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Jul 4, 2025

Farm Assistant - Family Dairy Farm with Variety

North Canterbury
$25 per hour
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Farm Assistant – Family Dairy Farm with Variety & Great Accommodation

Location: Culverden, North Canterbury (1 hour north of Christchurch)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Farm Assistant

Start Date: Mid July

The Opportunity

Join a supportive family-run dairy farm in beautiful Culverden, milking 400 cows once a day through a 30 aside herringbone. This role offers genuine variety — from working with all stock (including young stock and a few beef animals) to managing irrigation systems on a scenic mix of flat and rolling country.Role Details

  • Milking 400 cows once a day, all year round
  • Operating under a 5 on 2 off roster (~40+ hours/week)
  • Using Centre Pivots, fixed grid, and longline sprinklers
  • General stock work, feeding out, and farm maintenance
  • Fully self-contained operation so you’ll see all aspects of the farm
  • $25/hour + fully furnished 2-bedroom cottage for $200/week (incl. power)

Role Requirements

  • Previous experience on a dairy farm (minimum 1 year preferred)
  • Confident around cows and machinery
  • Strong communication and a solid work ethic
  • Full driver’s license and able to pass drug testing

Site Culture and Benefits

  • Family-run farm with a supportive, hands-on team
  • Stunning North Canterbury setting, just an hour from Christchurch
  • Fully furnished accommodation on farm, great for settling in quickly

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

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Note: While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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