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license 

Farm Policies:

Farm policy does not allow pets or smoking/vaping anywhere on farm.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pre-employment and random drug testing will be conducted.

Pay Rate:

 $27-$29 per hour

How to Apply:

  • Please submit your cover letter and CV including 2 references at least. Application without CV and references will not be contacted 
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Farm Size (ha)

191

Peak Herd Size (cows)

640

Typical On-farm Staff

1

Position Start Date

01/12/2026

Accommodation available

no

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45+

Roster

Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly