24 50 50 sharemilker jobs found

The dairy farm has a 7-year-old 50 bale rotary, with ACR’s, auto teat spray, auto drafting and in-shed feeding.  Halter is well established, and is a shared 25/75 cost between the FO and SM (used on the dairy and runoffs).   Solar panel power to the shed and water supply is being investigated.  The farm is in a rectangle shape with great lanes and cow movement.  There is no river boundary or irrigation.  It is well set up with regular regrassing (summer crops) and a very sound fertiliser history.  The current FO and SM have been farming the property together for the last 4 years – with the SM now progressing to buy their own property (the herd has already been sold).  Rearing 25% replacements.  Production has increased each year (last year 195,759 and 450/cow) and is on target to break 200,000 this season.  With the addition of the new 90 ha runoff (15 minutes from the dairy – and where the owner lives); it is intended to increase cow numbers up to 450 to winter; and...

50/50 Sharemilker Opportunity Dargaville, Northland An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced 50/50 Sharemilker on a well-established dairy farm located just 10 minutes from Dargaville. The position is available from 1 June 2027 and would suit an ambitious individual, couple, or family looking to build their dairying business in a productive Northland farming operation. The Farm 220 effective hectares 550-cow dairy herd 141,500 kgMS Rolling to steep contour with some flat areas 50-bail cowshed Spring/Autumn calving system Two working dogs permitted Accommodation Main home: Modern brick and tile, 4-bedroom home Second dwelling: 3-bedroom cottage Healthy Homes compliant School bus available from the farm gate Close to Dargaville schools and amenities We Are Looking For An experienced Sharemilker who: Has proven dairy farming and sharemilking experience Demonstrates excellent animal husbandry skills Has...

This is a good first 50/50 sharemilking opportunity and would ideally suit a couple. 230 Cows 22 ASHB with In-shed feeding 90ha mixed contour 100,000KGMS Older 3 bedroom home 7km from Waihi. 2 km to nearest primary school Supportive owners who live on farm are seeking an operator with a good eye for pasture management, excellent animal husbandry skills and who takes pride in the appearance of the farm and its surroundings. We place emphasis on open communication and absolute integrity. The successful applicant with have the chance to purchase the herd and young stock on farm. Those with their own herd are also welcome to apply for the position To be considered please provide an up to date CV with relevant referees Applicants need to have the right to work in NZ and must have NZ citizenship or permanent residency. Please reply to [email protected]

160-180 Cows 16 aside herringbone Average production 65000kgMS 3 bedroom house with sleepout Great location between Okato and Oakura Mainly flat with some steeper gullies Excellent first sharemilking opportunity

We are offering a first SM position on our farm near the Walton golf course. Cow numbers will be between 300-330 depending on applicant as we can increase the available area to 110 hectares. The farm is a gentle contour with sandy loam soil that can be wet in winter. We would prefer a J/JX herd, and the current cows are available to purchase. They have sense hub tags and drafting. The cows are A2 cows, and we want to be able to continue that contract. Present production (on 100 ha) has been around 110,00 kg MS. Facilities include a 3-year-old 3 BR home with attached double garage and a 24-year-old 3 BR home with office and ensuite with a separate 2 bay garage. The cowshed is a 36 AS with ACR and in shed meal feeding. The farm is around 6 km from primary schooling with the bus at the gate and approximately 15 km to both Morrinsville and Matamata. This is a good opportunity on a proven farm in a good location so to be considered please provide an up to date CV with...

This is a 50/50 sharemilking position 15 minutes from Morrinsville, 20 minutes from Cambridge on Rolling land with a 44 aside Herringbone shed, in Shed feeding and maize silage bought in. The average production is 190,000 MS We really appreciate friendly open communication so we all get enjoyment from Farming. Please send your CV with a covering letter and a family photo to [email protected]. 

Herd Owning Sharemilker (HOSM) Independent Contractor (Owner will also consider Lease) Eltham Road established seasonal supply dairy unit in prime dairy farming locality. Flat easy rolling contour with full range of paddock improvements (subdivision 60 paddocks) including community water supply ( Farm map available open day). Comfortable house, herringbone cowshed and full range of supporting buildings. Farm owner looking for independent HOSM contractor or Lessee with leading-edge farm management experience, good communication skills, and the ability to interact positively with an absentee owner or owners agent. Position will commence 1 June 2027, terms and conditions of HOSM contract or Lease to be negotiated with successful applicant. Open day to view farm will be held Friday, 16 October 2026 1 pm – 3 pm. Draft HOSM Contract or Lease (by way of tender) will be available at open day. Closing day for lease tenders will be advised at open day and in documents ....

