4 jobs found in Te Awamutu

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 are looking to fill 3 dairy farm assistant roles on our farm with immediate job starting.  Job includes basic farm work such as milking, cleaning, setup fences, livestock movement, weed control, ride 2 and 4 wheeler and any other day to day duties. No experience needed, you must be reliable, punctual and honest attitude. Training will be provided on farm. You must be drug, smoke free and have a full driving license. 40- 50 working hours per week with $24 to $30 an hour, depending on your capabilities. On farm shared accommodation available at an agreed cost or market rate.

We have an opportunity for a casual staff member to help us on our two farms over the calving and mating period (July-Dec). We have two dairy farms both running 300 cows located 10mins North of Morrinsville. The role will mainly involve milking and some small duties either side of milking like collecting cows or cleaning up. The hours will be roughly 20-30hrs per week and are to help during the days staff are rostered off, you will most likely be working directly with the farm owner. This position doesn't have any accommodation, so is a drive in role. Wages will be an hourly rate reflective of experience.  Please email contact details with some background or provide a CV. Thanks  

We are looking for someone to take the lead as a calf rearer, with assistance from our other farm staff. We will be rearing approximately 150 replacement heifer calves plus a few beef calves across two neighbouring farms. Position to start 13th July, for about 10 weeks.  Ideally a 6 : 1 position with Sundays off. There is also a possibility of taking on some relief milkings through the rest of the season if desired. Please note that this is a drive in position, or there could be potential for shared accomodation for a single person. Must be physically fit, have a NZ Working Visa and reside in NZ.