Job Description

NZ CITIZENS ONLY PLEASE

About the farm

The property was converted to dairy from forestry in 2019, with extensive thought put into the layout and infrastructure.

the cowshed is a fully automated 60 bail rotary,  with inshed feeding along with a feedpad, we milk 1050 cows TAD year round from August - May. the farm is equipped with cow manager so knowledge of this would be beneficial but not essential. we run a simple system, where nobody milks more than once per day to get out on the farm. Machinery is of a high level, along with excellent shedding and housing. 

We feed winter and summer crops to achieve being self contained with all young stock remaining on the property.

the home available is a 4 bedroom brick home, double garage with internal access, fireplace with wetback, ensuite off master bedroom.

the farm belongs to a larger corporate entity, so opportunities for growth are limitless

What we are looking for

2+ seasons experience

ability to ride two and four wheelers safely

tractor operating skills

clean and tidy

Punctual

a drive to get ahead and make a career out of dairy farming

good sense of humor and ability to work within a team enviroment.

If this sounds like you, and something you would be interested in please apply with a CV and a brief message about yourself aswell as a contact number.

Non citizens will not be considered for this role.

Farm Size (ha)

460

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1100

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

06/04/2026

Accommodation available

6 year old brick home with ensuite and double garage with internal access on private road.

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

75000 - 85000