13 jobs found in otorohanga

We require someone to join our small team to help through the 2025/26 dairy season. Located 10 minutes south of Otorohanga , we milk 370 cows through a 30 aside herringbone shed with in-shed feeding and automatic cup removers. Jobs will include (but not limited to) milking, putting up and removing temporary fences, feeding calves, weed spraying, shifting effluent lines and irrigator, maintaining shed hygiene and tractor work. Ideally you will love cows, be quiet and confident with their handling, have an eye for detail, take pride in your work by seeing every job completed to the best of your ability and know how to have a laugh. Please note smoking will not be permitted on site.  Must have at least 1 full season experience for this role, so if you are motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn please apply with your cv and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself. References as an employer will be made available to shortlisted...

An exciting and varied position as Assistant Manager on our 900 cow dairy farm has become available. Kopua farm is a 280 ha dairy unit, with a 50 aside HB located half way between Otorohanga and Pirongia. With a well-rostered milk rotation, we utilise a varied system of twice-a-day and once-a-day milking regimes throughout the season. We run a focussed pastured based system with strategic use of supplements. The successful person will have complete support from the farm manager and owners to help them progress. Your role consists of assisting the manager with the day to day running of the farm which includes monitoring and achieving physical/financial KPIs, organising staff tasks/leave, milking, pasture walks, feed allocation, managing/completing capital & farm maintenance projects. Some experience and desire to improve is required in the following areas: - Pasture management - Animal husbandry - Compliance (Health and Safety, Effluent, Water) - People management - General...

🌾 Join Our Team! 🐄 We’re looking for a Second-in-Charge who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and bring a strong work ethic to the table— but also knows how to keep things light with a good sense of humor ! If you're passionate about farming, love a challenge, and can make a tough day feel like a breeze with a laugh, we want you! What we’re looking for: Hardworking, reliable, and ready to jump in whenever needed Have initiative to know what jobs need doing, read a job list on the board or able to ask "what's next?" Run the Farm efficiently in our absence (We are happy to stay in contact via phone during this time) A sense of humor to keep the crew smiling, even on the busiest days! Possibly a partner who's keen for part time milking, relief cover and as an extra hand over the busy periods. Our Farm: At the moment we run 450 cows through a 50-bail internal rotary with automatic removers, teat spray and wash. We utilise the...

We require a person to join our team milking 550 cows, 10 mins south of Otorohanga.   The ideal candidate will : Have a minimum of 2 years of previous dairy farming experience   Be honest, reliable and hard working Be drug free   and be happy to undergo random drug testing for H & S purposes Be capable of running a shed independently from the end of mating to cover time off Be able to identify and treat animal health issues without supervision Be able to work independently and a member of a team Have a clean criminal record. We undertake police checks. JOB DESCRIPTION:   MILKING Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues.   ANIMALS Implements and monitors the animal health plan, and records and reports on this. Diagnoses and treats all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice in the areas of animal handling, health and welfare. Supports and trains...

Located 8 mins to Otorohanga and 15 mins to Te Awamutu our system 4 dairy unit milks 390 cow through a 36 bale rotary on flat-rolling land. We are seeking an experienced Herd Manager with a passion for the farming industry and keen to progress in their farming career, with a 'can do' attitude taking real pride in their work, has excellent animal husbandry and enjoys working with the cows, has good communication, is a team player with the ability to use initiative & follow instructions, and has great general on farm skills including tractor driving. The employer is not accredited. If you are a NZ resident, living in NZ, have 3+yrs NZ farming experience, drug free and have great farming references, please apply online, sending your current CV (including references). Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken. A Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply. If you have any queries about the position please contact...

We are looking for a farm assistant to help milk 280 cows through a 20 aside shed. 10klms from Otorohanga. You will need to have at least 2 years experience. Duties will include assisting with  milking, animal health, effluent and general farm duties. You will be aware of health and safety environment and animal health. You will be reliable and have a stable work history. In this role you will take responsibility for day to day activities and you must be able to drive a tractor and 4 wheel motorbike.

Farm assistant or Herd Manager - Kio Kio, Otorohanga   We are looking for a Farm Assistant or Herd Manager for our 350 cow dairy farm located at Kio Kio, Otorohanga. Start date negotiable between March and 1 June 2025   You will assist the farm manager and owners in the overall running of the farm.   We provide the following:   • 28 aside herringbone dairy   • Collars on cows for heat and health detection and automatic drafting   · A great balance of learning, time off and salary   • Excellent warm 3 bedroom house   • Well set up farm with efficient high producing cows fed maize silage and PKE on a feedpad   • We encourage further training and growth. The role has room for progression within our farming group   Duties will include but are not limited to milking, feeding cows, break fencing, effluent management, animal...

