5 jobs found in ōkato

Farm is located 20 minutes from new Plymouth, while having access to a lovely beach 4 km down the road, with Oakura beach just 10 minutes away, there is also a school in Okato which is also 5km away. Farm at peak is 320 jersey cows through a herringbone shed on 120 ha with a 70 ha run off just around the corner, which we use for crops, bailage, and young stock, the run off also supports our second farm which is 290 Friesian cows. Farm is flat with rolling contours. House on farm is a 3 bedroom that has just been renovated. We are looking for someone that is passionate about farming and wants to excel in their work. We are open to couples with full time or part time roles for partners. Staff must be honest and drug free. Can start earlier if possible start date can be negotiated.  We are a system 3 farm.  Applicates must be New Zealand residents. We are not accredited employers.

Job Advertisement: 2IC Farm Worker Are you passionate about dairy farming and ready to make a move to Okato? We’re looking for a motivated and dedicated Second-In-Charge (2IC) Farm Worker to join our team. You will be working alongside a hands-on farm owner and a permanent milker. About the Farm Location : Okato Size : 130 effective hectares Stock : 360 well-cared-for cows Infrastructure : Modern 38-cup herringbone shed Routine milking is comfortably achieved through a modern 38ashb shed with ACR, auto draft, auto wash and cow monitoring and shifting via Halter.   What We’re Looking For We’re after someone who strives for success and also shares our values of hard work, honesty, and teamwork. Key qualities include: Honesty & Reliability : A trustworthy individual who can be depended on to deliver. Experience : Proven skills in milking, animal health, and general farm duties. Team Player :...

We are seeking a passionate, driven and honest couple to step into our successful farm business and work collaboratively with the farm owners as a contract milker from 1st June 2025. The farm is milking 280-290 LIC XB cows through a 38A/S shed with cup removers and inshed feeding. 110ha producing 125,000kgMS average (last season 134,000kgMS) with some maize and grass silage used in Autumn and urea all season. Updated effluent system with travelling irrigator. We are motivated owners and work alongside a farm consultant to improve productivity using modern farming techniques. The house is a tidy three-bedroom weatherboard that was recently painted. It has a double garage, conservatory, large rumpus room, recently upgraded kitchen, and a fenced section. The school bus is at the gate. For the right candidate, who is passionate about the industry and wants to further their career, there is potential for great progression opportunities in the future. To apply for this role you...

 We are looking for 2 relief milkers to milk 440 cows through a 36 aside herringbone shed, job is getting cows in, then about 2 hour milkings then clean up and lock cows away. Drive in position less than 5 mins out of Okato. Will pay well for experienced milkers reference preferred 

High Attitude Contract Milking contract available for coming season for honest hard working couple close to Okato  Milking 430 LIC F FX cows 160,000 KG  MS  Farming System 3 with modern facilities. 40 aside herringbone with cup removers. New In shed feeding  Feed pad for spring maize feeding and late spring to autumn Proliq feeding  New 3 bedroom home and 3 bedroom staff cottage  The successful applicant will : Have top recording skills    Have excellent pasture management skills and feed planning knowledge     Have good communication skills and effective time management - can lead a team successfully               and  manage staff remuneration.     Be capable of making decisions on a daily basis.     Ensure health and safety along with environmental aspects are managed.     Have a sound knowledge and ability to implement practices related to animal health, welfare and             reproduction of the herd. Be NZ residents  Top stockman ship skills...