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Dairy Farm Assistant X2

Payment: Accommodation & Paid ($25.00)
Location: Eltham, Taranaki
Region: Taranaki
Experience: Limited Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 28/06/2026
Company: Simon O'Sullivan

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.

🌾 Two Farm Workers Wanted – Live & Work on a Taranaki Dairy Farm

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.

About the job

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.

Main tasks
  • Milking cows
  • Moving stock
  • General farm maintenance
  • Helping on our small sheep and beef block when needed
When
  • Start: 13 July 2026
  • Minimum commitment: 3 months, with potential for longer
Accommodation

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.

Who this role would suit
  • 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.

Interested?

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!

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