Dairy Farm Assistant
Lavagh Farming • ashburton, canterbury • Posted June 24, 2026
About the Role
Dairy Farm Assistant – Hinds, Mid Canterbury
We are a progressive dairy farming operation based in Hinds, just 20 minutes south of Ashburton.
Our farm milks 950 cows through a modern 54-bail rotary shed featuring automatic cup removers and automatic teat spraying systems.
We are seeking a reliable and motivated person with a positive, can-do attitude to join our team for the upcoming season. The role will initially involve wintering cows over the next two months, followed by calving and the breeding period.
The successful applicant will:
- Be physically fit and capable of working outdoors in all conditions
- Have basic English and good communication skills
- Show a willingness to learn and work as part of a team
- Hold a current driver’s licence
- Have the legal right to work in New Zealand
- Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not essen...