Scale 50% sharemilking opportunity with location, productivity, infrastructure and supportive owners.

Job Description

After three formidable years consistently lifting production, the current sharemilkers are moving onto a new opportunity. 

The farm is located 8km from Otorohanga in the northern King Country. Converted from a finishing farm around 20 years ago, it has modern infrastructure with a 54-bail rotary, feed pad and ancillary buildings. 

Utilizing a system 3 with approx. 1500kgDM/cow purchased alongside maize grown on farm. Planned start of calving around the 20th July with a peak production of 389,000KGMS and a three-year average of 335,000KGMS from a cross bred herd (which may be available for purchase) 

Young stock are grazed on owner's runoff. 

A standard Federated Farmers contract is utilised. 

The farm has three modern three-bedroom brick homes which are well maintained. 

Otorohanga is a thriving rural town with good schooling options including Otorohanga College. Hamilton is 45 minutes' drive to the North. 

we are seeking suitably qualified sharemilkers who are:

  • positively minded and understand the value of partnerships 
  • progressive farmers who value a pasture first approach
  • provide a track record of performance and a herd that can deliver
  • are financially secure and bring a strong understanding of profitability drivers within a business

To apply or find out more, please send a covering note and cv to Tauporae Position c/[email protected]

Farm Size (ha)

240

Peak Herd Size (cows)

760

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

01/06/2027

Accommodation available

3 x 3 bedroom homes

Hour Type

season

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Percentage of milk cheque