50:50 SHAREMILKER – 264ha Flaxburn Dairy Farm | Featherston, South Wairarapa

Rare opportunity to secure a large-scale 50:50 sharemilking business in the South Wairarapa. Milking 700-800 cows across a 264ha dairy platform with 116ha of support land and producing approximately 270,000 kgMS, Flaxburn Farm offers an established, well-resourced business with significant scope for growth and performance improvement.  The farm has been system 2, once-a-day for three seasons.

This opportunity would suit an established sharemilker or high-performing contract milker seeking the next step into a large-scale farming business with supportive owners and a commitment to continued investment and development.

Flaxburn is held within a trust with nearly 70 years of history, providing a stable platform and long-term outlook for the incoming sharemilking business. The goals are to maintain the productive asset, protect people, livestock and the environment, meet regulatory requirements, and preserve the farm’s long-term earning capacity. The farm is supported by a dedicated farm supervisor, engaged Trustees, professional advisers and an engaged governance committee committed to the long-term success of the business.

The Farm

• 264ha effective dairy platform with 220ha irrigated
• 116ha support land for young stock, feed production and winter grazing
• 700-800 cows
• Approximately 270,000kg MS
• 40-bail rotary dairy with ACRs
• Extensive irrigation including 2 pivots (54 ha and 45 ha) with plans for a further 2-3 pivots to replace lateral irrigators.
• Modern infrastructure included races, underpass and calf rearing facilities.
• Sound fertiliser history with all paddock soil testing.

Location

·        Located close to Featherston, Martinborough and the wider Wairarapa lifestyle amenities.

·        Walking distance to South Featherston school.

 The Successful Applicant Will

• Provide and manage their own herd and replacement stock
• Demonstrate excellent pasture, feed and livestock management
• Lead and develop a high-performing team
• Maintain high standards of animal welfare, environmental compliance and health & safety
• Work collaboratively with the Supervisor, Farm Committee and professional advisers
• Have a proven track record in dairy farm management and business performance

Flaxburn offers a genuine opportunity to build a successful sharemilking business alongside supportive owners who are committed to ongoing investment, continuous improvement and long-term success. If you are motivated, progressive and ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Key Dates

• Applications close: Friday 20 November 2026
• Farm viewings by appointment
• Commencement date: 1 June 2027

Send Covering Letter and CV applications to:

Matt Newman
Farm Supervisor | BakerAg
[email protected]
027 3388-398