10 jobs found in Te Awamutu

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE NZ RESIDENCY AND WOULD LIKE PART-TIME WORK - Full time over Calving! Are you looking for a part-time farm role with flexibility, great facilities, and the opportunity to work primarily on the dairy operation with minimal hours on the beef operation? We’re seeking a skilled 2IC/Farm Assistant to join our 95ha, 260-cow dairy platform working alongside the sharemilker. 🔹 About the Role: Approx. 20 hours per week , with additional hours available during calving and busy periods. Potential for an extra 5 hours per week working for the farm owner on his 105ha beef platform , bringing the total farm size to 200ha . 24-bail herringbone shed. Well-maintained feed pad and strong infrastructure to support operations. The farm is rolling country , so confidence in tractor and motorbike handling on hills is essential. 🏡 Accommodation: A 3-bedroom brick house plus a 2-bedroom sleepout available at...

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE NZ RESIDENCY AND WOULD LIKE PART-TIME WORK - Full time over Calving! Are you looking for a part-time farm role with flexibility, great facilities, and the opportunity to work primarily on the dairy operation with minimal hours on the beef operation? We’re seeking a skilled 2IC/Farm Assistant to join our 95ha, 260-cow dairy platform working alongside the sharemilker. 🔹 About the Role: Approx. 20 hours per week , with additional hours available during calving and busy periods. Potential for an extra 5 hours per week working for the farm owner on his 105ha beef platform , bringing the total farm size to 200ha . 24-bail herringbone shed. Well-maintained feed pad and strong infrastructure to support operations. The farm is rolling country , so confidence in tractor and motorbike handling on hills is essential. 🏡 Accommodation: A 3-bedroom brick house plus a 2-bedroom sleepout available at...

Alsmere Farm is a 183ha effective milking platform, milking 550 cows through an efficient 36-aside herringbone. The farm operates a hybrid milking system, utilising both twice-a-day (TAD) and once-a-day (OAD) milking, with 30% of the herd OAD for the majority of the season.   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 teamwork, high standards, and professional development. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their dairy farming career and gain strong operational and leadership experience. Key responsibilities include: Assisting with the day-to-day management of the farm Monitoring and achieving physical and financial KPIs Organising staff tasks, rosters, and leave Milking and overseeing daily...

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...

We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Sheep Milking Farm. This year we plan to milk 850 ewes and carry 150 Beef Cattle. We are a busy farm located minutes from Te Awamutu with lots of variety. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to try out the sheep dairy industry. The following skills are required: • A strong understanding of pasture management and feed budgeting skills • Experience in dairy milking methods, milking processes and shed/plant hygiene standards • Practical experience in fencing, weed spraying, effluent/irrigator use • Feeding out • Handling animals • Knowledge in animal welfare • Strong experience with farm machinery including motorbikes, tractors, feed out wagons or farm utility vehicles and ability to conduct farm maintenance including mowing • Ability to keep accurate records • Excellent communication and management skills • Minimum of 3 years dairy farm experience The key tasks for the role...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) for one of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is ha with 730 cows milked through a 43-bail herringbone.  This role reports directly to the Farm Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need excellent animal husbandry (lame cow management), pasture and feed management skills and knowledge, experienced tractor skills, excellent communication skills both written and oral....

We are seeking an honest and reliable 2IC to join our team.  Our beautiful farm is located 40 minutes from Tauranga crossing and 10 minutes from Ngongotaha town with great schools nearby.  Milking 650 cows peak through a 50 bail rotary with ACR's and in shed feeding. Team of 3 full time with additional staff over calving. This role requires: honest and reliable team member with good communication skills.  assistance with daily milking and daily farm operations. perform general farm duties, including milking, break fences, maintenance  of farm equipment. ensure cleanliness and order in the milking shed and around farm. be able to identify animal health issues. have good self management skills, work well in a team and alone.  operate farm machinery- 2 wheeler, quad bike and tractor Safely and efficiently  adhere to health and safety guidelines.  3 years experience preferred with the ability to run milking shed on their own, training will be provided....

2IC – Rotorua We are seeking an experienced and motivated 2IC to join our dairy operation based in the Rotorua region. This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about animal welfare. Farm Details 360-cow dairy operation 230-hectare high-input farm Covered barn and feed pad system Shared accommodation available Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week Roster 6 days on / 1 day off over calving 12 days on / 2 days off for the remainder of the season Salary $64,000 – $66,000 per annum, depending on experience About the Role As 2IC you will play a key role in the day-to-day management and performance of both the farm and staff.. You will be responsible for monitoring herd health, implementing preventative health programmes, maintaining accurate records managing repairs and maintenance, pasture management, training staff, compliance checks, and maintenance. Skills and Experience Required To be considered for this role, applicants must...

Dairy Farm Assistant Manager (2IC) Location: Ngatea. we are looking for a top operator (or aspiring to be) Assistant Manager to help us keep our dairy operations running as smooth as fresh cream! The farm is 130ha and we milk through a 50 bale rotary, system 4. 480 cows. What You’ll Do: Support the team in daily operations—think herd care, milking routines, and equipment upkeep. Lead, train, and inspire a fantastic team of farm workers. Keep an eye on herd health, nutrition, and comfort—happy cows, happy farm! Dive into data—track production, feed, and efficiency, and help us keep improving. Work with the team to ensure we’re meeting sustainability goals—because we care about our cows, staff and the planet! Who You Are: You’ve got some farm experience (bonus if you know your way around a milking shed!). You’re a natural leader who thrives on teamwork and communication. You’re organized, adaptable, and excited to get your hands dirty. You’ve...

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...