28 farm assistant jobs found in Te Awamutu

We are seeking a superstar with at least 3 years farming experience and a variety of skills to assist us in day to day farming operation.  We are a couple Contract Milking on the same farm for 5 seasons so far and looking for someone with a range capabilities to take some of the load and help us through next season and beyond. We calve approx 340 cows and milk through a 30 a side simple herringbone shed.  No cup removers and we teat spray manually.  We milk cows twice a day until late January and then once a day for the rest of the season.  A lot of the time the shed can be operated by one person  - although calving and mating there are always two. An in-shed feed system is being installed during the summer so this will be new to us all from February this year. The ideal applicant will be able to: Perform milking duties, identify mastitis, seperate and treat cows if necessary.  Ride a 2 wheeled motorbike. Move and set up travelling irrigator when necessary Help...

We are looking for a couple who are both looking to work full time next season. The roles will be varied working across any of our three family owned dairy farms near Te Awamutu. We require a 2IC or Manager who will cover rostered time off for the other farm managers who; Has 5+ years of dairy experience Understands pasture management Has excellent animal health skills and can treat cows and calves Has empathy for cows and calves Can drive a tractor with a bale feeder and maize wagon Can identify and fix water leaks and power issues Works well with others and is flexible about how the week looks Can confidently ride a two wheeler We require a Farm Assistant or Herd Manager who will mainly be milking and feeding calves; Has 2+ years of dairy experience Can identify and escalate animal health issues and is willing to learn how to treat them Has empathy for cows and calves Has some tractor skills and is willing to improve or is willing to learn how to...

 An exciting opportunity for a farm assistant to join us next season to assist us in the day to day operations on farm, working closely with contract milker.  We are supportive employers, wanting to pass on knowledge and maximize our staffs potential with their journey through the dairy industry, We peak milk 380 cows on 150ha, with great infrastructure milking through a 2 year old 40ash with ACR and walk over teat sprayers, milking's are fast and efficient. Farm is set up with the daily operators in mind with the furthest paddock being 800m from cowshed. What we are seeking someone who Has a positive can do attitude Is quiet with stock Is a good communicator Reliable and honest Is wanting to learn and develop Daily jobs may include but not limited to, Milk Harvesting loading up/feeding out Spraying weeds Fencing Putting temp fences up Maintenance on equipment Applicants must be currently living in NZ and be able to pass a pre employment drug...

We are looking for a farm assistant to join the team on our Autumn calving farm at Lake Karapiro, 8 min from Cambridge. We have 410 well fed high producing cows milked through a 44 ASHB shed. We are a progressive farm where there is respect for our people, livestock and land. The successful candidate will be honest, reliable, enthusiastic, and a team player. You will also be passionate about cows and farming. Some experience is preferred and a competitive remuneration package will be aligned with your experience and skills. This position provides room for growth and an opportunity to learn. We will assist in your educational needs. We also offer a tidy modern 2 bedroom cottage. The successful candidate must be fit and healthy and a non smoker.   We conduct pre employment drug tests. Sorry, no dogs. All applicants must currently reside and be able to work in NZ. Please provide a CV and references.

We are looking to replace our 2IC with an energetic, reliable, enthusiastic, team player to fit in with our current long term farm assistant. We milk 480 cows through 36 ashb 5 minutes out of Cambridge at Roto o Rangi. We are open to fill this position with either a senior farm assistant or experienced 2IC. Depending on applicant we can adjust a role to suit. We offer a supportive, happy environment. Well kept beautiful farm and we aim to achieve a work life balance where all staff are happy.  On farm accommodation is provided with a very tidy, warm, well maintained 2/3 bedroom cottage with log burner and heat pump (great for air conditioning in summer) 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for two farm assistants to assists us running a dairy farm. Experience not required thorough training will be provided to successful applicants with the right attributes and attitudes.  The Farm Assistant is required to perform in the following areas:   1.      Milk production -       ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking processes. -      maintain shed hygiene -      comply with the Health and Safety protocol during milking   2.      Animals -        Assists in mating -        Assists in animal vaccination program -        Calf collection and rearing -        Identifying and treating of lames, mastitis, etc. -        Reports any sick animals to managers                  3.      Pasture Management -        Setting up break and fences -        Assists in weed control program   4.      Effluent Management -        Shifting irrigator -...

