7 jobs found in Ōkato

The Opportunity We are seeking a motivated Contract Milker to take the reins of our 260-cow dairy operation. This is a System 4–5 farm focused on animal performance. This position features a 24-ASHB shed featuring cup removers, in-shed feeding,  The System You will be operating a feeding regime consisting of a Maize, PKE, and DDG blend, supplemented by grass silage . Performance is tracked via weekly milk monitoring and direct reporting from our farm nutritionist, therefore requiring a contract milker who values data and can execute feed plans. Key Responsibilities • Stock Management: Full oversight of calving, mating, and high-standard animal husbandry to reduce incidents of mastitis and lameness and ensuring cows maintain an adequate body condition score.  • Feed & Pasture: Daily pasture allocation, setting rotation lengths, and managing supplements in alignment with owner and nutritionist guidance. • Calf Rearing: Quality-focused rearing of replacement...

We are seeking a passionate, driven and honest contract milking couple with proven experience to step into our successful farm business and work collaboratively with the farm owners from 1st June 2027. The farm usually milks 280-290 LIC XB cows through a 38A/S shed with swingarm cup removers and inshed feeding. 110ha with a 3 year average of 135,000kgMS   (last season 139,914kgMS). Maize and grass silage fed in the Autumn and urea used all season. Overall moderate inputs, system 3/4. Up to date effluent system covering 25% of the farm with travelling irrigator. 60-70 replacement calves reared annually, grazed off farm after weaning.   We are motivated owners and work alongside a farm consultant to improve productivity using modern farming techniques.   We are currently considering collar technology and automatic drafting. There are 2 tidy houses on farm, one 4 bedroom the other 3 bedroom, with double garages. School bus at the gate For the right candidate with a passion...

We are seeking a Variable Order Share Milker for next Season . Location: Okato, Taranaki. Milking 310 cows, increasing to 380 cows over 3 years.  Production is estimated to increase form 115,000kg/MS to 140,000kg/MS over 3yrs. A recently upgraded 36 ASHB with ACR and an In-Shed feed system. Dairy farm consists of 150Ha effective of rolling/flat contour. A modern 4-bedroom house. School bus at the gate. The Role We're looking for an experienced Variable Order Share Milker to build on the farm's strong performance as the herd grows and production increases. Costs: Labor, motorbikes, and Fuel. Equipment Needed: Motorbikes, including a 4-wheeler; calf-rearing gear; and an optional tractor About You The ideal candidate will: ·         Have good communication skills and be happy to work with the farm owners. ·         Have strong pasture and feed management skills. ·         Have excellent animal husbandry...

640  cows   I Coastal Taranaki (Opunake) Average Production 285,000 Kg Milk solids ( 445 Kg MS/cow) Modern Systems.  Strong Support.  Career Growth Are you an experienced dairy leader looking for your next challenge on a high-performing, large-scale operation? An exciting opportunity is available for a capable Contract Milker  to lead the day-to-day performance of a 640 cow dairy unit in the Taranaki  region.  Starting On 1st of June 2027, this role offers the chance to join a progressive dairy business with strong systems, modern infrastructure, and genuine long-term career opportunities. Operating a modern 80-bale rotary dairy with Allflex SenceHub Collars technology, you'll work closely with Farm owner and farm advisor  while taking responsibility for the daily management of the farm and team.  With another large-scale dairy unit nearby, there is excellent scope for future growth and progression within the wider business. Key Responsibilities...

Armstrong Farms is seeking an experienced and motivated Contract Milker to manage our well-established, family-owned 650-cow dairy farm near Ōpunakē, Taranaki. We operate two dairy farms and a drystock support block, with a focus on low-cost, efficient farming systems, strong farm performance and well-maintained properties. This is an opportunity for a capable Contract Milker to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a productive dairy farm, supported by an experienced Operations Manager and wider farming team. The Farm : The 230ha dairy farm milks a high index kiwi-cross herd through a centrally located 40-bail rotary cowshed with a Waikato milking plant. The farm operates a low-cost, pasture-based System 2–3, with a strong focus on pasture utilisation, cost control and sustainable production. The farm is well-equipped with labour-saving technology, including: Allflex SenseHub collars and automatic drafting gate Automatic cup removers &...

We require a COUPLE to Contract Milk for the 2027/ 2028 season.  We require two people full-time  from 1 August until 20 November. Our farm is in Taranaki and in the Matapu area with local school bus available . We milk 225 cows through a 20 aside herringbone cowshed, that has an In-shed feed system.  Proliq has been introduced this season. Our young stock are grazed off farm. We value the relationships we form with our staff and support and encourage them to progress on and off farm. A generous remuneration package is offered with the Contract payment. The Contract Milkers must provide their own motorbike. The farm owners live on farm. The farm contour is mainly flat and on the Inaha water scheme. We require applicants with the following skills: Must be a NZ resident  Have excellent Pasture Management Make sound Culling decisions, Weed & Pest Management Water Maintenance (Inaha water scheme) Fertiliser & Nitrogen Management Herd & Minda recording...

We are: Our Farm is a very tidy 186 effective hectares of flat dairy land. Located on the edge of Waverley township in South Taranaki, we are a spring calving operation and milk 590 crossbred cows through a 70-bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers, in-shed feeding and auto drafting gate. The farm system is level 2-3 with a strong focus on pasture, supported by imported maize and silage along with an in-shed blend and a summer turnip crop. Our cows wear allflex collars and calves are DNA profiled. Soil fertility is optimum and pasture grows well. Calves leave the farm in December and return as in-calf heifers. A 3-bedroom home with fireplace, heat pump, double garage with internal access, and tennis court for the Contract Milker, along with two further houses for use by farm staff, are part of the package. Roughly 150 cows are sent out to external winter grazing annually. We are young supportive and open-minded Farm Owners looking for the right candidate to...