Candidates without current full New Zealand working rights cannot be considered for this role.

About Aurora Dairies

Aurora Dairies is committed to a long-term investment in the Dairy Industry and operates a portfolio of 57 dairy farms, 7 dairy farms in New Zealand's South Island, as well as 50 dairy farms across south-eastern Australia.

Aurora relies on local expertise to operate and improve the productivity of its dairy farms by employing and developing great people, investing in technology, farm development strategies, and supporting infrastructure. Aurora’s operating culture prioritises the health and safety of its employees - inclusive of a strong work-life balance, animal welfare and seeks to positively contribute to the environment and communities in which Aurora operates.

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant/Farm Hand for our Appleton Dairy Farm. The farm is located near Ranfurly, between Queenstown and Dunedin in New Zealand's South Island. The farm is approximately 840ha, fully self-contained milking roughly 1250 cows with Halter collars, a 80 bail Delavel rotary with ACRs, in-shed feeding, Protrac and auto teat spray.

This is an excellent career opportunity offering:

• A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
• Work-life balance with a maximum average of 50 work hours per week with a variable roster.
• Being part of a large scale dairy business that values all of its people, animals and the environment.
• Support to pursue training and education opportunities.
• A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience ($80-85k TPV annually).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

This role will include tasks the areas of:

• Driving and upholding Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures.
• All aspects of milking.
• Animal husbandry.
• Pasture management.
• Machinery operation.
• Repairs and maintenance.

The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:

• Past dairy industry experience is desirable for this position, but we will consider inexperienced. applicants with the right attitude.
• Committed to ensuring a safe workplace.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Good work ethic and positive attitude.
• Team player.

What makes Aurora Dairies unique?

• A true safety and animal welfare focus across the entire company.
• A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work-life balance.
• Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons through professional development and other training opportunities. Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation.
• An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.
• Being part of an organisation of which integrity, trust and collaboration are their core values.

Our successful applicant will be required to undergo a comprehensive pre-employment process including criminal record checks, financial checks, psychometric assessments, a medical assessment and other relevant assessments to confirm suitability for the role.

If you have a passion for dairy and agriculture and are looking for your next step in a progressive dairy company, please submit your updated resume and cover letter as soon as possible as applications will be assessed as they received. Email applications cannot be accepted.

For further information, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note, we may only make contact with you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position. Candidates without current full New Zealand working rights cannot be considered for this role.