Farm Assistant

Peter Anderson; Ōtorohanga; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Peter Anderson's farm near Ōtorohanga in the Waikato region is seeking a farm assistant to work with a team milking 600 Jersey cows. The role involves long days, early starts, and working outdoors in all weather, with a manager and an assistant manager overseeing operations.

The job includes contributing to fast-paced milking, cattle handling, and routine farm tasks. Accommodation is provided in a single-room unit with a living space, heat pump, and communal facilities, valued at $200 per week.

Qualifications

• Experience milking dairy cows preferred.
• Able to drive motorbikes and ATVs, with or without trailer.
• Willingness to work long days in all weather.
• Capable of quick visual and kinesthetic learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with milking 600 Jersey cows in a busy shed.
• Support daily routines and team tasks on farm.
• Work with cows and calves under manager supervision.

Skills

Motorbike driving

Quad driving

Dairy farming experience

Learner mindset

Job description

I am in need of a farm assistant to work with my team milking 600 Jersey cows near Otorohanga.

We milk through a 44 aside herringbone cowshed with 20 sets of automatic cup removers and meal feeders.

Roster of 11 days on, 3 days off.

Applicant will need a basic ability to drive motorbikes and 4 wheelers with and without a trailer, ideally experience milking cows or at least being a quick visual and kinesthetic learner.

Long days, early starts, outside in all kinds of weather, working with cows and calves, a manager and an assistant manager.

We have a pretty good team, the farm is hilly but manageable. Milkings are fast-paced and becoming more and more efficient as we all get used to the routine.

Accommodation provided is a single room unit with a reasonable size living space and the ability to separate the sleeping area. Heat pump, kitchen space. Adjoining bathroom and laundry, and a carport. Accommodation valued at $200 per week.

I am happy to provide more details to applicants, feel free to ask.