DAIRY ASSISTANT | WEST OTAGO

Here's your opportunity to join a respected fourth-generation family farming business near Tapanui in West Otago.

Milking 700 cows across 663 hectares, this progressive operation combines traditional farming values with modern technology, tidy systems and a genuinely supportive team.

You'll be joining a close-knit crew where good communication, reliability and quality stockmanship matter. This is a genuine all-round dairy role, offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to work with some impressive modern farm technology.

‍What's involved?‍

• Milking 700 cows through a modern 54-bail rotary dairy with ACRs
• Animal health, stock management and general animal care
• Feeding out and general farm duties
• Tractor operation and machinery work
• General farm maintenance and keeping things running smoothly
• Working with modern systems including Cow Manager, Protrack, milk yield monitoring and SCC sensors

What we're looking for:‍

• Previous dairy farming experience is essential
• Confident milking in a rotary shed
• Tractor experience advantageous
• Reliable, hardworking and a positive attitude
• Good English communication skills
• Full driver's licence preferred
• Must have the legal right to work in NZ (AEWV sponsorship is not available)

What's in it for you?‍

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• 4 days on / 2 days off roster
• Join an established fourth-generation family farming business
• Modern technology and well-maintained farm systems
• Supportive team, strong leadership and regular weekly communication
• Great work-life balance outside of calving

Love the outdoors? West Otago has plenty to offer when you're off the farm, with hunting, fishing, tramping and mountain biking on your doorstep, plus easy access to the adventures of Central Otago.The Details:‍

• Location: Near Tapanui, West Otago
• Position: 1 Dairy Assistant
• Start: Immediate
• Duration: Through to mid-January

Interested?

If you're an experienced dairy assistant who enjoys being hands-on and wants to be part of a well-run farming operation, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now with Max People. Tell us about your dairy experience, current location and availability.
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