34 farm jobs found

Rare opportunity to secure a large-scale 50:50 sharemilking business in the South Wairarapa. Milking 700-800 cows across a 264ha dairy platform with 116ha of support land and producing approximately 270,000 kgMS, Flaxburn Farm offers an established, well-resourced business with significant scope for growth and performance improvement.  The farm has been system 2, once-a-day for three seasons. This opportunity would suit an established sharemilker or high-performing contract milker seeking the next step into a large-scale farming business with supportive owners and a commitment to continued investment and development. Flaxburn is held within a trust with nearly 70 years of history, providing a stable platform and long-term outlook for the incoming sharemilking business. The goals are to maintain the productive asset, protect people, livestock and the environment, meet regulatory requirements, and preserve the farm’s long-term earning capacity. The farm is supported by a...

We are converting our farm to dairy and are looking for the right person to run it from day one. ·         1,070 cows in the first season, with plans to build towards 1,200 cows ·         328 ha milking platform, predominantly pivot irrigated ·         New 64-bail rotary   ·         Four-bedroom family home with attached granny flat ·         Sheffield, 45 minutes (55 km) west of Christchurch Airport We are open to appointing either a Contract Milker or a Farm Manager, depending on the experience and preference of the right person. The successful applicant will be responsible for the herd, staff and milking platform. The herd will be predominantly crossbred and milked through a new 64-bail rotary with a Read milking plant, Protrack, automatic cup removers and in-shed feeding. The platform is mainly pivot irrigated, with 30 ha under travelling irrigators. Production is budgeted to reach 575,000 kg MS (480 kg MS/cow) at full herd numbers. All...

🚜 2IC POSITION AVAILABLE  📍 Otaio, South Canterbury Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Farm Assistant / Junior 2ic to join our team.  We are milking 800 cows through a 50-bail rotary in Otaio, South Canterbury. What we offer: ● Modern two-bedroom cottage ● 6 days on, 2 days off roster all year round ● Great team of supportive staff ● Competitive remuneration based on experience ● A positive and enjoyable working environment We are looking for someone with good stockmanship skills, tractor skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to show initiative and take responsibility. Someone who works well within a team and takes pride in their work. We have a great team in place and are looking for the right person to join us. If this sounds like you, please send us a private message with your experience and contact Otaio, South Canterbury

We are seeking a motivated dairy farmer who is keen to progress their career in a supportive environment on a well-established farm using Halter technology.   Situated 3 Km's from Helensville township the 155ha farm of flat to rolling contour is milking 410 cows at peak through a 44 bale Rotary with in-shed feeding, and a 410 cow feedpad and calving pad. Technology is widely utilised to monitor systems and increase efficiency, including Halter collars, ACR's, Protrack Drafting and SmartWater system. On target for this season production of 175,000 kg/ms.  Owners living on farm and manage the calf-rearing, crops and runoff.   Helensville has a primary and secondary school as well as a several sports clubs, supermarket and essential services. Multiple beaches within 30 minutes drive, mountain bike parks, harbour and beach fishing options make the lifestyle here very appealing! Current Contract milker is leaving the industry and happy to provide a reference for farm...

Contract Milker – 150 Cows – Waikato Start date: 1 June 2027 We are looking for a reliable, capable Contract Milker to look after our 150 cows, near Te Aroha. This is an opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, cares about their cows and pasture, and wants to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a manageable dairy operation. As we rear all calves born on farm, this role may suit a couple interested in working together. The farm 150-cow dairy herd, with calving commencing in early July. 16-aside herringbone cowshed. Herd Home. Silage bunker for supplementary feed storage. Maize silage grown off-farm. Concrete effluent storage with a travelling irrigator. All calves born are reared on farm. The Contract Milker is paid for rearing additional calves. Calves leave for the runoff block at weaning, with heifers returning in June. No cow wearables on farm The...

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...

