5 jobs found in taupō

Wanting someone with experience in milking big herds, drive in position. Good hours job for 1 month.

Calf Rearer – Family-Owned Dairy Business We are looking for a passionate and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team for the upcoming calving season. As part of our family-owned, high-input dairy business , you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our young stock get the best start to life. What We Offer: ✔ Supportive team environment within a well-established dairy business ✔ Best-practice calf-rearing systems ✔ Competitive pay based on experience ✔ Located 20 minutes from Taupo Key Responsibilities: - Feeding, monitoring, and caring for calves to ensure optimal health and growth - Preparing and delivering milk and meal feeds - Maintaining clean, hygienic calf-rearing facilities - Observing and identifying any health issues and reporting accordingly - Assisting with general farm duties as needed What We’re Looking For: ✅ Previous calf-rearing experience preferred but not essential – training provided ✅ A strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to...

Kakaho Dairy farm located 15 minutes from Whakamaru and 35 minutes from Taupo. Farm is 410 ha rolling to flat counter. We run system 2 farm (grass base). Total 1215 cows in peak. 50% cows milked OAD and 50% cows TAD from day 1. everything goes on OAD from end of December. We are looking for farm assistant for next season. Right candidate will assist with day-to-day jobs on farm e.g. milking, effluent pods shifting, feeding calves, grubbing/spraying weeds, shifting fences etc.  A team player is a must as you will be expected to work, live and contribute to the existing farm team, have positive attitude and physically fit. Should have full driving license. Any qualification or experience will be bonus.  Strictly NO DRUGS or SMOCKING policy on farm and at the house. Drug and Alcohol test prior to employment and randomly done throughout the season as needed. single bedroom unit (suitable for single person) 30-50 hours per week guaranteed. $26.00 per hour NO PETS

Gate way to 2IC – 1000 Cow Dairy  We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our dedicated team of 5 staff on our 1000-cow dairy farm in beautiful Taupō. The farm is operated through a 1 person operated 60-bale rotary shed, equipped with Protrack, ACRs, milking meters, ssc Sencers, allflex collars not to mention more. The successful candite will be trained up and fast-tracked into the 2ic position under sharemilker 26/27 season to replace our outstanding long serving current 2ic or 9 great years. Key Responsibilities: Herding cows and assisting with milking general tractor work feeding out etc Fence maintenance and weed control Assisting with general farm duties as needed The ideal candidate will: Be highly motivated and a quick learner Work well in a team environment Have strong animal handling skills Possess an excellent attitude and punctuality Be reliable and hardworking Be...

Are you passionate about dairy farming and want to develop professionally within the industry? Due to two of our fantastic employees moving into contract milking roles next season we have the opportunity for new members to join our progressive team across our two adjacent farms. Each farm has the following: 700 plus cows. 50-bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray. System 3-4, feed pad, mixer wagon and Cow Manager. Located 25 minutes north of Taupo. What we require: At least two full time years of successful farming experience Ability to run the day-to-day in the managers absence Excellent animal health management; including but not limited to identifying and treating mastitis and lameness A good grasp of basic feed allocation A great communicator, who will bring positivity to our team The ability to prioritise and excellent time management A superior tractor driving ability (rolling contour) A full clean driver’s license...