• Centrally located 30km from Taupo.
• Your professional career development is encouraged.
• Great benefits and supportive team culture.

WHERE

Tuaropaki Trust is an exciting Maori Land organisation with an asset base of over $1 billion. The Trust was formed by 297 families amalgamating their land in the 1950’s, at Mokai, 30km North-West of Taupo.

The Trust was an early developer of geothermal power and now has a diverse portfolio including a geothermal power station, hydrogen energy production, engineering and drilling services, native plant nursery, sustainability centre, as well as dairy, beef and sheep farming. At the core of this organisation is a desire to drive prosperity for their owners and their families, so there is a strong focus on whanau, the future and sustainability.

Dairy farming is a core activity of the Tuaropaki Trust and the dairy operation spans across 620 ha. The Trust also operates a sheep/beef farm that supports the dairy unit with winter grazing and young stock, along with a worm farm, native plant nursery and honey production as part of its rural operations. 

WHAT

The Dairy Assistants will work closely with the Production Leads and Senior Dairy Assistants offering you a variety of tasks to support the daily operations across the Rotary and Herringbone dairy sites.

You’ll play an essential role in maintaining high standards in animal welfare, milk quality, and farm upkeep. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who’s passionate about the dairy industry and eager to grow their career in farming.

We’re looking for two Dairy Assistants to join the two sheds and although the teams run independently there is the expectation that you’ll milk across both sheds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform milking duties with a strong emphasis on milk quality.
• Support animal health programmes and uphold animal welfare standards.
• Contribute proactively to the Health & Safety programme.
• Carry out general farm equipment and property maintenance.
• Assist with stock management and animal husbandry.
• Operate farm vehicles (side-by-side and 2-wheeler bikes).
• Maintain accurate records for animal health and milk quality.

To read more about the position and farm layout please visit – https://bit.ly/3HFJp3b

WHO

If you love getting up early, have a can-do personality and a passion for the dairy industry then we’d love to hear from you.  Ideally, you’ll have 2-3 years milking experience which will help you to hit the ground running in the close-knit teams.  The below are also key to success in this role:

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Motivation to work independently and collaboratively.
• Good communication and basic computer literacy.
• Resilience and the willingness to learn.
• Sound stock handling skills and comfort with early starts.
• A genuine interest in building a career in the dairy industry.

WHY

• Professional career development encouraged and supported.
• 5% Kiwisaver contribution.
• Subsidised power.
• Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• All PPE and work gear provided.
• Two separate houses available for Dairy Assistants.
• There is an excellent community with plenty of recreational activities within a 20-minute drive such as fishing, hunting, skiing, mountain biking.

HOW

• To apply for this role, please hit the APPLY button
• For further information on this role please visit https://bit.ly/3HFJp3b
• For a confidential chat give the Rural Directions team a call on 06 871 0450

Applications close Sunday 6th July 2025

Only job seekers who have NZ working rights will be eligible for this role.