4 jobs found in Matamata

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...

Looking for an experienced calf rearer for the calving season. This is a drive in position, no accommodation available on farm.  Farm is located 10 minutes from Matamata on the Kaimai range. Close proximity to Morrinsville, Te Poi, Walton and Te Aroha.  Required for 8 weeks from 25th July till the middle of September.  Rearing 130 replacement calves and around 40 beef calves.  Ad-lib milk feeding system.  Good infrastructure.  Roughly 3-3.5 hours in the morning + 1.5-2 hours in the afternoon.  Must be able to work weekends to help cover staff time off. All negotiable. 

Looking for an experienced herd manager/2IC.  This position requires experience farming including milking shed management, stock work and machinery operation and basic knowledge of feed management. We farm near Matamata on 170 ha of rolling to flat contoured dairy farm 38 ASHB with ACR's and inshed feeding We feed out maize silage as needed and grass silage in paddock. This position requires you to be in New Zealand with the abilty to work or obtain a visa. We are accredited.

Farm Assistant – Dairy Farm (440 Cows) Salary: $64,500–$67,500 per annum Start: 1st June 2026 We are a family-run dairy farm seeking a motivated and capable Farm Assistant join our team. You’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our 440-cow herd, milked through a 38-aside herringbone shed, and support the smooth running of our 152 ha flat-to-rolling property. What We Offer Roster: 8 days on / 3 days off, followed by 8 days on / 2 days off Hours: Guaranteed minimum 30 hours, averaging around 48 hours per week Salary: $64,500–$67,500 depending on experience Supportive, hands-on family farming environment Opportunity to build your dairy career and develop further herd management skills Role Responsibilities Overseeing daily herd health, behaviour, and production Milking 440 cows through a 38-aside herringbone shed with ACRs Managing and monitoring animal health treatments, calving, and feeding...