7 jobs found in Kaponga

Luscombe Farm Partnership is requiring a Relief Milker / Calf Rearer. The calf rearing position will commence mid July through to approximately mid September where you will be required to work with one other person and alone on some occasions.  We will be rearing around 130 heifer calves as well as beef calves. Hours will be discussed with the successful applicant. The relief milking position will be on an on-call basis and will be an ongoing position on farm milking 580 cows in a 60 bale rotary shed.   You must be reliable and fit and able to start work in July.  Must have a NZ working Visa and reside in NZ.

Milking in a 50-bail rotary, possible option of feeding out, loading wagon & scraping pad. Fixed-term  Late July - 18th Dec 2026, but with an option to extend for the right applicant. Must be NZ resident

*** we will only consider applicants who already live within 45mins drive, with own transportation *** Seeking someone to drive in and assist with calf rearing for spring. Ad lib calf feeding system.  Role includes; Teaching new calves to drink, filling up ad lib feeders, checking calf hygiene. 2 hours a day. 8am-10am daily. Approx start: 22nd July until 1st of October 2026.

Looking for a passionate and motivated farm assistant to join our team that works well with others. The ideal applicant must have a valid driver's license and have a good work reference and must have the legal rights to work in New Zealand. Animal health management and treatment Day to day farm operations Tractor experience is a real bonus Helping with getting cows and calves in Feeding calves

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are re-advertising this role.  We are looking for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team from the 1st of June.  Location : Waitotara - 10 mins out of Waverly and 35 mins to Whanganui 300ha 720-750 Spring calving herd 60 Bale Rotary shed with ACR, Automated Teat sprayer, Protrack and all cows on Halter Feedpad  You'll be assisting the team in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, including :  Milking and shed hygiene General farm tasks Ideally, we're looking for someone : With a minimum of 1 year dairy farming experience in NZ Who takes pride in surrounds, dairy shed and equipment on farm - the expectation is to have a clean dairy shed at all times,  looking after gear - maintaining and keeping it clean.  Who works with animals in a calm manner Who can show initiative Reliable and honest at all times - owning up when necessary, as this builts relationship and trust Positive attitude Who is keen...

In search of reliable hard worker to milk 300 cows in a 30 aside herringbone. situated in the Manawatu approx. 10mins from Palmerston North or Feilding Accommodation  available on farm or willing to travel. Some experience preferred Daily tasks would include but are not limited to Milking ,Break Fences, Feeding Calves, Basic Tractor Work, Stock Work, Routine General Maintenance Restricted or higher NZ Drivers License Applicants must be drug free Must be eligible to work in NZ Not AEWV accredited 

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS, however at this time we will give preference to applicants eligible to work in NZ without requiring a work visa. We have an opportunity on offer for a farm assistant role in the Central Plateau of the North Island…. We would LOVE to employ a hard-working, kind-hearted person that is keen to learn the ropes of dairy farming and advance. ( Some prior experience is necessary) To be selected as a suitable person for this role, the candidate will need to:  have a great attitude & desire to learn, be honest, reliable, and forthright, have a reasonable level of “stock sense”, be punctual and organised, have some farming &/or animal husbandry experience,  be fit & healthy, ready to work & have some fun too! Job(s) will include: milk harvesting, calf rearing, shifting and sorting cattle (including young stock and bulls), pest & weed management (under supervision), animal health treatments & recording...