Variable Order Sharemilking Position for someone who wants to grow their business

Job Description

Tumunui Lands Trust is looking for a VOSM for one of their dairy farms located on SH 5 approx 15 mins south of Rotorua.

After 12 years our long serving sharemilkers are moving on and Tumunui Trust has decided to invest in their own herd.

The farm is mixed contour with a balance of flat to easy country and moderate hills. There is a a good fertiliser and pasture renewal history.

It has been run as a system 2 farm using pasture and crop and milking once a day.

The shed is a modern well located 60 bail rotary only 12 years old.

Infrastructure on the farm is good with well maintained races, fences and water reticulation and effluent systems. There is good shedding on the farm.

Replacement young stock are grazed off farm.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a proven record at this level in the NZ dairy industry. Large herd experience is essential. 

There will be plenty of scope for personal growth and development. A well organised and focussed operator will help take this farm to its full potential to the benefit of both parties.

Farm Size (ha)

350

Peak Herd Size (cows)

850

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/06/2027

Accommodation available

4 houses (all at healthy home standard)

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Percentage of milk cheque