Mōkai te ngākau. He whenua he oranga. E ū ai ki te pae roa

The land sustains and nurtures as we reach to the horizon

Tūaropaki Trust (www.tuaropaki.com) is an Ahu Whenua Trust under the auspices of Te Ture Whenua Māori. There are more than 2,700 Owners, a mix of individuals, Whānau Trusts and Kaitiaki Trusts, all descended from the original Owners. The Trust is a kaitiaki for ancestral taonga and manages complex business interests in the food and energy sectors, with assets valued at approximately $1 billion.

Ngā mātāpono | Our values

Whakapono – Inner belief in the Tūaropaki vision
Kia Ū – Commitment and diligence
Kia Manawanui – Courage, adaptability, strategic foresight and humility

Te tūranga | The role

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Dairy Assistant to join our team and support daily operations across our Rotary and Herringbone dairy sites.

You will play an important role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, milk quality and overall farm operations. Whether you already have dairy experience or are at the beginning of your farming journey, you will be supported to develop your skills and build a rewarding career within the industry.

Key responsibilities

• Complete milking duties with a strong focus on milk quality and hygiene.

• Support animal health programmes and maintain high animal welfare standards.

• Actively contribute to our health and safety programme.

• Assist with stock management, animal husbandry and general farm duties.

• Complete general farm, equipment and property maintenance.

• Safely operate farm vehicles, including side-by-side vehicles and two-wheeler motorbikes.

• Maintain accurate animal health and milk quality records.

• Work collaboratively and contribute positively to the wider Dairy team.

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will bring:

• A genuine interest in building a career in the dairy industry.

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude.

• The ability to work independently while also being a reliable team player.

• An interest in completing Primary ITO training, whether you are starting out or building on existing qualifications.

• Good communication skills and basic computer literacy.

• Resilience, adaptability and a willingness to keep learning.

• Sound stock-handling skills and confidence working around animals.

• The ability to work early starts and meet the physical demands of the role.

He aha ai mātou? | Why join us?

The Tūaropaki Trust Dairy team values teamwork, integrity and a shared commitment to doing things well. You will be joining a supportive and collaborative environment where your contribution will be valued and you will have opportunities to grow and develop.

If you are proactive, enjoy working as part of a team, have a good sense of humour and take pride in your work, we would love to hear from you.

On-site accommodation is available.

He pātai? | Questions?

For more information about the role, please contact Amaya on 02• ••• •033 or Rec••••••••@tuaropaki.com.

Applications close 5 pm 26 July 2026. We reserve the right to fill this position before the closing date.