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FRS and Max People are excited to offer a unique overseas farming opportunity for New Zealanders keen to experience life and work on Irish dairy farms.
We’re connecting motivated Kiwi farm workers with some of the best farms across Ireland. This farming exchange programme allows you to develop your skills, earn a competitive wage, and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime cultural experience all while supporting Irish farms during their peak season.
Hands-On Dairy Farm Experience
Learn directly from experienced Irish farmers. You’ll gain practical skills in calf rearing, milking, breeding, and grassland management, giving you valuable knowledge that will benefit your farming career.
Earn While You Explore
All roles offer industry-standard pay, meaning you can fund your adventure while living and working overseas.
Live the Irish Rural Lifestyle
Work in some of Ireland’s most scenic regions, close to historic towns and world-famous tourist destinations. This programme is a chance to explore a new culture, build independence, and make international friendships.
This opportunity is ideal for young New Zealanders with farm experience, a willingness to learn, and an adventurous spirit. Whether you’re between jobs, on a gap year, or want to boost your farming CV, this could be your next big step.
Work placements will generally run from January – June which is Ireland’s peak season and coincides with New Zealand’s off-season. This will cover the busy periods in each country and reduce the pull of domestic workers during each country’s busy season. Candidates travelling from New Zealand will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and costs, including relevant visa applications.
You will be:
Salary can vary depending on ability, experience and the scale of work taken on.
The range of salary would be from €12.72 – €13.50 per hour with farm managers commanding more.
Depending on the farm unit, accommodation can be available on farm but mostly that is not the case. Depending on what part of Ireland you reside in, rent can cost between €600 and €900 euro per month.
Transport is something that should be factored into your budget whether living on or away from a farm.
Once your application has been received and processed, our representatives will advise you and arrange an initial interview by telephone or online interview. A face-to-face interview may also be arranged with a Max People representative and FRS.
If your application is successful, you will be offered a place on the exchange programme.
We aim to confirm your suitability as quickly as possible and will keep you informed at every step. The process generally takes one month from interview to offer of placement decision depending on the information provided.
The middle and south of Ireland are the busiest areas in the dairy industry.
Click an area for more information:
Working in any of the areas above, puts you within touching distance of all the main towns and cities in that area.
Work Holiday Visas are processed through the Honorary Consulate General of Ireland in Auckland.
Applicants applying for a Working Holiday Authorisation (WHA) to Ireland must be resident in New Zealand during the application process, must have, and provide evidence of, access to a minimum of NZ$3,000 of available funds, hold a return ticket and hold a New Zealand passport which must be valid for a minimum of 15 months from the date of planned entry to Ireland.
Working Holiday Authorisations take approximately ten working days to process
If you're prepared to kickstart an exciting journey with Max People, we're here to welcome you into our dynamic team at Max People.
Minimum requirements
Click the link below to apply directly and upload the cover letter and resume.
Trina was amazing! She was so nice and helpful. She didn't give up on finding us a farm even when the first 2 didn't work out. She has found us a really great farm to work for that we both really enjoy. Thank you so much, Trina for everything!
Austin and Hannah
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Trina was great in helping to organise everything and gave me so much reassurance and support when undertaking such a big move.
Becky
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Very clear and good communication. Quickly set me up with work for very nice employers. She negotiated the wage and living arrangements at the farm for me. She listened to my wishes regarding the type of employment that I was looking for. Would absolutely recommend it!
Daniel
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Helped me every step of the way; they were definitely friendly and caring people!
William
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Highly recommend, very helpful - Help us settle in and get the hang of things.
Enda Hughes
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Working along with MaxPeople made the process of coming over much easier, as everything was well-regimented and organised for me coming over. I would highly encourage for every student to participate in a placement abroad and engage in the opportunity to see the world.
Meabh Mulholland
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