23 jobs found in Te Awamutu

With the New Year Approaching we are growing our team! Would you like to showcase your skills an abilities? Would you like to join a team of determined hard working people who love the farm and especially the cows and a few pets?  Our ideal applicant would have the following skills and abilities Two years dairy farming experience in NZ, capable in handling the daily tasks required for example-  Milking, Feeding calves, spraying weeds, moving sprinklers. Great communication to make sure that everyone is able to get the tasks done in a timely manner.  The skills to be quiet with stock and handle them with care  driving a tractor and operating different equipment would be a bonus!  honest and reliable excellent communication skills ( In case you missed it above)  great work ethic  a team player attitude. Pride in their work environment house proud Most importantly a good sense of humour and brilliant attitude.  Must be in New Zealand and legally allowed...

About us Located 5-minutes north of Rototuna, we are a friendly team of three who are passionate about the dairy industry and working together as a team. We run a 380-cow farm on 120 hectares with calving during the autumn months of March and April. The farm uses Cow Manager and has a high input system with a mixer-wagon and feed pad. The cowshed is a 36 aside herringbone with excellent cow flow. It has automatic cup removers, an in-shed feeding system and Protrack drafting gates. We run on a fortnightly roster with 10 days on/4 days off for most of the season, with 12 days on/2 days off during calving. The accommodation provided with the role is a basic, studio-style unit with a carport and beautiful rural outlook. The interior design is open-plan and includes a heat pump, fridge, oven and internet. The unit is fully insulated with a small laundry and mudroom attached, with a lawnmower provided to maintain the small lawn. Best suited to a single person, or a couple, there...

We are seeking someone to assist with the day-to-day management of our flat 210-hectare, 750-cow farm located in Te Awamutu. The successful applicant will work with our 2IC; they will need to be able to work well in a team environment. The aim is to create a positive environment for everyone to achieve both career and personal goals, with a realistic view on expectations and individual abilities. We expect staff to use common sense and take responsibility for their own actions. The ideal applicant must have a good sense of humor, be passionate about the industry, be quiet with stock, have a good understanding of animals, and work well with others as well as work alone. with at least an animal science degree, degree-related qualifications, and the proven ability to work with animals and ride 2- and 4-wheel motorbikes safely. Be able to set up electric fences, calve and rear calves, We require a cv and preferably at least 2 employer references Clear police history Clear drug history...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business and an equal opportunities employer. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team immediately.  Experience in dairy farming and animal management skills preferred.  We are seeking a motivated Permanent PART TIME Farm Assistant to join our team immediately.  Experience in dairy farming and animal management skills preferred. DRIVE IN ROLE. This role will involve milking, operating farm machinery, animal husbandry, farm maintenance and pasture management. Applicants must have previous experience, a positive attitude and willingness to learn.  Minimum guaranteed hours per week are 44. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and...

Dairy Cattle Farm Assistant / Farm Worker – Entry Level 📍 Location: Mangakino, New Zealand We are looking for four reliable, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Dairy Farm Assistants or Farm Workers. This is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start or grow their careers in the dairy industry. You will work closely with the Contract Milker to ensure the smooth running of daily farm operations. Farm Details Milking 1,150 cows at peak through a 54-bale rotary shed. Rolling contour farm. Shared, well-maintained on-farm accommodation provided. Key Responsibilities Milking: Assisting with twice-daily milking for most of the year. Animal health and welfare: Monitoring livestock and providing appropriate care. Calf rearing: Feeding calves, carrying out health checks, and providing general care. Feeding stock: Preparing and distributing feed as...

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 500-cow farm in the Te Kauwhata area, milking through a 28 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 40 and a maximum of 45. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Wage ranges from $26.07 - $29.57 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates are required...

We are looking for a Farm Assistant for our 1050 cow farm on the edge of Paeroa. Milking through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with inshed feeding, autodrafting and auto heat detection. Roster is 8 days on and 2 days off.   You must be able to ride a 2 wheeler and have a full drivers license.   The successful applicant will have the following attributes: You will be self motivated and able to think for yourself. You will be driven to suceed in your work and like to see results. You will need to hit the ground running as we are a busy farm and every body takes resonsibilty for their role.  So if you dont like early mornings, this is not the career for you. You will understand and take responsiblities for daily tasks such as twice daily milkings,  identifying mastitis and other animal health issues.  Washing the plant and yard.  Moving the irrigator, temporary fencing, general maintenance around the farm.   You will look for opportunities to work more effectively and...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team in Atiamuri. This role is ideal for someone who is genuinely interested in dairy farming and committed to developing practical skills in New Zealand’s dairy industry. About the Role The Dairy Farm Assistant supports daily farm operations, including milking, animal health checks, feeding, and general farm maintenance. The successful applicant will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider team to ensure smooth and efficient farm performance throughout the season. Key Responsibilities Assisting with daily milking routines Carrying out animal health checks and treatments Feeding stock and maintaining feed areas Supporting calving, mating, and seasonal programmes Monitoring animal welfare and reporting issues promptly Assisting with pasture management and irrigation tasks Operating farm machinery and equipment safely Maintaining...

