Dairy Farm Assistant X2

Please note: We are not an accredited employer and are unable to sponsor visas. Please make sure you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

We're looking for two reliable, motivated people to join our team on a busy dairy farm in central Taranaki. It's a great opportunity to gain hands-on farming experience while living in a beautiful rural setting.

You'll be helping milk 550 cows through a 60-bale rotary shed, along with a variety of general farm tasks. You'll be working alongside me (the share-milker) and two experienced, permanent staff members.

Farming experience is a bonus, but it's not essential. What matters most is a positive attitude, practical thinking, good fitness, reliability, and a willingness to work hard and learn.

• Milking cows
• Moving stock
• General farm maintenance
• Helping on our small sheep and beef block when needed

• Start: 13 July 2026
• Minimum commitment: 3 months, with potential for longer

We have an empty farmhouse for you to live in. Rent is $100 per week, per person, plus power and other household expenses.

Living on the farm in our farmhouse is a requirement of this role.

• A backpacker or traveller with a strong work ethic
• Someone keen to learn about New Zealand dairy, and sheep and beef farming
• Someone who enjoys early mornings, muddy boots, and a rural lifestyle

Please note: This role would ideally suit a couple or two friends travelling together, as you'll be sharing the farmhouse.

Send us a message with:

• A bit about yourself
• Your availability
• Any relevant experience
• Confirmation that you have the right to work in New Zealand

We look forward to hearing from you!