4 jobs found in Whataroa

Enthusiastic Calf Rear & relief milker Needed for 900 cows! Calf rearer/ relief milker – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer to join us for the 2026/27 season on our farm where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. What you can expect: A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment Clear systems and expectations Supportive employers who value good communication Opportunities for extra work within the business A farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice with amazing...

Wanted: Junior Farm Assistant $25ph Spring’s coming and cows don’t wait. We need an extra pair of hands for calf rearing, calf pickup, milking, and general farm work. No experience needed — just reliability, common sense, and a willingness to learn. Potential to continue beyond spring for the right person. 🐄 Located in the heart of the Grey Valley — just 25 minutes from Greymouth. Part-time or full-time options available for the right person. Accommodation available if needed. Hours and roster negotiable 

Working Relationships: Farm Manager, permanent and casual farm staff, Outside contractors and service providers, Kohika Downs General Manager, Directors and Shareholders. Position title: Herd manager Location - Kohika Downs Ltd, Otaio, St Andrews Herd Manager Position Description Purpose 1. To support the Managers in achieving the Farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the Farm 2. To follow good animal health and welfare, and environmental practices Reporting The Herd Manager will report to the Farm Manager (the “ FM ”). The Herd Manager will have working relationships with the 2IC, General Manager, Business Manager. The Herd manager will be expected to foster open communication, the aim there being “no surprises”. Business values 1. Our People/Community We provide our employees with a safe and supportive working environment. We’re respectful, honest and open with them and will recognize and...

Fully Feeding, milking twice a day for 2/3 of the season and maintaining outstanding health and wellbeing all year on our 800 dairy cows. Taking care of our soil, protecting it from any damage and nutrient loss. Working on your own and with other staff, following instructions, and contributing to improving a positive workplace.  Keeping our pastures weed free, grubbing and spraying weeds. Improving the farm presentation, cleaning dairy shed, mowing or spraying areas that don't get grazed, fencing ect. Helping with livestock feeding and any other chores related to the care of our animals.