7 contract milker jobs found

FIXED-TERM FARM ASSISTANT – ACC COVER We arelooking for a reliable and capable person to join our team on a fixed-term basis, covering for a staff member who is currently off work on ACC. Farm consists of contract milker, relief staff and working along side farm owners on a daily basis TAD   350-cow dairy farm Kaiwaka We Are looking for someone who is confident around cows, reliable, has a good work ethic and can get stuck into all aspects of day-to-day dairy farming. The role will include: • Milking • Animal health and stock work • Feeding and shifting cows • Break fencing and pasture management • General farm duties and maintenance • Keeping the shed and farm tidy • Working as part of the team to keep the farm running smoothly What we’re looking for: • Previous dairy farming experience preferred • Confident handling cows • Reliable and punctual • Good attitude and work ethic • Able to work independently when required •...

730 Cows | 60-Bale Rotary Shed | Cup Removers & Auto Draft We’re looking for a reliable and motivated person to join our friendly team as a Relief Milker. This is a fixed-term role from December until June as maternity cover, working in the shed to help us produce top quality milk in a safe, efficient, and animal-friendly way. About the role: • Milking 630 cows in a 60-bale rotary shed with cup removers & auto drafting • Monitoring cows during milking for signs of illness or injury • Maintaining shed hygiene and cleaning plant/yard after milking • Recording and reporting animal health issues promptly • Following all farm health & safety procedures Hours: • Monday to Friday afternoon, 2 - 5pm • 15–20 hours per week What we’re looking for: • Positive, team-focused attitude • Reliable and punctual • Milking experience preferred Location: • Drive in role (no accommodation available) • Farm is 10 minutes from Palmerston North city We...

We are looking for someone to join us on a permanent or casual basis. Heaps of experience not necessary but you must be willing to learn and have great communication. Clean and quiet in the shed is a must. The role is basically a drive in milker position with potentially more work available if wanted. This is an assist position. Milking roster can be flexble but ideally full time 10 on 4 off or similar (Can be flexible around other commitments if required) Milking 600 nice quiet cows through and 44ASHB with Inshed, protrack and ACR's Farm is located close to Foxton (About 35mins from Palmy) Morning milkings 4.30am - 7.30am Arvo milkings 2.30pm-5pm Hourly rate or fixed contract negotiable, could lead to full time roll  Accomodation currently not available.

Dairy Farm Assistant / Milker – Taipuha, Northland About the Role We are seeking a reliable, community-minded Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a great property in Taipuha . This position offers an exceptional work-life balance with a stable 30 to 35 hours per week and a structured roster ensuring regular, predictable days off so you can plan your life outside the farm. We milk 260 cows at peak this season on a system that utilizes Halter smart collars. The role is focused primarily on milking operations, with a schedule that changes to match the natural flow of the season: Now until Christmas: Milking twice a day (TAD). After Christmas: Moving to a relaxed once-a-day (OAD) milking schedule, freeing up your afternoons. Key Responsibilities Consistent, efficient, and hygienic milking. Gentle animal handling and identifying basic stock health issues. Utilizing the Halter system app for basic herd movement and monitoring....

We are currently looking for some to join our Team of 3 for the upcoming calving season. Position will mainly be in shed milkings with some outside work available. Needs to be reliable and able to work unsupervised  Must have Previous Milking Experience  About the Farm 150ha Halter 54 bale rotary cup removers Protract In shed feeding Pivot irrigation/fixed grid Applicants must have New Zealand residency, citizenship, or a valid New Zealand working visa Contact Shane 0273447414

Relief milking position. Support from permanent employed staff when needed. Milking 1000 cows through an 80 bail rotary cowshed. Set roster for relief milking and more casual work may be available at times. Working as part of a 6 person team. At least 1 year experience required in New Zealand farming. Start date negotiable . Contact on 0211377447

Relief Staff Required: Located Between Putaruru & Arapuni Sorry – no accommodation available, so we’re looking for drive-in relief staff to cover Jay’s time off (he’s our fabulous Herd Manager).   We are flexible but will usually need someone to cover every second Saturday, Sunday & Monday (with the cycle falling on 26th, 27th & 28th September, and each fortnight after that).   We will also need someone to cover longer periods of time, during Jay’s annual leave. We can offer you: Supportive employers, but we’re not “accredited” for international staff.   Contact details for current & previous staff members so you can ask what we’re like to work for. Full training, if required – initially working alongside us or Jay. We can take you from an “assist” relief milker to “sole charge”. Training in how to use “Halter”. Well serviced and maintained machinery. A quiet F/Fx herd of 220-225 spring calving, high producing, low SCC cows. Feed system 3 -...