2 jobs found in hāwera

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (12+ months) to work as a Herd Manager on a 330-cow farm in the Taranaki  area , milking through a 40 Bail Rotary shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, analysing data through Halter ag technology stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary ; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off throughout the year....

Seasonal Calf Rearer – Research Project (Fixed Term) Start: 20 June 2026 End: October/November 2026 (depending on season) About us Dairy Trust Taranaki is a leading dairy research and demonstration organisation operating four farms across the region. Our work focuses on practical, science-based solutions that improve farm performance, environmental outcomes, and animal wellbeing. This season, we are running a dedicated calf rearing research project as part of our wider Net Zero programme, working alongside industry and science partners to test new systems and approaches. The role We are looking for experienced calf rearers to take full responsibility for calf rearing within a structured research project. This is a hands-on role where your focus will be the day-to-day care, health, and performance of calves, while also supporting accurate data collection for the trial. You will be working across automated calf rearing systems, following clear protocols...