This is a 65 ha ( eff) farm 2 km from the Tatua factory near Morrinsville. Last season's production was 102,000 Kg ms or 468 Kg ms/c and 1570 Kg ms/ha on 'sytem 3'.  The 2 year Average production from 230 cows is 97,185 Kg ms or 422 Kg ms/cow, and 1495 Kg ms/ha. Current production std is 2% up on last season. The farm is flat with very high fertility and good infrastructure. The cowshed is a 20as HB, with good flow. Calves are grazed on and heifers off. We are looking for a proven cows and grass Manager who  is well organised and is a good communicator. The Sharemilker needs to live on and operate the farm. We require a high BW jersey or jersey cross herd, calving from early to mid July. Applications with CV and referee contacts to John Dawson Registered farm Management Consultant quoting position No 2 by Friday 13th of November Please email directly to [email protected] No Overseas applications will be accepted.   NZ management experience is a...

An opportunity is available for a  50/50 sharemilker on our 520-cow dairy farm at Lower Scott’s Gap, Southland. The 186ha farm has a predominantly flat contour, featuring a 40-aside herringbone shed with an in-shed meal feeding system. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their farming operation and has the skills, experience and drive to achieve strong production and performance outcomes. The successful applicant will demonstrate: Proven experience in dairy farm management. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and maintain low somatic cell count (SCC). Excellent pasture management skills to maximise pasture utilisation and farm performance. A proactive approach to animal health, welfare and day-to-day farm management. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with farm owners and other contractors. Strong record keeping, organisational, and financial management skills....

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....

An opportunity has arisen for a Contract Milker, to operate a 260 cows farm, 150 ha, 100 cows are winter milk, starting date is open, . producing around 70,000 kgs, position commencing 25/26 season. applicant needs full Drivers license. The farm is located just out of Dargaville northland. Infrastructure includes an 30 aside herringbone shed. Our goal is based on excellent pasture management to maximise production for both parties. The farm owner is looking for applicants who possess the following key attributes: You will have 3 years farming experience in  New Zealand with at least 1 year in a similar or farm manager role Display exceptional animal husbandry and pasture management skills Have strong time management skills Have a strong team approach and communicate closely with, Contractors and the farm owners and consultant  Display good financial acumen  Comply with all regulatory legislation with accurate and timely reporting.  Must be A NZ resident and in new zealand,...

This is a new 50/50 role; and we are looking for a keen couple who wish to progress and grow their equity.  The farm produced 130,000kg milksolids (25/26 Season) under a low input pasture-based system using a 10in7 flexible milking system.  The shed is a 38 aside herringbone with ACR, Protack gate and we are currently using Sensehub collars.  Halter would certainly be an option that would be considered as a 70/30 shared cost. The cows are wintered on crop and the heifers are grazed off farm (shared cost).  There is further potential to lift cow numbers and/or production using an in shed feed system that is available.  Land development on the periphery of the property is ongoing. The herd would be available for purchase at valuation. The farm is less than 30 minutes from Greymouth, with the school bus (primary and secondary) at the gate.

We require a 50/50 sharemilker for our dairy farm in the Glenroy Valley, 30 minutes from Murchison (school, supermarket, service centre, medical centre etc).  There is an area school bus at the gate.  The dairy is a 40 bale rotary shed with ACR's and Protrack.  Halter would be a good option if the sharemilker would consider that (70/30 shared cost).  Summer crops and some baleage are grown on the dairy; and winter crops and silage on the runoff.  The runoff is managed by the sharemilker.  The R2yr heifers are usually grazed off outside the dairy/runoff from 1st June to 31st May (shared cost).  Calving date is the 10th of August.  The herd would be available for purchase at valuation. The property has excellent fertiliser history with regular annual regrassing.  The cows are typically run in 2 herds - usually 300-350 cows on 2AD until Christmas (then OAD); with the remain 200-250 cows on OAD all season. Production typically sits around 210,000 MS; with the focus on growing grass...

