Dairy Farm Worker

**Live** the dream, **learn** from New Zealand's best dairy farmers, **earn** while you learn, and set your career on the path to farm management.

New Zealand Dairy Careers are offering hosted packages to help you come to New Zealand for 4-12 months - job, industry training, and accommodation included

We’re looking for 18 to 30-year-olds, passionate about working in the dairy industry.

**About the Programme**

You will gain experience working on a large New Zealand dairy farm and learn how to manage day-to-day operations using the latest technology and methods.

If you take the one-year programme, the topics you’ll learn include:

- Health and Safety
- Milk Quality, Plant and Techniques
- Calf Rearing and Calf Housing
- Animal Welfare and Health
- Farm Chemicals
- Soil and Environmental Science
- Irrigation Systems and Effluent systems
- Pasture Management
- Feed Budgets
- Winter and Summer Crops
- Farm Maintenance
- Tractor Skills
- Motorbike Safety

**What’s Included in the Programme**
- A paying job on a New Zealand dairy farm
- Dairy industry training programme; 4-12 months in duration
- Working Holiday Visa help
- Accommodation
- Airport Pickup
- Orientation programme
- Ongoing pastoral support
- Goal Setting and Mentoring

**About New Zealand Dairy Careers**

We’re dedicated to dairy farming and we love being part of an industry that is renowned globally. We’re passionate about our people and we know that you are the future of dairying which is why we do everything we can to help you to develop both personally and professionally throughout your time with us.

New Zealand is renowned for its dairy production, controlling over 35% of the world's dairy trade. To be such a huge success, the dairy industry has developed world-leading farm practices integrating smart technology and innovative farming techniques that are the envy of the world's dairy industry.

**About You**

You have 12 months of farming experience and are looking to build a career in dairy farming. You want practical training and a farm worker job to earn while you learn.
- The minimum age for the programme is 18 years old
- Working Proficiency or better English
- No previous criminal convictions
- Able to pass a drug test
- Prepared to work up to 60 hours per week on roster over peak times.
- Previous experience on a farm

**How to Apply**

**Salary**: €13.00 - €17.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- farming: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)