38 jobs found in Te Awamutu

Herd Manager – Dairy Farm (800 Cows) We are seeking a Herd Manager  to join our team on a 800-cow dairy farm, milking through a 60-bale rotary shed. Farm Details: 800 cows 225 hectares of rolling to steep terrain Modern 60-bale rotary shed Roster: 8 days on / 2 days off Key Responsibilities: Oversee daily dairy farm operations Milking management Animal health and welfare Feeding and pasture management General farm maintenance Ensuring compliance with farm policies and industry standards Requirements: Minimum 18 months dairy farming experience Proven ability to manage day-to-day farm operations Experience operating tractors with implements Full driver’s licence No prior criminal convictions No dogs on farm Must pass pre-employment and ongoing drug testing Preferred Non-smoker (no smoking or vaping permitted on farm) Preferred you live on farm What We Offer:...

We have two positions available, one farm is milking 650 cows and the other one is milking 550 cows. Both farms are 15 min south of TeAwamutu. Duties will include milking and all other general farm work. An ability to work within a team is most important. Some experience would be beneficial.

the job involves shifting calves heafers an dry stock. repair fencing an water system when required spraying weeds an general farm maintance  as required pasture management  my phone nu 0274887448    please note only new zealand residents need apply

We are looking for a farm assistant/ and Or Calf Rearer, to help with milking and calf rearing during the busy spring period, with the opportunity to continue if it suits both parties. We run 820 cows om a system 2 farm with strategic use of supplements and majority of cows are wintered off-farm. You will work alongside an inclusive farm manager who is looking for a team player with a positive attitude, who has high work standards, an open and honest approach and want to grow your career in the dairy industry. Haurua Pastural is located 20 minutes south east of Te Awamutu near Parawera. The dairy platform is 276 hectares effective with a 30ha runoff block, peak milking 820 cows through a 44-aside herringbone. With a well-rostered milking rota, we utilise a varied system of twice-a-day and once-a-day milking through until mid January, and then everything is once a day milked.  You will be part of a 4 person team that is driven to achieve on farm targets, work safely and...

We need a Herd Manager to join our team. As a Herd Manager, you must have a natural love for animals and all agriculture. This is a full-time permanent role that requires you to work a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 40 hours per week at $33.60/hour. To be considered for the role. You must be physically fit, with clean criminal, and drug checks.  As a Herd Manager, you are expected to: - Carry out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assist in training new employees on correct techniques. - Assist with solving milk quality problems - Help farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures.- Clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and carry out hygiene inspections - Move and handle animals safely, identify and diagnose animal health issues, and assist with treatments and prevention in line with farm policy. - Records and maintains all herd health treatments and...

Seeking a fulltime Herd Manager / Farm Assistant. Kopua farm is central to Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Pirongia. Situated on a no exit road with minimal traffic. This role would suit someone who has dairy farming experience and can bring a steady, positive presence to complement our young energetic team. The successful applicant will have complete support from the farm manager and owners to help them be successful in the role and progress further within the diary industry. This position offers room to climb the ladder as the business owners own and operate several farms in the Waikato and King Country.   Accommodation provided in the form of a cozy 3 by 1 bedroom home with small office/4th room, With a wood burning stove top fire , And heat pump, Currently renovating the kitchen. Kopua Farm is 280ha of mainly flat land which is a pastoral based system 2 dairy unit, Calving 940 cows. Milking through a 50 bale herringbone shed. Milking once a day for young stock...

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Work well with others, building a strong team culture.   Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Sheep Dairy shed Manager to run the milking of 2000 ewes though a 70-bale rotary shed with cup removers. Manage the hygiene in the dairy shed and shed maintaince Must be experienced with rotary shed Must be quiet with livestock  Must be able to train seasonal staff in the dairy shed Sheep experience ideal but not necessary 

Farm Source Advertisement:   Herd Manager – Lye Farm (DairyNZ Research Farm)  Full-time, Permanent  Near Hamilton (Newstead / Ruakura)  Drive-in role – no accommodation  3-week rotating roster – work every 3rd weekend  DairyNZ is looking for a capable and motivated Herd Manager to join the team at Lye Farm, our indoor dairy research farm near Hamilton.  This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead the day-to-day management of a 300-cow herd, while supporting on-farm research that benefits dairy farmers across New Zealand.  The role includes:  Milking, feeding, animal health, mating, and calving  Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and udder health  Supporting research trials by following farm plans and protocols  Recording and working with herd and performance data  Operating and caring for modern dairy infrastructure  The farm:  30-bail rotary with automatic cow ID and in-bail feeding  Indoor housing and...

