Gleann Bainne
Casual Dairy farm Assistant
Hawera, South Taranaki, Taranaki
$27.50 per hour
casual
Start Date: November 16, 2025
End Date: February 20, 2026
Hours Per Week: 20.00
- Opportunity to learn about a modern dairy farming system, on a small family scale
- Central to many of the recreational activities Taranaki has to offer
- Ability to learn on job, as well as be sole charge and manage a farm operations
We’re a young family and are looking for an enthusiastic, capable person to join us. You’ll be working alongside me the share milker day-to-day, with the opportunity to take sole charge of the farm when we are away.
The Role
• Hours: 20+ hours per week
• Flexibility: We understand university study and social requirements so hours can be arranged to suit, with some weekend work still necessary.
• Assist with daily milking and general dairy farm operations
• Operate farm machinery and carry out basic maintenance (experience ideal but not essential)
• Maintain animal health, welfare
• Keep farm facilities clean and in good working order
What We’re Looking For
• Milking experience is essential
• Machinery skills a strong advantage
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently when required
• Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
• Able to travel to and from the farm each day (drive-in role)
What We Offer
• Flexible hours to work around university commitments
• A supportive and friendly environment with hands-on training
• The chance to gain sole-charge farm management experience
• Opportunity to be part of a farm that values work-life balance
Send your CV and a short introduction about yourself
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