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THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join the high-performing team at Bassets Dairy.
In this role, you’ll assist with a range of farm tasks - from milking, calving, and feeding stock, to effluent management, spraying, and fencing.
You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day operations and work closely with your team to help meet production and animal welfare goals.
You’ll receive full training and support, and we’ll encourage you to take the initiative, develop your skills, and support newer team members along the way.
This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a great work ethic and a passion for farming.
Enjoy being part of a culture that values safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
THE FARM Located just 10 minutes south of Westport, Bassets Dairy milk 1060 Kiwi Cross Cows using a 60-bail rotary with ACRs and Milk Hub.
The farm is approximately 460 ha effective and 120 ha bush with rolling terrain and sandy soils.
About You You’ll bring a willingness to learn, get stuck in, and contribute to the team’s success.
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Benefits We offer a competitive salary package, including health and life insurance, enhanced parental leave benefits, and up to 4% KiwiSaver matching.
You'll also receive an extra day of leave over Christmas, plus ongoing training and development.
This role comes with a 3-bedroom house, the school bus route is at the end of the driveway.
APPLY NOW Applications close Sunday 26 October 2025, we will be contacting applicants as they apply, so please don’t wait.
For more details about this opportunity, please contact Gurlal Singh – Farm Manager on
To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand.
We are unable to accept applicants on temporary work visas for permanent opportunities.
Pāmu provides a safe workplace and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.
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