29 jobs found in Putāruru

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...

Our current employee who has been with us for the last 17months has found an opportunity closer to his girlfriend who lived 4 hours away so we are looking for one more person to join our team.  We're a high-performing dairy farm with a strong focus on animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and team culture. We're looking for a motivated Senior Farm Assistant/ Herd Manager to join our team! Our vision: To operate an industry leading agricultural business that drives sustainable outcomes for people, profit and environment. About Us: Top-performing farm with a focus on excellence. Strong team culture and supportive work environment. Commitment to animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. Key Responsibilities: Assist with daily milking, feeding, and animal welfare Support tasks such as pasture management and farm maintenance Work closely with alongside team to achieve farm goals We're looking for: 1 years NZ dairy farm experience Strong work ethic and...

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...

Hello! I am looking for a relief milker for a 415 cow dairy farm on Oreipunga Road, Maungatautari.  We are milking 415 cows through a 36 aside herringbone shed. Calving Starts 7 July, and we milk twice a day all season. The role is that of a shed assist: you will be working alongside the contract milker to cover employee time off. If you are interested please get in touch and we can discuss further. Thanks

About the Role This is a hands-on dairy farming position suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in maintaining high standards of animal care and farm operations. Your duties will include: Assisting with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm Milking approximately 600 cows General stock handling and animal care Tractor driving and other farm machinery operations Supporting pasture and farm maintenance General farm duties as required Working safely and maintaining a high standard of farm presentation About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Minimum 1 year of dairy farming experience OR a minimum Level 2 Dairy Farming qualification The ability and confidence to  drive a tractor A good work ethic and reliable attitude A willingness to work as part of a team Good animal-handling skills and a genuine interest in dairy farming A commitment to working safely...

Farm Assistant – Dairy Farm About the Role We are looking for a reliable, motivated and capable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team in the Waikato. We are a progressive dairy operation using Halter technology to assist with pasture management, stock movements and day-to-day herd management. The successful applicant will play an important role in working alongside the Halter system and ensuring the herd and farm continue to operate efficiently. This position would suit someone with 2+ years of dairy farming experience who enjoys working with cows, takes pride in their work and is looking to be part of a well-run and forward-thinking farm. Key Responsibilities Assist with morning and afternoon milking Working with and monitoring the herd through the Halter system Managing virtual fencing and stock movements using Halter Monitoring cows and identifying animals requiring attention Assisting with calving, calf rearing and general animal care...

Fulltime farm assistant required to cover the Rostered days off of our 3 permanent staff for the busy spring period. You will work 10 days a fortnight  as part of the team doing all jobs through the busy spring calving and mating period. The accommodation is one 4 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 for one more person to join our team to spread the load. The position starts at the start of calving. Usually we have used a drive in relief milker but this year we want to try a person living on farm. Contact me the owner, Andrew 0272637396 Or Phillip the farm manager, 027 381 1059

We are a well established 230 hectare dairy farm milking approximately 680 cows in Tokoroa, Waikato. The farm operates a moderate feed input system with a strong focus on animal welfare, pasture management, milk quality, and sustainable farming practices. We provide a supportive working environment and modern farming systems. The farm is conveniently located just 15 minutes from Tokoroa town, 1 hour from Hamilton, 30 minutes to Rotorua, 45 minutes to Taupo and 1 hour to Tauranga, offering the benefits of rural living while remaining close to schools, shops, and essential services. This is an excellent location for individuals or families seeking a balance between farming and town amenities. We are a team of 3/4 and looking for another team member that has proven farming experience to add value and become part of our hard-working team. We value hard-work, strong work ethic, honesty, having strong communication and a true work-life balance. A 1 Bedroom self-contained...

Hi looking for calf rearer for 5 weeks  must have experienced of calf rearing  or willing to learn  7am to 10 am  2:30pm - 4:30pm  contact 0226737894   accomodation can be shared but prefer drive in 

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team. This role will suits someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job well, and can work as part of a team in a busy farm environment. What we offer 5 on, 2 off roster for most of the season 3 on, 1 off roster during calving Work in a 50-bale rotary shed Modern farm technology including: Automatic cup removers Automatic teat spray Protrack drafting system Key duties Milking and shed operations Animal health and general stock work Calving assistance during the calving season Cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed and equipment Feeding and general farm duties Assisting with pasture and farm maintenance as required What we’re looking for A strong work ethic and positive attitude Good animal handling skills Ability to work early mornings and flexible hours during busy periods Ability to work well independently and as...

  DAIRY FARM POSITION – 600 COWS | 170HA  We’re looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our team on a well-maintained 600-cow, 170ha dairy farm.   PLEASE NOTE: We are not an Accredited Employer, so applicants must already be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in NZ. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants. We are accepting applications across a range of experience levels — from someone with 2+ years’ dairy farming experience through to an experienced 2IC or Farm Manager. The position and level of responsibility can be tailored to suit the right person. About the farm: • 600 cows • 170ha • Well-maintained farm, machinery and facilities • 52-bail rotary shed • ACRs and auto wash, along with good shed automation • Good systems in place to make the day-to-day operation run efficiently About you: We’d preferably like someone with solid dairy experience who can think on their feet, use their initiative and get on...

