50/50 Sharemilking position

Job Description

700 to 750 cow 50/50 sharemilker position on 210ha in Kirwee, Canterbury

Fully irrigated farm with CPW and bore irrigation water - approx 50 50. Irrigated with 2 main pivots, 2 corner pivots and 1 gun irrigator

The farm is located 5km from Kirwee, 11km from Darfield and approx 30km from Christchurch. Preschool and primary school in Kirwee. Preschools, primary and high schools at Darfield.

40 aside herringbone shed with grain feeding. Supplies Fonterra

The farm is currently using allflex collars and drafting - walk over teat sprayer

24/25 production was 350350kgms

25/26 production was 373893kgms

Farm Size (ha)

220 - 210 effective

Peak Herd Size (cows)

700 cows in 24/25 - 724 in 25/26 and similar numbers this season

Typical On-farm Staff

sharemilker plus 3

Position Start Date

01/06/2027

Accommodation available

1 x 4 bedroom, 1 x 3 bedroom, 1 x 2 bedroom, 1 x 1 bedroom

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

as required

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Percentage of milk cheque

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

50