A competent 50% sharemilker is required for our Eureka dairy farm, midway between Morrinsville and Hamilton. Flat fertile property which suits early calving herd. 3 BDRM dwelling, 20 aside HB cowshed. 85000kg MS 3 year average production. 6HA maize grown for silage , standard 3 year contract. Apply with cv and references to  [email protected]

After a 20+year partnership, Public Trust’s long-serving sharemilkers are moving on, creating a rare opportunity for a new 50:50 sharemilker. We’re looking for a high-performing sharemilker to take over the well-established Bonner dairy farm from 1 June 2027. Public Trust oversees the dairy farm on behalf of the Estate of E A Bonner, a perpetual charitable trust established 60 years ago to provide net income to Blind Low Vision NZ. About the farm •   160 July-calving cows, located 5 minutes from Stratford township •   61 ha total, 56 ha effective milking platform on high-fertility ash and silt loam soils •   16-bail herringbone shed •   Production has averaged 58,700 kgMS over the past three seasons •   System 3 operation, buying in approx. 60 t PKE, 50 bales of silage and 40 bales of hay each season   About you You’ll bring strong all-round farming knowledge, excellent pasture management skills and a proven ability to make sound decisions. You’ll be...

Simple farming. Good People. A great place to build your future. Available is a 50:50 sharemilking position located in the King Country with farm owners that want you to bring your ideas and values to share.  The Farm:  214 total hectares being 145 ha milking platform,  26 ha heifer grazing 27 ha run-off for wintering  System 2  Contour is a mixture of flat to rolling with some hill sidelings on the milking platform.  The heifer grazing block is connected to the milking platform and is of hill to steeper contour.  370 spring calving cows wintered  27 aside shed with ACR’s and Protrack  Good farm infrastructure with new calf sheds and a fertiliser bin being latest additions  Strong fertiliser history and pasture renewal Accommodation:  Fully renovated four-bedroom cosy home with double glazing and insulation.  The second home is three bedroom with an additional sleepout that has been renovated also and new garaging built. The farm is...

600-Cow 50/50 Sharemilking Opportunity | Dargaville, Northland  Just 10 km from Dargaville this well-established dairy business offers the opportunity to operate two neighbouring farms situated only 1 km apart.    There are currently 600 Friesian cows milking full season once a day, producing around 185,000 kgMS under a split calving regime. The farm has previously achieved 225,000 kgMS from 700 cows milked OAD, demonstrating farm potential.    The preferred arrangement is for one operator to manage both farms, although alternative structures will be considered for the right applicant.    The Farm   Farm 1   130 effective hectares   Approximately 250-280 cows   200 kgMS winter milk supply contract   26-aside herringbone dairy   36-hectare runoff located 1 km from the milking platform   Farm 2   180 hectares...

Herd Owner sharemilker required for a flat fertlie Waimate West dairy farm. 14 aside herringbone cowshed with in shed feeding & seperate AB facilities.  Land is subdivided into 27 paddocks with a central race.  Waimate West Water supplied to all paddocks. Average production past 3 seasons = 48,000 kg MS.  Calves grazed off from December.  

We are seeking a  high performing 50:50 Sharemilker for the start of the 2027/28 season. The farm currently milks 750 July-calving cows and is located 20 minutes from Te Awamutu township. The farm is 245 ha milking platform on high fertility ash and silt loam soils. Milking through a 46 bail herringbone shed with in-shed meal system. Past three years production has averaged 350,000 MS. The farm runs at a system 4 level with 600 t of meal, 300 t PKE and 330 t of maize bought in each year.  Plus 4 ha of maize is grown on farm each year. 50 big square bales of hay are also bought in. The successful candidate will be honest and reliable with a strong work ethic, excellent all-round farm knowledge and a good ability to use initiative. Outstanding pasture management skills are a must. You will need great communication and the ability to build effective relationships—both with the Farm owners and with external professionals supporting the business.  You will be a person who...

50/50 SHAREMILKING OPPORTUNITY – Whangarei, Northland An outstanding opportunity awaits a motivated Sharemilker to take the next step and build a strong partnership with supportive farm owners on a well-established Puhipuhi dairy farm. This high performing dairy operation is on productive flat soils, with a proven autumn calving system. A 600kgMS/day winter milk contract and excellent infrastructure underpin the strong profitability of the established farm system. The Farm Owners are prepared to assist the successful Sharemilker with the transition to autumn calving and are open to either a full autumn-calving or split-calving system, provided the winter milk contract is achieved. Mentoring, livestock and financial support may be available for the right candidate. The Farm 165 effective ha Up to 480 cows, with either full autumn-calving or split-calving considered. Stocking rate is based on Jersey cows; proposed herd numbers will need to...

