4 jobs found in Otorohanga

Dairy Farm Assistant  Location: Otorohanga, Waikato We are 50/50 sharemilking with 20 years in the industry. We run a low input, grass based, system 2 farm of 185ha rolling/steep land just east of Otorohanga. 36aside herringbone shed with in shed feeding, auto drafting and auto teat spray. We have broken the farm production record twice since we started here and have a good animal health record. We don't have a feed pad, so all maize/grass silage is fed out in the paddock, and this results in some technical driving and careful planning of your path with the tractor. We put a third of the cows on once-a-day milking from early Sept onwards to manage skinny cows before mating in oct. We put the main herd on once-a-day milking around late February depending on grass growth rates and cow body condition score. Every season is partially viewed as preparation for the next season. Our biggest focus is getting cows in calf early without relying on vet intervention. This is done by...

280cows  130Ha 30 H/B We ara accredited farm ner Otorohanga  Looking for good experience Herd manager 

Due to a personal tragedy, we have a fulltime position available to support the farm manager of our 385-cow farm 6km from Otorohanga. the role is a senior role with responsibility to support the manager in running of the farm and to cover in his abscense. the farm is well set up with a modern 36 aside herringbone with in shed feeders. A 2-bedroom house with sleepout is provided as part of package.  We are looking for individuals with a positive attitude, willingess to learn and grow and a good sense of humor. You will also be a tidy kiwi.  YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN NZ TO APPLY

My client offers an awesome opportunity 10kms from Otorohanga. It is a well-developed, flat to rolling fertile farm with 50 bale internal dairy, two homes and excellent infrastructure. The farm is 160 ha effective and will carry around 440 cows. Previous production has averaged around 152,000 kg ms. The farm is run as a system 3 farm with spring calving. The farm has wearables and in shed feeding. You’ll work with the farm owner to operate the farm in an efficient way that will aim to farm profitably and sustainably. The challenge in this job is running a fertile farm, optimising cow nutrition and production. The reward will be supportive farm owner, in an excellent location with good facilities. The ideal candidates will be experienced, have proven modern pasture management skills and be a good communicator.