Sheffield, New Zealand
🐄 Calf Rearer Wanted – Spring 2026 🐄
We're on the hunt for a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team from 23 July 2026 through to mid-October located just 3 minutes from Sheffield.
About the Role;
You'll be responsible for rearing approximately 130 replacement heifer calves from birth through to weaning. This is a lead calf rearing position with the support of other on farm staff on busy days.
Our calf system is straightforward and well set up: - All calves receive their first feed via tube feeding - Calves are then transitioned onto an ad-lib feeding system once they are trained on feeders. - Straw, Meal and fresh water all available in their pens and are checked/refreshed/topped up daily.
The farm will calve 630 cows total.
What We're Looking For;
- Good common sense and a genuine care for animal welfare
- Reliable and organised
- Able to work independently while communicating well with the team
- Previous calf rearing experience...
| Closing date for Applications: |
21/07/2026
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Calf Rearer
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| Position Start Date: |
22/07/2026
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