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated 50/50 sharemilker to join a well established dairy farm business near Oxford, North Canterbury, for the 2027/28 season onwards. The farm is forecast to peak milk 500 cows, on an irrigated 157 ha effective milking platform, with an initial production target of 230,000 kg MS.    The farm has previously operated a self contained system and is now transitioning to winter cows off and incorporate in-shed feeding. This change presents an opportunity for a commercially focused sharemilker to optimise pasture utilisation, cow performance and overall farm profitability.  The Farm 157ha irrigated milking platform. Excellent 42 aside Herring bone shed with in shed feeding and cup removers. Located 6km from Oxford and 45 minutes to Christchurch airport. Excellent schooling options and community. About You The farm owner is seeking an engaging team that are passionate about the dairy industry, cows and...

After a 20+year partnership, Public Trust’s long-serving sharemilkers are moving on, creating a rare opportunity for a new 50:50 sharemilker. We’re looking for a high-performing sharemilker to take over the well-established Bonner dairy farm from 1 June 2027. Public Trust oversees the dairy farm on behalf of the Estate of E A Bonner, a perpetual charitable trust established 60 years ago to provide net income to Blind Low Vision NZ. About the farm •   160 July-calving cows, located 5 minutes from Stratford township •   61 ha total, 56 ha effective milking platform on high-fertility ash and silt loam soils •   16-bail herringbone shed •   Production has averaged 58,700 kgMS over the past three seasons •   System 3 operation, buying in approx. 60 t PKE, 50 bales of silage and 40 bales of hay each season   About you You’ll bring strong all-round farming knowledge, excellent pasture management skills and a proven ability to make sound decisions. You’ll be...

The dairy farm has a 7-year-old 50 bale rotary, with ACR’s, auto teat spray, auto drafting and in-shed feeding.  Halter is well established, and is a shared 25/75 cost between the FO and SM (used on the dairy and runoffs).   Solar panel power to the shed and water supply is being investigated.  The farm is in a rectangle shape with great lanes and cow movement.  There is no river boundary or irrigation.  It is well set up with regular regrassing (summer crops) and a very sound fertiliser history.  The current FO and SM have been farming the property together for the last 4 years – with the SM now progressing to buy their own property (the herd has already been sold).  Rearing 25% replacements.  Production has increased each year (last year 195,759 and 450/cow) and is on target to break 200,000 this season.  With the addition of the new 90 ha runoff (15 minutes from the dairy – and where the owner lives); it is intended to increase cow numbers up to 450 to winter; and...

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...

Contract Milker Wintering 300 Cows We are looking for a contract milker commencing 1 June 2027 for our clients 93 Hectare (effective area) dairy farm at Kennington, 5 minutes from Invercargill. The current contract milkers have done a fantastic job and are going to concentrate on one job. Previously they looked after this job and the neighbouring farm for 4 seasons. The farm owner owns 2 farms neighbouring each other.   The farm offers: Good quality 3 bedroom home. 24 aside Herringbone Cow Shed with Grain Feeding system. Redpath barns. Supportive owner and management team. Production has ranged from 137 – 147,000 kgms from 285 cows over the last 5 seasons. Ideally we are looking for a high calibre operator who is: A good communicator and a people-person; Clean, tidy and organised on farm; Patient, positive, trustworthy and self-motivated; Has excellent references; Has high environmental standards; Demonstrates strong...

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 &...

600-Cow 50/50 Sharemilking Opportunity | Dargaville, Northland  Just 10 km from Dargaville this well-established dairy business offers the opportunity to operate two neighbouring farms situated only 1 km apart.    There are currently 600 Friesian cows milking full season once a day, producing around 185,000 kgMS under a split calving regime. The farm has previously achieved 225,000 kgMS from 700 cows milked OAD, demonstrating farm potential.    The preferred arrangement is for one operator to manage both farms, although alternative structures will be considered for the right applicant.    The Farm   Farm 1   130 effective hectares   Approximately 250-280 cows   200 kgMS winter milk supply contract   26-aside herringbone dairy   36-hectare runoff located 1 km from the milking platform   Farm 2   180 hectares...

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...