Farm Assistant

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm at Cronadun 10kms north of Reefton.  The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of dairy farming including, but not limited to; milking cows, cowshed hygiene, rearing calves, stock work and tractor driving.  Experience in the above is preferred, but we are willing to employ a person who has the right attitude and ability with a willingness to learn.  The ideal applicant will be honest and reliable and able to work independently and as part of a team.  The farm milks 510 cows through a 60 bail rotary cowshed with automatic cup removers, Afimilk collars with auto drafting and in-shed meal feeding. Young stock are grazed off farm.

A current NZ drivers licence is required.  You must be a NZ citizen to apply. A condition of employment will be to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Farm Size (ha)

200

Peak Herd Size (cows)

520

Typical On-farm Staff

Three and a relief milker

Position Start Date

10/12/2026

Accommodation available

Modern three bedroom home

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45-55

Roster

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

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

By negotiation