4 jobs found in Te Awamutu, Waikato Region

A position has become available for a 2IC on a farm 20 mins south of Te Awamutu on flat to steep contouring land. The dairy unit is a system 3 milking 420 cows TAD through a 30ashb with in shed feeding. Day to day operations include milking, animal health management, tractor work, pasture management, and other general farm duties.  This role is suited to someone who already has solid experience dairy farming as it requires you to take over operations when the CM has time off.  Key attributes we are seeking include: a passion for dairy farming experience working with cows and managing animal health confidence riding 2 and 4 wheelers tractor experience particularly on steeper terrains a clear confident communicator with good organisational skills willingness to learn and develop their skills works well independently and as part of a small team reliable Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand are able to apply at this time. If...

Located 30 mins to Te Awamutu, we are a system 3 dairy unit milking 450 cows through a 36ashb with ACRs, a herd home and modern up to date systems. We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our team who is passionate about farming, keen to learn, have good animal husbandry, can ride 2 & 4 wheelers, preferably have had some tractor experience & other general on farm skills. We offer a great well set up work place and a good team environment where we encourage our staff to progress & grow in their career. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident , have no pets, have your drivers licence and own reliable transport, and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. The position best suits a single person due to the shared accommodation. A backpacker wanting 6+ months work would also considered. The farmer is NOT Employer Accredited. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal...

An opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager on a progressive dairy farm located approximately 20km southeast of Te Awamutu. The Farm 270ha dairy operation 800 cows milked (150 autumn calving, 650 spring calving) 50-bale rotary shed with cup removers and meal feeder Annual on-farm Jersey bull sale held each September All young stock retained on farm Very well-maintained property with excellent systems in place The Role You will work alongside the farm owners and team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd and assisting with the smooth operation of the farm. This is a hands-on position that requires a strong work ethic, particularly through calving and other busy periods. The Successful Applicant Will: Have strong stockmanship and animal health skills Be reliable, organised, and self-motivated Work well within a team Take pride in maintaining high farming standards We Offer:...

We have an opportunity to join our team milking 20 mins from Otorohanga. We require someone with at least 18 months of continuous NZ farming experience with references.  The successful applicant will be motivated, honest and committed to going the extra mile. Job Description MILKING: Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality and efficiency ANIMALS Assists in diagnoses and treatment of all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice.  PEOPLE Work well in a team. Mentors junior staff if required FEED Participates in feeding cows and calves and discusses appropriate management with senior staff PLEASE NOTE: As part of our Company health and safety policy we do undertake initial and routine drug testing A clean criminal history is required.  Strictly no pets To be considered, you MUST provide an up-to-date CV  Minimum 30 hours per week Maximum 45 hours per week Roster 12 on 2 off