Dairy farm Assistant Required In New Zealand

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Are you a dedicated farm professional seeking a role with genuine work-life balance in a supportive, well-equipped operation? Our family-run dairy farm near Dargaville is looking for a reliable Assistant to join our team. With excellent on-farm facilities, a structured roster giving you regular long weekends, and a self-sufficient unit where you can develop a wide range of skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a positive environment.

About the Farm And Role

We operate a 240-cow pedigree Friesian autumn calving herd on a 245ha property, utilising modern technology including a 28-bail rotary shed with Protrack and Alflex collars. We are a comprehensive, self-sufficient unit, managing all aspects from feeding and effluent to silage, cropping, and earthworks in-house. This role is hands-on and varied, ideal for someone who enjoys seeing a job through from start to finish as part of a close-knit team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working alongside the farm team, your daily and seasonal tasks will include:

• Milking in our modern herringbone shed, following best-practice animal husbandry.
• Feeding out supplements on the feed pad and managing grazing rotations.
• Operating machinery for effluent management, cropping, and general farm maintenance.
• Assisting with all young stock work, as all calves are reared on the property.
• Contributing to seasonal work such as silage making, cultivation, and fertilizer application.
• Maintaining high standards of animal welfare, pasture management, and farm presentation.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for a team player who is committed to a career in dairying. The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on dairy farming experience.
• Honesty, reliability, and a strong, positive work ethic.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• Physical fitness and a practical, problem-solving approach to daily tasks.
• At least a New Zealand restricted driver’s licence; a full licence is preferred.
• Tractor and general machinery experience is a significant advantage.
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Legal eligibility to work full-time in New Zealand.

What We Offer You

We are committed to providing a rewarding role that respects your time and contribution:

• An 11 days on, 3 days off roster, creating a regular long weekend every rotation, plus 2 additional rostered mornings off during your 11-day work period.
• High-quality on-farm accommodation: a modern, 3-bedroom house with a double garage.
• A great location: situated just 20 minutes south of Dargaville, close to beaches, lakes, and with a school bus at the end of the driveway.
• $28 – $35 per hour
• The opportunity to work with excellent facilities and technology in a proactive business.
• A comprehensive, skilled role where you can develop and apply a wide range of farming competencies.

How to Apply

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If you are an experienced, reliable dairy professional looking for your next step, please apply by sending your CV and references to us.

Please ensure your application includes your contact details and relevant work history. All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. We look forward to hearing from you.