73 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 are looking for a reliable and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team. Key Responsibilities: Milking cows Feeding and caring for livestock General farm maintenance and cleaning Assisting with animal health and welfare Operating farm equipment (training provided if required) Supporting day-to-day farm operations What We're Looking For: Positive attitude and willingness to learn Good work ethic and reliability Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and public holidays as required  Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors Previous dairy farming experience is an advantage but not essential What We Offer: Competitive pay package including a tidy three-bedroom home provided On the job training and support You must hold New Zealand residency to apply for this job.   

Looking for a full time farm hand for calving period. August to November 2026. Rearing calves & general farm duties.  Experience preferred. 

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...

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...

Located at Korakonui, 25 min to Te Awamutu, 20 min to Otorohanga, we are seeking an experienced 2IC to assist in running our dairy support block. We run 1000su on 400ha, flat - rolling contour, consisting of 80% dairy grazers, mostly R1's and R2's. We are looking for someone who has a passion for the industry, has outstanding stockman ship and pasture management, good communication, record keeping and all general on farm skills. Accommodation is a 4 bedroom house, with fireplace, heatpump and double lockable garaging. The successful applicant must be living in New Zealand, have 6+yrs farming experience, take pride in a job well done, have a current drivers licence and own reliable vehicle. Please apply online through Farm Source sending a current CV with work history and recent references. 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 any queries about...

Located at Korakonui, 25 min to Te Awamutu, 20 min to Otorohanga, we are looking for a reliable and experienced Calf Rearer  to join our farming operation for the upcoming calf-rearing season rearing approximately 700 calves. This position is part time, fixed term. Daily tasks include:  feeding and care of calves, m onitoring calf health and wellbeing, c leaning and maintaining calf-rearing facilities, a ssisting with all general calf management tasks as part of a team. Previous calf-rearing experience is essential as well as g ood stock sense and attention to detail with animal welfare, the a bility to work independently and as part of a team, r eliable, hardworking, and physically fit, competent in using a 4 wheeler and S-B-S.  The successful applicant must be living in New Zealand, NZ residents only, have a current drivers licence and own reliable vehicle. Please apply online through Farm Source sending a current CV with work history and recent references....

We’re looking for Casual Farm Assistants to support farm operations at our Newstead Research Farms Scott and Lye farm, just 5 - 10 minutes from Hamilton East.  These casual roles support a range of farm activities, offering flexible hours based on operational and seasonal requirements. You will work as part of collaborative farm teams, contributing to farm systems that directly benefit New Zealand dairy farmers.  Key responsibilities include: ​   Collecting, recording, and maintaining accurate research and farm data  Animal handling, sampling, and herd testing, in accordance with animal welfare standards  Providing practical farm support including milking, calf rearing, feeding, stock movements, and seasonal activities  Operating farm vehicles, machinery, and equipment where trained and authorised  Working alongside research technicians and scientists  Following all DairyNZ health, safety, and wellbeing policies and contributing to a safe...

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...

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. Ideally you will work every second weekend, for 3 days, either Friday to Sunday, or Saturday to Monday. If you are interested please get in touch and we can discuss further. Thanks

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...