Farm Assistant / Tractor Driver

KiwiQuest Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

KiwiQuest Ltd. is seeking workers to support dairy farms across New Zealand's South Island. You’ll be involved in milking, calf care, dairy-shed cleaning, and tractor operation.

The role requires some dairy experience or tractor driving, a NZ working visa, own transport, and a commitment of at least three months. Start dates are as soon as possible, with pay from NZ$28 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Some experience milking cows or driving tractors required.
• Valid New Zealand working holiday visa preferred.
• Own transport to reach the farm.
• Commitment of at least three months.

Responsibilities

• Milking cows and cleaning dairy sheds
• Feeding calves and washing dairy equipment
• Operating tractors with a grabber or baler
• Working on farms from Mid Canterbury to Southland

Job description

Agriculture & Farm Work $28.0 - 33.6/h 2 days ago

Work Style

Physical 8/10

Technical 5/10

Creative 2/10

Pace 6/10

Structure 7/10

Pressure 6/10

Travel 6/10

Hours 7/10

Description

Supports dairy farms across New Zealand's South Island through milking, calf care, dairy-shed cleaning, equipment washing and tractor operation.

Responsibilities

• Milking cows and cleaning dairy sheds
• Feeding calves and washing dairy equipment
• Operating tractors with a grabber or baler
• Working on farms from Mid Canterbury to Southland

Requirements

• Some experience milking cows or driving tractors
• Valid New Zealand working holiday visa
• Own transport to reach the farm
• Commitment of at least three months
• Pay from NZ$28 per hour depending on experience
• Start dates available as soon as possible