2 jobs found in Putāruru

We are seeking a motivated and responsible person with a solid background in animal husbandry and milk production to join our team for our spring calving dairy operation in the beautiful South Waikato .Position Start from 1/06/2026 High quality milk production. You will assist with herd management and ensure that the farm runs smoothly while adhering to the industry's best practices and compliance with health & safety standards. We want someone who will take pride in their work and in the presentation of the farm. Our farm runs a  Spring calving herd.  Our mainly Friesian herd is milked through a 50 bail rotary shed twice a day. The farm has a 220 hectare milking platform flat to rolling hills. Experience on New Zealand dairy farms is essential at  least 1 year or more. This position will need full driving licence.  There is well maintained shared accommodation available. We offer a friendly team with a positive work environment. Your hard work will be...

360 Cows   I   110 ha effective   I   1st June 2026 Start   I   Herd Manager   We are looking for a Herd Manager who is keen to grow, on a well-run 360-cow, System 5 dairy farm. Located 5 minutes South of Tirau /<5 North of Putaruru.  This is a 65/35 split Autum/Spring-calving farm with a 80 ha support block for heifers and young stock nearby. Its gently rolling hill country and views of Maungatautari and Mamaku ranges gives this farm its character, milking through a 44bail rotary with in-line tech, auto drafting, auto teatspray, collars and all year feeding via covered feedpad. The role You will be the farm owners right hand – helping to run a safe, efficient day-to-day operation and stepping up to lead when the farm owner is off farm. Key parts of the job include:     •    Leading milking from paddock to dairy, protecting milk quality, hygiene and plant performance     •    Keeping a close eye on animal health, calving and mating. Day to day herd...