Calf rearer

$25.00 - $35.00 hourly

Job Description

Calf Rearer Required, Full Responsibility Role
We are looking for an experienced and reliable calf rearer to take full responsibility for our calf-rearing season.
This is a drive-in, drive-out role. We are located in Ohaupo, within approximately 15 minutes of both Cambridge and Te Awamutu.
The role will run from 1 July through to 1 October, on an 11 days on, 3 days off roster.
We are calving 285 cows, with approximately 140 calves reared through to weaning.
This role involves taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the calf shed. Main duties include calf feeding, general calf shed management, monitoring calf health, keeping calves clean, dry and well-bedded, helping collect calves, navel spraying, managing calf groups, cleaning feeding equipment, maintaining calf records, and communicating clearly with the farm owners.
Applicants must be confident operating a side-by-side and comfortable helping collect calves as required.
The successful person will need to be reliable, observant, organised, calm around animals, and confident working independently. Previous calf-rearing experience is preferred.
Please contact us for more details.

Farm Size (ha)

100

Peak Herd Size (cows)

285

Typical On-farm Staff

2.5

Position Start Date

15/07/2026

Accommodation available

No must be drive in

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

35

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly