54 jobs found in Matamata

Due to our Herd Manager of over 4 years unfortunately being on ACC and unable to return to full time work, we are looking for the right person to fill his shoes. 330 Autumn calving F/Fx cows 100ha 30 aside modern herringbone Cup removers Meal feeders Protrack drafter Cow Manager activity monitors and milk sensors Warm 3 bedroom cottage with heat pump 15 mins south of Matamata Bus service to Te Poi and Matamata schools This position will suit someone who enjoys: working independently and managing their own time well fed, high producing cows good team communication 11 on / 3 off roster Minimum 3 years experience. Must not need accredited employers.   Drug freee. References from our past staff are available on request.

Herd Manager – Dairy Farm (Split Calving) We are seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our team on a progressive dairy farm. The Farm:     •    660 cows, split calving system     •    165ha effective milking platform     •    Located Matamata, Waikato     •    Well-established pasture-based system with feed pad     •    Technology-driven operation with a focus on efficiency and performance The Role: You will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of the herd and farm operations, working closely with the farm owner/manager. This is a hands-on role suited to someone passionate about dairy farming and animal care. Key Responsibilities:     •    Milking and shed management     •    Animal health and welfare     •    Pasture management and feed allocation     •    Mating and calving management     •    Record keeping and farm technology use     •    General...

We’re looking for a reliable, hard-working person to join our team. Our business specialises in clearing and removing animal bedding from sheds, so this is a hands-on role involving machinery operation and physical work. We’re looking for someone who: ● Can preferably operate a tractor / skid steer and other machinery ● Is physically fit and comfortable with manual labour ● Has a strong understanding of health and safety and can follow safe work procedures ● Is reliable, practical and has a good work ethic ● Can work well as part of a team ● Holds a current driver licence ● Can pass a pre-employment drug test Experience with farming, machinery or similar physical work would be an advantage, but reliability, safety and a willingness to get stuck in are most important. Competitive pay based on experience.

We have a farm assistant role available. This role will assist with the day-to-day operations of the farm, working closely with the herd owning sharemilker.   We twice a day milk 360 cows on 115 hectares, through a modern 32 aside herringbone with automatic cup removers, on flat land 10 minutes from Matamata. Milking's are fast and efficient. The farm has great infrastructure and is set up with the daily operators in mind.   Daily jobs include but not limited to:   Milk harvesting   Stock handling and work   Tractor work    Weed and pest control   Assistance with general farm maintenance.   We are seeking someone who:    Has a positive can-do attitude   Is quiet with stock   Is a good communicator   Reliable and honest   Keen to learn and develop   Confident on a 2-wheel...

Milking : Assist with the milking of 650 jersey cross cows through a 36 aside herringbone shed Calf Rearing:  Feeding and monitoring the health of 250+ calves, and preserving a clean and healthy                                  environment Farm maintenance ; including the up-keep of machinary, fences, waterlines and weed control Stock management : Moving and drafting stock, and setting up of break fences. Machinary Operation : Operating 2 and 4 wheel bikes, and Tractors for the purpose of general farm tasks Health and Safety : Adhere to farm safety protocols, and environmental guidelines 

We are seeking a someone skilled and proficient in the day to day running of dairy farms to join our team We are a split calving farm, with a planned move to all autumn calving in the next year or two Milking 800 cows through an automated 70 bale rotary with Cow Manager Must have proven track record in communication, attention to detail, milk quality and animal health Ability to operate machinery and load/operate mixer wagon on feed pad is essential. DO NOT apply if you are not a NZ Citizen, we are NOT approved employers

Due to unforseen circumstances, we require a farm assistant to join us on our farm in Okoroire to assist the milking of 400 cows through a 38 bail rotary.  We are 50/50 Sharemilkers on a family farm. You will need to be able to take instructions from our 2IC.  We are looking for someone who has a real interest in farming and someone who can get to the shed on time.  You would need to be confident on a 2 wheel motorbike and some tractor experience would be an advantage.  You would have to have good stockmanship, a calm nature, honest and reliable.  Your duties are, but not limited to:  milking cows, feeding cows, animal health, effluent.  You need to understand health, safety and wellbeing.   You must have a minimum of 6 months dairy farming experience or a L2 or higher qualification in Agriculture. Roster 11/3 Salary $70,000 to $75,000 Contour flat with some steeper sidlings You must have a full drivers license You must be drug free and undergo rgular  random drugs...

We require a Farm Manager for our farm 5km from Morrinsville. The farm is 115ha effective, flat to rolling with 10% steeper country. The farm is a system 3 with Maize grown on farm, and in shed meal feeders.  The shed is a 36 bale rotary with cup removers, centrally located, one person can milk.  We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager with excellent pasture management skills, animal health and self/time management skills as the owner lives off farm. Key Responsibilities: Pasture Management: Achieving high pasture utilization, managing rounds, and overseeing maize silage and cropping transitions. Animal Health & Breeding: Maintaining exceptional herd health, somatic cell count management, and mating programmes. Feed System Operations: Managing the System 3 feeding regime, including the in-shed meal system and silage feeding. Self-Management: Overseeing day-to-day operations, farm hygiene, and compliance autonomously. The...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

Dairy Farm Assistant – Full-Time We are looking for a reliable and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. This is a hands-on role assisting with the daily operations of the farm. Key responsibilities include: Milking and maintaining dairy shed hygiene Moving and handling livestock Monitoring and supporting animal health Feeding and general farm duties Ideal Candidate: Must already be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and hold a valid visa/work right that allows you to start work immediately Dairy farming experience is preferred, but not essential – full training will be provided Must be able to pass a drug test if required Must have a clean criminal record You must have: The ability to follow instructions and also work proactively without supervision A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills A genuine interest in working with livestock A willingness to learn and grow...

