Drive In Milk Harvester

Job Description

Drive - In Milk Harvester required in the Auroa area to assist sharemilker milking 290 cows in a 32 aside herringbone with ACR's for the 2026-2027 dairy season.

 

Our ideal candidate would have the following attributes:

·        Some experience in dairy farming preferred but not essential

·        Reliable and on time

·        Honest and trustworthy

·        Strong work ethic

·        Quiet around stock

·        Confident around large animals

 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

·        Assisting the sharemilker with milkings - twice a day

·        Maintain high standards of animal care and cleanliness

·        Be able to identify mastitis and other animal health issues and report to sharemilker

·        During calving (July - September) assist with collecting cows and calves from the paddock and feeding calves twice a day.

 

Fixed term employment - 14th July 2026 to May 2027.

Hourly rate based on experience.

Roster 5 on 2 off 

This position would suit someone local to Auroa and its surrounding areas as this is a drive in position - there is no house available.

 

Applicants must:

·       Be eligible to work in New Zealand

·       Have a restricted or full NZ driver's license

·       Have employment references

Farm Size (ha)

91

Peak Herd Size (cows)

290

Typical On-farm Staff

2

Position Start Date

14/07/2025

Accommodation available

No

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

36-42

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation