Down here in Southland, we milk more than 16,200 dairy cows across 22 dairy farms, producing over 6.5 million kilograms of milk solids every year. We’re committed to finding the best farm solutions, growing our people and being good custodians of the land. That means we’re focused on enhancing high standards  of on-farm performance, health and safety, environmental management and animal welfare across all our operations. 

We are on the lookout for a dairy assistant at Whakahi Dairies. The farm is well located at Longbush, just 10 minutes from Invercargill. The contour is flat and is split by SH1 with an underpass for access. The farms 550 cows are milked through a  40 aside herringbone shed which is centrally sited with the longest cow walk being approximately 1,500 metres.  

We take the job of being good famers very seriously. Sure, the outcome is producing plenty of quality milk solids but we need to make sure the cows are well looked after. That means growing some good grass for them to feed on, milking and taking care of their general welfare. They're valuable team members and we look after them. Speaking of team members, you’ll be working with a few of the two legged kind too. So you’ll need to be a team player and get along with folk.

Then there’s the environment. We do things right here. So each farm has a plan and that’s the starting point. From there we make more improvements and focus on sustainable farming practices so we can be good custodians of the land.

We’ve some machinery and general farm maintenance that you’ll need to look after. Increasingly, technology is playing a part in farming and you’ll be exposed to that too. We’ve got a track record of supporting personal growth and development. And we have a goal of seeing our team members progress through to farm ownership. So it goes without saying that we offer some great training opportunities, both on and off the farm.

You will have the chance to join our Academy of superstars where you will regularly meet with likeminded individuals who want to excel in our industry. We are here for the long haul and with 22 farms around Southland you can use us to grow your career in the dairy industry.

Accommodation on farm is a small one-bedroom workers' unit, or applicants can explore rental options in the nearby township of Winton.

We will need you have all the paperwork in line to work in New Zealand, and ideally living and working in New Zealand now.