Calf Rearer (Fixed-term or Permanent)
We are looking for a fixed-term or permanent calf rearer to join our dairy farm team.
(Fixed-term full-time or Permanent full-time available)
Apatu Farms is a family-owned agribusiness. Our operations are diverse, encompassing pipfruit, viticulture, vegetable cropping, export onions, transport/logistic and dairy farming.
Our Plantation Dairy site is based in Ongaonga, Hawkes Bay. We have 1800 cows at peak, a 60 bale rotary, twice a year calving (‘Spring’: July-Oct/Nov and ‘Autumn’: Feb-May) and all-year milking. We are busy! And to help us get things done we have a great team of 12+ people onsite as well as support from the wider Apatu Farms team.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a calf rearer to join our Apatu Farms – Plantation Dairy team. We have an opportunity for a seasonal fixed-term placement with full-time hours during our calving periods or if you’re also interested in milking and other farm-related activities there is an opportunity for permanent full-time work; where you will take ownership of all calf-rearing activities during our calving periods and provide support to our milking team at the other times of the year.
We are looking for a calf rearer to join our Apatu Farms – Plantation Dairy team. We have twice a year calving July-October/November (Spring) and February – May (Autumn). So there is the option for a seasonal fixed-term placement with full-time hours during these periods.
If you’re also interested in milking and other farm-related activities there is an opportunity for permanent full-time work. Where you will take ownership of all calf-rearing activities during our calving periods and provide support to our milking team at the other times of the year.
About the role:
You’ll report to our Farm Manager and rear our calves ensuring their health and welfare are a top priority while also contributing to the future productivity of the farm. You will be a part of a supportive on-site team of around 12+ people who are passionate about the industry and their work
Key activities of the role include:
- Feeding
- Health care and Growth monitoring:
- Environmental management
- Record-keeping
About you:
- You’re an animal lover who isn’t afraid to get stuck in and get jobs done.
- Previous calf-rearing experience is a bonus (but isn’t essential).
- You are committed to a safe and healthy workplace for our people and our animals.
- Have your own reliable transport
You must be a new Zealand Citizen/Resident to be considered for this position.
Apatu Farms
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To find out more about us, visit our website: www.apatufarms.co.nz