6 farm manager jobs found

Plateau farm We are looking for a reliable and motivated Calf Rearer to join our team. Our farm milks 800  cows  on  315 hectares  and rears approximately  260 replacement heifers and jersey bull calves each year. This role involves feeding and caring for calves, monitoring animal health, maintaining clean calf-rearing facilities, and helping ensure calves achieve excellent growth and welfare standards. What we offer: Flexible hours that can be discussed based on workload and availability. Competitive pay based on experience and skills. Previous calf-rearing or dairy farming experience is an advantage but not essential. Accommodation may be available for the right person who wishes to stay on the farm while working. We are looking for someone who is hardworking, dependable, has a good attitude, and enjoys working with animals. If you are interested or would like more information, please txt Manu our Farm Manager on 020 407...

We’re looking for a reliable, hard-working person to join our team. Our business specialises in clearing and removing animal bedding from sheds, so this is a hands-on role involving machinery operation and physical work. We’re looking for someone who: ● Can preferably operate a tractor / skid steer and other machinery ● Is physically fit and comfortable with manual labour ● Has a strong understanding of health and safety and can follow safe work procedures ● Is reliable, practical and has a good work ethic ● Can work well as part of a team ● Holds a current driver licence ● Can pass a pre-employment drug test Experience with farming, machinery or similar physical work would be an advantage, but reliability, safety and a willingness to get stuck in are most important. Competitive pay based on experience.

We are currently looking for someone with farming experience to take on a permanent role on farm from late October 2026. The successful applicant must provide up to date references and be eligible to work in NZ. Position would include Calving, Calf rearing, feeding out and milking etc depending on experience. A Tidy 2 Bedroom house is available that would suit a couple or a small family. We Calve down approximately 280 cows from 1st March and 250 from 1st August, both herds mated for 8 weeks. Halter, Acr's, Quad sense and Auto Teat spray used on farm, currently milking 250 spring calved cows through a 40 Bail internal rotary with in shed feeding.  The farm location is Pollok, 20 mins North of Waiuku.  Please get in touch if you are interested, successful applicants must have a clean NZ driver's license, and are eligible to work in NZ.

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Calf Rearer for a fixed-term position from October 2026 to April 2027. This role is with a rural contracting and dairy support business caring for approximately 550 R1 and 550 R2 young stock, as well as around 30 R1 beef animals. Previous calf-rearing or young-stock experience is preferred but not essential. The successful candidate will need to have a genuine interest in animal care and welfare, be observant and reliable, and be willing to learn and follow the farm’s animal health and management procedures. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Feeding and caring for calves and young stock Ensuring calves receive adequate and timely nutrition, including colostrum management Monitoring calves for signs of illness, injury or poor health and reporting concerns to the manager Drafting sick calves into the appropriate sick pen and assisting with treatments as directed...

Job Description Experienced Calf Rearer Wanted – Ngatea (Drive-In) We are seeking an experienced, reliable  Calf Rearer  for the current calving season. This is a full-time (7 days a week), drive-in position located in the  Ngaeta area .  Position Details: Start:  immediate Duration:  Through to mid December Good Facilities Requirements: Proven experience in calf rearing Must be able to mix milk powder and feed in and outside of the shed Ability to manage daily tasks with minimal supervision Excellent work ethic and reliability References required

We have a well-paid 3-7 month contract starting ASAP for Calf Rearers (one doing calf rearing; one doing general farm work) based in the Oamaru area. Would be great if you have previous calf rearing experience! This role is on 650 and 550-cow farm, milking through both 40 AS Herringbone and 50 Bail Rotary sheds. Responsibilities include: Calf rearing, including feeding and caring for calves Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Performing other general farm duties Milking after calving season Ideal candidates will have: Previous dairy farming experience (preferred) A good attitude, initiative, and a strong work ethic (mandatory) Some experience in dairy farming, large animal care, or agriculture/viticulture/horticulture Motorbike and quad driving skills (mandatory for some jobs, not all) Good English communication skills A valid driver’s license (international licenses good) and your own vehicle The...