Consultant- Animal Nutrition and Supplement Feed

We're looking to add another reliable and trustworthy Farm Assistant to our team, pretty much immediately. Our junior staff member has moved on to his next step, which has created a vacancy in our team. We are milking 600 cows twice-a-day (TAD) starting in mid-August, and will reduce this to once-a-day (OAD) in summer sometime. The dairy shed is spacious and modern; well-equipped with ACRs, in-shed feeding, SmartWash, and a hydraulic backing gate. The other gear on the farm is well maintained and fit-for-purpose. A private bedroom in 1 of our 2 on-farm accommodations will be made available to the successful applicant. This is to be a service tenancy made available as shared accommodation for the Farm Assistant to occupy with other Farm Assistants. Both homes are warm & dry & modern. They also have stunning views of Mount Ruapehu. Each home is supplied with basic furnishings. NO PETS ALLOWED, please do not ask. NO SMOKING OR VAPING in or near the accommodation or farm equipment & buildings. We'd prefer candidates with dairy-industry experience, but are willing to train a candidate with the right attitude and mindset. This position is ideally suited for a physically & mentally fit person who is quite comfortable working OUTSIDE, in all sorts of weather conditions. This candidate should ideally be someone who has SOME animal husbandry/stock handling experience, an excellent attitude, keen attention to detail. This position requires the ability to work as a team and a tremendous willingness to learn. This position requires a person with time management skills and a person that can keep pace with the rest of the team. Farm Assistant duties include: - Milking; - Animal health & treatment; - Help with record keeping; - Stock handling and feeding; - Fencing & temporary fencing (break fencing); - Weed control; - Effluent application (irrigator); - Basic farm, shed, & machinery maintenance and preparation; - Basic tractor driving; - Quad bike driving; - Other general farm duties. Additional duties may include: - Calf rearing; - Calving cows; - Drenching & vaccinating cows, bulls, & young stock; - Tagging cows, bulls, & young stock; - Cleaning equipment, sheds, buildings, etc.; - Water-blasting; - Assistance with compliance and record keeping. Farm Assistant position details: - 6/2 roster with approximately 30-50 hours/week, dependent upon seasonal demands of the farm; - Fortnightly pay; - Pay rate will depend on the candidate's skill and experience. Candidates must hold a valid NZ Driver's License; candidates should also have or be willing to obtain a First Aid Certificate, GrowSafe certificate, and Quad bike training, other relevant farm-oriented qualifications. Pre-employment drug testing may be required, as will New Zealand-based character and work references. Applicants must be ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND. Email CV's and references to: milkbythemountain@gmail.com

This role is not visa accredited. Applicants must already have the right to work in New Zealand. Farm Assistant position available from early July to mid November on 350-cow farm near Tokomaru, 15 minutes south of Palmerston North. Drive in position, no accommodation available. · Start date: 6 July. · Approx 45 hrs per week. · 4 days off per fortnight, including every 2nd weekend off. · Working with farm owner and 2 others. · 25 ASHB shed with ACRs. · Pedigree Holstein Friesian herd. · SmaXtec cow monitoring system. · No smoking/vaping permitted anywhere on farm. · Drug-free workplace. · Must have current driver’s licence (preferably Full), reliable transport and be punctual. · Must currently live in the Manawatu, NZ, and be permitted to work in NZ.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY FOR NZ residents and citizens, must be currently in NZ. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for someone to start 15th July, 5 minutes from Woodville, 15 min from Palmerston North, 700 cows' fully self contained with a beef calf rearing operation on the side. Split calving 600 Spring 100 Autumn All youngstock on farm, 2 cow sheds 18aside and 37 aside at different ends of the farm, In-Shed feeding in both sheds 37 aside has ACR's, Auto teat spray and Auto draft. We have halter collars on all cows, (our 4th season with Halter) Brand new house (2 years old) 3 bedrooms plus office, We are award winning operators; our current full-time staff have been with us for 8 and 9 years respectively. We will cater this position depending on experience, farm assistant to herd manager. We encourage and support ITO training, and for the right person there will be future opportunities to progress within our business. Farm Size (ha) 400 Peak Herd Size (cows) 700 Typical On-farm Staff 4.5 Position Start Date 15/07/2026 Accommodation available New 3 bedroom house plus an office. Hour Type season Average Hours Per week 50 Roster Single rotation - 10 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

**Job Description** **Milking:** Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed, and is developing correct skills to milk. **Animals:** Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock. **Feed:** Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control, and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. **Machine, vehicles and technology:** Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. **People:** Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals, and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. **Health, safety and wellbeing:** Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. Models farms H, S & W policy. Must be able to drive a tractor and with a valid driver's license. Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows. Must have at least 8 months of dairy farm experience. A clear record, with no prior convictions, is required for this role. A pre-employment drug test is required. **Shed Type:** 45 ACR Herringbone **Farm Size (ha):** 223 **Peak Herd Size (cows):** 700 **Accommodation available:** Shared accommodation is available **Hour Type:** week **Average Hours Per week:** 40 **Roster:** Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration:** $52,500 annual salary

