4 contract milker jobs found

Our team requires a key piece for our puzzle. We are after an enthusiastic and switched on individual who is looking to learn and grow. We have 220 cows on 90 Ha going through a 20 ASHB cowshed. On a stunning farm with pockets of native bush and beautiful views just outside Marton. You can expect to work alongside the Contract Milker. We are focused on refining systems and processes to maintain animal welfare and support this progressive farm to improve and exceed expectations. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the farm and will require the following skills/attributes: Honest, hardworking, trusted and reliable team player. Outstanding communication skills. Excellent animal husbandry skills. A NZ driver’s licence. Ability to work in New Zealand. Understanding of all aspects of the day to day operations of a dairy farm. Ability to work independently. Driven to grow, learn, understand and progress. Key responsibilities/...

The farm - Split calving 600 spring + 250 autumn - 50 bale rotary - Protrack drafting & feed - In-shed feeding - Allflex collars - 80% irrigated with pivot & K-line's - 600 cow feed pad - System 4-5 - Resolution Farming App used daily for communication, planning & recording The role This is a leadership role and you will be required to help manage a small team of people alongside the contract milker in the day to day running of the farm. Great people skills and communication are incredibly important! While there are many variables involved in farming, we hold high expectations for presentation, shed hygiene, animal welfare and targets such as SCC and production. You will need to be able to uphold these expectations and help implement and encourage this within the rest of the team. Machinery operation is a big part of the job as we utilise the use of a mixer wagon, telehandlers and tractors on a daily basis so confidence in machine...

Couple’s Role 2IC + Relief milker/ Calf rearer  Kaiaua, Hauraki Plains | Autumn Calving | Start February 2027 Gulf View Dairies is seeking an experienced and motivated couple to join our dairy operation in Kaiaua for the 2027 autumn-calving season. We are a 120ha 300-cow autumn-calving farm, with calving commencing around 15 March each year, alongside which we rear approximately 300 Hereford-Friesian cross beef calves on a neighbouring run-off each season. We are looking for a capable 2IC who can take genuine responsibility for day-to-day farm operations, alongside a partner interested in a flexible role primarily covering calf rearing and relief milking. The successful couple will work alongside the Farm Owner and an existing full-time Farm Assistant. The Farm 120ha dairy platform 300 dairy cows, with calving commencing 15 March 300 Hereford-Friesian cross beef calves to be reared annually Modern 30-aside herringbone cowshed with...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) for one of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is ha with 730 cows milked through a 43-bail herringbone.  This role reports directly to the Farm Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need excellent animal husbandry (lame cow management), pasture and feed management skills and knowledge, experienced tractor skills, excellent communication skills both written and oral....