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Livestock farm workers in Indonesia: duties, requirements, pay and legal routes abroad

Written by KarirAman editorial team Approved by Kaiser Khan (editor), Updated

Livestock farm workers in Indonesia feed animals and keep poultry or cattle housing clean. Legal routes abroad exist through Japan's SSW and the UK.

Summary

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  • Anak kandang is the everyday Indonesian name for a livestock farm worker who looks after animals, feed and housing, mostly on poultry farms.
  • According to BPS, the lowest wages for both male and female employees in May 2026 were in agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
  • The agriculture field of Japan's Specified Skilled Worker scheme covers livestock farming, with an agriculture skills test and a Japanese test.
  • The UK Seasonal Worker visa covers poultry work from 2 October to 31 December, through official scheme operators.
  • Article 14 of Law 1/1970 requires workplace managers to provide personal protective equipment free of charge.
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  1. What does a poultry farm worker do in Indonesia?
  2. What are the requirements to work on a livestock farm in Indonesia?
  3. What does a typical livestock farm worker job description look like?
  4. What is the minimum pay of a livestock farm worker?
  5. What education do you need for livestock farm work?
  6. Can I work on a livestock farm in Japan or the UK through a legal route?
  7. How do I stay safe and healthy working in animal housing?
  8. What should I ask before taking a job on a remote farm?
  9. What interview questions might you be asked for livestock farm worker jobs?
  10. What scams target livestock farm job seekers?
  11. Where can I find safe livestock farm jobs?
  12. Which careers are similar?

What does a poultry farm worker do in Indonesia?

Anak kandang is the everyday Indonesian name for a livestock farm worker who looks after the animals day to day. On a poultry farm the job is feeding and watering, cleaning pens and feeders, checking for sick or dead birds, helping with vaccinations, recording output and helping at harvest. On cattle or goat farms the work is similar, plus washing and moving animals. As employees, livestock farm workers are covered by labour law, including the minimum wage and protective equipment.

  • Feeding and watering animals on a set schedule and in set amounts.
  • Cleaning pens, feeders and drinkers, and replacing bedding.
  • Checking animals every day and reporting sick or dead animals to a supervisor.
  • Helping with vaccinations and medicines as directed by a vet or veterinary paramedic.
  • Recording animal numbers, feed use and output such as eggs or harvest weight.
  • Helping with harvesting, loading and dispatching animals or animal products.
  • Following hygiene procedures for entering animal housing and wearing protective equipment.

What are the requirements to work on a livestock farm in Indonesia?

Livestock farm work is not a licensed profession, so there is no special licence for a farm hand. Ads usually ask for good health, readiness for physical work and willingness to work on site. Workers must be adults: Article 68 of Law 13/2003 bans employing children, and Article 74 bans involving children in dangerous work. Article 5 of the same law gives every worker an equal chance to get work without discrimination.

What does a typical livestock farm worker job description look like?

Farm job ads usually state the type of animal (broilers, layers, cattle or goats), the farm location, working hours or schedule, monthly or per-cycle pay, and accommodation if provided. The description below is written by us from common ad patterns, not taken from any company's vacancy. A genuine ad names a company or farm owner that can be checked and does not ask applicants for money.

General example, not a vacancy

We wrote this description ourselves from what job ads usually ask for. It is not a vacancy from any company.

Commonly requested requirements

  • Healthy and ready for physical work, including lifting feed sacks.
  • Careful and comfortable handling animals.
  • Primary education up to senior high or vocational school; farm experience is a plus.
  • Willing to work on site and follow the animals' care schedule.
  • Willing to follow hygiene and workplace safety rules.

Skills

Animal care, Feeding and watering, Pen hygiene, Spotting signs of illness, Production records, Using protective equipment, Physical stamina.

Ministry of Manpower Circular M/6/HK.04/V/2025 bars employers from discriminating on any basis in recruitment. An age requirement is allowed only where the nature of the job genuinely affects ability and it does not remove the chance of work, and the same applies to workers with disabilities. Law 13/2003 Articles 5 and 6 guarantee equal opportunity and treatment without discrimination. JDIH Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan JDIH BPK RI (peraturan.bpk.go.id)

What is the minimum pay of a livestock farm worker?

KarirAman does not show a salary figure for livestock farm workers yet, because no data meets our standard. BPS recorded the lowest wages for both male and female employees in May 2026 in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. The floor is the minimum wage, either the provincial (UMP) or district (UMK) rate for 2026: Article 88E(2) of Law 13/2003, as amended by Law 6/2023, bans paying below it, except in micro and small businesses, which set wages by agreement within limits (Government Regulation 36/2021, Article 36).

