$65,000 - $75,000 yearly
Telford Dairy Unit
Telford - Southern Institute of Technology Owaka Highway, Waitepeka, New Zealand
We’re looking for a reliable Farm Assistant who is confident with core farming skills and keen to keep learning. We milk 650 cows on 259 ha of flat terrain through a 54‑bail rotary DeLaval shed with digital monitoring tools . Potential work for parter available as calf rearing.
Role includes
All aspects of day‑to‑day farm tasks in a supportive environment with quiet cows, including:
Milking in a 54‑bail rotary
Stock handling and animal health checks
Break fencing and pasture monitoring
Effluent management
Shed hygiene and general farm duties
Feeding out (tractor experience an advantage)
Using digital monitoring tools as part of daily routines
Roster is 6 on 2off.
We’re looking for someone who
Has at least one year’s NZ dairy farming experience
Is competent with milking and feeding
Follows instructions accurately
Has a solid work ethic and takes pride in their work
Communicates well and works well in a small team
Is interested in using...
| Closing date for Applications: |
21/06/2026
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Calf Rearer
Farm Assistant
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| Position Start Date: |
01/06/2026
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