Dairy Farm Assistant - Wingpoint Dairy

About the Company At Wingpoint Dairy Farm, we pride ourselves on being part of a high-performing team dedicated to excellence in dairy farming. Located just a short drive from Martinborough and Featherston, our farm spans 330 effective hectares and milks 780 cows twice daily through a 70-bail rotary system. With an additional support block nearby, we foster a vibrant community atmosphere while emphasizing safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement. About the Role We are currently seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will be involved in various essential farm tasks, including milking, calving, feeding stock, effluent management, spraying, and fencing. Your contributions will be vital to our daily operations, as you work closely with your colleagues to achieve our production and animal welfare goals. We prioritize your development and will provide full training and support. We encourage you to take initiative, enhance your skills, and mentor newer team members. This hands-on position is perfect for individuals with a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for farming. Please note that this is a fixed-term role that will last until the end of January 2026. About You We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, contribute, and help the team succeed. The ideal candidate will possess: - Experience in a similar dairy farming role or a strong interest in developing one - Good communication skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively - A proactive attitude with a commitment to animal welfare and health and safety - A current New Zealand restricted or full driver’s license - Experience operating farm machinery or tractors is preferred Benefits We offer a competitive salary package that includes health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching. Additionally, you will enjoy an extra day of leave during the Christmas period, along with ongoing training and development opportunities. As part of this role, you will also receive a three-bedroom home with a garage. Apply Now Applications will close on Sunday, June 15, 2025. We will begin interviewing candidates as applications are received. If you have any questions about this role, please feel free to contact our Farm Manager, Richie McCready, at mccreadyr@landcorp.co.nz. To be considered for this position, you must be available for an in-person interview and possess unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand. Please note that we are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities. At Pāmu, we are committed to providing a safe workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to appointment.