We are on the lookout for a motivated Farm Assistant to join our team for the 25/26 season. Our ideal candidate will be genuinely interested in pursuing a career within dairy industry and be keen to learn new skills and progress within the industry. We are located 5 minutes from Otorohanga town on a fantastic property with excellent infrastructure. We milk 600 cows on 188ha of flat to gentle rolling land. We run 2 herds and milk through a 40 bail internal rotary with ACRs. You will be working alongside 50/50 sharemilkers and our 2IC who has been with us for 5 seasons.   What we offer: ·         Competitive salary. Will discuss with shortlisted candidates. ·         Tidy 3 bedroom home with heatpump and fire. Fully fenced section with carport and 2 bay garage. House can be furnished. ·         Lovely quiet crossbreed herd ·         Progressive and supportive employers who encourage growth within the industry. ·         Allflex collars and...

We are a seeking a couple but would consider a standalone 2IC/Farm Assistant 2IC/farm assistant + partner to assist during spring (assisting with calf rearing and milking when required and getting cows and calves in) and relief milk outside of this period. We are looking for a couple who have a positive outlook, that have a passion for the Dairy Industry and take pride in their work. Someone that is well rounded who could be looking to step up into a 2IC. Our ideal candidate would be someone that is/has -A genuine passion for working with animals and a kind attitude towards them -A problem solving mind and can do philosophy to all tasks -A motivated, honest hardworking individual who is a team player -Have efficient time management and attention to detail -Need to be able to safely and competently operate machinery such as; Tractors, quad bikes and feedout wagons -Good observation skills -Ability to step up and run farm in the absence or Sharemilker while maintaining high...

Looking for a mature, experienced team member to join our team of 3 on our autumn calving farm. Shed is a 40 aside HB with automatic cup removers  Farm is situated 20km west of Hamilton on a flat to rolling contour.  We are a high input farm (system 5) Ideally you will need at least 2 years experience and be able to operate a tractor. Quiet with stock, Must be able to work unsupervised and have a reasonable sense of humour you must also have a genuine interest in dairy farming. Part of your role also includes s hifting Irrigators, break fencing, weed spraying and assisting with general farm maintenance Only people eligible to work in NZ need apply 

Seeking applicants for a Dairy Farm Assistant on our 550 cow operation 7km North of Tirau. Applicant will be required to a ssist with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent.

We are looking for our next superstar! Due to one of our awesome team members moving on, we are looking for a junior Farm assistant to slot into our easy going team. The ideal candidate will have a little experience in dairy farming, knowing the general day to day runnings and how to milk. We milk 650 cows through a 47ashb near Tirau on rolling land. You will need to be able to ride a 2 wheeler and you role will include milking 2x a day, setting up paddocks, feeding out, fencing, weed spraying, getting cows & calves in plus heaps more! You will be motivated to get the job done efficiently and prefer to use your common sense! You will also have a sense of humour and get along with the team. You will appreciate guidance where required. We are happy to provide references of current/past staff if needed. Remuneration dependant on experience.

Hi there  We are on the hunt to find someone to join our team, we consist of myself (sharemilker) and 2 full timers and a casual drive in, but am on the hunt for another member to join our team. I am look for someone who is happy to work with others but who is also happy working by themselves. i don't really run positions i find that the team runs better when we are all equal and we work to each others strengths, and try to share around the jobs where possible. I am all for encouraging and helping people grow in there farming career, so am happy to help with training and encourage doing farming courses if wanted. We run 700 cows at peak threw a 3 year old 54 bale rotary with inshed feeding and auto drafting. cows are mainly crossbred fresians and have cow collars. farm is grass based system with only inshed feeding and grass silage and hay made on farm and used when needed. calves go off to grazing before Christmas so no young stock on farm after Christmas.  house will come...

HERD MANAGER/SENIOR FARM ASSISTANT  We are looking for a person to fill the role of senior assistant/herd manager, the farm is located in outskirts of Tirau. 160 ha farm features a mix of flat, rolling and some steep contours. Milking 480 crossbred cows split calving through a 30 -bail rotary cowshed with in-shed feeding and protrack- system. Running system 3-4 on farm with a feed pad close to the shed. Located just 10 minutes from Tirau and Putaruru, with great convenient access to schooling options. Rotorua, Tauranga, and Cambridge are also within 30 minutes - 1 hour drive from the farm. The role's responsibilities: Assist with milking and manage daily farm operations. Perform general farm duties, including cleaning cowshed, feeding cows, putting up fences and maintenance on farm equipment. Ensure cleanliness and order in the milking shed and around the farm. Operate farm machinery- 2 wheels, quad bike, and tractor efficiently and safely. Feeding out on...

