Farm Assistant Dairy/support Farms

Campbell Tait; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Training during placement

Job summary

Campbell Tait seeks a farm assistant for a family-run dairy operation 30km from Ashburton. You will work with cows, calves and stock, assisting with milking, stock handling and general farm tasks.

Accommodation is provided; you will need your own transport. Reasonable English and a valid Working Holiday visa are required; some farming experience is preferred and training will be given.

Qualifications

• Farm work experience preferred; training provided.
• Must have reasonable English and a current Working Holiday visa.

Responsibilities

• Milk cows and assist with daily dairy chores.
• Clean sheds and handle stock, including calves and young stock.
• General farm work including weed spraying and routine maintenance.

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Tractor driving

English proficiency

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 a farm assistant to join our team on a family owned and operated dairy farm, 30km from Ashburton. The position would involve working alongside fellow team members with dairy cows and young stock. Tasks include milking and shed cleaning, working with all stock classes (shifting and feeding) and general farm work including weed spraying and maintenance. A positive and polite attitude, a keenness to learn and grow, coupled with a strong work ethic is a must. Experience driving tractors and motorbikes would be helpful.

We are looking for someone to cover through until January. While some farming experience would be preferred, training will be provided.

Accommodation is provided. You will require your own transport for personal use.

The farm is smoke free and drug free. Applicants need to have reasonable English and a current working holiday visa.