Dairy Farm Assistant — Milking, Herd Care & Tech Ops

Hartland Dairies Limited; West Coast; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared accommodation

Job summary

Hartland Dairies Limited in Hokitika seeks a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our 300-hectare farm. You will work alongside the farm owners and an experienced team, performing milking, animal care and general farm tasks.

No formal qualifications required, but a genuine interest in dairy farming and willingness to learn are essential. You will participate in milking, shed hygiene, animal welfare and routine farm duties across variable weather conditions.

Qualifications

• No relevant experience or qualification required, but willing to learn.
• Genuine interest in dairy farming and animal care.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills will be considered.
• Ability to work as part of a small team and independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Milking cows twice daily and assisting with milking process.
• Washdown and cleaning procedures after milking.
• Maintain shed hygiene, cleanliness and biosecurity.
• Monitor cow health and report concerns.
• Assist with calving and herd management.
• Use Halter technology and follow procedures for herd movement.
• Carry out pasture maintenance and farm duties as required.
• Follow health and safety procedures, ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Health & safety

Tools

Halter technology

Automatic cup removers

Job description

Hartland Dairies Limited in Hokitika seeks a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our 300-hectare farm. You will work alongside the farm owners and an experienced team, performing milking, animal care and general farm tasks.

No formal qualifications required, but a genuine interest in dairy farming and willingness to learn are essential. You will participate in milking, shed hygiene, animal welfare and routine farm duties across variable weather conditions.