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Position: Dairy Farm Assistant
Location: Waikato
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Pay Range: $26 - $28 per hour (depending on experience)
Days: Rostered (includes early starts, weekends, and public holidays as required)
Hours: Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week, standard 50 hours
 

The Company 
Our client operates a productive and sustainable dairy farming business in the Waikato region, with a strong focus on animal welfare, pasture optimisation, milk quality, and maintaining full regulatory compliance. Their operation is centred on efficient farm performance, high standards of care, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 
 
The Role 
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Dairy Farm Assistant to support day-to-day dairy farm operations. This role involves assisting with milking, livestock care, feeding, hygiene, and general farm duties to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant farm operations. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
As a Dairy Farm Assistant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Assist with daily milking routines, including plant setup, cleaning, and dairy hygiene 
• Monitor animal health and welfare, including calving support and stock handling 
• Assist with feeding, pasture rotation, and reporting on animal and pasture condition 
• Maintain farm hygiene, sheds, yards, and equipment, including basic maintenance 
• Work collaboratively with the farm team and contribute to continuous improvement 

Requirements 
To be successful in this role, you will need: 

• Completed compulsory secondary education or obtained a certificate at/above NZQF Level 1 (or equivalent)
• NZ class 1 drivers’ licence (or ability to convert international licence) required
• Knowledge of milking systems and dairy hygiene standards 
• Understanding of animal welfare and on-farm health and safety requirements 
• Physically fit and capable of farm work in all weather conditions 
• Reliable, hard-working, and able to work independently and within a team 
• Good mathematical and communication skills and a positive attitude 
• Willingness to work rostered hours, including weekends and public holidays 
• Ability to complete a pre-employment drug & alcohol test on request 
• Ability to provide an up-to-date criminal record check on request 

 
If you are a motivated and skilled Dairy Farm Assistant who is ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Please send your resume, along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity. 
 
To Apply: Recruit NZ, part of People Inc Group, specialises in recruitment for small to medium local NZ businesses and has been New Zealand's premier recruitment agency since 2008.  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV, a cover letter, and highlight your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the team.

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