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We are looking for an organised and self-motivated contract milker to run our 350 cow, 135ha effective property. 25 minutes from Whakatane and 15 minutes from Edgecumbe.  This position would suit a couple. Must have great feed and pasture management skills and accurate herd recording

A great opportunity has become available to run a 128 effective Ha farm milking 380 cows on a grass based system.  Best suited for an experienced operator.  Low order Sharemilker or potential for an experienced farm manager with the potential to grow into a Low Order Sharemilking contract in the future. Successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of running the farm. Feed management, weed control, general maintenance and 50 young stock kept on farm on the non effective areas. Quality 30 AS Herringbone cow shed. And potential to run the farm with Halter. The farm currently goes OAD in January. Ability to pass a drug test essential

we are looking for experienced 2IC / Assistant Farm Manager on our 740 cow farm. 2IC is responsible for working closely with the contract milker to run the farm efficiently with and without his presence. His primary focus is on the day to day operations of the farm, aiming to Maximise productivity and efficiency. He collaborate with the contract milker and other farm staff.   FARM INFRASTRUCTURE: Farm operates with 57 aside herringbone milking shed.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                                                                                Milking: farm assistant actively participates in milking operations (milking starts early as 4:30am in the morning. should be able to teach milking to new staff                                                                          Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers is essential need to have driving license....

entry level position is avalible far a dairy farm  assistant on our 740 cow farm. Farm Assistant is responsible for working closely with the contract milker to run the farm efficiently. His primary focus is on the day to day operations of the farm, aiming to Maximise productivity and efficiency. He collaborate with the contract milker and other farm staff.  FARM INFRASTRUCTURE: Farm operates with 57 aside herringbone milking shed. Farm is totally grass based.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Milking: farm assistant actively participates in milking operations (milking starts early as 4:30am in the morning.  Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers is essential need to have driving license.                                                                                                                                                                 Calving and Mating: Good experience in these areas is valuable.  Health Management: Identifying and treating...

Located 10 minutes to Otorohanga and 20 minutes to Te Awamutu, our farm is a well set up and efficient dairy unit. We pride ourselves in looking after our animals, farm and staff. We have a supportive work environment, good roster and good housing. We are seeking a skilled Farm Assistant to join our amazing team. Our ideal Farm Assistant will have an obvious passion for the industry and be keen to learn & progress in it, have excellent animal health & husbandry and all general on farm skills. Great communication & a 'can do' attitude are a must. Good tractor experience would be an advantage for the position. The remuneration package offered for the successful applicant will be $24-30/hr for a minimum 30 and maximum 55 hours per week. This is paid fortnightly. Duties & Responsibilities include: Milking Feed Management Animal Health Mating Plant & Machinery Maintenance Tractor Work  Irrigation/Effluent Stock Work Calf Rearing Record...

We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated contract milker who is passionate about dairy. We are a multi-farm family business and our current contract milker is moving to a contract milking position closer to family. Located just out of Putaruru, operating a system 5 unit with an emphasis on grass growth. 295 cross bred cows with a production target of 130,000kg/ms. A modern 24ashb cowshed and feedpad with floodwash entrance, yard and pad. Inputs include silage, maize grown from support block and pke. Young stock taken off milking platform to support block at 105kg. Effluent and fertilizer spreading taken care of by the farm owner. Applicants must have a strong ability in pasture management, proven animal husbandry, and record keeping skills. 

W J Farming requires an experienced Farm Assistant for the 1050 cow farm we Contract Milk 15 minutes from Tapawera. Please note, start date is negotiable, anytime before the end of May 2025. The farm is bordered by the Wangapeka River, famous for trout fishing, and a short drive to Kahurangi National Park. Able Tasman Park, town, beaches & skiing all within 50 minutes drive. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, punctual & reliable & most importantly a great sense of humor. Milking experience preferred. Must be able to attend an on farm interview. Average hours 1950PA. We have a well structured roster, with regular time out of the shed, that revolves around so everyone gets to do all jobs on the farm. We peak milk 1050 cows through a 60 bale rotary cow shed. Shed is equipped with protrac, auto drafting, auto test spraying & Cell Sense. This year we also have Allflex collars on the cows. The farm is well set up with great machinery and...

Milking 500 cows through a 40 aside herringbone shed, utilising Halter on farm.  This beautiful property set between Tirau and Putaruru is on the look out for an experienced and enthusiastic 2IC .  They require someone who is looking for a new challenge and opportunity to share their skills with the team.  You would need to be tech savy to operate Halter, MINDA, and water management and enjoy record keeping and reporting. You like to work in a team and can also work sole charge.  You are confident with tractor work and can follow on  farm procedures and policies.   You can manage staff, including relief milkers and calf rearers. 'Attitude is everything' You will have at least 3 years experience dairy farming in New Zealand, preferably L3/L4 dairy qualification, particulary Feed and Pasture management. Please provide us with an up to date CV with 2 current referees. Going forward, you will have support for further training through Primary ITO. Advanced Halter on...

Our client has been running this family farm for years with a solid production history and well established 300 cow herd. Milking through a 24 aside herringbone shed with cup removers, Cow Manager with auto drafting.  This is a high input farm, split calving. The farm is located in Arapuni, South Waikato, mere minutes from the motorway, Putaruru,  Cambridge and Te Awamutu. The contour is rolling to steep. Their current staff member of 4 years is moving on for next season, so we are seeking a 2IC or experienced Herd Manager to fill this position.  Ideally someone who shares their passion for the industry, is prepared to work hard and enjoy taking responsibility for their role in their business Responsibilities include but are no limited to: sole charge milking twice a day, you will be managing the shed, milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues.  You will identify and maintain herd health,...

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE OVERSEAS  FARM ASSISTANT JUNE 2025 We are after someone to replace our farm assistant of three years at the end of the season as they are progressing in the industry. We are looking for young enthusiastic punctual applicants keen on progressing in the industry. The farm is flat to rolling country about 10min from Otorohanga and 20min from te awamutu. We milk in a 30 aside hb with in shed feeding and ACRs and run one milking heard all year round. Calves are reared mostly by the owners until November when they leave and there is no other young stock on farm. We are system 3 and feed out in the paddock from late jan to July.  We are a family with 2 young kids that like to work hard but also have a big interest in getting the farming lifestyle back into farming. We look forward to hearing from you.