Livestock Farm Worker: available pay data (as of 8 October 2026)
Data Figure Notes
Pay range in KarirAman verified vacancies Not enough data yet (n < 30)
Average net wage of employees, Agriculture, forestry and fishing (BPS Sakernas May 2026) IDR 2,371,090 reference for the Agriculture, forestry and fishing sector, not specific to this career; net (after deductions) Badan Pusat Statistik
Minimum wage (UMP/UMK) as the floor IDR 2,317,601 to IDR 5,729,876 Lowest 2026 UMP IDR 2,317,601 (West Java), highest IDR 5,729,876 (Jakarta) Micro and small businesses are exempt from the minimum wage rules; pay there is set by agreement and still has a legal floor. Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)

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What education do you need for livestock farm work?

Farm hands usually learn on the job, so people with primary to senior high school education can apply. Routes that strengthen your chances are vocational school (SMK) in agriculture or livestock, training at government training centres (BLK or BPVP), and competence certification through a BNSP-licensed certification body. For technical posts such as pen supervisor, vocational education in animal husbandry or animal health helps. Clinical animal care is done by veterinary paramedics and vets, who have their own guides.

Can I work on a livestock farm in Japan or the UK through a legal route?

Yes. The agriculture field of Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (Tokutei Ginou) scheme covers livestock farming, meaning animal care and the collection, shipping and sorting of livestock products, with an agriculture skills test and a Japanese test, JFT-Basic or JLPT N4. The UK Seasonal Worker visa covers poultry work from 2 October to 31 December through official scheme operators. For both routes, go through a P3MI that is active on SISKOP2MI or as an independent migrant worker under the rules, not through a broker.

How do I stay safe and healthy working in animal housing?

Safety in animal housing starts with protective equipment. Article 14(c) of Law 1/1970 requires workplace managers to provide all required personal protective equipment free of charge, and Article 12 gives workers the right to object when safety conditions or protective equipment are in doubt. Ask for a mask, gloves, boots and work clothes when cleaning pens, spraying disinfectant or handling sick animals, and wash your hands before eating.

What should I ask before taking a job on a remote farm?

Farms are often far from town, so ask for written answers before you travel:

  1. The name and address of the farm owner or company; check the company name on AHU if it is a company.
  2. Your employment status (permanent, fixed-term or daily), how pay is calculated, the payday and any deductions.
  3. Who pays travel there and back, and whether housing and meals are provided.
  4. When you will be registered with BPJS, and who provides protective equipment.
  5. Working hours, days off, and who covers the animals on days off.

Keep a copy of your employment contract and photos of your documents somewhere else, for example with a family member. If wages are not paid or are below the minimum wage, the steps are in unpaid or late wages. Before working abroad, read fake overseas job offers.

What interview questions might you be asked for livestock farm worker jobs?

The common questions below come up in interviews for many jobs, including livestock farm worker jobs, each with a way to answer it. The Ministry of Manpower warns that an instant chat interview without formal confirmation is one sign of a fake job.

Republika (official statement via media)

General examples written by KarirAman, not questions from any particular company. How to practise: read the question, answer it out loud, then open the guidance to compare.

Common questions that also come up (12 questions)

  • Tell me about yourself.

    Answer in about a minute: where you are now in work or study, two experiences that matter for this job, then why you applied. Personal matters such as family status are not needed.

  • Why did you apply to this company?

    Mention one or two real things you learned from the company's official website, such as its business or services, and link them to your skills.

  • Why are you interested in this role?

    Pick two tasks from the job advert, describe similar things you have done, and say which part you most want to grow in.

  • What are your strengths?

    Name one or two strengths and give short proof: the situation, what you did and the result.

  • What is your weakness?

    Choose a real weakness that is not central to the job, then explain what you are doing to improve it.

  • Tell me about a problem at work or school that you solved.

    Use the STAR pattern: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Focus on what you yourself did and what you learned.

  • How do you work in a team, including when people disagree?

    Give a real example of listening, explaining your view politely and finding a solution everyone accepted.

  • How do you handle pressure or tight deadlines?

    Explain how you set priorities, such as a task list or checking with your supervisor, and give one example of the outcome.

  • Where do you see yourself in two or three years?

    Mention the skills you want to master and the responsibility you hope to take on, without promising things you cannot know.

  • What salary do you expect?

    First research the pay range for the role and the local minimum wage where you would work. Give a range, then ask whether the figure is gross or net and which allowances apply.

  • When can you start?

    Give a realistic date. If you are still employed, mention the notice period in your current contract so you do not break it.

  • Do you have any questions for us?

    Ask about the contract type, working hours, base pay and allowances, the next selection step and when results are announced. Ask for the offer in writing.

Warning signs in interviews (6)

  • The interview happens only by WhatsApp or Telegram chat with no formal invitation, or you are pushed to be interviewed on the spot.

    What to do: Ask for a written invitation from a company-domain e-mail address, then match the contact with the official website you look up yourself.

    Republika (official statement via media)Kompas TV (official statement via media)detikFinance

  • You are asked to pay for a test, a psychological test, a medical check-up, training or a uniform, or to book tickets and a hotel through an appointed agent with a promise of reimbursement.

