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We are seeking a casual worker for general farm tasks across a large scale dairy business. The business has multiple dairy farms and dairy support properties. The work required is milkings, tractor driving, fencing, calf feeding, pasture walks, and other farm duties depending on the candidates skills.  The successful candidate may be a person looking for temporary work or have another position held and this position will fill up their work load as they see fit. They may specialize in some tasks and not others.  We can employ the successful candidate on a PAYE basis or as an independent contractor. Please apply if you are seeking work for a short or long period, or if you can do part time work as we would love to hear from you.  Pay will be dependent on skill level, transport can be discussed as part of the remuneration package. 

ABOUT SMITHILL Smithill Limited is a family-owned and operated Southland farming business running four dairy farms and an expanding dairy support operation. Following the purchase of a dry stock block in Clifden, we are looking for a practical and capable  Machinery Operator and Dry Stock (Dairy Support) Assistant to join our team. This is an opportunity to become part of a growing operation and help establish and develop a new support property. ABOUT THE ROLE Based primarily on our dry stock blocks, you will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider Smithill team. This is a varied, hands-on role combining machinery operation, cattle work, cropping, feeding, maintenance and farm development. Your responsibilities will include: • Operating tractors and farm machinery for cultivation, sowing, mowing, fertiliser application and feeding out • Operating silage wagons, feeding equipment and other implements • Digger operation where trained and competent •...