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Dairy Farmhands

Payment: Accommodation & Paid ($26)
Location: Ashburton/geraldine/timaru
Region: Christchurch & Canterbury
Experience: Experience Necessary
Listing Added: 23/06/2026
Company: R&E DAIRIES LIMITED

We are currently looking for a motivated couple to join a progressive team as a Farm Assistant and Calf rearers 

 

Based in Mid 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 an automated 80 bail 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 4 bedroom all rooms have their own ensuite large communal kitchen and lounge. 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.

 

A reasonable level of English is required 

 

Farming/Agricultural experience is a must, 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 calf rearing, 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 can accommodate couples as well.  

 

Start date is Negotiable. Preferably Middle of July but am happy to discuss 

Please do not apply if your intention to work is less then 3months  

 

 

At this stage we will not be taking applications from people looking to apply for a seasonal visa

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

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