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Apr 30, 2025

NZ Work & Travel in New Zealand – Dairy Farming Opportunity

Ashburton
canterbury
$25 + Accomodation
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Looking for an adventure while gaining hands-on dairyfarming experience? New Zealand is calling!

With the new season starting on June 1st and calving kickingoff mid-July, now is the perfect time to apply and secure your workingholiday/OE in one of the world’s leading dairy industries.

At Max People, we’ve been placing Irish & UK agriculturestudents and backpackers in NZ for over 14 years. With an extensive network oftrusted host farms, we ensure you have a great job, accommodation, and fullsupport from the moment you apply until your last day on the farm.

·        Gain invaluable experience working onprogressive dairy farms

·        Explore breathtaking landscapes while earningmoney

·        Develop skills for a future in the dairyindustry

·        Be part of a global network of agriculturalprofessionals

·        Get full support before, during, and after yourplacement

We don’t just place you—we support you every step of theway, ensuring you have the best experience in NZ.

We offer both short-term (4-6 months) and long-term (6-12months) dairy farm placements with accredited farms and employers who adhere totop-quality employment and health standards.

About the Role:

·        Milking  between 600 - 2000 cows in a modern,data-driven dairy operations

·        Operating farm machinery including tractors andfeed-out equipment

·        Supporting general farm duties, including stockhandling and pasture management

·        Monitoring animal health and welfare, assistingwith calving and treatment plans

·        Maintaining farm equipment, fencing, andinfrastructure

·        Adhering to farm safety and environmentalsustainability practices

·        Pasture management

Apply now for our next intake in June/July! - Must beable to commit for a min of 4 months 


You MUST submit your CV using the Apply Online button below

Only applicants meeting the minimum requirements will becontacted.

  • Eligible for a Working Holiday Visa
  • Full car license.
  • Clean criminal record.
  • Previous experience in dairy farming or with stock on a large scale 

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Having an issue with applying? Email us at admin@maxpeople.co.nz and we will be happy to help you out.