Dairy Assistants
Payment: | Accommodation & Paid ($25) | |
Location: | Ashburton | |
Region: | Christchurch & Canterbury | |
Experience: | Experience Necessary | |
Listing Added: | 13/02/2025 | |
Company: | Max People |
Dairy Assistant Roles โ Work & Explore New Zealand!
๐ฟ Live & Work Among Breathtaking Scenery!ย ๐ฟ
On your days off, enjoy New Zealandโs best outdoor adventures right on your doorstepโhiking, skiing, beaches, rafting, mountain biking, skydiving, fishing, and more!
Weโre Hiring Dairy Assistants for Multiple Farms:
All roles require previous milking experience. Commitment until May 31st is required (permanent roles available).
๐ Mid Canterbury:
๐น Milking 1400 cows โ 70-bail rotary (6/2 roster)
๐น Milking 700 cows โ 40-aside (8/2, 8/3 roster)
๐น Milking 640 cows โ 54-bail rotary (8/2, 8/3 roster)
๐ Southland:
๐น Milking 600 cows โ 60-bail rotary (11/3 roster)
๐ North Canterbury:
๐น Milking 980 cows โ Herringbone (6/2 roster)
๐ Selwyn (2 positions available):
๐น Milking several herds (600โ900 cows) โ Herringbone (6/2 roster)
๐ South Canterburyย
๐น Milking 900 cows โ 50 bail rotary (7/2, 7/2, 7/3 roster)
๐น Milking 650 and 420 cows โ Rotary (6/2 roster)
Your Key Responsibilities:
โ Milking, bringing cows in, and plant washdowns
โCalving & calf rearing โ feeding, health checks, and weaning
โ Animal health (feeding, treatments, monitoring)
โ Pasture management (moving break fences)
โ General farm maintenance
โ Machinery operation & upkeep
โ Weed control & spraying
What Weโre Looking For:
โ
Previous dairy farm or livestock experience (essential)
โ
Good English communication skills
โ
Willingness to learn & work as part of a team
โ
Legal right to work in NZ (AEWV not supported)
โ
Bonus: Tractor or 2-wheel motorbike experience
Perks & Benefits:
๐ On-farm accommodation provided
๐ฐ $24โ$26 per hour
๐ Ready for your next adventure? Use the link below ย to Apply now!ย ๐
๐ Submit your CV here: https://adr.to/vzjwiai
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๐ Only applicants with Dairy experience will be contacted.
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