$58,000 - $65,000 yearly
Multiple farms (Waitaki District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand)
We are looking for a dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm located in the waitaki valley, 10 minutes to Kurow and Duntroon, located 45 minutes from Oamaru.
The farm milks 400 cows through a 54 bail rotary with in shed feeding and ACRs, irrigated via pivots, fixed grid and k-line.
Day to day tasks and responsibilities include
milk harvesting - ensuring production of high-quality milk, cleaning and maintaining the milking plant
feeding the cows - follow instructions for setting up breaks. Assist with weed control.
moving and handling stock in a safe manner
assist with the operation and management of the dairy effluent system
You'll need to be physically fit and able to ride 2 wheel motorbikes
Roster is 6 and 2. May be subject to change. During calving roster may change and may include weekend work.
Tractor experience would be advantageous along with some experience operating 2 and 4 wheelers on hills.
4 bedroom family home available....
| Closing date for Applications: |
16/11/2026
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Assistant Herd Manager
Farm Assistant
Herd Manager
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| Position Start Date: |
14/12/2026
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