Dairy Assistants - Southland

Great opportunity for two people to experience spring calving season on two side-by-side farms in Invercargill, Southland!‍

• Join a large-scale calving operation – 1,450 cows across two units
• Work alongside an experienced team with a supportive setup
• Furnished accommodation and a car provided – just bring your gear!

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Spring Calving Assistants x2
We’re looking for two enthusiastic farm assistants to join our clients team across two neighbouring dairy units in Mabel Bush, Southland during peak calving season.

• Flexible start and finish dates – core need from 1st August to 30th September, could Start June through till Novemebr
• Calving 1,450 cows over 2 months – gain real-world experience on busy farms
• Furnished accommodation + small car provided for shared use

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‍Full Job Description:

‍This placement is perfect for a couple, friends, or two individuals who are looking to gain valuable New Zealand dairy experience over spring. The two farms are side-by-side, each milking 730 cows on a System 4 setup with large calving pads and a herd home for feeding. You’ll be placed one on each farm but work similar rosters and have shared accommodation and the same days off.

You’ll join a friendly, experienced team of 6 staff, with owners who’ve previously hosted international workers including students from UCD and Irish candidates on working holidays.

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‍Location:

‍Invercargill is just a short drive away, with access to the Catlins, Fiordland, and Southland’s rugged beauty.

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‍Remuneration:‍

• $25 per hour + 8% holiday pay (gross)
• Furnished farm accommodation – $100/week per person
• Small farm car provided for use

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‍Roles and Responsibilities:‍

• Assist with spring calving and post-natal animal care
• Help with feeding systems, including herd home and calving pad management
• General farm maintenance, shed cleaning, and calf rearing
• Support existing full-time staff with day-to-day farm tasks

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‍Rosters:‍

• August–September: 6 days on, 1 day off (same day off for both)
• Optional July start for wintering work (barn/crop/silage management)
• October wrap-up flexible depending on your plans

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Role Requirements:

‍✔ Must have Milking experience

✔ Good communication and ability to work independently

✔ Legal right to work in New Zealand

✔ Able to pass a drug test if requested

✔ Driver’s license preferred

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‍Site Culture & Benefits:‍

• Work together – same roster, shared housing, same day off
• Farm-ready accommodation and vehicle provided
• Supportive team and structured setup – 3 full-time staff per farm
• Beautiful Southland lifestyle – explore Fiordland, the Catlins & beyond

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

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‍Why Choose Max People?

‍Max People started as a specialised construction recruitment agency and has been a trailblazer in providing customised labour-hire solutions to leading firms across agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics in New Zealand. Begin your career journey with Max People today!

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‍Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.