Dairy Farmhands

We are currently looking for a motivated person to join a progressive team as a Farm Assistant.

Based in South Canterbury near Geraldine, this location offers outdoor activities such as tramping, hunting, mountain biking and skiing all within driving distance. We are 2 hours from Christchurch, 3 hours from Dunedin and 4.5 hours from Queenstown.

The spring calving herd of 1850 cows are milked through a 60 bail and 50 bail rotary cowshed, with protrack, ACR’s, automatic teat spraying and in-shed feeding, the facilities have been set up for an efficient operation.

The accommodation available is a shared, furnished 3 bedroom weather board house with log burner and updated bathroom. Large carport. 

You will bring an active & enthusiastic contribution in the day-to-day running of the farm operations and have Health & Safety at the forefront of mind.

We are looking for someone who reflects a positive & cooperative attitude with a calm & well-balanced nature.

Farming experience for the role is not essential, but would be an advantage, however being able to communicate effectively & openly with all people and to work well within & value being a part of a team, is essential.

Preference will be shown to someone with Milking and/or Tractor/Front end loader experience

If this opportunity sounds like one you are interested in, then please contact me to discuss further. We may be able to accommodate couples as well.  

start date negotiable 

Applicants must either be a NZ citizen/resident or hold the relevant work visa.