4 jobs found in Te Kūiti

Located at Korakonui, 25 min to Te Awamutu, 20 min to Otorohanga, we are seeking two reliable and experienced Calf Rearers  to join our farming operation for the upcoming calf-rearing season.  Rearing approximately 700 calves, these positions are part time and fixed term (July to December). Daily tasks include:  feeding and care of calves, m onitoring calf health and wellbeing, c leaning and maintaining calf-rearing facilities, a ssisting with all general calf management tasks as part of a team. Previous calf-rearing experience would be an advantage.  Having g ood stock sense and attention to detail with animal welfare, the a bility to work independently and as part of a team, r eliable, hardworking, and physically fit, competent in using a 4 wheeler and a side-by-side ATV.  Accommodation is shared with a current on farm staff member.  The successful applicant must be living in New Zealand, have a current drivers licence and own reliable vehicle, be drug...

Located 2km to Te Awamutu, this 'floating' position will be covering 3 smaller farms of 260, 300 & 150 cows.  Two farms are next to each other and one is a little further away.  The cowsheds are all herringbones from 16-26 a side. This will be a full time position, primarily on the 260 cow farm over calving, then covering the Farm Managers RDO's and other work over the 3 farms.  The position is stated 'fixed term' but will be until 31 May 2027.  We are seeking an experienced farmer with the right skills & ability to join our various farm teams.  Having great animal husbandry & being quiet & calm with the cows, good tractor experience and all general farm skills are a must, as is having the ability to use initiative, follow instructions, and at times work unspervised.   We are NOT an accredited employer.  As the house is only a 2 bedroom, the position will only suit a single, a couple, or a couple with 1 or 2 small children.  If you are living in NZ and are a...

Calf Rearer Required, Full Responsibility Role We are looking for an experienced and reliable calf rearer to take full responsibility for our calf-rearing season. This is a drive-in, drive-out role. We are located in Ohaupo, within approximately 15 minutes of both Cambridge and Te Awamutu. The role will run from 1 July through to 1 October, on an 11 days on, 3 days off roster. We are calving 285 cows, with approximately 140 calves reared through to weaning. This role involves taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the calf shed. Main duties include calf feeding, general calf shed management, monitoring calf health, keeping calves clean, dry and well-bedded, helping collect calves, navel spraying, managing calf groups, cleaning feeding equipment, maintaining calf records, and communicating clearly with the farm owners. Applicants must be confident operating a side-by-side and comfortable helping collect calves as required. The...

Looking for a full time farm hand for calving period. August to November 2026. Rearing calves & general farm duties.  Experience preferred.