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Farms Assistant - Longburn Farms (Casual)

Job Name
Farms Assistant - Longburn Farms (Casual)

General Information

Date Published
19-May-2026
Advertising Ends
31-May-2026
ID#
15332
Role Type
Farming
Work Type
Temp/Contract
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Manawatu

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us
At Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. 

Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. 

Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.

He kupu mō mātou | About us
Based in Longburn, only 5 minutes’ drive to Palmerston North, Longburn Farms is made up of two dairy farms and two support blocks. Thornton Park Farm is a predominantly flat farm of 200ha milking platform and an 80ha support block which boundaries onto the Manawatu river. 

Neighbouring Thornton Park Farm is our Innesmoor Farm, which is a largely flat farm of 130ha which milking 350 cows though a 32 a side herringbone shed and is supported by our Braeburn 50ha support block.

With the two dairy farms and support blocks neighbouring each other, we transfer cows between the farms to best utilise our pasture, infrastructure and a team of 10 full-timers and casuals. By combining resources of the farms we can offer a variety of jobs types during the day as well as a competitive work roster.

Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity
We are looking for casual employees to keep our two milking sheds pumping this season! We can offer flexible hours/days to suit these roles within our milking roster. 

Putting your rural knowledge and love for agriculture to work with us will be a positive move for our farmers and your future. Like us, you're passionate about rural life and agricultural people and it's your expertise that means there are no boundaries to what can be achieved.

This is a casual role where you will be reporting to our Farms Manager. Full training is provided and duties will predominantly include milking either morning or afternoon milkings (or both). Further work between milkings can be available with hours that suit both parties. 

Cups on time is 5am at both our herring bone and rotary sheds, morning milking will be finished around 7.30am. Cups on in the afternoon is 2pm and finish up between 3.30pm and 4.30pm 

Key focuses of the role: 
• Milk harvesting in an efficient and quiet manner 
• Assist farm management with animal health and welfare requirements 
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of stock and animal health treatments
• Complying with the requirements of the Health & Safety in Employment Act

You will assist the farm team to keep the milking shed maintained to a high standard and ensure that we supply premium quality milk every day.

This casual opportunity provides a solid foundation in the farming industry and valuable hands-on experience for future career growth and you would be considered for permanent opportunities as they arise.    
  
Mōu | About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• Milking experience is preferred but not essential
• Positive and can-do attitude is a must!
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• This is a drive-in position so drivers license and your own vehicle reliable transport is a must.

Ngā Aura | Our Values 
At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone – no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz

Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You 
We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:
  • Fair and equitable pay
  • Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth support
  • Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
  • Employee recognition
  • Support for community involvement and cultural connection
To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers

Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities
At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.

Tātou Tātou | Join Us
Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together. 

You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.

He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.
Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). 

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. 

If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou. 

Applications close at midnight on Sunday 31st May