2 jobs found in Putāruru

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Assistant Manager or 2IC looking to take a step into a Farm Management role. Location: Lake Arapuni rd, Putaruru Farm Details: • 129 ha • milking 320 Friesian X cows • 26 ashb with meal feeders and auto cup-removers Our Team: You will be assisting the farm owner with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm with the opportunity to upskill and run the operation sole charge. Start Date: August/September 2026 Key Skills/Responsibilities:  Milking shed management and hygiene.  Animal health; identifying and treating (e.g. mastitis, lameness, milk fever).  Records; assist with animal records including; calving, mating, animal health and treatments.  Pasture management; farm walks, calculating feed...

  DAIRY FARM POSITION – 600 COWS | 170HA  We’re looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our team on a well-maintained 600-cow, 170ha dairy farm.   PLEASE NOTE: We are not an Accredited Employer, so applicants must already be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in NZ. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants. We are accepting applications across a range of experience levels — from someone with 2+ years’ dairy farming experience through to an experienced 2IC or Farm Manager. The position and level of responsibility can be tailored to suit the right person. About the farm: • 600 cows • 170ha • Well-maintained farm, machinery and facilities • 52-bail rotary shed • ACRs and auto wash, along with good shed automation • Good systems in place to make the day-to-day operation run efficiently About you: We’d preferably like someone with solid dairy experience who can think on their feet, use their initiative and get on...