Summer Farm Hand - Taranaki

Ag Assist; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Job summary

Ag Assist in New Zealand near New Plymouth is seeking a summer farm hand for a 200-cow, 75ha dairy operation ten minutes from New Plymouth. The role is hands-on, working daily with the farmer, and may extend to sole charge when needed.

Training is provided if required, making it ideal for students or travellers looking for summer work. Experience with tractors/motorbikes is desirable; stock handling and milking experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience operating tractors and motorbikes is preferred.
• Stock handling and milking experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Physically fit for outdoor farm work.

Responsibilities

• Milking cows and supporting milk harvesting routines
• Handling and caring for calves
• Weed spraying and general farm upkeep
• Fencing repairs and maintenance
• Tractor operation and assisting with pasture work

Skills

Tractor operation

Motorbike operation

Stock handling

Milking experience

Willingness to learn

Physical fitness

Job description

Description

We are seeking a summer farm hand to join our 200-cow, 75ha dairy operation just 10 minutes from New Plymouth. The farm uses Halter collars and features a well-set-up 24-aside herringbone shed for one-person operation. This hands-on role involves working daily alongside the farmer, and eventually covering sole charge when required. It’s an ideal opportunity for a student or traveller looking for summer work, with training provided if needed.

Requirements

• Experience operating tractors and motorbikes (desired)


• Stock handling and milking experience (favourable)


• Willingness to learn and follow instructions


• Physical fitness for outdoor farm work

Responsibilities

• Milking cows and supporting milk harvesting routines


• Handling and caring for calves


• Weed spraying and general farm upkeep


• Fencing repairs and maintenance


• Tractor operation and assisting with pasture work

Accommodation

A spare room in the farm house could be provided, would need ok with living along side the farmer.