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We are seeking a reliable, hardworking and motivated Milk Harvester to join our small, friendly crew on our 123-hectare farm in South Taranaki, just 25 minutes from Whanganui. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys dairy farming, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a supportive team. Opportunity for a full time position next season for the right applicant. The Role Full-time milking position. Roster of 12 days on, 2 days off. Milking 390 Jersey cows through a 36-aside herringbone shed. Working in a two-person milking team. Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week. Maintaining a tidy, well-run shed. What We Offer Accommodation provided – a renovated, private four-bedroom house. Guaranteed 30 hours of work per week. A supportive, family-oriented working environment. A friendly, close-knit team who value hard work and good communication. What We're Looking For Someone reliable, honest and trustworthy. A positive...

Assistant Herd Manager Temuka .   Otautau Dairies Limited runs a 750 cow herd on a 190ha block near Temuka . The farm has a 44 bale rotary with automation including in shed feeding, automatic cup removers. The farm is irrigated via 2 pivots fixed grid and guns. We offer a positive team environment with a focus on attention to detail; progression opportunities are available for the right person.       We are looking for an Assistant Herd Manager to join our team Applicants for this position must have a high quality of workmanship and attention to detail with a passion for the dairy industry. Reliability, honesty, and a willingness to grow and learn are essential for this role. The role will involve assisting with farm duties, including milking cows, assisting with pasture management, animal health, shed hygiene, farm maintenance, calving and calf rearing, other tasks as reasonably requested. This position would suite someone with 1+ year experience in...

We are a family-operated dairy farm milking 700 cows through two 40ashb sheds with ACRs, automatic teat spraying, protract drafting and in-shed feeding. Halter recently put on. Mixture of permanent and part time/relief staff. 260ha operation with pivot irrigation and some k-lines. We are looking for a genuine person with a good work ethic who can use their initiative and work independently. We also appreciate someone with a good sense of humour who is honest, reliable, and respectful of their home. Must have experience farming in NZ and be capable of sole charge in owner’s absence. Duties include all usual activities involved in day to day running of a dairy farm: management of milking shed, staff and pasture, animal husbandry, tractor work, fencing, other general maintenance as required. Sole charge when owner is away. Please note milkings are required for this position. Current 2ic is leaving due to family circumstances. Please note we are not accredited employers. Start date...

An opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated Herd Manager on a progressive dairy farm located approximately 20km southeast of Te Awamutu. The Farm 270ha dairy operation 800 cows milked (150 autumn calving, 650 spring calving) 50-bale rotary shed with cup removers and meal feeder Annual on-farm bull sale held each September All young stock retained on farm Strong focus on genetic improvement and embryo work Well-maintained property with excellent systems and infrastructure The Role This is a hands-on Herd Manager position working alongside the farm owners and team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd and assisting with the smooth operation of the farm. Beyond the daily dairy operation, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a progressive breeding programme focused on genetic gain and herd improvement. This role offers exposure to a progressive breeding programme, providing opportunities to learn about...

Hello! We are looking for a part time relief milker, ideally someone who would also be looking for accommodation.  We are milking 410 cows through a 36 aside herringbone shed. There is a lot of flexibility in how we set up the arrangement in terms of number of milkings per week and what days are worked. We are happy to work around other work/study commitments.  The accommodation is a small 1 bedroom cottage, located on farm. It is not suitable for a family, children or dogs. Ideally it is probably best for a single person. We have the option of furnishing it.  We require: A clean criminal record Two referees Candidates must be drug free Some familiarity with the dairy industry would be ideal.  References are available from previous employees/tenants.  If this sounds ideal or if you would like to know more, please don't hesitate to get in contact

Keen to work in a supportive environment where you can grow as a leader? We need a 2IC to join us due to a team member relocating to the West Coast . About the Farm We milk 700  cows through a new 54‑bail rotary with ACR , designed for efficiency. The farm is newly converted and set up for success, so our team can focus on what they do best—producing top-quality results while enjoying their work.  About You You’re someone who brings energy, teamwork and a genuine passion for farming. You’re physically fit, positive, and thrive in a collaborative environment. If you enjoy problem solving, responsibility and helping teams succeed, you’ll be a great fit for the role. What You Must Bring To be successful in this role, you will need: Strong pasture management skills . Excellent animal husbandry , with a commitment to high welfare standards. Clear, effective communication —you’ll be working closely with the team every day....

Farm Details: 450 freasian/kiwi cross cows, producing 570KgMs with the aim of increasing production Farm is located 10mins from Invercargill, with a total farm area of 147Ha. It is a very tidy farm with good quality lanes and no long walks. The dairy shed is 40 aside herringbone shed with cup removers, in shed feeding, walk over teat spray and auto drafting.  There are excellent calf sheds all close to the dairy shed and a woodchip calving pad. Cows have All-flex collars. The soils have good fertility with significant regrassing the last 4 years.   Cows are wintered off farm at a grazer.  Accomodation: Main house: Four-bedroom, two storey house plus office and double garage, the house has heat pumps and wood burner.  The 2ic house is a three-bedroom cottage, with a garage. the house has heat pumps and wood burner.  Both houses are in excellent condition, are regularly maintained and insulated.  Applicant: We are seeking a very motivated contract milker,...

We are seeking a very experienced contract milker s or at 20 years experience in the industry to achieve good production while taking excellent care of my cows and the farm. The farm is 140ha and will carry around that 390 cows previously milked 348 with 126000 (kg/ms) with cross breed cows.  Spring calving system 3.   The ideal candidates will be experienced and have proven pasture management skills.  Good communication is essential.   Sharemilkers costs: Labour, shed detergents, rubber inflation's, claw tubes, power and own motorbike fuel.   Equipment needed: Bikes including 4 wheeler.  Nap sack sprayer Chainsaw Small tools including fencing gear Electric fence tester.  

We are a family owned 100% autumn calving farm, milking 450 cows through a 44 bale rotary. We are located in Pukeatua, between Putaruru and Te Awamutu. We have excellent facilities with the 44 bale rotary being a one person shed with inshed feeding, cup removers and auto teat spray. We have a covered 450 cow feedpad and up to date plant & machinery. We utilize cow manager ear tags to assist with mating and cow health. We are looking for an experience and capable 2IC or herd manager to work alongside the farm owner to help complete all daily tasks. We require someone who can use initiative and can think ahead.  Expectations for this roll include:- To have at least 3 years’ experience Essential to have experience milking in a rotary cowshed solo Competent in the main areas of animal health –Mastitis detection, assisting down cows and treating sick cows Competent in treating lame cows You are able to self-manage and show initiative Ability to work unsupervised...

Looking for part time relief milker. Milking 500 cows in 40 aside herringbone shed. Always two person milking in the shed. House is also available in sharing for single person.