" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eDAIRY ASSISTANT | WEST OTAGO\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15849\"\u003e Agribusiness \u0026amp; Farming \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15850\"\u003e Farmer / Farm Hand \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15853\"\u003e Dunedin \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"15854\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 4/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eIMMEDIATE START - MID-JANUARY\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMODERN FARM\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 ON / 2 OFF\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHere\u0027s your opportunity to join a respected fourth-generation family farming business near Tapanui in West Otago.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Milking 700 cows across 663 hectares, this progressive operation combines traditional farming values with modern technology, tidy systems and a genuinely supportive team.\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be joining a close-knit crew where good communication, reliability and quality stockmanship matter. This is a genuine all-round dairy role, offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to work with some impressive modern farm technology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s involved?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMilking 700 cows through a modern 54-bail rotary dairy with ACRs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnimal health, stock management and general animal care\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeeding out and general farm duties\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTractor operation and machinery work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGeneral farm maintenance and keeping things running smoothly\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with modern systems including Cow Manager, Protrack, milk yield monitoring and SCC sensors\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0027re looking for:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious dairy farming experience is essential\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfident milking in a rotary shed\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTractor experience advantageous\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReliable, hardworking and a positive attitude\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood English communication skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull driver\u0027s licence preferred\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMust have the legal right to work in NZ (AEWV sponsorship is not available)\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s in it for you?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive hourly rate based on experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 days on / 2 days off roster\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin an established fourth-generation family farming business\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern technology and well-maintained farm systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive team, strong leadership and regular weekly communication\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat work-life balance outside of calving\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLove the outdoors?\u003c/strong\u003e West Otago has plenty to offer when you\u0027re off the farm, with hunting, fishing, tramping and mountain biking on your doorstep, plus easy access to the adventures of Central Otago.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Details:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocation: Near Tapanui, West Otago\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePosition: 1 Dairy Assistant\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart: Immediate\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDuration: Through to mid-January\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInterested?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re an experienced dairy assistant who enjoys being hands-on and wants to be part of a well-run farming operation, we\u0027d love to hear from you!\u003cbr\u003e Apply now with Max People. Tell us about your dairy experience, current location and availability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMax People \u0026ndash; Connecting Good People with Great Opportunities.\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4483507\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "