Dairy Farm Assistant Pāmu Farms of New Zealand

Pāmu Farms of New Zealand is looking for a hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant for a part-time, fixed-term job at Hirst Dairy in Waikato District, New Zealand, running until mid-December 2025. The role pays $26 to $30 per hour, based on experience. Tasks include milking 700 cows, helping with calving, and managing effluent in a busy dairy setup. Candidates need 1-3 years of dairy farm work, a New Zealand driver’s license, and a commitment to animal care. Applicants must pass drug and alcohol tests and follow biosecurity rules. This drive-in/drive-out job, located 20 minutes from Taupō, requires personal transport as no housing is provided.

About Company

Pāmu Farms of New Zealand, the trading name for Landcorp Farming Limited, runs the country’s largest pastoral farming operation, covering over 360,000 hectares across more than 100 farms. From its Wellington base, Pāmu manages top-tier farms like Hirst Dairy in Waikato, known for sustainable dairy production. The company protects over 10,000 hectares under QEII covenants, balancing milk output with environmental care. With 630 staff, Pāmu fosters a safe, team-focused workplace

Job Title

Dairy Farm Assistant

Responsibilities

• Milk 700 cows in a 54-bail rotary dairy with a Protrack drafting system.
• Help with calving and check cow health during spring season.
• Manage effluent systems to keep the farm environmentally compliant.
• Feed cows and handle basic farm upkeep tasks.
• Spray weeds and fix fences across the 281-hectare property.
• Work alongside three team members to hit milk production targets.
• Follow biosecurity rules to keep livestock safe.
• Drive ATVs or other farm vehicles for daily chores.
• Keep clear records of milking and animal health checks.
• Guide new staff on tasks like milking or fencing when needed.
• Report equipment issues, like rotary breakdowns, to the farm manager.
• Assist with pasture care to support healthy grazing.
• Follow safety rules for all farm work.
• Take on extra jobs as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

Education

 High school diploma or equivalent. Any dairy farming or animal care training is a bonus but not required.

Experience

 1-3 years on dairy farms, ideally with milking or calving experience. Other farm work counts as a plus.

Skills

• Practical ability to handle milking and farm tasks.
• Clear communication to get along with the team.
• Physical fitness for long hours and outdoor jobs.
• Initiative to spot issues like sick cows or broken gear.
• Teamwork to help colleagues and train new workers.
• Focus on safety and animal welfare rules.

Knowledge:

• Basics of milking cows and keeping them healthy.
• Familiarity with farm tools like ATVs or effluent systems.
• Understanding of biosecurity to protect dairy herds.
• Knowledge of farm safety practices.
• Awareness of pasture or effluent management basics.

Applicant Location

This job is on-site at Hirst Dairy, Waikato District, New Zealand, a 20-minute drive from Taupō. Applicants must live close enough to commute and have their own transport.

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