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Nov 4, 2026

EXPERIENCED DAIRY FARM WORKERS | TAPANUI

Dunedin
, 
otago
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We're looking for 2 experienced Dairy Farm Workers to join a friendly, supportive farming team in Tapanui, West Otago.

This is a great opportunity to put your dairy farming skills to work, enjoy the NZ countryside and earn good money over the busy summer season.

The farm milks approximately 500 cows through a 36-aside herringbone shed with automatic cup removers (ACRs). You'll be involved in milking and general day-to-day farm duties, working alongside an experienced team.

‍What's on offer?‍

  • $30 per hour
  • Accommodation available
  • 5 days on / 2 days off
  • Immediate start through to mid-January
  • Friendly, supportive farm team

What we're looking for:‍

  • Previous NZ dairy farming experience OR experience milking large herds overseas
  • Confident milking in a herringbone or rotary shed
  • Experience with general dairy farm duties and stock handling
  • Confident operating a 2-wheeler quad and side-by-side
  • Some irrigation experience, ideally with Cobra rain gun systems
  • Reliable, hardworking and happy to get stuck in
  • Good understanding of animal welfare and farm safety
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

Interested?

If you've got dairy experience, a good work ethic and are available to start straight away, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now with Max People. Tell us a little about your dairy farming experience, where you're currently based and when you can start.

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