11 jobs found in Hamilton

Assistant Dairy Manager Position Summary The Assistant Dairy Manager works alongside the Farm Manager to achieve high standards of animal welfare, pasture management, milk production, staff leadership, and farm profitability. The role involves taking responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the farm when required and contributing to continuous improvement across all aspects of the business. Farm Details 600-cow seasonal dairy herd 200-hectare effective grazing platform System 3 operation Once-a-day (OAD) milking from Christmas Focus on pasture utilisation, animal health, and efficient farm systems Key Responsibilities Milking Operations Assist with twice-daily milking until Christmas, transitioning to OAD milking thereafter. Ensure consistent milk quality and maintain low somatic cell counts. Operate and maintain the dairy shed to a high standard. Follow all milk quality, hygiene, and food safety procedures....

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) for an Assistant Farm Manager position on an 850-cow farm located in the Morrinsville area. The farm is approximately 30 minutes from Paeroa and 22 minutes from Ngatea, milking through a 50 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of responsibilities including the day-to-day management support including: - Milking - Shed Management - Animal Husbandry and Production - Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment - Pasture and fodder Management - Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery - Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management - Cattle transportation - Staff Management - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 35. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate....

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

Assistant Farm manager: will be  Good with grass and allocation to cows, knows how to calculate feed requirements. Embraces technology we use Halter and auto drafting. Enjoys everything Dairy farming. Knows how to find mastitis, treat lame cows and is tidy and well organized.  Enjoys sharing knowledge, open to listening to your team mates. Maintains eclectic fences  and can repair and erect new fences. Good with tractors, feeding out using a wagon and bale feeders knows how to use a grease gun. Can fix water toughs find leaks put in new water lines. Farm: One of four that all join to each other. 780 Autumn calving cows changing to spring calving with calving 200 this August.  50 bail rotary, halter , auto drafting and  cow wrangler for lame cows, self mixing teat spray, half peat flats  and half gentle rolling clay hills. Well laned, good machinery and motor bikes. We offer safe working conditions, everyone to have pre employment drug and police checks with...

we are looking for experienced and motivated Assistant Manager for next season. Minimum two year experience or Level-4 qualification in any field is required for this position. Assistant Manager will be responsible for running the day to day operation in the absence of contract milker.   You should understand and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. completes tasks without any supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Duties and Responsibilities: Milking: Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keep the far dairy clean. Hygienic: Record health treatments and solve milk quality problems. Animals: Diagnoses common ailments and treat accordingly. competent in all aspects of calving and matting. Feed: Implement best practice for pasture, crop and supplement management for optimal quality and...

After 2 solid seasons our awesome 2IC was offered his next career step which has open an opportunity on our K Road Farm, but his late notice has left us with a gap to fill. K Road farm has an experienced and competent Farm Manager and a young and enthusiastic team, we are just missing an amazing 2IC / Herd Manager to help them out. We are flexible with how this role is structured, so happy to look at fixed term if you are wanting to keep your options open for next season....... About the farm: K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays approx. 20 min from Turangi. Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low input, fully self-contained system with a focus on pasture and plantain. This farm is well set up, with an easy flat contour. Excellent primary schooling is available locally with the school bus stopping at the farm gate. A three-bedroom family home with extensive views is available to the successful candidate. This role will also appeal to...

Due to unforseen Circumstances we are searching for a farm assistant or 2ic ( position depends on experience and salary will be adjusted to match) on our 700 cow farm in Taumarunui. Half of the cows are milked once a day. We aren't able to employ people overseas as we aren't accredited employers so please don't apply. Ideally the applicant can drive a tractor/ and operate heavy machinery. We have a history of employee progression and are open to Primary ITO and there is room for progression in our business.  We offer a competitive salary package for the right person. Start ASAP MUST be in NZ

Location: Lepperton, Taranaki We are looking for a motivated and reliable Assistant Farm Manager to join our client's modern breeding and finishing pig farm in Lepperton, Taranaki. Working alongside the Farm Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the farm, helping to ensure high standards of animal welfare, productivity, and farm performance. About the Role Key responsibilities include: Assisting with the daily management of breeding and finishing pigs. Monitoring animal health, welfare, and performance. Feeding, husbandry, and stock handling. Supporting farrowing, weaning, and breeding programmes. Maintaining accurate farm records. Assisting with staff supervision and training when required. Operating and maintaining farm equipment and facilities. Following biosecurity, health and safety, and animal welfare standards. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous...

Kia ora! We have 2x positions available We are seeking... 1x Assistant manager (2iC)  and 1x farm assistant These are full-time permanent positions. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operations on the dairy farm. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to animal welfare, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with milking operations and general dairy farm duties. Monitor and maintain high standards of animal health and welfare. Identify and report animal health concerns promptly. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment safely and efficiently. Assist with feeding, stock movements, fencing, and pasture management. Follow all farm health, safety, and biosecurity procedures. REQUIREMENTS Minimum 2-3 Years experience. Proven ability to operate farm machinery and equipment safely. Strong understanding of animal health and welfare practices. Valid...

Kia ora! We have 2x positions available We are seeking... 1x Assistant manager (2iC)  and 1x farm assistant These are full-time permanent positions. This is a hands-on role supporting the day-to-day operations on the dairy farm. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to animal welfare, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with milking operations and general dairy farm duties. Monitor and maintain high standards of animal health and welfare. Identify and report animal health concerns promptly. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment safely and efficiently. Assist with feeding, stock movements, fencing, and pasture management. Follow all farm health, safety, and biosecurity procedures. REQUIREMENTS Minimum 2-3 Years experience. Proven ability to operate farm machinery and equipment safely. Strong understanding of animal health and welfare practices. Valid...

  We are looking for a Person or couple that has the passion for Dairy farming and technology, and to make it there long term future. As this job will entail  The use of Halter Must be quiet around stock A Modern 54 cow rotary shed  A Redpath shelter for feeding/wintering/ calving cows in. Good tidy machinery. The farm has a support block 5 min away that the young stock go to. The Farm is 10min from Inglewood township/school. bus at gate This roll will include : Milking the cows twice a day working as a team Working with farm adviser and owner to get the best out of the farm pasture walks weed control  feeding of stock  tractor work general  farm maintenance etc Please only apply if your living in New Zealand as this is a 1st June start and there is not a lot of time left Thanks.