85 jobs found in Te Awamutu

Looking for an experienced Assistant Drystock Manager for a drive in position approx 30 mins from Te Awamutu. Must be experienced in operating machinery for feeding of stock, farm maintenance etc. Must be honest & reliable.

The knowledge, experience and farming qualifications to manage the day-to-day running of an efficient  and well-managed dairy farm operation.   Have at least 4 years' experience in dairy farming, be reliable, have a positive attitude, be tidy and clean in the workplace and, most of all, have great communication skills. You will be managing two herds on a system 4 spring-calving dairy farm, with clear instructions from the farm owner.  Milking 500 cows through a 30 a/s herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and teat sprayer.  We have in-shed feeding and also fed on a feed pad nine months of the year, so must capable of operating a tractor. There is an automatic drafting system, and the cows are fitted with Allflex collars. Able to understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Complete tasks with minimal supervision and be able to train other staff.  Look for opportunities to work more effectively and...

Our current sharemilker is moving on to a bigger job after 4 years.  We are looking for a new herd  owning operator sharemilker who has good grass management and stock skills, communicates well and needs to employ 1 fulltime staff. You will have attention to detail and keep good records. The herd needs to be a Jersey/ Jersey Friesian cross breed.   The milking shed is a good 26 as HB and there are other supporting buildings. The farm is flat to slightly undulating contour. Farm is situated 10 mins from Te Awamutu and 20 mins from Cambridge. School buses are at the gate for Primary, Intermediate  and Highschool . Owner lives on farm.  Production  3 year average is 129899 ms with a best of 131389 ms on system 2 and we supply Fonterra. We keep the calves on the farm till 1 May and then  they go on grazing and come back as incalf heifers. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

Great location - just 5 mins to Te Awamutu and great tidy farm. Milking 250 jersey cows through a 20 ashb, system 2, on 100ha of flat-rolling contour. The average production is 85,000kgMS. We are seeking a Contract Milker with a passion for the industry and keen to progress in their farming career, to achieve good production while taking excellent care of the cows and the farm. Having proven excellent animal health, pasture management and all general on farm skills are a must along with having excellent communication skills and a desire to have a well presented farm. Costs - labour, motorbikes & fuel, power, shed detergents. Equipment needed - bikes, including a 4 wheeler, knapsack sprayer, chainsaw, small tools including fencing gear, electric fence tester. No dogs.  If you believe our position could fit your career goals and you have excellent recent references, we are keen to hear from you.  Please apply online including your referees details.  A pre-contract...

Located 30 mins to Te Awamutu, we are a system 3 dairy unit milking 450 cows through a 36ashb with ACRs, a herd home and modern up to date systems. We are seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to join our team who is passionate about farming, keen to learn & progress, has good animal health & husbandry, a good understanding of pasture management, good tractor experience & all other general on farm skills. We offer a great well set up work place and a good team environment where we encourage our staff to progress & grow in their career. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident, with 4+years farming experience and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. The farmer is NOT Employer Accredited. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply. For queries please phone Anne - 0272711733 Anne Burdon...

Start date negotiable We are looking for a Dairy Support Manager who will support the Dairy Manager, covering time off for the dairy team as well as work alongside the Drystock Manager. There is calf rearing work available for a partner from mid July until December. The dairy part of the role includes; Regular cover for the dairy team during calving & mating (mid July to mid November) Milking 580 cows at peak through a 36ashb Getting in cows and calves Feeding out silage and maize (no feed pad) Putting up and taking down break fences Diagnosing and treating animal health issues including mastitis and lameness Reactive and planned maintenance The drystock part of the role includes; Feeding out silage Putting up and taking down break fences (all mobs get daily breaks) Drafting, weighing, drenching and vaccinating stock Reactive and planned maintenance Diagnosing and treating animal health issues in a timely manner The ideal candidate...

