2 contract milking jobs found

50/50 Sharemilker Opportunity – Inchbonnie, West Coast 480 cows | 265 ha effective milking platform | Target 200,000kgMS An excellent opportunity is available for a skilled and motivated 50% sharemilker to operate a well-presented dairy farm at Inchbonnie, on the South Island’s West Coast. The farm comprises a 265 ha effective dairy platform, supported by two nearby runoff blocks totalling 140 ha effective. The property is budgeted to milk 480 cows, with 500 cows wintered, targeting 200,000kgMS. The farm supplies Westland Milk Products, Hokitika. This tidy and well-maintained property has been operated by an established owner/operator for close to 40 years, and more recently by contract milkers for the past eight seasons. It is run as a dedicated milking platform, with replacement livestock grazed on the runoff blocks and cows wintered on farm.   The farm is located approximately 50 minutes from Greymouth , which offers most services, along with primary...

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT **Full-time Position Available Now** We are seeking an junior farm assistant  Located whataroa west coast about 20 mins north of Franz Josef What we offer: - 2 bedroom single man self contained cabin (6 months old so fairly new) - Good working environment with a variety of work. - Roster 6 on 2 off - Payed accordingly to a junior assistant role (salary) - Grass-based system focusing on milk quality and animal health. We are looking for someone with the following attributes  - Preferably to have the basic knowledge of milking/calf rearing basic experience would be a bonus but not essential as will be mentored and teached under the supervision of the assistant manager and owners - Hold a Full Drivers Licence (not suspended). - Ability to work well within a team  - Have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and be honest and reliable. - Be good with stock. - Able to confidently ride a 4-wheeler motorbike. - To be Drug-free. - Able to legally work in New...