1090 Cows | 424 ha effective | Fonterra Supply | Start 1 June 2027
Ranginui Limited Partnership is seeking an experienced Contract Milker to join our Miraka-supplying dairy operation from 1 June 2027.
Ranginui is an iwi-owned farming business within a wider cluster including dairy, drystock and forestry. The farm has averaged 401,000 kgMS over the past three seasons.
Located 45 minutes from Tokoroa and approximately one hour from Taupō, this role offers scale, strong support and long-term opportunity within a professionally governed farming business.
1090 cows, targeting 401,000 kgMS, over 424 effective hectares
54-bale rotary shed with in-shed feeding
Fonterra supply #78201
Replacements run off-farm
Team structure: Contract Milker plus 4 staff
Five on-farm houses available
You will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the farm, including:
Pasture and feed management and seasonal planning
Herd health, reproduction, milk quality and animal welfare
Leading and supporting the on-farm team
Maintaining a tidy, efficient and well-run operation
Ensuring strong health and safety practices at all times
Meeting Fonterra, environmental and compliance requirements
You will bring:
Proven Contract Milking experience, or capability to step confidently into this scale
Strong pasture and stock management skills
Calm, capable people leadership
A proactive and organised approach
Alignment with values-based, iwi-owned farming
New Zealand citizenship or residency
Contract milking terms are set at $1.45 per kgMS, plus an additional calf rearing payment.
The position will operate under a standard Federated Farmers Contract Milking Agreement.
For a confidential queires email [email protected]
860 Cows | 290 ha effective
Ranginui is an iwi-owned farming business within a wider cluster including dairy, drystock and forestry. The farm has averaged 250,000 kgMS over the past three seasons and, following a return to TAD milking, is on track to exceed 300,000 kgMS this season.
Located 38 minutes from Tokoroa and approximately one hour from Taupō, this role offers scale, strong support, and long-term opportunity within a professionally governed farming business.
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