2 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...