Casual Dairy Assistant | Eyrewell Forest

Full Job Description:

‍Located in Eyrewell Forest, this is a great opportunity for a Dairy Assistant looking for a casual role with a minimum 3-month assignment, starting mid-September 2026.

The farm milks 680 cows across 165 hectares and operates a rotary shed with ACRs and Protrack. It's a grass-based system with some in-shed feeding, making this a straightforward operation for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on dairy farming.

The farm runs one herd with an easy-to-manage system and a good mix of modern technology and practical farming. You'll be joining the team during the calving and mating period before moving into the post-mating roster.

‍Details:‍

• Casual position
• Minimum 3-month assignment
• Start date: Mid-September 2026
• Herd size: 680 cows
• Farm size: 165 hectares
• Location: Eyrewell Forest
• Wage: $25 per hour
• Roster:
  • 6 days on / 2 days off during calving and mating
  • 5 days on / 2 days off post-mating
• Accommodation: Single-person quarters
• Grass-based system with some in-shed feeding
• One herd

Tasks:‍

• Milking and daily shed operations
• Assisting with calving and mating
• Animal handling and stock management
• Feeding and general dairy farm duties
• Monitoring herd health and condition
• General farm maintenance
• Operating farm vehicles and equipment as required
• Supporting the team with seasonal work
• Assisting with wintering cows off farm for approximately 6 weeks

Requirements:‍

• Previous dairy farming experience preferred
• Good stock sense and animal handling skills
• Reliable and willing to get stuck in
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work the required roster
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

What's in it for you?‍

• $25 per hour
• Minimum 3-month assignment
• Mid-September 2026 start
• Single-person accommodation provided
• Straightforward, grass-based farming system
• Modern rotary shed with ACRs and Protrack
• Good variety across the calving and mating period
• Opportunity to gain further experience on a well-run Canterbury dairy farm

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