3 jobs found in Te Awamutu

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....

200 Cow Dairy Farm | Full-Time Position | Close to Hamilton We are looking for a reliable, practical and motivated person to join our dairy farming operation in the Waikato, conveniently located close to Hamilton. We milk approximately 200 cows and are looking for someone who is confident working independently and capable of taking sole charge of the farm on a regular basis. This is a full-time position, and we are more interested in finding the right person with the right attitude than simply filling the role. What the job involves Milking and general day-to-day dairy farm operations. Taking sole charge of the farm when required. Feeding out silage and other supplementary feeds. Moving stock and general animal husbandry. Fencing, repairs and general farm maintenance. Spraying and weed control. Operating tractors and other farm machinery. Helping maintain a tidy, safe and well-run farm. Who we...

We are looking for a person or couple to help with milking and weed spraying for three months. We are a family owned and operated 400ha, 1000 cow farm, located 30min west of Taupo, in the Marotiri area. We have a 50 ashb shed with Evanza milking clusters, Protrack auto drafting, automatic wash and Cowmanager. We run our own dairy replacements as well as beef and winter on farm on our support land. We have three composting shelters to support our farming system. You will be on a 6 on 2 off roster and will be joining a team of eight including an Operations Manager.  We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who is able to communicate effectively and consistently display a good attitude and work ethic. We require someone who is able to work effectively as part of a team as well as unsupervised.  Only apply if currently living here and eligible to work in New Zealand. We are not accredited employers.