Te tūranga | Your Role
Tūaropaki Trust is seeking a capable and passionate Calf Rearing Team Lead to manage our large-scale calf rearing operation in Mōkai, near Taupō, for the 2025 season. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on raising high-quality dairy-beef calves and dairy replacements in a safe, efficient, and welfare-focused environment.
You’ll lead a team of five, uphold high standards of animal care and hygiene, and work closely with our dairy and station teams to ensure smooth, well-resourced operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of five (including a Senior Calf Rearer and four Calf Rearers)
- Responsible for rearing 1250 calves (900 beef and 450 dairy replacements)
- Maintain excellent calf health and welfare aligned with our animal health programme
- Implement and monitor health and safety protocols, including team inductions
- Train seasonal staff on rearing practices, hygiene routines, and safe operations
- Oversee milk mixing, feeding procedures, and shed/equipment cleanliness
- Collaborate with the Station Manager and Dairy Production Leads to assess calf suitability
- Work closely with station and dairy teams to coordinate logistics and support
- Assist in recruiting the seasonal calf rearing team
What We’re Looking For
- At least 3 years’ experience in a large-scale calf rearing operation (500+ calves)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and manage a seasonal team
- Sound knowledge of calf health, nutrition, hygiene, and welfare best practices
- Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and organisational skills
- Health and safety awareness with a commitment to safe work environments
Apply Now
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to:
[email protected]
For more information, contact: Tom Warner – 022 196 7722