Dairy Farm Assistant

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Southland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking workers for dairy farm operations across New Zealand’s South Island. You’ll milk cows, clean sheds, feed calves, and maintain equipment as part of a mobile farming team.

Applicants should have some farming or large-animal experience, hold a valid working holiday visa, have their own transport, and commit to at least three months. Pay starts at NZD 28 per hour and scales with experience across multiple South Island farms.

Qualifications

• Some farming or large-animal experience required.
• Valid working holiday visa required.
• Own transport to reach the farm.
• Commitment to at least three months.
• At least NZD 28 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Milk cows and clean dairy sheds.
• Feed calves and assist with animal care.
• Wash and maintain dairy equipment.
• Support general duties across assigned farms.

Skills

Farming experience

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $28.0 - 33.6/h 1 day ago

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Technical 3/10

Creative 1/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 5/10

Travel 5/10

Hours 7/10

Description

Work on dairy farms across New Zealand’s South Island by milking cows, cleaning sheds, feeding calves and maintaining farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Milk cows and clean dairy sheds
• Feed calves and assist with animal care
• Wash and maintain dairy equipment
• Support general duties across assigned farms

Requirements

• Some farming or large-animal experience
• Valid working holiday visa
• Own transport to reach the farm
• Commitment to at least three months
• At least NZD 28 per hour depending on experience
• Opportunities across various South Island farms