6 farm jobs found

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...

Neil and Dot Smith are long-established dairy farmers on the Waitaki Plains in North Otago. They are seeking to recruit a Variable Order Sharemilker to operate their large-scale dairy farm, commencing 1st June 2026. Key property features are: - ·         301ha effective irrigated. ·         1,050 peak cows milked ·         Production - 430,000kgMS. ·         60 Bail rotary shed. ·         Irrigation – Lower Waitaki Scheme supply via new irrigation system - 5x centre pivots, fixed grid and some K-line. ·         4-bed main house and 3x 3 bed staff houses. The Owners are experienced dairy farmers who have recently completed the redevelopment of the dairy farm with spray irrigation (from border dykes), which provides an opportunity for improved output. Their operation is self-contained for supplementary feeds and grazing. They are committed to resourcing the farm to achieve the production and to maintain the property to a high standard....

Contract milking opportunity Waitaki Plains, North Otago The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation of Twin Terraces, our attractive, well-presented, family-owned dairy farm milking 1,330 cows on the Waitaki Plains. With excellent facilities and a high-performing herd, this role will suit a capable dairy operator who takes pride in their people, pasture management and farm performance. We are looking to build a positive, lasting working relationship. Twin Terraces is a pasture-first property, where pasture quality and utilisation are key to the farming system. The successful applicant will have: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build a strong team and work openly with the farm owners. A proven track record in managing people, livestock, feed and farm systems to achieve strong production and profitability. Strong pasture management skills, with a focus on quality and utilisation. Integrity, attention...

Dairy farm split calving  30 aside herringbone shed . On school bus routes. 25 kms to  Whangarei CBD 5 kms to Ruakaka village. This position would suit 2 persons with experience.

Located 5 mins from PioPio, 20 mins south of Te Kuiti, we are a Halter farm, system 2, milking 550 cows through a 46ashb with masti-tester, auto teat sprayer and Protrack.  The farm contour is flat-hilly.  For 1 June 2027 we are seeking an experienced Contract Milker or LOSM who has a real passion for the dairy industry & progressing in it, with outstanding pasture management, excellent animal husbandry and a drive to achieve top production while looking after the cows and the farm.  Average annual production over the previous four years has been 170,000 kgMS.  The farm record is 193,000 kgMS. Costs are: labour (3 FT labour units), motorbikes (including 1x 4x4) and fuel, electricity, rubberware and detergents. Equipment needed on farm are: calf rearing equipment, caus-mag spreader, fencing gear, knapsack sprayer, small tools & chainsaw. Our ideal applicant will have 2+years previous experience as a Contract Milker or LOSM, be drug free and have great farming...

Tumunui Lands Trust is looking for a VOSM for one of their dairy farms located on SH 5 approx 15 mins south of Rotorua. After 12 years our long serving sharemilkers are moving on and Tumunui Trust has decided to invest in their own herd. The farm is mixed contour with a balance of flat to easy country and moderate hills. There is a a good fertiliser and pasture renewal history. It has been run as a system 2 farm using pasture and crop and milking once a day. The shed is a modern well located 60 bail rotary only 12 years old. Infrastructure on the farm is good with well maintained races, fences and water reticulation and effluent systems. There is good shedding on the farm. Replacement young stock are grazed off farm. This is a great opportunity for someone with a proven record at this level in the NZ dairy industry. Large herd experience is essential.  There will be plenty of scope for personal growth and development. A well organised and focussed operator will help...