Farm Assistant/2IC position available 10 minutes from Ngatea. 110ha flat contour, system 3 farm, 410 peak crossbred cows milked, 36 aside Herringbone shed with Automatic cup removers. Spring calving. Start date 30 November 2026 negotiable. Wages are negotiable depending on experience. Roster is 8 on 2 off. We are looking for: An honest, reliable and enthusiastic person Good work ethic Someone who is capable of working independently and within a team 1 years experience preferred but not essential. We could consider a career changer. Only New Zealand residents to apply (we are not accredited employers) Main duties include: Milking and getting cows in Weed control Maintaining fences/putting up break fences Loading and feeding out grass silage, maize silage and Palm Kernel The successful applicant will be expected to take part in all duties related to the running of the dairy farm.  A great opportunity for someone to gain a wide range of experience....

EXPERIENCED PERSON Required to milk cows twice daily through a 40 aside herringbone and assist with other farm duties to help operate an efficient dairy unit Must be quiet with stock,  ENJOY farming ON TIME, good work ethics  Honest and reliable 

Longacre Farming is a family-run dairy in Waikite Valley, twenty-five minutes south of Rotorua. Five hundred eighty cows, split calving, System five with a feed pad and mixer wagon. We run Halter virtual fencing across the herds to lift pasture harvested and give everyone a better work-life balance. Cow health comes first here, always. We're looking for a farm assistant who wants to build a career in dairying. This isn't a dead-end grunt job. You'll learn from experienced people, get proper training, and have a real shot at progressing in the industry. If you're keen to get better at what you do, you'll fit in. We keep things structured but not stiff. Everyone gets decent time off, and we actually want you to have a life outside the farm. There's banter, there's hard work, and there's no pretending otherwise. The role comes with a three-bedroom house and a double garage as part of the package. Applicants must already be in New Zealand with full working rights —...

Dairy Cattle Farm Assistant / Farm Worker – Entry Level 📍 Location: Taupo, New Zealand We are looking for three reliable, motivated, and hardworking individuals to join our team as Dairy Farm Assistants or Farm Workers . This is an excellent opportunity for those eager to start or grow their careers in the dairy industry. You will work closely with Contract Milker to ensure the smooth operation of daily farm tasks. Farm Details: Milking 1,200 cows at peak through a 60-bale rotary shed . Rolling contour farm. Key Responsibilities: Assisting with daily farm operations, including: Milking twice daily (most of the year). Animal health and welfare (monitoring and caring for livestock). Calf rearing (feeding, health checks, and general care). Feeding stock (preparing and distributing feed). Effluent management (operating and maintaining effluent systems). Fencing and weed control (general farm maintenance). Ensuring farm...

Farm Assistant Reporoa - Immediate Start.  We are looking for a Farm Assistant to join us on farm!  Facts and Figures:  360 cows (peak).  150,000 KGMS (target). 113ha effective 40 aside herringbone shed with in shed feeders and a auto drafter. Cows have Nedap collars for heat detection and health alerts.  System 3-4 with all cows wintered on farm. Current 50/50 sharemilkers, running a efficient pasture focused system with a strong emphasis on feeding our cows profitably.  Located 2mins from Reporoa, 35mins from Rotorua and Taupo.  Accommodation- 3 bedroom farm house with a garage.  Job Description The fulltime farm assist will be working closely with the current sharemilkers on farm (husband and wife team) as well as some casual relief staff.   The duties include but not limited to;  Milking and maintaining milking shed and plant hygiene. Feeding cows, moving break fences, and feeding out when required.  Maintenance including weed and pest control, basic...

