calf rearer

Casual, Fixed Term Calf Rearer

Job Description

we are looking for an experienced and dedicated person to join our team in the new season as a calf rearer. we are co-operating owned farm located 10 minutes from central Feilding. Milking 950 cows at peak through a 50-bale rotary with cup removers. we run a 2-herd system and put emphasis on animal health and welfare 

For you 

Applicants must have previous experience in calf rearing

Applicants will be looking after appx 150 replacement heifers, 30-50 beef calves until weaning, and Bobby calves which will leave farm at 5 days old. Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and be eligible to work in New Zealand. They must have a current NZ driver's license and be drug free

This is a fixed term job, starts around 15 of July till 15 of October

Roster will be 6 days on 1 day off (Saturday or Sunday) 

Farm Size (ha)

440

Peak Herd Size (cows)

950

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

15/07/2025

Accommodation available

No accommodation for this position

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

35

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 1 day Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly