Experienced Dairy Farm Assistant

Max People; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 37,592,000 - 46,990,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

Jora New Zealand seeks two experienced dairy workers to join a large dairy operation in Ikawai, South Canterbury, NZ. You will milk, bring cows in, maintain hygiene, and perform day-to-day duties on a 1,300-cow farm with a modern rotary.

Great hours, solid pay, and accommodation are provided. Applicants should have prior dairy farming experience, be confident in a large rotary milking shed, and have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Previous dairy farming experience required.
• Confidence working in a large rotary dairy.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Milking and bringing cows in.
• Shed and plant hygiene tasks.
• Stock work and general day-to-day duties on the dairy farm.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for 2 experienced dairy workers to join a large, well-run dairy farm in Ikawai, South Canterbury, approximately 15 minutes from Waimate.

This is a great opportunity for someone already confident in the dairy shed who wants solid hours, excellent pay and affordable accommodation.

What's on offer:

• $30 per hour
• Accommodation $100 per week including power
• 6 days on / 3 days off
• 1,300-cow dairy farm
• Modern 60-bail rotary
• ACRs, Allflex collars & automatic drafting
• In-shed feeding and modern herd technology
• Great South Canterbury location

About the role:

You'll be involved in milking, bringing cows in, shed and plant hygiene, stock work and general day-to-day dairy farm duties.

The farm also completes its own silage, cropping, regrassing, fencing and track maintenance, so there is plenty happening across the wider operation.

You MUST have:

• Previous dairy farming experience
• Confidence working in a large rotary dairy
• A reliable attitude and willingness to get involved
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

This is not an entry-level dairy position. Please only apply if you have previous milking experience and are confident in the shed.

Ikawai is surrounded by the rolling countryside of South Canterbury, with Waimate nearby and easy access to lakes, mountains and the wider South Island — a great base for anyone wanting to work and explore New Zealand.