We have a fixed term position available ASAP until 31/05/2024 as we are moving on at the end of this season. This position would be suitable for someone who is capable of riding a 2 wheeler, driving a tractor and feed out wagon on a feed pad. Main duties will be milking, loading up and feeding out, fencing and general farm duties working alongside the contract milker and farm owner.

A well-developed, family-owned farm, situated 12 minutes from Morrinsville and 15 minutes from Te Aroha requires a senior farm assistant, on their 140ha extremely tidy dairy farm. This property is milking 460 cows through a modern 50 Bale Rotary shed with auto cup removers, auto teat sprayer and auto wash system.  This is a typically all grass based operation with maize brought in when required. Our clients allow generous time off throughout the season with 4 full time staff over spring down to 3.5 for the remainder of the year.  A modern 2 bedroom home with double lock up garage is available for this position plus the use of a motorbike. This position is best suited to applicants who have 2-3 years’ experience in the dairying industry, are good communicators and enjoy working in a team environment. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand, be drug free, and provide an up to date CV with references, including their current employer. Applications close:...

Looking for an energetic, reliable and motivated individual to work alongside the farm owner. Peak milk 360 cows 15 minutes from Matamata.  TAD milking through a 50 bale rotary shed with ACR's and inshed feeding.  Ideally you will have 2yrs minimum experience but training can be provided.  Responsibilities include but not limited to are: milking, tractor work, stock work, weed and pest control, shed hygiene, animal health, fencing and other general farm duties.  Start date negotiable. 

We are looking for two people who are both looking to work full time next season. These two people will be sharing a house and working on the same farm. It is unlikely that the time off will be on the same days, so this might not be suitable for a couple who would like time off together. The farm is a System 2 and we milk 580 cows through a 36ashb. There is no feed pad or in shed feeding. The Manager and/or 2IC will be on farm at all times and the Operations Manager also lives on farm. The Farm Assistant/s (or Herd Manager/s) will be required to; Get cows in Milk cows twice a day Get cows and calves in Feed calves Ride a quad bike and a two wheeler Put up break fences Check troughs Spray weeds We are looking for candidates who; Have a good grasp of the English language Can identify and escalate animal health issues and are willing to learn how to treat them Have empathy for cows and calves Have some tractor skills or are willing to learn how...

Located 15 minutes to Hamilton, 10 minutes to Te Awamutu our spring calving, system 3, 90ha, flat dairy unit milks 240 cows through a 26 ashb. We are seeking an Assistant Farm Manager & Relief Milker/Calf Rearer (Couple) to look after the smaller farm while the Contract Milker looks after the bigger farm.  Our ideal AFM will be passionate about the farming industry, have an eye for detail with the cows, excellent animal husbandry and be patient with them, work efficiently, have good time management, take's pride in their work and see's farming as a career, has great communication and be experienced with all on farm work.  The successful applicant will be a NZ resident with 5+yrs NZ farming experience, have a clean drivers licence & own reliable transport, and be drug free.  Applicants should apply on line through Farm Source including a current CV. A pre-employment drug test will be undertaken as well as a criminal history check will be requested. For enquiries...

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to fill a role as either a farm assistant, herd manager or 2IC for our 450 cow farm on Pokuru Rd. Ultimately we want someone who is honest and reliable and genuinely wants to be working on a farm. The successful candidates will be working for the 2018 Sharemilkers of the Year and working for a business which: Is prepared to support you in progressing in the industry through on farm and off farm training Operates according to best practice  Strives for high performance in all areas Experience is dependent on the role but for Farm Assistant a minimum of one years experience is required. Your day to day role would include (but is not limited to): - milk harvesting  animal health  environmental management farm maintenance  feeding and pasture monitoring We would love someone with initiative and who asks questions and can challenge us. All applicants must currently reside and be able to work in New Zealand....

Awesome farm and location.  This role would suit a couple who can support farm manager in the daily operations of the dairy platform.  Tidy  3 bedroom home within walking distance to excellent school. Supportive owners  who rear all heifer calves and are on call if required to help with any assistance if asked. If you are  honest, supportive and conscientious employees with a  NZ drivers licence and can fill this couples position  please apply .