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250 cows  29 H/B System 2-3 farm  South taranaki . The successful Contract Milker ·      Knows how to get the best out of grass alongside excellent supplement management. ·      Will have an eye for detail and maintain high standards of stock management. ·      Leads by example, working alongside their team and communicates effectively with all stakeholders ·      Takes pride in their surroundings ·      Is passionate about the dairy industry and being involved in the community. ·      Will have an understanding and ability to work with our industry’s compliance and environmental requirements.

A fantastic opportunity is available to join a well-established, flat coastal dairy farm featuring excellent infrastructure and improvements. You will be employed by the Taranaki Community Rugby Trust (growing community Rugby in Taranaki through farming), supported by a respected committee and an experienced farm supervisor.   In this role, you will oversee and work alongside 1.5 additional labour units. This position offers an exceptional pathway for growth and advancement within the dairy industry. The applicants should be experienced in pasture management, supplement feeding and staff supervision.

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...

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 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...

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 &...