Dairy Assistant | Southbridge | Perm Role

Max People; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-bedroom house provided

Job summary

Max People is seeking a dedicated Dairy Assistant to join a 1,000-cow dairy farm in Southbridge, Canterbury. You will participate in milking, shed operations, and general farm duties across 260 hectares.

The role offers a 6 days on/2 days off roster, a 58,000 NZD base salary and a total package valued at 68,400 NZD, including a 3-bedroom house. Applicants should have dairy farming interest and good stock sense, with a willingness to contribute across milking, irrigation, machinery and

Qualifications

• Previous dairy farming experience preferred.
• Good stock sense and animal handling skills.
• Reliable and hardworking approach.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.
• Willingness to get involved in a range of farm duties.
• Good communication skills.
• Full driver’s licence preferred.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Milking and daily shed operations.
• General dairy farm duties.
• Animal handling and stock management.
• Feeding and supporting day-to-day farm operations.
• Irrigation duties using K-Line and pivots.
• Tractor and machinery work.
• General farm maintenance.
• Supporting seasonal farm work and the wider farm team.

Skills

Stock handling

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Driver's licence

Job description

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Dairy Assistant | Southbridge | Perm Role

Full Job Description:
Located in the Southbridge area, this is a great opportunity for a Dairy Assistant to join a well-established 1,000-cow dairy farm across 260 hectares.
The farm operates a modern 48-bale rotary shed with ACRs and uses K-Line and pivot irrigation. There are tractors and other farm machinery available, and the farm also has an off-farm run-off block. Leeston township is close by for your everyday essentials and a bit of time away from the farm.
This is a permanent position for one person, suited to someone looking for a long-term farming opportunity. With a 6 days on / 2 days off roster, season depending, you'll have a good balance of work and time off.

Details:

• Permanent, full-time position
• Herd size: 1,000 cows
• Farm size: 260 hectares
• Roster: 6 days on / 2 days off, season depending
• Stat date: flexible
• Salary: $58,000
• Total package value(with accomodation): $68,400
• Accommodation: 3-bedroom house
• Location: Southbridge, Canterbury
• Close to Leeston township

Tasks:

• Milking and daily shed operations
• General dairy farm duties
• Animal handling and stock management
• Feeding and supporting day-to-day farm operations
• Irrigation duties using K-Line and pivots
• Tractor and machinery work
• General farm maintenance
• Supporting seasonal farm work and the wider farm team

Requirements:

• Previous dairy farming experience preferred
• Good stock sense and animal handling skills
• Reliable and hardworking approach
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Willingness to get involved in a range of farm duties
• Good communication skills
• Full driver's licence preferred
• Legal right to work in New Zealand
• This is a permanent role and is not suitable for working holiday backpackers

What's in it for you?

• Permanent position on an established 1,000-cow dairy farm
• $58,000 salary with a total package valued at $68,400
• 3-bedroom house provided
• 6/2 roster, season depending
• Modern 48-bale rotary shed with ACRs
• Variety across milking, machinery, irrigation and general farm work
• Close to Leeston township
• Long-term opportunity for someone wanting to build a future in dairy farming

Additional information

• Permanent role on a 1,000-cow dairy farm
• 6 days on / 2 days off roster
• 3-bedroom house included in package