Dairy Farm Assistant - Otago Area

FRENZ Recruitment & Immigration; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for seasonal farm jobs is seeking individuals for a well-paid role on a dairy farm in Balclutha, New Zealand. This position is ideal for those on a Working Holiday Visa looking for outdoor work with animals while enjoying great pay and free or low-cost accommodation. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, some dairy farming experience, and a valid driver's license. This opportunity offers guaranteed hours and a unique Kiwi experience.

Benefits

Hourly pay + 8% holiday pay

On-farm accommodation (low cost or free)

Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours/week

Qualifications

• Experience in dairy farming or milking preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's licence (NZ or international).
• Ability to follow instructions in English required.

Responsibilities

• Work outdoors with animals on a dairy farm.
• Follow shift or rotating rosters as needed.
• Share accommodation with others if required.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Dairy farming or milking experience

Motorbike or quad experience

Good English

Valid driver's licence

Comfortable working outdoors

Flexibility for shifts

Job description

We’ve got a well-paid seasonal farm job starting ASAP til December '25 in Balclutha (1 position available) — perfect for individuals on a Working Holiday Visa.

This is a fantastic role for anyone keen to:
• Work outdoors with animals
• Experience life on a New Zealand dairy farm
• Earn great pay while enjoying free or low-cost accommodation

Whether you’re chasing a uniquely Kiwi experience or exploring a pathway to stay in New Zealand longer, FRENZ has the nationwide connections and immigration expertise to help.

What the Farms Are Looking For:
You don’t need to tick every box, but the more, the better:

• Great attitude and strong work ethic (must-have!)
• Dairy farming or milking experience (ideal required for some)
• Motorbike or quad experience (required for some roles)
• Good English and ability to follow instructions
• Valid driver’s licence (NZ or international) + own vehicle
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
• Flexibility for shift or rotating rosters
• Willingness to share accommodation (in some cases)

What’s Included:

• Hourly pay + 8% holiday pay
• On-farm accommodation (low cost or free)
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours/week, with an average of 40 and max of 55 hours/week.

Interested? Apply now to snap up this opportunity—or let us know if you’re still overseas and want a job lined up for when you arrive.

These roles are open only to those with a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa.

FRENZ is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.