4 jobs found in Te Awamutu

We are looking for a farm assistant/ and Or Calf Rearer, to help with milking and calf rearing during the busy spring period, with the opportunity to continue if it suits both parties. We run 820 cows om a system 2 farm with strategic use of supplements and majority of cows are wintered off-farm. You will work alongside an inclusive farm manager who is looking for a team player with a positive attitude, who has high work standards, an open and honest approach and want to grow your career in the dairy industry. Haurua Pastural is located 20 minutes south east of Te Awamutu near Parawera. The dairy platform is 276 hectares effective with a 30ha runoff block, peak milking 820 cows through a 44-aside herringbone. With a well-rostered milking rota, we utilise a varied system of twice-a-day and once-a-day milking through until mid January, and then everything is once a day milked.  You will be part of a 4 person team that is driven to achieve on farm targets, work safely and...

50/50 Sharemilking position has come up late due to unforeseen circumstances. The Farm is 160ha in full, 145ha effective. Farm Owner lives off Farm. 30 aside herringbone shed. In Shed feed system with a 12 Tonne Silo capacity. Flat to Rolling contoured land. Some cows maybe available for purchase if required Please contact James on 027 488 7448 for more information

## Seeking a skilled dairy Herd Manager. Immediate Start.## Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic role on a 300-cow farm near Te Awamutu? We're seeking a skilled dairy Herd Manager with a minimum of 2 years NZ dairy farming experience to work with the farm manger. Also if you bring any overseas dairy farming experience, that would be welcomed & accepted. Animal Welfare. - Must have good animal husbandary skills to detect illness and lame cows. - Managing livestock breeding programs and the rearing of calves and young livestock - Identifying livestock health and nutritional problems. - Require fully experience with modern digital herd testing is a must. - Managing pastures for dairy production, and identifying pasture health and nutrition problems. Telehandler Experience and operating a telehandler to load large mixer wagon and efficiently manage feeding supplements. Large Mixer Wagon Experience: Must be skilled at operating a mixer wagon and...

Please read the ad and apply with a personalised cover letter so we know you have read this and attach CV. Please only apply if you are currently in New Zealand, we are NOT  accredited employers. We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our pasture-based dairy operation in New Zealand.  Our farm runs a spring calving 760 JerseyX, grass-based system on 200ha with minimum supplement. We focus on pasture management, animal health, and maintaining high production standards while supporting a positive and team-oriented workplace. 10 minutes either way to Cambridge or Te Awamutu Our current team is our 2ic who is going into his 5th season and we as the contract milkers are entering our 6th season. Our average Scc is 86 this season and 77 for last season. What We’re Looking For Previous dairy or livestock experience preferred (but training provided for the right candidate) Strong work ethic and reliability Ability to work early...