Motivated Herd Manager wanted for high performing 500 cow farm We are looking for someone to join our team on our high performing 500 crossbred cow dairy farm located 4 km from Otorohanga. The farm is flat contoured with a 44 aside herringbone shed and feed pad, feeding maize silage and PKE. Cows have Allflex collars on for heat and health monitoring and automatic drafting. The successful Herd Manager will have sound skills in the following : Good milk harvesting skills and the ability to run the shed from start to finish once trained Good animal husbandry, being able to detect and treat mastitis and other common ailments Strong tractor skills and implement operation such as loading and feeding out with the wagon, use of bale feeder etc. Ability to accurately set up breaks and have an understanding of feed allocation Your key responsibilities will be : Herd management - animal health monitoring, managing cows at calving, mating and throughout the season...

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE OVERSEAS  FARM ASSISTANT JUNE 2025 We are after someone to replace our farm assistant of three years at the end of the season as they are progressing in the industry. We are looking for young enthusiastic punctual applicants keen on progressing in the industry. The farm is flat to rolling country about 10min from Otorohanga and 20min from te awamutu. We milk in a 30 aside hb with in shed feeding and ACRs and run one milking heard all year round. Calves are reared mostly by the owners until November when they leave and there is no other young stock on farm. We are system 3 and feed out in the paddock from late jan to July.  We are a family with 2 young kids that like to work hard but also have a big interest in getting the farming lifestyle back into farming. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Job Opportunity: Senior Farm Assistant We are a family-owned and run dairy farm located in Kio Kio, nestled between Te Awamutu and Otorohanga in the Waikato. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Farm Assistant to join our team. If you're someone who thrives in a supportive environment and is ready to take on more responsibility, we’d love to hear from you! About the Role: Location: Kio Kio, Waikato Farm Size: Approximately 80ha grazing platform Milking: Around 240 cows in a newly refitted 24-aside herringbone milking shed - ACRs, Auto Plant Wash Start Date: June 1, 2025 Accommodation: Newly renovated 3-bedroom house with a lovely outdoor area, garage, and separate storage room - Great view of the farm from your deck to enjoy! Key Responsibilities: Maintain high standards of animal health practices, including monitoring cows during milking and when moving stock Ensure milking shed hygiene is maintained to a high...

Job Description About us We are a family owned and operated farming business. We are looking for a confident farm assistant based in Otorohanga. Our farm is located 10 mins between Otorohanga and 10 mins to Te Kuiti. Our farm is 1/3 rolling, 1/3 flat and 1/3 steep. We milk out of a 60 bale rotary with automatic cup removers.  You will be working closely with us the farm Owners.  What we are looking For: A highly motivated individual who is a keen team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. With a can do attitude with a genuine desire to learn. We are looking for someone with excellent time management skills. Your responsibility will include but not limited to as follows: - Milking - Shed Management - Animal Husbandry and Production - Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment - Pasture and fodder Management - Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery - Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management -...

About us We are a family owned and operated farming business. We are looking for a confident assistant manager based in Otorohanga. Our farm is located 10 mins between Otorohanga and 10 mins to Te Kuiti. Our farm is 1/3 rolling, 1/3 flat and 1/3 steep. We milk out of a 60 bale rotary with automatic cup removers.  You will be working closely with us the farm Owners.  What we are looking For: A highly motivated individual who is a keen team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude with a can do attitude with a genuine desire to learn. We are looking for someone with excellent time management skills, who is able to manage a team efficiently when the farm owners are off farm.     Your responsibility will include but not limited to as follows: - Milking - Shed Management - Animal Husbandry and Production - Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment - Pasture and fodder Management - Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery...

Located 5 minutes south of Otorohanga, we are a system 3 dairy unit milking 350 high genetic merit jersey cows through a 40 bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray, auto drafting, attached feedpad and efficient effluent system with modern and well maintained facilities Cow wearables (Afimilk) and Protrack are used for heat and health detection across the dairy platform and support block where they assist the breeding and health program of 120 heifers and 160 calves. We are seeking a skilled Farm Assistant who has had good calf rearing experience.  While the Farm Assistant will also undertake all on farm tasks, a major focus of this role is raising high quality calves.  Looking after the cows to a high standard while maximising production are always important it is also important to us to have a good team that works well together to achieve the end goal.  We encourage further training & growth both on and off farm and enjoy seeing our team members grow and progress...