3 jobs found in Ngatea

Help My team to rearing calves and  some relief milking  for 3 month for 2026 season starting from 20th July  

Casual Calf Rearer – Drive-In Position We are seeking a reliable and motivated Casual Calf Rearer to assist with the daily care of calves on a 380 cow dairy farm. Key Duties: Feeding milk and meal to calves Monitoring calf health and wellbeing Cleaning pens, feeders, and equipment Assisting with animal treatments as required Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and hygiene Requirements: Previous calf rearing experience preferred Reliable transport and ability to drive to the farm Good work ethic and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Position Details: Casual, seasonal position Drive-in role (no accommodation provided) Early morning starts required Competitive hourly rate based on experience Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

We are looking for someone to take the lead as a calf rearer, with assistance from our other farm staff. We will be rearing approximately 150 replacement heifer calves plus a few beef calves across two neighbouring farms. Position to start 13th July, for about 10 weeks.  Ideally a 6 : 1 position with Sundays off. There is also a possibility of taking on some relief milkings through the rest of the season if desired. Please note that this is a drive in position, or there could be potential for shared accomodation for a single person. Must be physically fit, have a NZ Working Visa and reside in NZ.