We are looking for a person for a full time position to carry out general farm work due to a restructure of roles on our dairy farm. Duties would include milking in a rotary shed, feeding calves and young stock at nearby runoff and a range of other farm work and maintenance jobs. Weekends on, milking only outside of calving period. Some experience preferred, 15 minutes south of Palmerston North. Must have driver's license and be currently living in New Zealand as we are not accredited employers for overseas immigrants. No dogs permitted. Farm Size (ha): 110 Peak Herd Size (cows): 380 Typical On-farm Staff: 2 -3 Position Start Date: 02/06/2026 Accommodation available: Well maintained house on farm with garage Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: variable up to 50 Roster: Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

**Job Description** Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct techniques. Assists with solving milk quality problems, as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm dairy equipment, and carries out hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists with treatments and prevention in line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy or dairy company policy, as per advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing to calve, and calves’ cows in line with farm policy. Moves, handles and rears calves, identifies and diagnoses calving-related health issues. Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognizes cows on heat, and records as per policy. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Observes, identifies and manages pasture/crop weeds, or reports these to appropriate team member as advised. Knows the crops on farm, sets appropriate feeding allocations, and is aware of associated animal health issues with crop feeding. Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. Recognizes and understands pasture quality, pasture covers and appropriate residuals, and implements best practice to maintain quality and avoid pasture damage. Feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage, and is aware of associated feed health issues. Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. Is aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. Understands the farm environment plan and associated responsibilities. Follows farm policy to achieve best nutrient management practice. Understands regulations around land management and ensures their practice complies with these. Is learning how to use agrichemicals and fertilizers, safely and correctly. Understands regional council requirements around water use, and implements steps to achieve efficient water use in the farm dairy as advised in farm policy manual. Understands what their potential career path looks like and the skills required to get there. Actively looks for and considers opportunities to grow skills and take the next step. Understands own rights around employment agreements, minimum wage requirements, leave and accommodation, and how to communicate any issues to managers. Models the values and behaviors of a good workplace culture, through leading by example. Understands obligations around their own time management, and can prioritize work tasks. Safely erects and maintains both permanent and non-permanent electric and non-electric fences, as directed. Sets up, operates, and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consents. Is beginning to problem-solve technological issues, and demonstrate initiative in using new technologies and data for insights and decision making. Operates farm vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety and regulatory obligations, and knows strategies to avoid hazards and biosecurity risks. Knows how to maintain good health on-farm, understands health and safety compliance requirements. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Knows how to safely operate and maintain equipment. Manages their general wellbeing using self-awareness, seeking support from farm team as required. Is aware of nutritional, physical, emotional and social needs. Models good health, safety and wellbeing behaviors to juniors, and communicates any issues. **Requirements** - Must be able to drive a tractor and with a valid driver's license - Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows - Must have at least 2 years of dairy farm experience - A clear record, with no prior convictions, is required for this role. - A pre-employment drug test is required. **Additional Information** - Shed Type: 42 Bail Rotary - Farm Size (ha): 108 - Peak Herd Size (cows): 410 - Typical On-farm Staff: 1 - Position Start Date: 06/05/2026 - Accommodation available: Accommodation is available - Average Hours Per week: 40 - Roster: Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off - Remuneration: $62,400 annual salary

We are looking for a full time staff member to join our team who has experience in tractor driving and feeding out with large wagons. You would be in charge of feed. There are 6 full time staff and 2 casuals. Accommodation is provided and included in the package which will be a 4 bedroom home with a double garage. Fully fenced section. Wood burner, Gas Fire and heat pump in hallway. Roster System is 7 on 2 off 4 on 1 off. Sun/Mon and following Tues. Start times in peak milking is 3.30am. This farm has split calving with approximately 500 in the autumn and 1100 in the spring. Drivers License Required Farm Size (ha) 560 Peak Herd Size (cows) 1550 Typical On-farm Staff 8 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 4 Bedroom Home with double garage Hour Type season Average Hours Per week 45 Roster By negotiation Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

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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 a keen and motivated person to manage our 132ha, 360 cow dairy farm. The farm is mainly flat with some rolling hills. It is a low system, low stress operation. The successful applicant would be responsible not just for the milk harvesting, pasture management, weed control but also the day to day management of a staff member. The 3 bedroom home on the farm is 5 minutes from the local township with a primary school and childcare centre. It is 20 minutes from Dannevirke. We are open to tailoring the position to suit the right person.