3 farm jobs found

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....

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...

I have a number of clients who are soon to be seeking contract milkers for the 2027/28 season.  I am a consultant in Southland who works with dairy farm owners on a regular basis. Currently I have 6-10 dairy farms that will be soon seeking suitable contract milkers.   Key qualities of successful applicants are; Strong farm management experience, especially feed management.  Good staff management skills.  Good references and work history.  Previous experience as a contract milker or farm manager, 2IC may be considered in some instances. A clear history of on farm compliance including record keeping and environmental stewardship. What's in it for you as an applicant? All of these farm owners are supportive and fair.  Competitive remuneration packages so you can grow your business and wealth. Most have significant automation on farm (ACRs, drafting, collars) Working with the farm owner and farm consultant so to get optimal performance - this is an...