Calf Rearers - Fixed Term - Korakonui

Job Description

Located at Korakonui, 25 min to Te Awamutu, 20 min to Otorohanga, we are seeking two reliable and experienced Calf Rearers to join our farming operation for the upcoming calf-rearing season.  Rearing approximately 700 calves, these positions are part time and fixed term (July to December).

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 would be an advantage.  Having 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 a side-by-side ATV. 

Accommodation is shared with a current on farm staff member. 

The successful applicant must be living in New Zealand, have a current drivers licence and own reliable vehicle, be drug free and have good recent references.

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

Accommodation available

Shared 4 bedroom, semi furnished home

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

35

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation