3 jobs found in Kaponga

We are looking for a farm manager or a 2IC to help us run day to day operations of a 330 cows dairy farm. 32 herringbone shed with automatic cup remover. Experience is preferred but training can be provided for the right person.  Its a Halter farm so no fences or following cows.  Please apply with 2 references.  Its a drive in position. Farm is located 5-7 minutes from Inglewood and no accommodation available on farm.  Overseas applicants do not apply, we don’t do a visa. 

We are looking for a motivated Farm Assistant for our 216ha dairy farm in Taranaki, milking 580 cows in a twin rotary shed. Gain hands-on experience with Halter & Protrack. You’ll be involved in all aspects of the farm operation, including: Milking cows - morning and/or afternoon shifts as required Day-to-day herd and pasture management Calving, mating, and animal health planning Operating and maintaining machinery General farm work Perform any other tasks as required to support the day-to-day operations of the farm We are looking for: Previous dairy farming experience preferred A strong work ethic and positive attitude Interest in technology and data-driven farming Good communication and leadership skills and able to work well within a team Couples welcome if both are interested in working on the farm Pre-employment drug testing and criminal record checks are required. As we are not accredited employers, applicants must be NZ...

Hi there, We run a 300 cow farm near Manaia, Taranaki. We have outstanding facilities and farm on flat productive land. Our cows are high producing Freisan cross cows who are quiet and a pleasure to work with. The farm is 300 cows milked through a 44 bail rotary, cup removers, protrack, fully automated, one person shed. This farm is run by an awesome Manager. We are looking for someone to join our great team to cover time off throughout the season, and also assist at calving time with cows and calves in. Generally rostered on 12:2 for milkings, Saturday and Sunday every second weekend up until November. Then 11:3 roster from November to dry off time, so then Friday to Sunday milking every second weekend.   The position is drive in, there is no available accommodation on the farm. We look forward to hearing from someone keen with a great attitude and experienced milking sole charge in rotary cowsheds.