2IC required for 280 cow farm near Morrinsville. We are looking for a self-motivated  worker with strong attention to detail to help manage this high producing herd.  3 bedroom + office provided You will have at least 2 years full time farm experience. Milking through a 22ashb

DAIRY FARM FEED & EFFLUENT OPERATOR Near Arapuni | Approximately 1,200 Cows | Predominantly Autumn Calving We are looking for a reliable, practical and experienced farm worker to join our team on a large, predominantly autumn-calving dairy farm near Arapuni, milking approximately 1,200 cows. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys operating machinery, takes pride in doing a job well and is capable of working independently. The Role The primary focus of this position is tractor operation, feeding and effluent management. You will be responsible for ensuring feed is delivered accurately and on time, twice a day, to cows on the feed pads and in the herd homes. You will also take ownership of the day-to-day operation and management of the farm's effluent system. Key Responsibilities Tractor & Feeding • Operate tractors, loaders and feed-out machinery safely and efficiently. • Feed cows twice daily on feed pads and in herd...

Fulltime farm assistant required for our dairy farm! You will work 11 days a fortnight  as part of the team doing all jobs through the busy spring calving and mating period. The accommodation is one 3 bedroom house to share with our other farm assistant, a young single guy. You must be in New Zealand, and be able to be interviewed on farm to look at the role. We have a good team but need one more person and look forward to the chance to join our team to spread the load. The position starts this month. You must be available to interview in person, and hold a current valid work visa (if not a resident) Contact me the owner, Andrew 0272637396 Or Phillip the farm manager, 027 381 1059

We are after a Farm Assistant to join the team as our current farm assistant is finishing up after calving. We are a 650 (peak) cow farm. Milking through a 30 a side herringbone shed with cup removers. Farm is flat to rolling contour. Farm duties include but not limited to Milking Shed/plant cleaning and maintenance Weed control Fencing Effluent management General stock management General R&M This position is until the end of the 2026/2027 season.  The ideal applicant would have NZ farming experience. Must be able to work well in a team and independently. Follow instructions. Able to identify animal health issues. Farm is situated 10mins North of Tokoroa. Please only apply if you are currently living in New Zealand and currently eligible to work in NZ. We are not an Accredited Employer.

You must be in NZ to apply for this position - we are not an accredited employer! We have an opportunity for a Farm Assistant on our farm in Rotoorangi – 10 minutes from Cambridge. We milk 600 cows in a modern 50-bale rotary, running two herds. Our farm is relatively flat with the odd rolling hill. We use cow manager ear tags for heat and health detection and automatic drafting. In this role you will assist in the day to day running of the farm including milk and shed hygiene, effluent irrigation, break fencing, general maintenance and repairs and other farm duties. Our ideal Farm Assistant will need: Good communication skills Excellent stock management skills To be a great team member · Great time management skills We require someone who is reliable, fit and healthy. Someone who enjoys working with animals and seeing them do their best. A person who is keen to learn and progress within our farm business. We are looking at running a 9/2,8/2 roster (over...

Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. Machine, vehicles and technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. Health, safety and...

Do you want to start your dairy career working 5 days a week, just 10 minutes from the Hamilton suburb of Rototuna? If you share our values of integrity and aspiring for excellence, then our experienced and capable team may have a spot for you.  Milking 520 very high BW cows at Gordonton, we are target high production through excellent pasture management, alongside strategic use of supplements. Healthy, happy cows, happy people and a tidy farm are important to us, as is sharing our knowledge with people wanting to grow.  We seek a NZ citizen or resident to work alongside us to achieve our goals, while building their career. A willingness to learn is essential. The key duties of the role are centred on caring for our herd and pastures, being: Assisting with milking and related stock work Accurately setting break fences Reporting on pasture residuals Assisting with calves during spring Responsibility for accurate application of effluent You might be the person...

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:...

Our awesome 2IC has found a great opportunity to move into managing which has opened an exciting opportunity on our Collins Rd farm.   This could suit: • A progressive Herd Manager wanting to step up • A 2IC wanting to consolidate and grow their skills at scale  • Or, a Manager /Contract Milker wanting to step back   About the role: Collins Road farm milks 1000 cows and is located on the Hamilton City Boundary! This farm is finding its sweet spot, and the improvements are clear to see with an experienced and engaged team looking to keep this momentum going.     About the company: Theland Tahi Farm Group has a vision to ‘Create, Harvest, and Share Value’ This extends to our people, our communities, and the wider agri-industry in New Zealand. We are one of New Zealand’s largest dairy farming businesses with 10 dairy farms and 3 Dairy Support Blocks in the North Island and 11 Dairy farms with support blocks in the South Island.   We are looking...

The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for the day to day operation of the farm which is a milking platform with young stock grazed off after weaning. General responsibility for maintaining stock and farm records.  This is an easy contour farm with 28 aside herringbone shed, in shed feeding. Aiming to calve about 150 cows in the spring with 80-100 autumn calving for the winter. The property is close to Tokoroa with several school choices. Accommodation tidy four bedroom house. No dogs.  We do pre-employment drug testing. The Farm Manager must have more than 3 years NZ experience and have a consistent work history in dairying. They also need to demonstrate good communication and practical dairy farming skills. We encourage involvement in our local community.