Farmhand Jobs in Manawatu-Whanganui

Calf Rearer – Casual (Drive-In) Motuiti Farms – Foxton We are seeking a motivated and reliable Calf Rearer to join our team for the coming calving season (July to August / early September). This is a casual, drive-in position, located 5 minutes from Foxton township. About the Farm Motuiti Farms is a well-established, 10-year-old dairy farm with excellent calf-rearing infrastructure, including a 12-bay calf rearing shed located beside the milking shed. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the full calf-rearing process, including: - Assisting with collecting calves from paddocks - Tubing calves with high-quality gold colostrum on Day 1 - Feeding colostrum for the first 4–5 days - Mixing and feeding milk powder (lifting 25 kg bags) - Feeding meal to calves (25 kg bags) - Daily cleaning and washing down of calf feeding areas and feeders - Feeding calves in paddocks and shifting calves between paddocks - Weekly disinfecting of the calf shed - Identifying, treating, recording, and reporting sick calves Key Duties Summary - Feeding and caring for calves - Maintaining shed hygiene and bedding - Monitoring calf health and welfare - Accurate record keeping - Following animal welfare standards and farm SOPs About You - Previous dairy farming experience required - Must have completed at least one calving season - Reliable, punctual, and well organised - Good stock handling skills - Able to work early mornings - Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team - High standard of animal health awareness and record keeping What We Offer - Excellent calf-rearing facilities - Supportive team environment – no dramas - Well-run, organised operation Additional Information - This is a non-smoking farm - Pre-employment drug testing and/or criminal history checks may apply - If you enjoy calf rearing and take pride in animal care, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants must already reside in New Zealand and be available for interview.

We are seeking an experienced milker & farmhand to assist with general farm duties and milking a 400 cow Friesian herd, in a 42 bale rotary milking shed with automatic cup removers. This is a full time position, and the roster is 12 days on, 2 days off (i.e every second weekend off). Morning milkings are usually between 4:30-7:30am and afternoons are usually between 2:00 – 4:30pm. Other farm duties you may be involved with will include general farm duties e.g: · Shifting cows & feeding · Fencing, weed control · Shed cleaning and set up · Identifying and alerting other staff/vet about sick animals You will be required to ride a quad bike, and drive the tractor. The farm contour is completely flat with well laid out paddocks, central races and all paddocks are irrigated to troughs. You must be able to work as part of a team and/or sole charge. There are 2 other full time workers (the farm manager and the farm owner). We are looking for an honest, hard working, experienced and reliable team player. We have a small, relaxed, flexible, family friendly team, with a drug free policy in our work place. There may be a possibility for on farm accommodation to be provided. We are situated in Longburn, 10 minutes from Palmerston north, so handy for town. Salary will be negotiated with the successful applicant dependant on skills and experience (competitive and fair remuneration package offered). Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered. Ideally, We are looking for someone to start immediately, or we can negotiate an agreed start date.