We are looking for an entry level Dairy Farm Assistant to assist with day to day farm tasks such as milking, weed spraying, calf rearing (at times)  general maintenance, stock work etc on a new farm for us in a great team environment. We are looking for someone who wants to develop a career in farming with a can do attitude that is drug free (testing may be required at anytime), reliable, turns up well on time for shift, honest, a self thinker and a team player..... we all pitch in to get the job done and shift around days off to help each other out so it works for everyone. Ability to already safely ride a 2 wheeler is a must aswell is being able to follow instructions well and follow sound health and safety practices. Housing is a single mans quarters (no pets) Roster is 6 on 2 off with willingness to swap if needed to help other team members get off farm for family events. Schooling is in Reporoa village with Broadlands primary not far up the road along with school buses...

I require a fit, enthusiastic person to help with the day to day chores among 2 dairy farms, and 3 dry stock blocks. Duties will include but are not limited to milking, tractor work, fencing, spraying weeds, stock handling and husbandry. Experience is preferred but certainly not essential as a good attitude and keenness to learn will be favoured. On the job training will be provided and off farm training encouraged. Applicant must be drug free and have at minimum a current restricted drivers licence.  This position is flexible around hours and could suit an experienced person looking for a milk for rent scenario, or a new trainee searching for their first step on the ladder. Our farming operation has a lot of moving parts, making everyday different with the ability to either learn or showcase a variety of skills. 

Help assist farm owner with running a drystock farm. Would suit semi retired ex farmer.  Flexible Times and dates to be worked  but you must be reliable and have own transport Involves shifting stock, Animal health, weed spraying, water reticulation repairs, fencing, setting up breaks and feeding out over winter. At times you will be required to do this by yourself and other times with the help of farm owner while setting paddocks / breaks for the coming week. Must be able to drive SXS and tractor, and be capable of feeding out without supervision. General work roster for most of year is Monday, Wednesday, Friday to shift and check stock. Winter Roster is every second day to shift cattle, set breaks up and feed out. Approx cattle numbers 220 calves from Novemeber 220 R2 Heifers 20 Bulls over Mating from October to Mid December. Other drystock may also be present 300 cows wintered from June till Mid August with cows trucked back home in stages according to...

Current New Zealand residents only. No applications from overseas will be accepted. Located 5km North of Te Puke. (Near Tauranga Mt Manganui and Papamoa) This position could also suit a couple as we are also seeking someone for a position over the busy calving mating period from July through to December. Successful applicants must be a New Zealand resident already. Be a part of our team of four to help milk in a modern 60 bail rotary cowshed. Drafting and treating cows is a breeze with pro-track and Halter collars. In shed meal feeding, automatic wash and dung buster yard scraper on high lift backing gate. We are seeking someone who has the experience and basic skills required to farm. Rostered sleep ins when all staff are present starting from 7am The ideal candidate will have: 1 to 3 years experience in farming, Punctual. Be physically fit. Have initiative. Honest. Able to work alone and in a team. Follow instructions. Competence with two wheel motorbikes, quads and basic...

We have 2x Dairy Farm Assistant roles available on a 500-cow farm in the Galatea area, milking through a 40 AS Herringbone shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 52 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Wage is $28.50 per hour.  Candidates are required to provide good related references....

We are seeking an experienced and hard-working person to join us as a a farm assistant on our 440 cow Dairy Farm just South of Stratford in as soon as possible.  We are a system 4 farm with a  40 aside hearing bone shed with ACR's and automatic teat spraying. We have datamars collars. Our young stock are on farm or at nearby runoffs until May each season. We have a feed-pad and mixer wagon and we do most of our own supplement on the platform and run-offs close by including silage and maize.  We are after someone who is proficient in driving tractors and implements as well as being very competent in the shed.  You will be working along side our Assistant Manager and ourselves.  While we will be working with you on farm, we also both work off-farm and have a young family so you will need to be able to run the farm sole-charge (or in partnership with our other staff member) at times during the season.  We have a 2 bedroom cottage available with the job which is located on farm....

We have a farm assistant position available. You will have a positive amazing trainable attitude, reliable and trustworthy to join our team. Start date flexible.  Tractor driving abilities would be a bonus.  Must be competent on 2 and 4 wheelers.  You will be drug free have no convictions and take pride in your workspace and keep it tidy.  You will be very quiet with stock and have stockmanship fundamentals.  Minimum 1 year experience  Halter 600 fx cows 230 ha flat 50 AS HERRINGBONE You will be a passionate dairy farmer who enjoys dairy farming and loves milking cows. Roster is 8/2 8/3 1 x Comfortable 3/4 bedroom family home with lockable garage.