Trough/Dairy Shed Cleaning & Farm Technician

Love the outdoors? Love driving? Keen to do real work that actually matters?

If the idea of spending your days on farms, in the sun, in the hills, or right next to the coast sounds better than sitting in an office… keep reading.

This role is for someone who gets a kick out of seeing the instant impact of their work. You turn up to a dirty trough, clean it out, blast it, and 10 minutes later it’s spotless. Job done. Farmer happy. Stock healthier. On to the next one.

It’s physical, it’s gritty, and it’s also pretty epic.

Why This Work Matters

Farmers rely on clean water for their animals. When troughs are neglected, young stock suffer and farm operations slow down. You’re not just doing a task. You’re making a meaningful difference to people who feed the country.

Plus, you’ll become a familiar face on some of the best farms in Canterbury and beyond. Think southern hills, snow on the ridgelines, coastal blocks with ocean views, big farms with stunning scenery, that’s your Monday.

What You’ll Be Doing

Cleaning and waterblasting farm troughs on site

Using pumps, hoses, gear and a high pressure system

Shovelling out leftover debris and giving each trough a proper reset

Working in Dairy sheds in winter (ceilings, floors, pits, pressure cleaning)

Driving between farms (expect plenty of road time, 10-15hours per week )

Keeping gear tidy, safe and looked after

Occasionally staying away overnight (usually 1 to 2 nights per month, plus the odd 7 to 8 day run for Southland jobs)

Who This Role Is Perfect For

You’ll thrive here if you:

Enjoy being outside all day

Love driving deep into rural Canterbury and beyond

Notice details and stay aware of farm hazards

Appreciate farmers, their humour, and the lifestyle

Can handle long days and physical work

Are under 35, fit, healthy and keen for adventure

Don’t mind shovelling when the job needs it

Take pride in doing a job properly, not rushing or wrecking gear

Who This Role Is NOT For

This won’t suit you if you:

Hate driving

Panic about mud, soft ground, or off-road access

Are rough with equipment, vehicles or tools

Don’t like being on your own for long stretches

Want a cruisy, low effort job

Avoid physical work

Aren’t comfortable in rural environments

The Honest Bits

Some days are unreal. Snow on the ground, mountains in the background, great farmers, big farms, epic views.

Some days absolutely suck.

Rain. Mud. Frozen fingers. Shovelling stones out of troughs that won’t pump properly.

It’s hard work. That’s why the pay is good.

Pay and Practical Stuff

You’ll work around 50 hours a week

Typical day is 10 hours including travel, farm access and setup

You’re on the road a lot, but you’ll also spend time on foot doing hands-on work

You’ll use a dedicated work truck (left at the yard each day)

Full training provided

Manual licence required

No farm experience needed, but a farming background helps a lot

How to Apply

If you’re reading this thinking “that’s me”, then we want to hear from you.

Send us:

Your CV (or a simple summary of your work history)

A short note telling us why this role stood out to you

Hit APPLY or email us directly