740 cows milking through a 54 bail waikato rotary cow shed  afimilk computer system in the cowshed with auto drafting halter collars bail gates, cup removers, auto teat spray,auto wash,  spring calving, high input system 5 feed pad , mixer wagon , in shed feeding  modern well maintained equipment the farm is used only as a milking platform with no young stock,  milking 365 days with a dry period of 50 days per cow before calving half the herd goes off farm for there dry period  this is a busy farm with never a dull moment , we are high input feeding and there is a workload associated with this system. there is a lot of modern technology to use and learn with the halter collars , afimilk system in the shed and monitoring systems  a strong work ethic and an ability to work well in a team environment , must be a self starter and able to problem solve and think on your feet to over come daily challenges  minimum 3 years experience with 3 good references , New...

Drive in Relief Milker job is available on 270 cow farm with 24 a side HB shed, base near Hobbiton Matamata area. Looking for someone who is keen to Milk weekends, enjoys being in the shed and around cows. Can be every weekend or every second, depending on what everyone is happy with Must be in NZ and aloud to work here  Please apply with C.V and References

NZ CITIZENS ONLY PLEASE About the farm The property was converted to dairy from forestry in 2019, with extensive thought put into the layout and infrastructure. the cowshed is a fully automated 60 bail rotary,  with inshed feeding along with a feedpad, we milk 1050 cows TAD year round from August - May. the farm is equipped with cow manager so knowledge of this would be beneficial but not essential. we run a simple system, where nobody milks more than once per day to get out on the farm. Machinery is of a high level, along with excellent shedding and housing.  We feed winter and summer crops to achieve being self contained with all young stock remaining on the property. the home available is a 4 bedroom brick home, double garage with internal access, fireplace with wetback, ensuite off master bedroom. the farm belongs to a larger corporate entity, so opportunities for growth are limitless What we are looking for 2+ seasons experience ability to ride...

We are looking for an employee to assist on our dairy farm near Cambridge for 3 months while one of the farm owners has surgery.  The farm is 108 hectares, milking approximately 315 cows at peak.  We milk twice a day through a 23 aside herringbone cowshed with cup removers, Protrack and Allflex Collars.  We require someone who is reliable and honest  and who is able to assist the farm owner/senior employee from late August to end of November (3 months). The role will include milking cows, feeding calves, setting up breaks for cows, cleaning equipment/facilities and other general farm work. We offer a friendly team environment and with good facilities. The applicant must have legal ability to work in NZ thank you.

Join our team at Monavale Blueberries in Cambridge Are you an experienced horticulturalist with a passion for organic growing? Monavale Blueberries is seeking a skilled and proactive Orchard Team Leader to join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In this role, you will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the health of our plants and the quality of our harvests through meticulous care and efficient management. We are looking for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and possesses the leadership skills to guide our seasonal teams.   Key Responsibilities Oversee pest and disease monitoring, identification, and integrated management strategies The application of fertiliser, crop nutrition and protective treatments Monitoring crop health and growth, and implementing appropriate horticultural practices and quality as directed Liaising with the orchard management team to plan for orchard activities, resource requirements, and seasonal...

DRIVE-IN CASUAL WANTED We are looking for a reliable drive-in casual to help on our farm. Duties may include: - Milking - Feeding calves - Setting up break fences  Located 10 minutes from Te Awamutu Peak milking 700 cows Applicants must be: - Experienced with dairy farming - Extremely reliable - Quiet and confident with stock

700 Cow Split Calving | 50 Bale Rotary | System 4/5 We are seeking a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our 700-cow dairy farm. We operate a system 4/5,   split-calving system (250 autumn / 450 spring), milking through a modern 50-bale rotary fitted with ACRs and Protrack.  This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team working on a well-run operation with modern systems in place. The Role: You’ll be involved in all aspects of day-to-day farm operations, including: Milking Animal health Feeding out on feed pad  Calf rearing  General farm maintenance Effluent Management  What We’re Looking For: Dairy farming experience  Strong work ethic and reliability Great communication skills Able to work in a team environment What We Offer: Supportive contract milkers Training and upskilling opportunities Competitive pay based on experience 3-bedroom house available...

About the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable 2IC or Herd Manager to join our small dairy farming team. This is a hands-on and wide-ranging role working closely with the contract milking couple across all aspects of the family-owned farming operation. The role would suit someone who enjoys looking after and milking cows, and has attention to detail regarding both animal welfare and pasture management. The farm uses utilises Halter technology on the mostly rolling contour and peak milks 500 cows through a 50-bale rotary with in-shed feeding, ACR’s, auto-teatspraying and Protrack drafting. Key responsibilities ·        Work alongside the contract milkers in the daily running of the farm. ·        Carry out efficient, hygienic milking to maintain excellent milk quality with a calm demeanour in the shed. ·        Support pasture management and feed allocation through the use of Halter technology. ·        Operate and maintain farm...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 1300-cow farm in the Atiamuri area. T he farm is located approximately 27 km from Tokoroa and 38 km from Taupo, milking through 41 and 42 Aside Herringbone sheds. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - training junior staff, - stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), - fencing, weed control, - calving, calf rearing, - shed maintenance & preparation, - tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 40. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The...