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Grasslands is now going into their 4th season in the  Waikato, and we have a fantastic opportunity for a Herd Manager/ Senior Farm Assistant to join our team.  The farm is 350 effective hectares of predominately flat to rolling contour, with a few steeper sidling’s, milking 1000 cross bred, spring calving cows through an 80-bail modern rotary cowshed.  The model is pastured based, the shed has in shed feeding facilities and the farm is equipped with all modern machinery required to run the property effectively. The farm is situated 20 mins drive from the township of Tokoroa which offers a wide range of facilities and shopping options together with several schooling options.  Rotorua, Tauranga and Taupo are all within an hour’s drive of the farm. This is a great opportunity for a person looking for a role that offers them an opportunity to grow their farming career within a reputable organization. So, what are we looking for?   We are looking for a Herd...

To assist with daily running of the farm alongside Operations Manager and Senior Farm Assistant

*MUST BE LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND* Located just 12 minutes to Tokoroa. Our 220 ha system 3/4 dairy unit comprises of 675 milking cows - 50 bale rotary cowshed, plus an adjoining feedpad for up to 450 cows We are seeking an experienced Farm Assistant to join our dedicated team. Our ideal Farm Assistant will have an obvious passion for the industry and be keen to learn & progress in it, have excellent animal health & husbandry and all general on farm skills. Great communication & a 'can do' attitude are a must. Tractor experience, especially on rolling to hilly land, would be an advantage for the position. We take pride in looking after our animals, farm and staff well. The remuneration package offered for the successful applicant will be $25 - 30/hr for a minimum 30 and maximum 50 hours per week. This is paid fortnightly. Duties & Responsibilities include: Milking Break fencing Animal Health Plant & Machinery Maintenance Tractor Work...

Milking 500 cows through 60 bale rotary with cup removers and Allflex collars and data system Helping with pasture management  including feed budgeting, supplement allocation,  grazing round and pasture quality. Monitoring calving cows and collecting calves and transporting to rearing shed (a calf rearer is employed ) Be involved with all day to day farming and stock work ,ie animal health, feeding out,weed control, repairs and maintenance ,water races and fences.    

We are looking for a Herd manager to join our team on a system 3 farm, milking 970 cows through a 54 bale rotary shed.  We need someone with at least one year experience.  This role will include someone who can understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Work with minimal supervision and supervise and train other staff. You will need to look for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business” pasture/feed management, setting up breaks, milking cows, identifying calving cows, calf rearing, working on animal health issues, shifting irrigation, the plant, feeding out, spraying weeds, some fencing if required and tractor work.     We also use cow manager so we would prefer to employ someone who has experience in that program.   We will offer a competitive remuneration package, between $29.95-$35.00 per hour.  There will be at least 35 hours of guaranteed work per week, this is...

A 950 cow dairy farm in the Tokoroa area, milking through a 54 bale rotary shed is looking for a farm assistant to join their team of 3 staff members. We require: · A can-do attitude · Punctual and reliable · Team player with an interest in developing yourself in the dairy industry · Physically fit and able · A clear police and drug history (must be willing to submit to random drug testing on farm) · Dairy farming experience and/or qualification preferred not essential · Clean driver licence preferred. · Be eligible to work in NZ Main Duties: Milking, getting cows, weed control, permanent and temporary fencing. competitive Remuneration A package ranging from $24.50-$27.00 p/h Guaranteed 30 hours per week. We provide support with Primary ITO training, and a competitive salary package. Please email CV with at least 2 farm-related references

We require 2 X Farm Assistants for our 850 cow 300 HA dairy unit 10 minutes north of Tokoroa. Must be tidy, reliable and motivated to succeed in the industry. Have at least 1 year’s dairy farm experience  Pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment check 50 bale rotary with cup removers Modern infrastructure  Minimum 30 hours guaranteed Average hours are 50 per week