2IC - Over 3 smaller farms - Te Awamutu

Job Description

Located 2km to Te Awamutu, this 'floating' position will be covering 3 smaller farms of 260, 300 & 150 cows.  Two farms are next to each other and one is a little further away.  The cowsheds are all herringbones from 16-26 a side. This will be a full time position, primarily on the 260 cow farm over calving, then covering the Farm Managers RDO's and other work over the 3 farms.  The position is stated 'fixed term' but will be until 31 May 2027. 

We are seeking an experienced farmer with the right skills & ability to join our various farm teams.  Having great animal husbandry & being quiet & calm with the cows, good tractor experience and all general farm skills are a must, as is having the ability to use initiative, follow instructions, and at times work unspervised.  

We are NOT an accredited employer. 

As the house is only a 2 bedroom, the position will only suit a single, a couple, or a couple with 1 or 2 small children. 

If you are living in NZ and are a NZ resident, have 3+yrs NZ dairy experience, drug free, have your licence & own reliable transport, and have great recent references, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details.

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 queries please call 0272711733 

Anne Burdon

Cardon Rural Recruitment

CRR26024

Farm Size (ha)

85

Peak Herd Size (cows)

260

Typical On-farm Staff

1.3

Position Start Date

03/08/2026

Accommodation available

2 bedroom home with log burner heating, carport garaging

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly