6 jobs found in Palmerston North

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 ....

125,000 kg MS | 250 Cows | 95 Effective Hectares For the first time in more than 20 years, the owners of this highly productive Stratford dairy farm are offering a genuine herd-owning 50/50 sharemilking opportunity. Achieving 125,000 kg MS in 2025/26 from 250 Friesian and Friesian-cross cows on 95 effective hectares, this well-developed property provides a proven platform for an ambitious sharemilker looking to build and grow their business. The Farm 95 effective hectares currently milking 250 Friesian and Friesian-cross cows Three-year average production of 112,000 kg MS with125,000 kg MS achieved in 2025/26  Predominantly System 3 operation 30-aside herringbone with in-shed feeding, automatic cup removers and ClusterCleanse  Summer turnip crop Approx. half the herd wintered off-farm All young stock grazed off-farm from May to May Infrastructure Significant investment has been made in the property, including:   Brand-new effluent system with land...

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...

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.  

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...

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