We require an honest and motivated person to join our team milking 1200 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed 15 mins from Hamilton. You MUST have at least 12 months of continuous New Zealand Dairy Farming experience with relevant references. The ability to work as a team member, common sense and a good attitude are also a must.  Tractor driving or large herd experience is advantageous.  JOB DESCRIPTION: MILKING Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues. ANIMALS Implements and monitors the animal health plan, and records and reports on this. Diagnoses and treats all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice in the areas of animal handling, health and welfare. Supports and trains junior staff in their development. FEED Monitors pasture covers, feed intakes and cow condition, and discusses appropriate management with senior staff. PEOPLE Work well with others, building a strong team...

drive in only relief milking job + general farm duties $30 per hour 50 bale rotary 1 or 2 weeks of avaible work we are drying off our 400 cow herd, down to less than half but hopefully will continue to milk all through the season. currently 6am cups on. afternoons is 3pm cups on, only 30-40min afternoon milkings not including cow collection and cleaning down. main farm duties would include dusting/fencing and possibly feeding out. how many extra hours available for you out of our shorter milking times would depend on your fencing skills etc

drive in only - no house available roaster is a double rotation of 18-3 then 17-4 requires driver license $30 per hour this position includes rearing of roughly 260 calves per season once a day feeding, peak time is roughly 4-5 hours a day, no milk powder used, but will need to feed out meal, these are 20kg bags our farm has been split with the new motorway, so will need to comfortably drive a ford ranger with a trailer milk tanker between sites, 6min drive one way, not on motorway itself. calf rearing would be the primary focus after morning milking during the calving season. the work would be a hybrid of  morning milking>calf rearing> general farm duties> in this order depending on time needed for calf rearing. more time taken away for calf rearing, less to no general farm duties, as calf rearing eases, more time on general farm duties until full time farm duties when calf season is over. calving down between July 1st till roughly 15th of September  farm...

We are looking for a Calf Rearer to help through this season starting at the end of July. We will be rearing around 100 heifer replacement calves and up to approx. 50 beef calves. We are flexible on hours worked but ideally everyday, We expect the work period to be around 8 weeks, this is a drive in postion on Oreipunga Road, Cambridge.  We have staff available to assist when and as required. Experience rearing calves is essential.

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Our clients are looking for a motivated and reliable person to join their Waikato farming operation in a drive-in role. Conveniently located between Morrinsville and Hamilton, this is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive farming team while enjoying flexibility and variety in your workday. The operation includes a 100-hectare dairy farm milking 320 crossbred cows through a 26-bale rotary with in-shed feeder, supported by a 66-hectare run-off used for grazing, dairy beef, maize, and grass silage production. The farm is well set up with a covered feed pad, reticulated bore water system, and strong infrastructure to support efficient day-to-day operations. Working across both the dairy platform and run-off, you will assist with a range of farm duties, including: Milking and shed routines Calf rearing and young stock care Feeding out and feed management support Moving stock across the dairy farm and run-off Fencing and general...

I am looking for a drive in calf rearer to rear approx 130-140 calves in Eureka, near Morrinsille and Hamilton. Must be experienced and have an eye for detail. There will be bobby calves to feed as well. Have a milk trailer setup with a pump and hose. There will be relief milking available later in the season if wanted also. Please contact Tony on 0273415986

Located in the Tirau district in the Waikato, Piarere Holdings is a 50/50 sharemilking business which operates the dairy farm. Piarere Holdings is looking for a Herd Manager to join their team.  The preferred applicant will be favourable if they have: -have a minimum of 2 years experience in NZ farming  - have completed primary ITO level 3 - have assisted with training of junior staff - have experience with plant management  - have experience with pasture management Key activities in this role (but are not limited to); milking cows (responsible for plant set up/cows in and out of shed/plant and dairy hygiene), feed management (responsible for shifting irrigators/management of cows allocated to paddocks/fert spreading/break fencing), general care of stock (responsible for stock care/animal health treatments), farm maintenance (responsible for weed spraying/tidy work environment), stock records, staff management (assists with staff supervision and coaching), health n...

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE NZ RESIDENCY AND WOULD LIKE PART-TIME WORK - Full time over Calving! Are you looking for a part-time farm role with flexibility, great facilities, and the opportunity to work primarily on the dairy operation with minimal hours on the beef operation? We’re seeking a skilled 2IC/Farm Assistant to join our 95ha, 260-cow dairy platform working alongside the sharemilker. 🔹 About the Role: Approx. 20 hours per week , with additional hours available during calving and busy periods. Potential for an extra 5 hours per week working for the farm owner on his 105ha beef platform , bringing the total farm size to 200ha . 24-bail herringbone shed. Well-maintained feed pad and strong infrastructure to support operations. The farm is rolling country , so confidence in tractor and motorbike handling on hills is essential. 🏡 Accommodation: A 3-bedroom brick house plus a 2-bedroom sleepout available at...

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE NZ RESIDENCY AND WOULD LIKE PART-TIME WORK - Full time over Calving! Are you looking for a part-time farm role with flexibility, great facilities, and the opportunity to work primarily on the dairy operation with minimal hours on the beef operation? We’re seeking a skilled 2IC/Farm Assistant to join our 95ha, 260-cow dairy platform working alongside the sharemilker. 🔹 About the Role: Approx. 20 hours per week , with additional hours available during calving and busy periods. Potential for an extra 5 hours per week working for the farm owner on his 105ha beef platform , bringing the total farm size to 200ha . 24-bail herringbone shed. Well-maintained feed pad and strong infrastructure to support operations. The farm is rolling country , so confidence in tractor and motorbike handling on hills is essential. 🏡 Accommodation: A 3-bedroom brick house plus a 2-bedroom sleepout available at...

We have a job for an experienced farm worker (12+ months) for a Herd Manager position on a 520-cow farm in the Tirau area, milking through a 50 Bail Rotary shed. 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 55. 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 schedule may vary; Roster will normally be 6 days on, 1 day off then 6 days on 2 days off when...