50-50 Sharemilker - 400 cows Atarau - Greymouth

Job Description

This is a new 50/50 role; and we are looking for a keen couple who wish to progress and grow their equity.  The farm produced 130,000kg milksolids (25/26 Season) under a low input pasture-based system using a 10in7 flexible milking system. 

The shed is a 38 aside herringbone with ACR, Protack gate and we are currently using Sensehub collars.  Halter would certainly be an option that would be considered as a 70/30 shared cost.

The cows are wintered on crop and the heifers are grazed off farm (shared cost).  There is further potential to lift cow numbers and/or production using an in shed feed system that is available.  Land development on the periphery of the property is ongoing.

The herd would be available for purchase at valuation.

The farm is less than 30 minutes from Greymouth, with the school bus (primary and secondary) at the gate.

Farm Size (ha)

185 ha dairy + 30 ha runoff

Peak Herd Size (cows)

400 cows

Typical On-farm Staff

2 + 1

Position Start Date

01/06/2027

Accommodation available

2 houses. The main house is 4 bedrooms with 2 large living spaces. New fire place and heat pump. Second house is 4 bedrooms with a heat pump. Both houses have double glazed windows throughout and meet healthy home standards.

Hour Type

season

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Percentage of milk cheque

Remuneration if Percentage of milk cheque

50