Located near Te Awamutu, we are a system 3-4 farm milking 750 cows through a 50-rotary. We are progressive in our farming practices, have modern facilities & machinery, and have good on-farm systems. We are seeking experienced (minimum 3 years) Assistant Herd Manager to join our team who have a passion for working with animals, have good communication, and are keen to progress in the farming industry, including undertaking Primary ITO studies. The position of assistant herd manager is designed to assist the farm manager in the overall running of the farm. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested, and developing, including: milking twice a day; shifting cows and feeding; fencing, weed control; calving, calf rearing; shed cleaning and setup; - the ability to identify mastitis, lame cows, and generally sick cows - setting fences - effluent spreading and learning how the system runs; - being able to follow instructions, communicate, and work as part of a team....

We are only 5 minutes from Te Awamutu and about 15 minutes from Hamilton Looking for a reliable relief milker for our 700-cow dairy farm, milking through a 50-bale rotary.  What we’re after: • Reliable, punctual, team player • Dairy experience an advantage, but keen learners welcome What we offer: • Competitive hourly rate (dependent on experience) • Supportive team environment  Im trying to find someone that can cover all or most of the dates below December 19th,20th,26th,27th,29th and 30th January 5th,6th,9th and 10th February 6th,7th,20th and 21st March 6th,7th

We are seeking a very experienced contract milker s or at 20 years experience in the industry to achieve good production while taking excellent care of my cows and the farm. The farm is 140ha and will carry around that 390 cows previously milked 348 with 126000 (kg/ms) with cross breed cows.  Spring calving system 3.   The ideal candidates will be experienced and have proven pasture management skills.  Good communication is essential.   Sharemilkers costs: Labour, shed detergents, rubber inflation's, claw tubes, power and own motorbike fuel.   Equipment needed: Bikes including 4 wheeler.  Nap sack sprayer Chainsaw Small tools including fencing gear Electric fence tester.  

We require an experienced, able bodied person to assist with calf rearing with one other. Calving twice a year, successful applicant must be able to work alone and with other staff at times.  Some relief milkings available.

We have a 200 hectare self contained rolling and steep Dairy Farm situated between Cambridge and Matamata. Currently milking once a day all season producing 100,000 ms average. 36 aside herringbone cowshed 3 bedroom house. In shed pk feeder and grow 5 ha maize and 4 ha kale.  We run a profitable low cost System and are looking for a couple or 1 person with part time help over Spring. Basic costs, cowshed expenses motorbikes and labour.  We could consider milking some cows twice a day for the right team to increase production  Email C.V. with covering letter to  [email protected]

Elite Farm Managers Position With Equity Potential – Manono Farm 970 Cows Cambridge   Manono farm manager’s position is located at 1/2881 Cambridge Road only ten minutes from Cambridge and Te Awamutu. The farm is 310ha effective milking platform and is operated under a high performing pasture-based system. This position has become available as the current equity manager has progressed to large scale 50-50 sharemilking opportunity. The successful applicant will be given a lot of autonomy with day to day management and must demonstrate experience and knowledge in the following disciplines: -              Recruit, develop and organise staff in a way that creates a strong team environment -              Technical and practical skill in feed budgeting and allocation. -              Financial budgeting ability and able to perform to budget. -              Stock management – Ability to create and implement SCC, Lameness, Heat detection and all...

We are a family owned 100% autumn calving farm, milking 450 cows through a 44 bale rotary. We are located in Pukeatua, between Putaruru and Te Awamutu. We have excellent facilities with the 44 bale rotary being a one person shed with inshed feeding, cup removers and auto teat spray. We have a covered 450 cow feedpad and up to date plant & machinery. We utilize cow manager ear tags to assist with mating and cow health. We are looking for an experience and capable 2IC or herd manager to work alongside the farm owner to help complete all daily tasks. We require someone who can use initiative and can think ahead.  Expectations for this roll include:- To have at least 3 years’ experience Essential to have experience milking in a rotary cowshed solo Competent in the main areas of animal health –Mastitis detection, assisting down cows and treating sick cows Competent in treating lame cows You are able to self-manage and show initiative Ability to work unsupervised...

