CONTRACT MILKER / VARIABLE ORDER SHAREMILKER WANTED

Miers Family Trust | Commencing June 2027

Miers Family Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Contract Milker or Variable Order Sharemilker to join our farming operation from June 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, progressive couple looking to advance their careers in the dairy industry. We offer a well-established, highly productive farming operation with excellent infrastructure and support.

The Farming Operation

• Farm area: 230 hectares

• Herd: 840 cows, split calving

• Production: 426,000 kgMS annually

• Wintering: Up to 400 cows wintered off-farm on support land for approximately eight weeks

• Youngstock: Grazed off-farm from weaning on a support block, returning prior to calving

Farm Infrastructure

The farm is exceptionally well equipped, with modern facilities and technology designed to support an efficient and productive operation.

• 50-aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers (ACRs)

• Automatic drafting and automatic teat spraying

• In-shed feeding system

• Centre pivot irrigation covering approximately 135 hectares

• K-line irrigation covering approximately 20 hectares

• Halter technology for herd management

About You

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate:

• A progressive, energetic, thoughtful and proactive approach to farming

• A genuine passion for the dairy industry and a desire to succeed

• An open mind, with a willingness to learn, adapt and embrace new challenges

• Proven pasture management skills and a strong focus on farm productivity

• A commitment to excellent animal health and welfare

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to plan, prioritise and manage daily operations

• Previous contract milking or variable order sharemilking experience

• Competence in using farm management systems, including MINDA, NAIT, Fonterra Dairy Diary, MyBallance and Tabula

We value people who take pride in their work, demonstrate initiative and are committed to maintaining high standards across all aspects of the farming operation.

Accommodation

Accommodation available includes:

• Three 3-bedroom houses

• One single-person accommodation unit

Applications

Applications close Friday, 23 October 2026.

Please email your CV to Mark Johnston, [email protected], together with details of three referees, including your current employer.

We look forward to hearing from motivated applicants who are ready to take the next step in their dairy farming careers.