    What to do: Do not transfer anything. The Ministry of Manpower says legitimate recruitment does not charge applicants.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Republika (official statement via media)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BCA)

  • The interview is held in a hotel room, a private house or another closed place that is not an office, or the location keeps changing. An invitation to stay overnight, or any sexual demand, as a condition for being hired or for renewing a contract is also a warning sign.

    What to do: Ask for the interview at the office or a public place, tell someone close to you where you are, and leave if you feel unsafe. Sexual demands can be reported to the police or the local manpower office (Disnaker). If you are in danger, call the police.

    Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)detikBali (detik.com) (official statement via media)Medcom.id (official statement via media)

  • You are asked for a photo of your KTP or family card, a selfie holding your ID, your bank account number, an OTP code, a PIN or a password before any written job offer.

    What to do: Do not send them. OJK says never to give an OTP, PIN or password to anyone, and identity data can be misused for illegal online loans.

    Kompas TV (official statement via media)Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (Sekretariat Satgas PASTI)Koran Jakarta (official statement via media)

  • The interview invitation arrives as an app file (APK) or a link that asks you to install an app.

    What to do: Do not open it. OJK and Kominfo warn that fake APK files can read SMS messages with OTP codes and then drain bank accounts.

    CNN Indonesia (official statement via media)

  • After the interview you are asked to hand over your original diploma or other original personal documents as a guarantee for the job.

    What to do: Ministry of Manpower Circular M/5/HK.04.00/V/2025 bars employers from requiring or holding original diplomas and personal documents as a guarantee for the job. The only exception is a diploma or competency certificate from education or training paid for by the employer under a written employment agreement, and the employer must keep it safe and compensate you if it is damaged or lost. Otherwise, show them for checking, then take them home.

    Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Batam (meneruskan SE Menteri Ketenagakerjaan RI)

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What scams target livestock farm job seekers?

The most dangerous pattern is an overseas farm job offered by an individual recruiter, with an upfront fee or travel on a tourist visa. In Indonesia, watch for people who ask for money to get you hired, and brokers who cover your travel or lodging and then claim it back as a debt while holding your documents. Law 21/2007 counts debt bondage for exploitation as human trafficking. Check every offer against the red flags on this page.

Warning signs in livestock farm worker job ads

  • An overseas farm job offered by an individual recruiter with no licensed agency (P3MI); Article 69 of Law 18/2017 bans individuals from placing migrant workers.Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)
  • You are told to travel on a tourist visa to work on a farm abroad; the Ministry of Manpower lists visit or tourist visas as a sign of a scam.Kompas TV (official statement via media)
  • Someone asks for money in return for a UK Seasonal Worker visa; GOV.UK says scheme operators do not ask for money for a visa.Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (GOV.UK)
  • A broker covers your travel or lodging and then deducts it from your wages as a debt; Law 21/2007 counts debt bondage as human trafficking.Kementerian Hukum RI (peraturan.go.id)
  • Someone asks for a fee to get you hired; the Ministry of Manpower says a fee in recruitment is almost certainly fraud.Republika (official statement via media)
  • You are told to spray disinfectant or clean pens without protective equipment; Article 14 of Law 1/1970 requires it to be provided free.JDIH BPK RI

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Where can I find safe livestock farm jobs?

Domestic farm vacancies can be found on the Ministry of Manpower's Karirhub, at the local labour office (Disnaker) and on the official career sites of farming companies. For work abroad, use the official SISKOP2MI vacancy list and check the P3MI in the P3MI list, including the list of sanctioned agencies. Check the company name on AHU before you travel. KarirAman does not list verified livestock farm vacancies yet.

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Which careers are similar?

Frequently asked questions

Are livestock farm workers entitled to BPJS social security?

Yes, if they are employees. Article 15(1) of Law 24/2011 requires employers to register themselves and their workers with BPJS in stages, according to the programmes they join. Ask for your BPJS Ketenagakerjaan and BPJS Kesehatan membership numbers and check that contributions are actually paid.

Can a farm pay per production cycle or by output?

Yes. Government Regulation 36/2021 allows output-based wages set by agreement (Articles 14 and 18), and for legal purposes the monthly wage is the average of the last 12 months (Article 19). Pay may still not fall below the minimum wage for workers who must be paid it (Article 23), and wages must be paid at least once a month (Article 55).

Can children help in the animal pens?

Article 68 of Law 13/2003 bans employers from employing children. Article 69 allows only children aged 13 to 15 to do light work with parental permission, for at most three hours, in the daytime and outside school hours. Article 74 bans involving children in work that endangers their health or safety.

Who wrote and reviewed this page?

Written by KarirAman editorial team Published Updated

Prepared with AI assistance. Checked against official sources and approved for publication by Kaiser Khan (editor). Approval date: .

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