Expression of Interest - Coastal Canterbury Farm Roles
Craigmore Sustainables · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Dairy farming
- Animal care
- Team collaboration
What they ask for
Genuine interest in dairy farming and animal welfare; relevant experience for senior roles; reliable, practical, safety-focused; clear communication; ability to work rostered hours including early starts, weekends, and public holidays; valid NZ driver licence where required.
- Professional licence or registration
- Driver licence
About the job
Expression of Interest - Coastal Canterbury Farm Roles
Coastal Canterbury | Dairy Farming Opportunities
We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced dairy farming professionals and people looking to build a career in dairy farming for future opportunities across our Coastal Canterbury farms.
Our vacancies vary throughout the season and may include permanent, fixed-term, seasonal, casual, and relief opportunities. Registering your interest allows our People & Culture team to consider your experience and preferences when a suitable vacancy becomes available.
Roles We Recruit For
- Farm Manager
- Assistant Manager / 2IC
- Herd Manager
- Dairy Farm Assistant
- Casual and seasonal farm roles
What We Are Looking For
- A genuine interest in dairy farming and animal welfare
- Relevant dairy farming experience for senior and technical roles
- Reliable, practical, and safety-focused people who work well in a team
- Clear communication and a willingness to learn and develop
- Ability to work rostered hours, including early starts, weekends, and public holidays where required
- A full or restricted New Zealand driver licence where required for the role
- The skills, experience, and qualifications required for the particular vacancy
What We Offer
- Opportunities across our Coastal Canterbury farming operations
- Structured roles with clear responsibilities and support from experienced farm leaders
- Learning, development, and career progression opportunities
- Modern farming systems and a strong focus on animal welfare, health and safety, environmental performance, and team culture
- Competitive remuneration
appropriate to the role and experience
- On-farm accommodation may be available for some roles and farms
Information We Want to Know
- The role or roles you are interested in
- Your preferred Coastal Canterbury location or the distance you are willing to travel or relocate
- Your dairy farming experience, qualifications, and key skills
- Your current location and availability or preferred start date
- Your preferred employment type, such as permanent, fixed-term, seasonal, casual, or relief work
- Your current New Zealand work rights or visa status
- A current CV and contact details for referees
Register Your Interest
To join our Coastal Canterbury candidate pool, submit your online application, current CV and covering letter. We may contact you when a suitable farming opportunity becomes available.This is not an advertisement for a specific vacancy or a guarantee of employment. Any position involving an Immigration New Zealand Job Check or visa process will be advertised and recruited separately.
Applying for this job
What to show on your CV
- It needs a professional licence or registration. Put yours near the top, with its number if the profession uses one.
- It asks for a driver licence. Say which class you hold, and whether it's full.
- For the work it describes, like "Dairy farming", give an example from your own experience, with a result you can talk about at an interview.
Our guides to the New Zealand CV format, cover letters and interview questions cover the rest.