Experienced Dairy Assistant - Split Calving Farm | New Zealand

Full Job Description
Located near Gore, this family-owned and operated dairy farm offers a supportive, well-organised working environment with modern systems and genuine work-life balance. The operation milks 600 cows through a 40-aside herringbone shed fitted with ACRs, Protrack, and automatic teat spraying. The herd is split-calving, with approximately 400 Friesian cows calving in August/September and a further 200 cows calving in February/March, supporting consistent year-round milk production.The farm also runs a 550-cow wintering barn, feeding out via a BVL mixer wagon, and is fully self-contained with two nearby run-off blocks. All cows are monitored using Halter technology, allowing proactive animal management and reduced physical workload.

• 27 per hour + Two-bedroom farm cottage provided
• Start Date: Feb/March 2026

Location & Lifestyle:

‍Situated in Southland, this role offers more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Southland is well known for its strong rural communities, affordable living, and access to outdoor adventure. On your days off, you're within easy reach of Fiordland National Park, lakes, hiking tracks, fishing, hunting, and ski fields, making it an ideal base for those wanting to explore New Zealand while working in a stable, year-round role.

‍Tasks:

• Milking 600 cows through a 40-aside herringbone shed
• Supporting animal health using Halter monitoring systems
• Feeding out and winter barn support using a BVL mixer wagon
• General farm duties including stock movement and shed hygiene
• Tractor and machinery operation (John Deere, Claas, JCB)
• Supporting silage operations (all silage cut in-house)

Requirements:

• Previous dairy farming experience essential
• Confident milking in herringbone sheds
• Comfortable working with modern technology and farm systems
• Good English communication skills
• Reliable, motivated, and team focused
• Legal right to work in New Zealand (AEWV not available)

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