West Coast Milker Calf Rearer

Looking for a lifestyle change? Join a progressive West Coast dairy farm as a Milker and Calf Rearer team. Perfect for a couple wanting to live and work together in one of New Zealand's most scenic regions.

• Milker & Calf Rearer Positions – Perfect for a Couple
• Modern 600-cow dairy farm on the West Coast
• Accommodation provided & excellent work-life balance

Located in Ikamatua on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Milker and Calf Rearer to join a progressive dairy farming operation. These positions would ideally suit a couple or two friends looking to work and live together while experiencing one of New Zealand's most unique and beautiful regions.

The farm milks 600 cows across 210 hectares through a modern 54-bail rotary shed equipped with ACRs, Protrack, Cow Manager technology, automatic teat spraying, and automatic yard wash systems.

The team completes much of its own tractor work throughout the season, providing additional variety and development opportunities for those with machinery experience.

The West Coast is renowned for its rugged beauty, native rainforests, rivers, lakes, mountains, and outdoor lifestyle. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, or simply exploring some of New Zealand's most spectacular scenery, you'll find it right on your doorstep.

Ikamatua offers a genuine rural community feel while still being within easy reach of Greymouth, Reefton, Punakaiki, and many of the South Island's iconic outdoor destinations.

• Start Date: Mid July
• Position 1: Milker
• Position 2: Calf Rearer
• Roster: 8 days on / 2 off, 8 days on / 3 off
• Pay Rate: $24–$27 per hour depending on experience
• Accommodation available

• Daily milking operations in a 54-bail rotary shed
• Animal health and welfare monitoring
• General farm duties and stock movement
• Plant wash and shed hygiene
• Tractor work and feeding out (experience beneficial)
• Supporting pasture and irrigation management

• Feeding and caring for calves
• Monitoring calf health and wellbeing
• Maintaining calf sheds and feeding equipment
• Recording treatments and calf performance
• Supporting animal welfare and hygiene standards
• Working closely with the farm team during calving

• Previous dairy milking experience essential
• Good stock sense and animal handling skills
• Tractor experience highly advantageous
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good English communication skills
• Full driver's licence preferred
• Legal right to work in New Zealand (AEWV not available)

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