The Dairy Goat Farm Assistant Job in New Zealand at GAVINS Limited is a full-time opportunity in Taupiri, Waikato, offering $25–$30 per hour with at least 35 guaranteed hours per week and overtime available. The role involves goat milking, feeding, health checks, raising kids, and general farm work. Applicants need reliability, physical fitness, a valid driver’s licence, their own transport, and the legal right to work in New Zealand, while goat or dairy experience is an advantage but training is provided.
Dairy Goat Farm Assistant Job Details
- Job Title: Farm Assistant – Dairy Goat Farm
- Company: GAVINS Limited
- Location: Taupiri, Waikato, New Zealand
- Employment: Full-time
- Salary: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience
- Guaranteed Hours: Minimum 35 hours per week
- Overtime: Available
- Work Schedule: Rotating roster, including weekends
- Morning Start: 5:00 AM
- Days Off: Regular rostered days off, including every second weekend
- Experience: Goat or dairy experience is an advantage
- Training: Training provided for the right person
- Work Eligibility: Legal right to work in New Zealand required
The advertised hourly pay is $25–$30, depending on experience. With a minimum guarantee of 35 hours per week, the stated weekly earnings before any additional overtime would be approximately $875–$1,050.
Farm Assistant Responsibilities
The Dairy Goat Farm Assistant will support the daily operation of the farm and help maintain the wellbeing of the animals. A key responsibility is milking goats in a rotary dairy shed using modern equipment.
The role also includes feeding animals, carrying out health checks, and helping raise goat kids. General farm duties are another part of the position, including tractor operation when required.
Because animal welfare is an important part of the farm’s operation, the successful applicant should have good attention to detail and a genuine commitment to caring for animals.
Requirements for the Dairy Goat Farm Job
GAVINS is looking for someone with a strong work ethic who is reliable, punctual, and willing to learn. The successful applicant must be comfortable with early morning starts, as milkings begin at 5:00 AM.
The supplied requirements include:
- Genuine interest in working with animals
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability and punctuality
- Physical fitness for hands-on farm work
- Good attention to detail
- Commitment to animal wellbeing
- Willingness to work weekends
- Availability for longer hours during peak periods
- Own reliable transport
- Valid driver’s licence
- Legal right to work in New Zealand
Goat or dairy farming experience is beneficial, but training will be provided for the right person.
Salary, Benefits and Working Conditions
The position offers $25–$30 per hour depending on experience, with a minimum of 35 guaranteed hours per week. Overtime is also available through the rotating roster.
Listed benefits include:
- Positive and supportive team environment
- Modern farming facilities and technology
- Ongoing training
- Potential qualification support
- Regular rostered days off
- Every second weekend off
- Overtime opportunities
The role is subject to a pre-employment drug test under GAVINS company policy.
About GAVINS Limited
GAVINS Limited has worked alongside Kiwi farmers and growers since the 1950s. The business began as a small maize operation and developed into a diverse agricultural business built around practical experience, strong relationships, and respect for land, animals, and people.
Its dairy goat farm uses modern milking systems, purpose-built housing, and kidding facilities. The farm places emphasis on animal welfare, teamwork, reliability, and continually improving its operations.
Application Information
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Candidates who cannot legally work in New Zealand will not be considered.
The application includes questions about convictions, driver’s licence status, animal-care experience, legal work eligibility, and the accuracy of information submitted. Applicants also consent to referee checks, while any employment offer is subject to passing the required pre-employment drug test.
Address: 319 Ballard Rd, Gordonton, Waikato, New Zealand
Email: info@gavins.co.nz
Phone: 07 824 3519
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