Tumunui Trusts long serving sharemilkers are moving on after 12 years at the helm.  The farm is a hill country farm milking up to 1000 cows on a system 1/2, pasture and crop based. The cows are milked once a day. The farm has good infrastructure with good races, fencing, water reticulation and effluent system. The farm dairy is a 60 bale rotary with an in-shed feed system. There is good fertiliser and pasture renewal history. The area includes a 180 ha adjoining dairy support block where young stock are grazed and cows are wintered. This is a great opportunity for a progressive, well organised and focussed sharemilker to grow and make a statement for the future as this farm further comes of age.

Experienced, capable operator required to manage our dairy operation 5kms from TeAwamutu. They will be responsible for managing all aspects of the farming operation, maintaining the property and dealing with all the normal dairy industry and farming matters as required with a goal of maximising production while containing costs. The farm has a 36 aside herringbone shed with ACRs and an in shed meal feeding system. Effluent is pond stored then pumped around the farm. There are plenty of sheds for calf rearing and equipment storage. The farm is generally flat to gently rolling with good races and water. Owner would prefer a jersey or jersey cross herd. For any further information please contact the owners. Please note that this position is for a New Zealand resident citizen who already owns a herd of cows and has the means and support to expand as required Bruce and Pat Mandeno [email protected]

High-Performing Sharemilking Opportunity | Waiuku / Pukekohe An exceptional opportunity to step into a turn-key, high performing dairy operation. Capitalise on the outstanding management of the departing sharemilker and drive this well appointed property to the next level. Following a record-breaking 2025/26 season, current production is already sitting an impressive 9% ahead of that record so far this year. This farm is exceptionally well-set-up, offering the perfect environment for an efficient operator to maximise their returns. Top-Tier Infrastructure & Farm Features :   * Shed & Feeding: 36-aside herringbone equipped with a brand-new, in-shed feeding system. * Storage & Facilities: Excellent calf-rearing facilities and a newly constructed 600m² implement shed with secure lock-up. * Paddock & Race Infrastructure: Farm races are in immaculate condition, servicing 40+ hectares of newly renovated pasture. * Water and effluent:...

A 50/50 sharemilking opportunity and working towards first farm steppingstone in south Westland. Landowners are willing to help the right candidate in any way needed. The job is offered for 240 peak cows and 190 effective hectares.  125 hectares could be for milking platform and 65 hectares as support block for young stock and wintering, all self-contained. Suggested target is 78,000 kgMS with current farm system (325kgMS/cow or 624 kgMS/ha). 28 Aside Herringbone milking shed with automatic cup removers and reporoa hill lift backing gate.     This season the farm is milking once a day 370 cows budgeting 50 t DM PKE (135kgDM/cow) and 500 bales of silage (169kgDM/cow, milking platform only), wintering cows on milking platform with support run off beside for young stock. Last season the farm produced 124,000 kgMS with half of the season once a day.    The job comes with a 5-bedrooms sharemilker house, 4 bedrooms staff accommodation and school bus at gate. Support from...

500 cows    I    190 ha    I    Otaua    I    36 ASHB    I    1st June 2027   An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and commercially minded 50:50 Sharemilker to partner with the owner of Hauturu Farm Limited, a well-developed dairy operation located at Otaua.   The successful applicant will bring the experience, energy and business capability needed to operate a productive dairy business while building a positive, respectful and transparent working relationship with the farm owner and wider team.   The Farm Hauturu Farm Limited comprises 190 effective hectares of mixed-contour land (40ha of flats, 150ha of rolling) and operates a System 3 farming model.   The farm supplies to Fonterra and is currently milking approximately 480 cows, on target to reach 230,000 kgMS for the 2026/27 season.   Incoming Sharemilker will bring 500 spring calving friesen cows.   The farm owner is committed to the continued development of the property, with...

50/50 Sharemilking Opportunity – Hamilton Area An excellent opportunity for an experienced 50/50 sharemilker to join a well-established, progressive dairy farming operation close to Hamilton City. We are seeking an enthusiastic and capable sharemilking couple for a 480-cow herd at peak , with a well-developed farming system and excellent infrastructure. The Farm 480 cows at peak System 2 operation 36-aside herringbone shed with ACRs Feed pad and cow barn Calf-rearing facilities Covered PK and fertiliser bin Good barns and implement shedding Flat to gently rolling contour Good history of fertiliser application and pasture renewal Well-maintained and efficient farming infrastructure Accommodation A modern 3-bedroom home plus office is provided for the sharemilker, along with two additional houses on the farm . The property is conveniently located close to Hamilton City , with easy...