Calf Rearer - Fixed Term, Drive In - Korakonui

Job Description

Located at Korakonui, 25 min to Te Awamutu, 20 min to Otorohanga, we are looking for a reliable and experienced Calf Rearer to join our farming operation for the upcoming calf-rearing season rearing approximately 700 calves. This position is part time, fixed term.

Daily tasks include: feeding and care of calves, monitoring calf health and wellbeing, cleaning and maintaining calf-rearing facilities, assisting with all general calf management tasks as part of a team.

Previous calf-rearing experience is essential as well as good stock sense and attention to detail with animal welfare, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, reliable, hardworking, and physically fit, competent in using a 4 wheeler and S-B-S. 

The successful applicant must be living in New Zealand, NZ residents only, have a current drivers licence and own reliable vehicle.

Please apply online through Farm Source sending a current CV with work history and recent references.

Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply.

For any queries about the position, please contact Anne on 0272711733. 

Anne Burdon

CARDON RURAL RECRUITMENT

CRR2026022

Farm Size (ha)

**

Peak Herd Size (cows)

700

Position Start Date

10/07/2026

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

35

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation