4 jobs found in Ōkato

🐄 2IC/ Farm Assistant – Jersey Farm (Okato, Taranaki) We are seeking a motivated and reliable staff member to join our team as a 2ic or farm assistant on a progressive Jersey farm near Okato for the 2027/2028 season This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a high-performing farming operation. You may be just starting out, looking to take a step up or an established 2ic, ultimately somebody with a great attitude and passion for dairy farming is what we are looking for. We milk 440 very quiet, well bred, high-producing Jersey cows through a 40 bale rotary, with a strong focus on animal welfare, efficiency, and good systems. We utilise Afi collars, automatic cup removers and teat sprayers to make the cowshed a 1 man operation year round. Calves are reared on a mix of lely automatic calf feeders and mobile teat feeders until weaning, where they will then go to our support block 10 mins from the farm. ✅ Key...

2,500 cows  l  2x 80 BR  l  760 ha effective Our client operates a high-performing dairy farming enterprise in the Manawatu/Whanganui region on 760 ha effective, providing an excellent environment for farmers wanting to build their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, milking approximately 2,500 this operation runs through 2x modern 80 bale rotary cowsheds with plenty of automation.   You'll gain exposure to modern farming practices, large-scale operations, and industry-leading systems while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. The Role As part of a motivated and supportive team, you'll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farming activities, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, pasture management, general farm maintenance, and operating modern farm equipment and systems.  You'll work closely with experienced team members to ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently while...

Kotare Pastoral Ltd is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced assistant Herd Manager  to join our team at Wicklow Farm, a well-established dairy support operation located on Gadsby Road, just outside Te Kuiti. An immediate start is available; however, we are committed to selecting the right candidate and are open to a later start date, including from 1 June. Wicklow Farm is a 360-hectare effective dairy platform, milking 1,000 cows through a modern and well-equipped 50-bale rotary shed including automatic cup removers and teat sprayer. The farm operates a hybrid milking system, utilizing both twice-a-day (TAD) and once-a-day (OAD) milking, with more than half the season fully on OAD. We run a predominantly pasture-based system, supported by the strategic use of supplements. The majority of cows are wintered off-farm as well as all the young stock post-weaning. The Role You will work closely alongside an experienced, inclusive Farm Manager who values...

We are a100% autumn calving farm milking 450 cows through a 44 bale rotary. We are located in Pukeatua, between Putaruru and Te Awamutu. We have excellent facilities with the 44 bale rotary being a one person shed with inshed feeding, cup removers and auto teat spray. We have a covered 450 cow feedpad and up to date plant & machinery. We utilize cow manager ear tags to assist with mating and cow health. We are looking for a 2IC to work alongside the farm owner to help complete all daily tasks. We have an excellent roster of 4 on: 1 off then 7 on 2 off (equivalent to 11-3) and 6 on 1 off for 5/6 weeks over calving. We have a 4-bedroom house with garage available. Expectations for this roll include: -          To have at least 3 years’ experience -         Essential to have experience milking in a rotary cowshed solo -          Competent in the main areas of animal health –Mastitis detection, assisting down cows and                      treating sick cows -...