Dairy Assistant Tractor Operator

We're looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant with a minimum of 1 years experience to join a well-run family farm based in Lincoln, Canterbury. Must be able to comitt from August through until January.

Bullet Points

• Close to Christchurch city
• 8 on / 2 off & 8 on / 3 off roster
• Variety of work including calves, stock & tractor work

Full Job Description

Full Job Description
We're looking for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join a well-run family farm based in Lincoln, Canterbury from August through until January.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting genuine hands-on experience across all aspects of a New Zealand dairy farm while still being close to Christchurch city.

The farm milks 600 cows through a modern 44-aside herringbone shed fitted with:
 

• Afimilk collar system
• Automatic cup removers
• Automatic teat spray system

Spread across 315 hectares, this is a varied role where no two days are the same.

About The Role
You'll be involved with:
 

• Calving and calf rearing
• Milking and milk quality
• General stock work and animal health
• Fencing and general farm maintenance
• Irrigation shifts
• Feeding out and pasture work

An added bonus for this role is the opportunity to get involved with machinery and tractor work, as the farm completes all its own baleage including:
 

• Mowing
• Baling
• Wrapping
• Feed management

The farm also operates its own runoff block located just 15 minutes away, where supplement feed is grown for the dairy platform.

What We're Looking For
 

• Some dairy farming or stock experience preferred
• Good attitude and willingness to learn
• Physically fit and reliable
• Tractor experience advantageous but not essential
• Someone who enjoys variety and being part of a family farming team

What's On Offer
 

• August - January position
• 8 on / 2 off & 8 on / 3 off roster
• Great variety across the farming operation
• Opportunity to grow machinery and dairy skills
• Close to Christchurch city and Lincoln township
• Supportive family farm environment

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Why Choose Max People?
Max People is a trusted New Zealand recruitment partner with 15+ years’ experience connecting great people with great workplaces. What started in construction has grown into one of the country’s leading labour-hire and recruitment providers across construction, civil, agriculture, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics.

When you join Max People, you’re backed by a team that lives its values: Passion, Empathy, Optimism, Professionalism, Loyalty, and Empowerment. We’re here to support your journey, champion your growth, and help you build a future you’re excited about.