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Whenua Kura Dairies

  • Ōpunake, New Zealand

640 cows   coastal Taranaki(Opunake) , NZ

Modern Systems.  Strong Support.  Career Growth

Are you an experienced dairy leader looking for your next challenge on a high-performing, large-scale operation?

An exciting opportunity is available for a capable Contract Milker to lead the day-to-day performance of a 640 cow dairy unit in the Taranaki region. This role offers the chance to join a progressive dairy business with strong systems, modern infrastructure, and genuine long-term career opportunities.

Operating a modern 80-bale rotary dairy with Allflex  Sensehub collars technology, you'll work closely with a Farm owner and farm advisor  while taking responsibility for the daily management of the farm and team.  With another large-scale dairy unit nearby, there is excellent scope for future growth and progression within the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

As contract milker, you will be responsible for driving the performance of the dairy unit through strong leadership, planning, and execution.  You'll lead and develop a team 3 staff, creating a positive culture focused on animal welfare, productivity, safety, and continuous improvement.  Success in this role will come from your ability to manage pasture and feed effectively, utilize technology and reporting systems to support decision-making, and maintain high operational standards across the farm.  This is a hands-on position that requires practical problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to balance people leadership with the day-to-day demands of a large-scale dairy operation.

What You'll Bring

  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a management role on a dairy farm milking 500+ cows
  • Proven experience managing and leading 2-3 staff 
  • Strong pasture management and feed budgeting skills
  • Confidence using farm software, reporting systems, rosters, and Excel
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • A practical, hands-on approach with strong initiative
  • Ambition, career goals, and a genuine desire to continue developing within the dairy industry

04/11/2026
Contract Permanent - Full Time
Experience Contract Milker
Whenua Kura Dairies Ōpunake, New Zealand
640  cows   I Coastal Taranaki (Opunake) Average Production 285,000 Kg Milk solids ( 445 Kg MS/cow) Modern Systems.  Strong Support.  Career Growth Are you an experienced dairy leader looking for your next challenge on a high-performing, large-scale operation? An exciting opportunity is available for a capable Contract Milker  to lead the day-to-day performance of a 640 cow dairy unit in the Taranaki  region.  Starting On 1st of June 2027, this role offers the chance to join a progressive dairy business with strong systems, modern infrastructure, and genuine long-term career opportunities. Operating a modern 80-bale rotary dairy with Allflex SenceHub Collars technology, you'll work closely with Farm owner and farm advisor  while taking responsibility for the daily management of the farm and team.  With another large-scale dairy unit nearby, there is excellent scope for future growth and progression within the wider business. Key Responsibilities...
Closing date for Applications:
04/12/2026
Contract Milker
Position Start Date:
01/06/2027