Farm Assistant Longford Farm New Zealand

Longford Farm in Hakataramea Valley, New Zealand, has an opening for a full-time Farm Assistant starting November 17, 2025. The job pays NZD 70,000 a year, with weekly payments and a 5 days on, 2 days off schedule, averaging 40 hours a week. The role covers milking, fencing, tractor work, and irrigation on a 950-hectare dairy farm with 1,699 cows. Applicants need 2-4 years of dairy farm experience and must be drug-free with no criminal record. It’s a great fit for reliable folks who can handle varied tasks and care about farm safety. No housing is available.

About Longford Farm

Longford Farm runs a big dairy operation in Hakataramea Valley, milking 1,699 cows across 950 hectares. With a tight team of five, the farm focuses on quality milk production and good land management. It uses modern tools like center pivot and hard hose irrigation. The workplace is straightforward, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Job Title

Farm Assistant

Responsibilities

• Milk 1,699 cows each day in a clean dairy shed.
• Fix fences and set up break fencing for grazing.
• Drive tractors to feed stock or move materials.
• Run and check hard hose and center pivot irrigation.
• Mend stock water systems to keep them flowing.
• Do routine farm upkeep, like cleaning sheds.
• Follow safety rules to keep the farm compliant.
• Move stock and watch for health issues.
• Build temporary fences for pasture control.
• Report broken equipment or problems fast.
• Help manage weeds and keep pastures healthy.
• Track daily tasks with simple records.
• Work with the crew to hit farm goals.
• Keep work areas neat and tidy.
• Pitch in during calving or busy seasons.

Requirements

Education

 A high school diploma is needed. A short course in dairy farming or agriculture is helpful but not required.

Experience

2-4 years working on a dairy farm, doing milking, fencing, or tractor tasks, is a must. Irrigation experience is a bonus.

Skills

• Good at milking and handling cows.
• Can drive tractors and use farm tools.
• Careful with details for repairs and checks.
• Works well with a small team.
• Strong enough for outdoor work and lifting.
• Keeps tasks on track with good timing.

Knowledge

• Knows how dairy farms run day-to-day.
• Understands fencing and irrigation setups.
• Gets farm safety and compliance needs.
• Can spot and fix water system issues.
• Has basic know-how on pasture care.
• Sees when equipment needs fixing.

Applicant Location

This job is on-site in Hakataramea Valley, New Zealand. Only those able to work there can apply. No accommodation is provided.

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