1 farm assistant jobs found in Putāruru, waikato region

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...