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We are currently seeking someone to help on our farm located in Auroa, Taranaki. This position would be drive in, and could range from milk harvester to a full time farm assistant role depending on experience/applicant.  The farm is spring calving 750 cows through a 60 bale Rotary. The contour of the farms is flat and paddocks are well fenced, even sized with great central racing. Water supplied from the Waimate west water scheme. The cowshed has Automatic cup removers and teat spraying.  Cows are fed all year via the in shed feed system or feed pad. We have Protract Drafting working alongside Cow manager system in the herd. Key responsibilities/expectations (role dependent) Excellent stockmanship ability to work without supervision and also work within a team Understanding of pasture allocation and management  General Farm maintenance Tractor driving - feeding out - mowing - general duties Excellent animal husbandry - identify lameness, mastitis and other...

Relief milker required to cover for owner and full-time staff time off. Two milkers required all season in a 28 a side Herringbone. Mainly Friesian cows. Located 5 mins out of Kaponga. Milkings available every week. Happy to work around other commitments. Would prefer some experience but happy to train someone up if they are keen and reliable. Salary negotiable and happy to pay through invoice if gst registered. Current relief milker looking for full-time work but has been with us since 2024.