2 jobs found in Te Awamutu

Our current sharemilker is moving on to a bigger job after 4 years.  We are looking for a new herd  owning operator sharemilker who has good grass management and stock skills, communicates well and needs to employ 1 fulltime staff. You will have attention to detail and keep good records. The herd needs to be a Jersey/ Jersey Friesian cross breed.   The milking shed is a good 26 as HB and there are other supporting buildings. The farm is flat to slightly undulating contour. Farm is situated 10 mins from Te Awamutu and 20 mins from Cambridge. School buses are at the gate for Primary, Intermediate  and Highschool . Owner lives on farm.  Production  3 year average is 129899 ms with a best of 131389 ms on system 2 and we supply Fonterra. We keep the calves on the farm till 1 May and then  they go on grazing and come back as incalf heifers. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. 

Great location - just 5 mins to Te Awamutu and great tidy farm. Milking 250 jersey cows through a 20 ashb, system 2, on 100ha of flat-rolling contour. The average production is 85,000kgMS. We are seeking a Contract Milker with a passion for the industry and keen to progress in their farming career, to achieve good production while taking excellent care of the cows and the farm. Having proven excellent animal health, pasture management and all general on farm skills are a must along with having excellent communication skills and a desire to have a well presented farm. Costs - labour, motorbikes & fuel, power, shed detergents. Equipment needed - bikes, including a 4 wheeler, knapsack sprayer, chainsaw, small tools including fencing gear, electric fence tester. No dogs.  If you believe our position could fit your career goals and you have excellent recent references, we are keen to hear from you.  Please apply online including your referees details.  A pre-contract...