3 jobs found in Matamata

Must be a NZ Citizen or have NZ Residency to apply.  We are looking for a 2IC/Assistant Manager that comes with a good attitude, is honest, reliable and has had at least 3+ years dairy farming experience.  Farm duties will include but not limited to the following - Milking cows through a 36a/s h/b shed that has in-shed feeding with 1 other farm employee.  You must have good knowledge of animal health, can treat animals with required medication and have  good record keeping.  Along with the farm owner you will help monitor pasture cover, feed intakes and cow condition.  You will also be responsible for keeping the dairy plant at a high standard of cleanliness.  Other duties are managing the effluent system and keeping within compliance, setting up break fences, weed spraying and work within best practice environmental guidelines. Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures. Have experience operating farm machinery and machinery maintenance - confident riding a 2 & 4...

We are on the look out for a Assistant Manager wanting to actively assist management of our 685 cow farm operation in the South Waikato. The farm is a 230 hectare effective with a 50 bail rotary platform with in-shed feeding, automatic teat spray, auto draft with cow manager tags to aid with animal health and mating.  The successful applicant must have a proven track record in identifying pasture, moving and shifting of irrigators (travelling) organising and implementing animal health procedures, must be able to effectively manage other farm staff and at least 3 years dairy farming experience in New Zealand. This role is suited to someone who is ready to hit the ground running, with the ability to execute on farm tasks, follow farm procedures and able to lead other farm staff in absence of Contract Milker.  3 bedroom house with double garage and log burner available with position Great salary will be offered based on experience You must provide 3...

Located at Korakonui, 25 min to Te Awamutu, 20 min to Otorohanga, we are seeking an experienced 2IC to assist in running our dairy support block. We run 1000su on 400ha, flat - rolling contour, consisting of 80% dairy grazers, mostly R1's and R2's. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the industry, has outstanding stockman ship and pasture management, good communication, record keeping and all general on farm skills. Accommodation is a 4 bedroom house, with fireplace, heatpump and double lockable garaging. The successful applicant must be living in New Zealand, have 6+yrs farming experience, take pride in a job well done, have a current drivers licence and own reliable vehicle. 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...