5 jobs found in Te Awamutu

We have two positions available, one farm is milking 650 cows and the other one is milking 550 cows. Both farms are 15 min south of TeAwamutu. Duties will include milking and all other general farm work. An ability to work within a team is most important. Some experience would be beneficial.

We are looking for a farm assistant/ and Or Calf Rearer, to help with milking and calf rearing during the busy spring period, with the opportunity to continue if it suits both parties. We run 820 cows om a system 2 farm with strategic use of supplements and majority of cows are wintered off-farm. You will work alongside an inclusive farm manager who is looking for a team player with a positive attitude, who has high work standards, an open and honest approach and want to grow your career in the dairy industry. Haurua Pastural is located 20 minutes south east of Te Awamutu near Parawera. The dairy platform is 276 hectares effective with a 30ha runoff block, peak milking 820 cows through a 44-aside herringbone. With a well-rostered milking rota, we utilise a varied system of twice-a-day and once-a-day milking through until mid January, and then everything is once a day milked.  You will be part of a 4 person team that is driven to achieve on farm targets, work safely and...

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. Key Responsibilities: Milking cows Feeding and caring for livestock General farm maintenance and cleaning Assisting with animal health and welfare Operating farm equipment (training provided if required) Supporting day-to-day farm operations What We're Looking For: Positive attitude and willingness to learn Good work ethic and reliability Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as required  Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors Previous dairy farming experience is an advantage but not essential What We Offer: Competitive pay package including a tidy three-bedroom home provided On the job training and support You must hold New Zealand residency to apply for this job.   

Seeking a fulltime Herd Manager / Farm Assistant. Kopua farm is central to Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Pirongia. Situated on a no exit road with minimal traffic. This role would suit someone who has dairy farming experience and can bring a steady, positive presence to complement our young energetic team. The successful applicant will have complete support from the farm manager and owners to help them be successful in the role and progress further within the diary industry. This position offers room to climb the ladder as the business owners own and operate several farms in the Waikato and King Country.   Accommodation provided in the form of a cozy 3 by 1 bedroom home with small office/4th room, With a wood burning stove top fire , And heat pump, Currently renovating the kitchen. Kopua Farm is 280ha of mainly flat land which is a pastoral based system 2 dairy unit, Calving 940 cows. Milking through a 50 bale herringbone shed. Milking once a day for young stock...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...