3 jobs found in Hāwera

OPERATIONS MANAGER Taranaki-based | Dairy Farming Lead people. Drive performance. Shape the future of a growing dairy business. Theland Farm Group is an established dairy farming business milking more than 20,000 cows across Canterbury, Taranaki and Waikato.  We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Taranaki hub, overseeing two dairy farms and three support blocks, with the portfolio expected to grow.  These farms are located between Hawera and Bulls.  This is a full-time leadership role responsible for the overall performance, planning and coordination of the Taranaki farming business. Working closely with farm operators, the General Manager, contractors and external advisors, you will help deliver strong production, financial, environmental and people outcomes through our low-input, pasture-based farming system. THE ROLE Reporting to Theland Farm Group General Manager, you will lead, mentor and support our on-farm management teams,...

We have a position available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 330-cow farm in the Hāwera area, milking through a 40 Rotary Bale shed. Previous 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 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 is 7 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year.  Wage ranges from $26.07 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience . Candidates are required to...

Motivated Dairy Farm Assistant Wanted  Are you looking for a modern, tech-forward farming environment with a great team culture and a reliable roster? We are seeking a motivated and reliable dairy professional to join our team near Hawara  Taranaki . We operate a modern system milking 46 0 cows on a 160 ha property, fully equipped with automated shed technology, electronic drafting, and wearable heat/health monitoring. We pride ourselves on running an efficient, safe, and well-managed operation where workload is shared and high standards are maintained across the board. 📋 The Role & Requirements We are looking for a practical, hands-on team player who is comfortable with technology, proactive with stock care, and takes pride in their work. Experience: Proven experience in dairy farming is required. Familiarity with automated shed systems and electronic drafting tools is a strong advantage. Stock Sense: A good eye for animal health, heat detection,...