We are a100% autumn calving farm milking 450 cows through a 44 bale rotary. We are located in Pukeatua, between Putaruru and Te Awamutu. We have excellent facilities with the 44 bale rotary being a one person shed with inshed feeding, cup removers and auto teat spray. We have a covered 450 cow feedpad and up to date plant & machinery. We utilize cow manager ear tags to assist with mating and cow health. We are looking for a 2IC to work alongside the farm owner to help complete all daily tasks. We have an excellent roster of 4 on: 1 off then 7 on 2 off (equivalent to 11-3) and 6 on 1 off for 5/6 weeks over calving. We have a 4-bedroom house with garage available. Expectations for this roll include: -          To have at least 3 years’ experience -         Essential to have experience milking in a rotary cowshed solo -          Competent in the main areas of animal health –Mastitis detection, assisting down cows and                      treating sick cows -...

My client offers an awesome opportunity 10kms from Otorohanga. It is a well-developed, flat to rolling fertile farm with 50 bale internal dairy, two homes and excellent infrastructure. The farm is 160 ha effective and will carry around 440 cows. Previous production has averaged around 152,000 kg ms. The farm is run as a system 3 farm with spring calving. The farm has wearables and in shed feeding. You’ll work with the farm owner to operate the farm in an efficient way that will aim to farm profitably and sustainably. The challenge in this job is running a fertile farm, optimising cow nutrition and production. The reward will be supportive farm owner, in an excellent location with good facilities. The ideal candidates will be experienced, have proven modern pasture management skills and be a good communicator.

We are proud farm owners of jersey herd of 720 cows.  We are Accredited employers and supports work visa.  Located Near to Gordonton. Roughly 30 mins from the city centre. We run farm with 4 full time workers and in search for a herd manager.  -System 2-3 farm  -Herd manager duties will be  -All day to day operations -Job description will be provided before interview  Suitable Candidates must have-  Two Good references High standards of work ethics  clear communication  Punctuality and good time management with jobs  Flexible with jobs  Hygiene Management at sheds and houses  No drug addictions  Can work with in a team  Must be willing to learn and grow  The accommodation is a 3 bedroom house with fireplace. Please apply with CV and 2 references  thanks  Matt Hawkins 

We are a team for 3. We are looking for a herd manager to join. We had one Releif person who’s no longer available for mating onwards.  600 Cows are cross breeds and fresions. System 2-3 farm  with crops and Pk. Herd manager duties will be  Milking cows, getting in cows, cleaning shed, weed spray, mating and calving, dry off etc. All day to day operations  We support work visa as well.  Apply with Cv and reference thanks  

Assisstant Relief Milker required to help mik 270 cows through a 20 ashb. Must be quiet with stock, reliable and happy to follow instructions. You will be helping at busy times and to cover time off. This is a very easy milking but we want to have 2 people in the shed so the job is done well. This could potentially suit a learner or someone who doesn't want to milk larger herds. Please get in touch.

We are requiring a relief milker, Ideally Tuesday, wednesday, Saturday & Sunday, possibly more if wanting. 34 aside herringbone, in-shed feeder

An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced, motivated and reliable Drystock Farm Manager to join our farming operation on a beautiful 220-hectare drystock and dairy support property in Wharepuhunga, approximately 20 minutes from Kihikihi. This is a stunning, well-presented property that offers a fantastic working environment for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys all aspects of livestock farming. About the Role Working alongside the owner, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management and operation of the property. Responsibilities will include: Day-to-day livestock management and animal health. Grazing management and pasture utilisation. Monitoring stock growth and ensuring high standards of animal welfare. Tractor operation and general machinery work. Fencing, repairs and general farm maintenance. Seasonal calf rearing and young stock management. Maintaining the property to a high standard....