Farm Assistant For Dairy Farm

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. We are looking for a person to work on our family dairy farm of 620 cows. Looking for commitment from 1 October to Mid January 2027 (Depending on applicants and work holiday visa requirements, consider longer term till). Upon applying, please state the length of stay you can commit to. The farm is located in mid-canterbury, Ashburton (centre of South Island). Farm is 18km from Ashburton or Methven townships. Rural experience preferred. Having had milked in a commercial dairy shed and previously worked on a dairy farm during a calving season being an advantage. But would consider someone very keen to learn the dairy industry in NZ. Ideally looking for someone who can also drive tractors for supplementary feeding our stock. The job: START DATE 1st OCTOBER Milking cows (2x a day, including bringing cows into shed, setting fence breaks) Calving season (calving started but you will still be involved in the end of calving) Weed control Cowshed hygiene Feed out using tractor Setting up break fences for stock Stock yard work Attributes for a candidate we require: Must have a valid driver's license and have own motor vehicle to get about Be able to communicate effectively in English essential Have a positive attitude Be reliable and committed to the job Level of physical fitness to be good as on feet a lot of the day and lifting/shifting of calves To apply for this job must be currently living in NZ or be planning on coming to NZ on a working holiday visa. We are not an accredited employer. Accommodation Accommodation - house available on farm. Sharing with one other - max 2 people in 3 bedroom house. $75 per week rent per person plus power. #J-18808-Ljbffr