Seasonal Dairy Farm Hand - Housing Available

Ag Assist; Rongotea; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennant Farms Ltd is offering a fixed-term summer farm hand position near Rongotea, roughly 15 minutes from Palmerston North. The role suits a university student with a real interest in farming and agriculture.

You'll assist with milking, care of young stock, tractor work, and general repairs across a 550-hectare property and 850-cow dairy operation. Possible accommodation may be available for the right applicant.

Qualifications

• Experience in farming valued but a keen attitude and interest in farming is important.
• Uni student or student-friendly position; reliability and enthusiasm are key.

Responsibilities

• Milking/herds
• Helping with young stock
• Tractor work
• General repairs and maintenance

Skills

Milking

Herd management

Tractor operation

General maintenance

Job description

Tennant Farms Ltd is offering a fixed-term summer farm hand position near Rongotea, roughly 15 minutes from Palmerston North. The role suits a university student with a real interest in farming and agriculture.

You'll assist with milking, care of young stock, tractor work, and general repairs across a 550-hectare property and 850-cow dairy operation. Possible accommodation may be available for the right applicant.