7 jobs found in Otautau

We are seeking a reliable fixed term calf rearer to join our team for the calving season working 30 hours per week, for a fixed term period  August - February. Key duties include feeding and caring for calves, monitoring animal health, maintaining high hygiene standards in calf sheds and equipment, identifying and reporting unwell calves, assisting with tagging and treatments, and supporting safe animal handling practices.  Agriculture experience is preferred. The ideal applicant would be practical, observant, committed to animal welfare and able to follow health and saftety procedures. $25 - $30 per hour This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals in a hands om farm environment

We are looking for a calf rearer to help our team rear 200 replacment calves on our farm between otautau and woodlaw

Broadview Farming Ltd Broadview Farming Ltd is seeking a reliable and motivated  Calf Rearer to join our team for the upcoming calving season from Mid August to Early November. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in maintaining high animal welfare standards, and can work independently while being part of a supportive farm team. About the Farm We are a progressive beef and dairy grazing operation rearing approximately  400 calves  each season, consisting of a mixture of  Friesian bull calves and beef cross calves . These calves come in to our system at 5-10 days of age. Our goal is to give every calf the best possible start through excellent feeding, animal husbandry, and health management practices. The Role You will working as part of a 2 person team to spread the load of 400 calves. Key responsibilities will also include: Feeding and caring for newborn calves Monitoring calf health and wellbeing...

Calf Rearer & Relief Milker Smithill Limited – Southland Smithill Limited is a progressive family-owned dairy farming business operating four dairy farms and support blocks in Southland. We milk approximately 2,100 cows and pride ourselves on strong animal welfare, good systems, supportive teams, and providing opportunities for people to develop within the dairy industry. We are seeking a reliable and motivated Calf Rearer & Relief Milker to join our team for the upcoming calving season, with the potential for ongoing work for the right person. About the role This is a hands on position that combines calf rearing, relief milking, and general farm support. You'll work alongside experienced farm managers and be involved in all aspects of caring for our youngest stock while helping support farm operations during our busiest time of year. This could involve stock work at grazing properties and potentially the role could extend to be permanent for the right...

Hirst dairies are on the lookout for a Calf rearer to join the team for the coming season. Located - Benmore, Dipton 15 minutes to Winton, 45 minutes to Invercargill Morning and afternoon feeding of calves required. Hours will vary dependent on calf numbers etc. Relief milking optional extra if interested. Job entitles- 155 replacement calves  100-150 Beef calves Bobbies to 4 days old What we require-  Independent work and working with other staff Follow the system required High animal health care standard is essential Candidate must be-  Motivated and hard working Able to drive manual  High animal health and hygiene Reliable and physically fit Must be an NZ citizen If this interests you, please send through cv to [email protected]

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable calf rearer to join our team for the upcoming calving season on our 650-cow dairy farm, located in Dacre (just 20 minutes from Invercargill). This is a sole calf rearer role, with regular support from the herd owner to help ensure workloads are manageable. Weekend work is covered by the herd owner or can be negotiated. The Role Rearing approximately 165–180 replacement calves, with the remainder sent as bobbies Calves fed twice daily initially, transitioning to once-a-day feeding Use of automatic calf feeders to help reduce workload and improve efficiency Monitoring calf health and wellbeing Maintaining tidy and accurate records Keeping calf sheds clean, organised, and hygienic What We’re Looking For A patient and caring approach to animals Good observation skills and attention to detail Strong work ethic and reliability Ability to work independently with support when needed Experience preferred...

We are looking for an experienced person who can work well as part of a team and by themselves. This is a sole charge and fixed term position. Start date will be 1st of August to approximately 1st of October earlier start possible to negotiate Key attributes we are looking for is someone with excellent attention to detail - can pick up sick calves quickly, makes sure animal welfare is priority, has great calfshed/gear hygiene and is physically fit. Main jobs include: - Making sure each calf gets gold colostrum - Teaching new calves to feed - feeding all calves twice daily - ensuring calves have clean water, meal and hay daily - keeping up with hygiene practices (cleaning calf feeders/bottles/buckets daily) - disinfection of calf pens via spraying virkon and sprinkling stalosan We are located between Mandeville and Riversdale 15minutes from Gore. We calve 650 cows. We aim to rear around 180 replacement heifers, sell 4 day old beefies and bobbies. All milk is pumped to each...