Farm Assistant

Sarick Ltd; Whakamaru; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished 3-bedroom house

Internet in cowshed office

Rent deduction

Job summary

Sarick Ltd on a family dairy farm near Taupo is seeking a hands-on worker to join our team. The role focuses on milking cows and assisting around the cowshed, with a roster of 6 on 2 off and 35–45 hours per week. The position starts 26 August 2026 for at least four weeks, with potential extension.

You should have farming experience, basic English, and own transport. On-site accommodation is provided: a furnished three-bedroom house with carport and garage.

Qualifications

• Experience with farming preferred.
• Reasonable level of English required.
• Own transport required due to remote location.

Responsibilities

• Milk cows on the farm and assist in the cowshed.
• Support the team of seven permanent staff.
• Work as part of a friendly farm crew.

Skills

Farming experience

Team player

English basic

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for one person to help on our 950 cow family owned and operated dairy farm 30min west of Taupo. You would be supporting our team of seven permanent staff.

The role would predominantly involve milking cows and helping around the cowshed. The roster will be 6 on 2 off. The hours would be 35-45 hours a week. The position is available from the 26th of August 2026 for a minimum of four weeks but could be longer.

Farming experience and a reasonable level of English is preferred. We are looking for someone who is a team player with a positive attitude. You must have your own transport as we are located 30mins out of town with no public transport.

• You would have your own furnished three bedroom house with attached carport and garage on the property.
• Internet is available in the cowshed office.
• $80 a week will be deducted from your wages for rent and power.