3 jobs found in New Plymouth

Looking for your next challenge in the pork industry? Join a progressive piggery in Lepperton site of 400 sows where you'll play a key role in maintaining high animal welfare standards while working alongside an experienced Farm Manager. What you'll be doing: Assisting with the day-to-day management of the piggery Caring for pigs across mating, farrowing, weaner, grower and finisher areas Monitoring animal health, welfare and performance Feeding stock, including meal preparation and feed mixing Operating farm machinery and feeding equipment Assisting with stock movements, treatments and production records Maintaining high hygiene, maintenance and biosecurity standards Supporting the Farm Manager and contributing to a positive team environment. What's on offer: $23.95–$29.66 per hour , depending on experience Higher pay available as you complete AGITO training 30–46 hours per week All PPE provided...

2nd In Charge / Assistant Manager. Reporting To / Employed By 50/50 Sharemilker. This is a drive in position as there is unfortunately no accommodation on farm for staff .                            We are on the first farm out of New Plymouth on Barrett Road. Ideally the successful applicant will rent or live in close proximity in New Plymouth, we would suggest Whalers gate or Spotswood or West town. Wintering 780 spring calving Jersey Cows. on rolling to steep contour milked through a 44 bail rotary cowshed with inshed feeding and cup removers. 2 or 3 herd system. Milking 3 herds for the majority of the season ,makes for a complex system with plenty of time sitting on a motorbike. Being punctual and reliable is a key requirement. We require an enthusiastic team player with the following experience / capabilities. Tractor driving ( feeding out silage bales safely on rolling contour ) Operating Quad bike and two wheeler motorbikes on rolling contour to steep...

MOSTLY MILKING AND ASSOCIATED TASKS  MUST BE LOCAL ONCE A DAY EXCEPT FOR CALVING