11 jobs found in Kaponga

Milk Harvester – South Taranaki We are looking for a reliable Milk Harvester to join our team in South Taranaki. The role is split between two rotary dairy sheds and includes milking duties along with general day-to-day farm tasks. Experience is preferred but a good attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are just as important. What we offer: Hourly pay, or salary depending on candidate and preference. Flexible roster options Modern rotary sheds Supportive team environment Duties include: Milking and shed operation Animal health observations Shed cleaning and maintenance General farm tasks as required (if the candidate just wants to do milking's and hourly rate, this can also be discussed). Applicants must be reliable, able to work early starts, and have the right to work in New Zealand. We are an accredited business as well.  For more information or to apply, please get in touch.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, reliable, outgoing COUPLE to join our team here in the Kaponga area.   Milking 650 cows through a 44 aside HB and general day to day farm duties. Must have good communication skills and be able to work both individually as well as in a team.   Experience needed.  Confident in a tractor. Relief milkings and calf rearing available for partner.   Nz residents please.  

F arm Assistant – Dairy Farm Location:  South Taranaki Position Type:  Full-Time Permanent Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 30 hours per week minimum / Maximum 60 hours per week  Pay Rate: $24 to $26.00 per hour Accommodation:  House available to rent with the position We are a progressive 550 cow dairy farm based in South Taranaki operating a modern  rotary cowshed with up to date farming technology and systems. The farm is focused on high standards of animal care, milk quality and  pasture management Technology and systems used on farm include: ·  Modern rotary cowshed ·  Automatic cup removers (ACRs) ·  Protrack drafting system ·  Allflex animal monitoring collars ·  In-bail feeding system ·  Minda farm management software About the Role We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team. This role involves assisting with the day-to-day running of the...

We are looking for a capable, reliable Farm General Hand to join our technology driven dairy operation in Midhirst. This role is primarily focused on feeding out, machinery operation and general farm work, with the odd milking when required. Our farm runs modern systems including Halter, SenseHub and Herd-i. We value efficiency, organisation and doing things properly. The Role Feeding out and feed management Tractor and machinery operation Silage and supplement handling General farm maintenance and repairs Occasional milking relief Roughly 2-3 hours per day, hours negotiable   Milking all year round We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has experience operating tractors and farm machinery Is practical and mechanically minded Is reliable, honest and turns up ready to work Takes pride in tidy gear and safe operation Can work independently and use initiative We run an organised, tech forward farm and want someone who enjoys being part of a...

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and honest Dairy Farm Assistant / Milk Harvester to join our progressive, technology driven dairy operation in Midhirst. Our farm embraces modern systems including Halter, SenseHub, and Herd-i, allowing us to make data driven decisions and improve animal health, performance and efficiency. The Role Milking and general shed duties Animal health and monitoring using SenseHub Assisting with Halter herd management Approximately 10 milkings per fortnight, including one weekend Average 30 hours per week This is a drive in role with flexibility built in. We value work life balance and operate a structured, organised system. We’re Looking For Someone Who: Has proven dairy farming experience Is confident around stock and machinery Is comfortable with farm technology or willing to learn Is punctual, honest and takes pride in their work Can work independently and as part of a team NZ residency or valid work visa...

Farm Assistant position available Due to health reasons our current worker has finished up at short notice. We are looking for someone to come and join us on our dairy farm in Tariki. We milk 310 cows through a 22 aside herringbone shed with cup removers and inshed feeding. We also have halter. The job would involve day to day farm tasks, afternoon milkings only during the week and every second weekend off (11 on 3 off). We have a newly built tiny home available or could do a drive in position. Some experience would be preferred but can be negotiated. Please get in touch via email if you would like to know more 😊 [email protected] 

Milking and maintaining high milk Quality standard. monitoring animal health manging calving feed allocation and pasture management operating tractors and farm machineries fencing, weed control, and general farm maintenance.

Looking for a passionate and motivated farm assistant to join our team that works well with others. The ideal applicant must have a valid driver's license and have a good work reference and must have the legal rights to work in New Zealand. Animal health management and treatment Day to day farm operations Tractor experience is a real bonus Helping with getting cows and calves in Feeding calves

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out milk harvesting tasks as directed and is developing correct skills to milk efficiently and safely. • Helps set up dairy prior to milking and on time. • Milks cows efficiently and safely, as directed. • Uses backing gate well. • Teat sprays well. • Marks cows well. Understands factors that affect milk quality, and the reasons for regulations around milk quality safety. • Understands the cost and implications of grading milk and high somatic cell counts. • Helps manage ‘dirty cows’. • Implements dairy hygiene requirements. Assists with cleaning and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and reports any faults to senior staff. • Understands how the milking system works, so as to identify and report when things are not working correctly, such as the milk pump. • Can use specialist equipment e.g. drafting system • Cleans yard, plant, and...

Position available for Farm worker/Assistant on 240 cow Dairy Farm in Inglewood. Duties include milking, calf rearing and general farm duties. Some experience preferred. Full Licence required. Drive in position or house available.

We require a farm assistant for the coming season. Milking 800 cows through a fully automated 54 bale rotary. Job Description: Milking cows 2 x day, be able to detect mastitis and other animal health issues. Farm maintenance. Operate basic farm machinery and two wheeled motor bikes. Feeding calves and working well in a team environment. Your main responsibilities will be in the  milking shed, checking for health issues, cleanliness, mastitis management and treatment, and assisting through out calving. You will be quiet with stock and have a positive, can do attitude. You must be honest, reliable and confident with operating heavy machinery.  Minimum 6 months experience in dairy farming. Must be able to detect Mastitis and have a valid full  drivers license. Strictly NO DOGS (not negotiable)