3 jobs found in Tīrau

We are looking for a Dairy Herd Manager for a 500 cows, 50 bale rotary and mixed topography Halter farm in Okoroire near Tirau. Responsibilities: Perform milk harvesting tasks efficiently and safely. ​ Understand and adhere to milk quality regulations. ​ Assist with cleaning and maintaining milking equipment; report faults. ​ Safely move and handle animals; monitor and report on their wellbeing. ​ Observe and report any signs of ill health in stock. ​ Assist with the safe handling and rearing of calves. ​ Develop skills in observing, recording, and reporting on cows preparing to calve; assist with calving. ​ Assist with mating management and heat detection; understand breeding for herd improvement. ​ Help with weed control and learn about animal health issues related to crops. ​ Assist with feeding stock and managing changing feed needs during lactation. ​ Help with pasture and feed allocation; set break fences and feed out as...

Milking : Assist with the milking of 650 jersey cross cows through a 36 aside herringbone shed Calf Rearing:  Feeding and monitoring the health of 250+ calves, and preserving a clean and healthy                                  environment Farm maintenance ; including the up-keep of machinary, fences, waterlines and weed control Stock management : Moving and drafting stock, and setting up of break fences. Machinary Operation : Operating 2 and 4 wheel bikes, and Tractors for the purpose of general farm tasks Health and Safety : Adhere to farm safety protocols, and environmental guidelines 

**we are not accredited employers - please don’t apply if this is a requirement for you ** We are looking for a motivated, reliable person to join us milking 650 cows through a 47ASHB on a flat-rolling 5km from Tirau for the remainder of the 26/27 season and beyond for the right fit! We value honesty and punctuality and want to find someone with a passion for the dairy industry who knows how important reliability is in this role! Ideally you will have a good few years experience on a dairy farm - you may be required to take charge when the 2IC is away.  You will be keen to learn and ideally know the basics. In return we will offer you a great remuneration package, a good roster and flexibility around commitments. We aim to give our staff the right work-life balance. The successful applicant will be drug free, HONEST, and tidy around the house. There will be plenty of opportunity for learning on farm - we have a feed pad, irrigation, and a youngstock block to look after. We...