Seasonal Farm Assistant – Immediate Start – Fairlie, Canterbury (rec-bp-sc)

We’ve got a well-paid seasonal farm job starting ASAP for 4-6 months in Fairlie, Canterbury (1 position available) —perfect for individuals on a Working Holiday Visa or NZ Citizens/Residents. While experience is a plus, we value character and work ethic above all else.

The role offers a wide variety of daily tasks to keep you learning and engaged, including:

-Milking (twice a day)
-Shifting cows & feeding out
-Fencing & general maintenance
-Weed control
-Assisting with calving & calf rearing
-Shed cleaning & setup
-and other general farm duties


Hours & Roster:

-Averages 45 hours weekly

-8 on 2 off - Calving; 8 on 3 off (Oct onwards)

Pay:

-24p/hr (depending on experience)

Accommodation:

-Shared accommodation at 250 p/week. 

What the Farms Are Looking For:

You don’t need to tick every box, but the more, the better:

-Great attitude and strong work ethic (must-have!)
-Dairy farming or milking experience
-Motorbike or quad experience 
-Good English and ability to follow instructions
-Valid driver’s licence (NZ or international) + own vehicle
-Comfortable working outdoors in all weather
-Flexibility for shift
-Willingness to share accommodation

If you're committed to getting up early, working hard, treating the animals with care and respect and communicating well with others, you will want this job (and last in it).