Dairy Assistant | Progressive large herd system

Full Job Description

‍Located in the Waihao Valley just 15 minutes from Waimate, this is an opportunity to join a well-established and highly systemised dairy farm milking 1,300 peak milk cows across 456 hectares. The farm combines rolling hills and river flats, creating a varied and well-balanced farming environment.

The dairy operates a 60-bail internal rotary featuring ACRs, Allflex milking intelligence, automatic drafting, internal herd testing, in-shed feeding, Waikato plant, and Dataflow Pro. The herd is split-calving, with approximately 400 cows calving in autumn.

A large free-stall cow barn is utilised through winter and during adverse weather, supporting cow comfort, feed efficiency, and animal welfare. The operation is fully spray irrigated and runs a well-designed effluent system integrated through multiple pivots.

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‍Details:‍

• Start Date: Mid January – 31st May
• 2 Roles available
• Pay Rate: $26 per hour
• Roster: 6 days on / 3 days off
• Accommodation: Four-bedroom shared house (own bedroom)
• Rent: $125 per week

Tasks:‍

• Milking 1,300 cows through a 60-bail automated rotary shed
• Using Allflex collars and drafting systems for herd management
• Supporting split calving, winter milking, and barn systems
• General farm duties including feeding, stock movement, and yard work
• Assisting with irrigation across pivots, K-line, and longline sprinklers
• Supporting in-house contracting activities such as silage, regrassing, fencing, and track maintenance
• Maintaining shed hygiene and following farm systems closely

Requirements:‍

• Previous dairy farming experience essential (large-herd experience preferred)
• Confident working in rotary sheds and following automated systems
• Good English communication skills
• Reliable, safety-conscious, and team-oriented
• Ability to follow processes and attention to detail
• Legal right to work in New Zealand (AEWV not available)

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Apply online TODAY and drive your Dairy career with The Max Team!

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