Our 600 ha dairy unit ( 310 ha effective) is 30 minutes north of Whangarei centre on a sealed road. We have 5 houses, one with a studio flat attached. School bus at gate to an excellent rural school. Currently we operate a OAD, split calving system – 500 Spring/320 Autumn, predominantly Jersey and Jersey Cross cows. Average production 240,000 kg/MS on a 310 ha milking platform on 190 ha fertile peat flats and the balance easy contour clay. Grass & Maize silage are made on farm and PKE is fed when needed on a feed pad or in trailers. Cow flow is steady through a 40 aside Herringbone shed, with 4 herd tests per season. Young stock can be reared on farm then at the adjoining run-offs. 3 permanent staff are keen to stay on farm. The farm is smoke-free. Some cows available for purchase. We are looking for a sharemilker who leads from the front, is organised, has Health & Safety policies in place, works well in a team, is reliable, honest, a good work ethic, can operate under pressure and has a passion for dairy farming. Please send your C V by email to
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