2 jobs found in Matamata

Due to unfortunate circumstances, we are looking for a herd manager/farm assistant on our 170ha dairy farm 10 minutes from Matamata (in Hinuera). 38 ashb with ACR's and in shed feeding  465 crossbred herd You will be one of 3 staff Daily tasks include milking, feeding out if needed, stock work, and general farming tasks as required Would prefer experience. We are accredited Applicants need to be in New Zealand to apply Drug free work place

740 cows milking through a 54 bail waikato rotary cow shed  afimilk computer system in the cowshed with auto drafting halter collars bail gates, cup removers, auto teat spray,auto wash,  spring calving, high input system 5 feed pad , mixer wagon , in shed feeding  modern well maintained equipment the farm is used only as a milking platform with no young stock,  milking 365 days with a dry period of 50 days per cow before calving half the herd goes off farm for there dry period  this is a busy farm with never a dull moment , we are high input feeding and there is a workload associated with this system. there is a lot of modern technology to use and learn with the halter collars , afimilk system in the shed and monitoring systems  a strong work ethic and an ability to work well in a team environment , must be a self starter and able to problem solve and think on your feet to over come daily challenges  minimum 3 years experience with 3 good references , New...