14 jobs found in Te Awamutu

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...

Senior Farm Assistant   We are seeking an energetic person that takes pride in their work and has a passion for the industry to join our team. We are contract milkers for Trinity Lands and require a strong candidate who is looking for an exciting opportunity to work alongside us. You will have the ability to step up, and aid in the smooth running of the farm whilst maintaining high standards in our absence. We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. The farm is conveniently located in Lichfield, 10 minutes from both Tokoroa and Putaruru.  The farms run on an autumn calving system, and w e peak milk 650 cows through a 40 aside herringbone shed on 163 ha of flat contour with some steeper areas.  The shed is equipped with automatic drafting gates coupled with Cow Manager ear tags. Cow Manager is used as a tool to help make decisions around animal health, mating and nutrition which has revolutionized our daily operations. The farm is...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable farm worker to step into a Farm Assistant role. Experience is preferred but not required. The business operates 11 farms in the Morrinsville/Te Aroha area, and this role offers the opportunity to work across different farms as needed. 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, and recording births/transfers in NAIT shed cleaning and setup, identifying sick cows, alerting managers, and logging treatments in LIC Setting fences general farm duties and maintaining accurate herd records Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 42. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid at the agreed overtime rate for each additional hour...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable farm worker to step into a Farm Assistant role. Experience is preferred but not required. The business operates 11 farms in the Morrinsville/Te Aroha area, and this role offers the opportunity to work across different farms as needed. 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, and recording births/transfers in NAIT shed cleaning and setup, identifying sick cows, alerting managers, and logging treatments in LIC/MINDA Setting fences general farm duties and maintaining accurate herd records Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 42. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid at the agreed overtime rate for each additional...

Hi !I am looking for a calf rearer or full time farm Assistant for three months on a 570 cows farm. In the center of Matamata-Piako District. For farm assistant i will be more than happy to help in finding a job and putting references after finishing up . Good quality accommodation is available for the right person. Strictly no pets please.

Must currently reside in New Zealand. A highly motivated individual is required to join our team as a Farm Assistant.  530 cow farm, working with farm owner and 2 others. Key responsibilities: Managing fencing and weed control Identifying and treating sick cows Setting fence breaks Shifting and feeding cows Milking twice daily with other employees The ideal candidate will be responsible, hardworking and physically fit.  Can pass a pre-employment drug test and has a clear criminal record.  At least 6 months experience with farm machinery, tractor, feed out wagon, motorbikes etc. Must be able to identify health issues with stock e.g. mastitis/sore feet. Must have shed hygiene knowledge.

We are looking for farm assistant  320ha with a herd of 940 cows peak We milk twice a day. Duties will include -Getting cows in early morning  - MUST BE SOMEONE with GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT is top priority  -Milking and keeping the shed clean and hygienic to produce high quality milk - Weed control and general farm maintenance - Assist in break fences - Assist in calf rearing - Experience in riding a 2-wheeler & a 4-wheeler (training will be provided) - Following all health and safety policies and help to achieve farm goals You must:  Be honest, reliable and hardworking  Able to work both in a team environment and unsupervised Must be able to pass a drug test & we do random drug test through out the season. calves management and feeding carry out the day-to-day activities  Must follow farm plans, procedures and instructions  Able to work alone and in a team environment with a strong sense of...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business whose vision and values are to nurture their people, place and future. Its portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking motivated and experienced calf rearers for this coming calving season (July - October). Senior and Junior Calf Rearer Positions  Animal health and welfare is a big part of this role so our  ideal candidates would need to demonstrate care, patience and attention to detail to ensure our young stock get the best start possible. The position is drive-in only . We have casual and fixed term contracts available. Great attitude, willness to work hard and work in with a team. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role please forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Please note: Wairarapa Moana Incorporation conduct pre-employment drug...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Herd Manager to join our team immediately. This role will involve milking and feeding cows, understanding the principles of animal health, good understanding of animal husbandry, pasture management and general farm maintenance. To be successful in this role, you will need to have at least 2-3 years previous experience on a NZ dairy farm and industry qualifications are an advantage . Must have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and enjoy working in a supportive team environment.  If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Our competitive remuneration package includes...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business and an equal opportunities employer. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team immediately.  Experience in dairy farming and animal management skills preferred.  We are seeking a motivated Permanent PART TIME Farm Assistant to join our team immediately.  Experience in dairy farming and animal management skills preferred. DRIVE IN ROLE. This role will involve milking, operating farm machinery, animal husbandry, farm maintenance and pasture management. Applicants must have previous experience, a positive attitude and willingness to learn.  Minimum guaranteed hours per week are 44. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) for one of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is ha with 730 cows milked through a 43-bail herringbone.  This role reports directly to the Farm Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need excellent animal husbandry (lame cow management), pasture and feed management skills and knowledge, experienced tractor skills, excellent communication skills both written and oral....

We are looking for an experienced Herd Manager for our 1050 cow farm on the edge of Paeroa. Milking through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with inshed feeding, autodrafting and auto heat detection. Roster is 8 days on and 2 days off.   You must have a minimum of 2 years experience and a Level 2 qualification The successful herd manager will have the following attributes: You will be self motivated and able to think for yourself. You will be driven to suceed in your work and like to see results. You will understand and take responsiblities for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, managing your herd, feeding.  You will be capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train junior staff.  You will look for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Guaranteed  minimum 30 hours Your salary will range between $75K and $80K Avg hours per week are 50 You must have a clear criminal record. No drugs -...

Assistant Farm manager: will be  Good with grass and allocation to cows, knows how to calculate feed requirements. Embraces technology we use Halter and auto drafting. Enjoys everything Dairy farming. Knows how to find mastitis, treat lame cows and is tidy and well organized.  Enjoys sharing knowledge, open to listening to your team mates. Maintains eclectic fences  and can repair and erect new fences. Good with tractors, feeding out using a wagon and bale feeders knows how to use a grease gun. Can fix water toughs find leaks put in new water lines. Farm: One of four that all join to each other. 780 Autumn calving cows changing to spring calving with calving 200 this August.  50 bail rotary, halter , auto drafting and  cow wrangler for lame cows, self mixing teat spray, half peat flats  and half gentle rolling clay hills. Well laned, good machinery and motor bikes. We offer safe working conditions, everyone to have pre employment drug and police checks with...

Farm Assistant Required start to join our fun friendly team!  Minimum 2 years experience required Milking 800 cows through a 54 ASHB with half ACR's Halter  Pro track Spring calving 250ha flat to rolling contour with some hills (2wheeler friendly) 12 days on and 2 days off during calving and mating then 11 days on and 3 off. 3 bedroom house 35 mins south of Rotorua Looking for someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, has a great work ethic and a good sense of humor would be a bonus! You would be assisting with general farm duties, including but not limited: to milking cows, feeding calves, shifting stock and weed control. Must hold a current NZ license and be a NZ Citizen. CV must be attached with a cover letter along with contact details for your current employer or 3 most recent employers. Drug testing and police background check may be carried out before hiring. If this sounds like you, then please apply and we will be in touch once we...