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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

50/50 position for 2027 season.Two excellent homes on farm available.Some funding support may be available to New Zealand resident applicants.Only New Zealand residents may apply.

Lyndhurst Dairy is a small, family-owned, fully irrigated dairy farm located near Lauriston in Mid Canterbury.   Our current Sharemilker of five years is moving on to farm ownership, which has given us the opportunity to welcome a new Sharemilker to Lyndhurst Dairy for the 2027-28 season.   We are looking for an experienced, motivated and capable Sharemilker who is interested in becoming part of a well-run family farming business and taking genuine ownership and pride in the day-to-day operation of the farm.   Key Details   Peak Milk 450 cows   121ha Effective (includes 5ha of Autumn Beet)   Fully Irrigated   Rota Rainer x 6 runs   Centre Pivot   Long line Sprinklers x 24 lines   Historic Production   25-26 – 232,000kgMS   24-25 – 200,000kgMS   23-24 – 191,000kgMS   Budget FY27...

Our current sharemilker is moving on to a bigger job after 4 years.  We are looking for a new herd  owning operator sharemilker who has good grass management and stock skills, communicates well and needs to employ 1 fulltime staff. You will have attention to detail and keep good records. The herd needs to be a Jersey/ Jersey Friesian cross breed.   The milking shed is a good 26 as HB and there are other supporting buildings. The farm is flat to slightly undulating contour. Farm is situated 10 mins from Te Awamutu and 20 mins from Cambridge. School buses are at the gate for Primary, Intermediate  and Highschool . Owner lives on farm.  Production  3 year average is 129899 ms with a best of 131389 ms on system 2 and we supply Fonterra. We keep the calves on the farm till 1 May and then  they go on grazing and come back as incalf heifers. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

Are you ready for your next step in the dairy industry? A great opportunity has become available for a motivated and experienced dairy professional to join a well-established 70 ha (68 ha effective) property between Taupiri and Orini. As the farm transitions from a Contract Milker arrangement to a 50/50 Sharemilker, the opportunity is now available for the right person to step into the role, ideally from February 2027. You’ll be working alongside practical and engaged farm owners who value communication, animal welfare and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a rewarding role within a tidy, productive farming operation with modern systems and a positive on-farm culture. Operating as a System 4–5, the farm currently milks 220 Friesian cows through a 24-aside herringbone cowshed equipped with in-shed feeding, auto drafting gates, and adjacent feedpad. The herd is autumn-calving (mating June–August) and targeting 100,000 kg MS this season. Feed is supported...

We require a 50:50 sharemilker 420 cow farm. The role offers the opportunity to build production on this 161-ha farm. This role would suit someone starting their 50:50 career. The current herd would be available for sale. Located close to good local schools and amenities and a 10 min drive to Tapanui. The farm is rolling and operated a pasture based system with summer turnips . Expected production in excess of 170,000KgMS from a spring calving herd. The property has a 40 aside herringbone shed with quality calf sheds (robotic feeders) and good infrastructure and machinery. Candidates must be all-rounders with capable pasture management skills, good animal health ability (including proficiency with MINDA), and competent managing staff. Very supportive owners living in the district. The role will suit a self-motivated contractor who is a strong communicator seeking growth opportunities. Successful candidates must have: - minimum 3 years of dairy management experience - be...

32-bale Turnstile rotary cowshed with ACRs and automatic teat-sprayer Last 4 years production average 109,000 KgMS Great community with primary school and playcenter within 3 kms Please email CV with at least 2 recent, contactable referees to [email protected]

My clients have made the call to sell the herd and this could be your opportunity to kick start your 50/50 sharemilking journey.   Located just 15 mins from Rotorua on SH 30, after 3 yrs with Contract Milkers the farm owners are looking to take the next step by employing their first 50/50 operator. Approx 220 Fr X cows are calved with previous production prior to last 3 yrs around 85,000kgMS average, last 3 yrs with CM’s in place has seen a new farm record over 96,000kgMS with an average of around 94,000kgMS. This has been achieved with OAD milking usually until the end of August, followed by TAD milking until around January then 3n2 (16hrs) until the end of the season.   The approx 88ha eff property has been run on a system 3 with calves on farm until 1st May, approx 100t in shed blend purchased and around 4ha of turnips grown. All cows are wintered on platform also.    The farm is mostly rolling in contour with some steeper areas and features...

