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May 25, 2026

Mixed Farm Assistant

Timaru
canterbury
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About the Role:


Join a diverse South Canterbury farming operation combining sheep, beef, pigs, and machinery work,  ideal for someone looking for variety and a long-term opportunity.Located in South Canterbury, just 20 minutes from Timaru, this is an exciting opportunity to join a 265ha mixed farming operation offering genuine variety across sheep, beef, pigs, machinery, and general farm work.We're ideally looking for someone seeking a long-term role, however we're also open to candidates available for the busy lambing period.This role would suit someone with previous livestock experience who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants exposure to a range of farming systems rather than doing the same thing every day.

Details:

  • Start Date: By arrangement
  • Long-term preferred (short-term lambing role considered)
  • Pay Rate: Negotiable based on experience
  • Location: South Canterbury - 20 mins from Timaru

About the Farm:

The farm includes a mix of:

  • 780 Romney-cross ewes lambing from late July over a 6-week period
  • Beef trading cattle
  • Outdoor pig breeding herd operating under PigCare and Freedom Farmed accreditation

Tasks:

  • Routine sheep stock work and moving fences
  • Administering animal treatments and routine animal health tasks
  • Assisting with lambing, tailing, vaccinations, and weaning
  • Supporting shearing and livestock movements
  • Tractor work throughout the season
  • Fencing and general farm maintenance
  • Assisting with cattle and pig operations as required

Requirements:

  • Previous livestock experience essential
  • Tractor experience required
  • Full driver licence essential
  • Good stock sense and willingness to learn
  • Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Legal right to work in New Zealand

What's in it for you:

  • Genuine variety across multiple farming systems
  • Exposure to sheep, cattle, pigs, and machinery work
  • Opportunity for a long-term position
  • Supportive farming environment
  • Great South Canterbury location close to Timaru and outdoor recreation opportunities

Apply online TODAY and grow your agricultural career with The Max Team!


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