Dairy Farm Assistants x 2 Maungatere

Kia hiwa ra!

We're in search of two dedicated Dairy Farm Assistants to join our dairy farming team at Ngai Tahu Farming.

You’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations, ensuring stock health, pasture performance, and environmental care. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the Farm Manager to keep things running smoothly.

• Assisting with livestock handling and health checks
• Helping with pasture management and general farm maintenance
• Operating machinery and embracing new technology
• Contributing to a positive, values-driven team culture

• Full Driver’s

• Experience in livestock and pasture management
• Ability to handle farm equipment confidently
• A proactive, team-focused attitude
• Commitment to sustainability and continuous learning
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, Ngai Tahu values and te reo Maori

• Life & health insurances
• 5 on 2 off roster outside of calving.
• Modern warm accommodation
• Close knit community with monthly BBQ’s

• 320ha effective fully irrigated by pivots.
• Peak milking 901 cows.
• A Halter Farm.
• Runoff for wintering 10 minutes away.
• 64 Bale fully automated rotary cowshed, with ECR’s, in bail teat spraying and auto drafting.
• Modern and well-maintained facilities and equipment.

At Ngai Tahu Farming, we're committed to producing sustainable products in line with our values. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in driving positive change in farming practices throughout Aotearoa - New Zealand, all while contributing to the growth and protection of Ngai Tahu tribal assets for future generations.

Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future for farming in New Zealand. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team at Ngai Tahu Farming!

Me pehea te tono mai - How to apply:

Apply today via our website.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!