Our sharemilker of the past 3 years is looking to move to the Waikato. The farm will eventually be a solar farm but before that we want to continue as a dairy farm. The contract is only for a one year term with potential of a second year. We are looking for a:  Honest, motivated, energetic, with ability to run a farm with an absentee owner and comfortable with reporting to a farm supervisor. Excels at pasture, supplement and stock management by applying best practice while complying with environmental regulations and safety • Demonstrable track record of using tools to monitor and manage pasture – pasture assessment, rotation planners and feed budgeting (key skills you need to possess) • Have a good herd with a good production history • No surprises communication habit – timely monthly reporting and keeps in touch • Must have reliable farm machinery that includes tractor, side feed wagon, mower, fert & mag spreader, bikes and calf rearing equipment   • Obsessive...

Honest, motivated, energetic, with ability to run a farm with an absentee owner and comfortable with reporting to a farm supervisor. A capable 2IC wants to stay and will be a condition to the job. The contract is only for a term of 2 years followed by 1 year renewable terms. Takes feedback positively • Excels at pasture, supplement and stock management by applying best practice while complying with environmental regulations and safety • Demonstrable track record of using tools to monitor and manage pasture – pasture assessment, rotation planners and feed budgeting (key skills you need to possess) to compliment decision making • Have a good herd with a good production history (herd on farm available for purchase but need early commitment) • No surprises communication habit – timely monthly reporting and keeps in touch • Must have reliable farm machinery that includes tractor, auger bucket, side feed wagon, mower, fert & mag spreader, bikes and calf rearing equipment (some machinery...

160-180 Cows 16 aside herringbone Average production 65000kgMS Tidy 3-bedroom house with sleepout, recently renovated bathroom and laundry Great location between Okato and Oakura Mainly flat with some steeper gullies Excellent first sharemilking opportunity 3 hectares of summer turnips and around 100 ton of PKE fed in recent years

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...

This is a 65 ha ( eff) farm 2 km from the Tatua factory near Morrinsville. Last season's production was 102,000 Kg ms or 468 Kg ms/c and 1570 Kg ms/ha on 'sytem 3'.  The 2 year Average production from 230 cows is 97,185 Kg ms or 422 Kg ms/cow, and 1495 Kg ms/ha. Current production std is 2% up on last season. The farm is flat with very high fertility and good infrastructure. The cowshed is a 20as HB, with good flow. Calves are grazed on and heifers off. We are looking for a proven cows and grass Manager who  is well organised and is a good communicator. The Sharemilker needs to live on and operate the farm. We require a high BW jersey or jersey cross herd, calving from early to mid July. Applications with CV and referee contacts to John Dawson Registered farm Management Consultant quoting position No 2 by Friday 13th of November Please email directly to [email protected] No Overseas applications will be accepted.   NZ management experience is a...

An exciting new position for an experienced 50/50 sharemilker.  Forecasted production 330,000kgms +

Peak Milking 700 cows on 238 hectares with a 50-hectare runoff. 25 aside double-up herringbone cowshed 3 Houses An opportunity to grow your dairy business in a great Southland Farming Area For further Information contact Peter Hughes 027 2304490

An opportunity is available for a  50/50 sharemilker on our 520-cow dairy farm at Lower Scott’s Gap, Southland. The 186ha farm has a predominantly flat contour, featuring a 40-aside herringbone shed with an in-shed meal feeding system. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their farming operation and has the skills, experience and drive to achieve strong production and performance outcomes. The successful applicant will demonstrate: Proven experience in dairy farm management. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and maintain low somatic cell count (SCC). Excellent pasture management skills to maximise pasture utilisation and farm performance. A proactive approach to animal health, welfare and day-to-day farm management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with farm owners and other contractors. Strong record keeping, organisational, and financial management skills....

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.  The position would suit an enthusiastic couple with the desire to progress in the industry. All applications and enquiries...

We require a 50/50 sharemilker for our dairy farm in the Glenroy Valley, 30 minutes from Murchison (school, supermarket, service centre, medical centre etc).  There is an area school bus at the gate.  The dairy is a 40 bale rotary shed with ACR's and Protrack.  Halter would be a good option if the sharemilker would consider that (70/30 shared cost).  Summer crops and some baleage are grown on the dairy; and winter crops and silage on the runoff.  The runoff is managed by the sharemilker.  The R2yr heifers are usually grazed off outside the dairy/runoff from 1st June to 31st May (shared cost).  Calving date is the 10th of August.  The herd would be available for purchase at valuation. The property has excellent fertiliser history with regular annual regrassing.  The cows are typically run in 2 herds - usually 300-350 cows on 2AD until Christmas (then OAD); with the remain 200-250 cows on OAD all season. Production typically sits around 210,000 MS; with the focus on growing grass...

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...

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].