50/50 or Contract Milker Position in Ruawai

Senior Farm Assistant/2ic position available working alongside farm owners and one other staff member. 300 spring calving cows. 100 Autumn calving cows. TAD. 36 ASHB. System 4 with silage, maize and PKE. The applicant must be self-motivated, reliable and honest person to help with general farm duties and milking cows. Have at least 3 years NZ experience. Keen to progress. Have basic knowledge and understanding of farm duties, milking, animal health, effluent management, and calf rearing. Must have basic tractor experience. Ability to work alone and within a team. Good communication and shows efficiency. Can pass a drug test. Provide 2 x references. Applicants must have NZ residency or right to work in NZ.

We are seeking an enthusiastic farm assistant who has a passion for dairy farming for a 500 cow spring calving farm located Matakohe. We run a OAD System. Could also be some part time work available for partner. Jobs will include but not limited to, milking and shed wash, tractor driving, fencing, assisting with calf rearing, ability to operate farm machinery safely & correct, also just general farm maintenance. Animal care is a huge focus for us so must be gentle on stock. Must be able to work well as part of a team & also be confident in working alone. Must hold a New Zealand driver license. New Zealand resident only to apply please Farm Size (ha) 230 + 150 runoff Peak Herd Size (cows) 500 Typical On-farm Staff 3-4 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 3 bed room house Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 45 Roster Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We Require someone with a positive attitude and a willingness to progress in the industry to help us milk 430 cows, 20 Minutes north of Whangarei. You will carry out all aspects of dairy farming and have an understanding and experience in the following: - Animal Health - Effluent Systems - Mating Processes - Basic shed maintenance - Machinery Operation Drug free is a prerequisite. Smoke free. Full Driver Licence. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or valid NZ visa.

We are looking for someone with existing Dairy Farming experience to join our team as a 2ic working with our farm manager. We milk 320 cows Autumn calving. The role includes some sole charge work while the manager is on leave so experience is a must. The duties will include all general Dairy farm duties such as milking, animal health, farm maintenance and machinery operation. The farms location is Near Awanui and Kaitaia in the Far North. please apply with references.

We require a motivated and reliable Farm Manager and Herd Manager to join our team on a progressive, spring calving farm near Whangarei. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and wants to grow their skills and responsibility over time. This role is one that has potential to transfer to a Contract Milking role as the Owners wish to step back within the next 1-2 years. You'll be involved in all day-to-day dairy operations, with good systems, support and opportunities to upskill for the right person. Farm Size (ha): 185 Peak Herd Size (cows): 420 Typical On-farm Staff: 2.5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 2 * 3 Bedroom Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 55 Roster: Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Managing a split calving dairy farm. Suit couple. Rear calves. Look after water supply and electric fences. Farm Size (ha): 100 Peak Herd Size (cows): 200 Typical On-farm Staff: 2 Accommodation available: 3 bedroom older home Hour Type: season Average Hours Per week: 60 Roster: Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): 100k

Seeking motivated contract milkers to join us for the 2026/2027 season. You will need good communication skills to work with farm owners and consultant. As two labour units are required this position would ideally suit a couple. We milk 250 spring calving friesian cows through a 20ashb, on target to do 110,000 kgsms. Top production 115000kgsms. Your responsibilities will be: - Day to day management of farm. - Affinity with herd welfare - Milking and milk quality - Repairs and maintenance - Pasture management and feeding out with mixer wagon - Weed control - Mating management - Managing effluent - All young stock and new calves reared and managed by farm owners until returned to dairy platform as 2yr olds. Applicants must be eligible to work in NZ, be drug free and provide an up to date CV with references. Farm Size (ha): 110 Peak Herd Size (cows): 250 Typical On-farm Staff: 2 Accommodation available: Three bedroom house with fire place and double garage.

**Job Description** Experienced Herd Manager / 2IC – Northland We are seeking an experienced Herd Manager or 2IC to join our dairy operation located in Maugakahia, Titoki, approximately 26km east of Whangarei, Northland. **The Farm:** - Milking 600 cows - 40 aside herringbone shed - Well-established systems with a strong focus on efficiency and animal welfare - Supplement feeding on a feed pad - Feeding silage, PKE and maize - Introducing Halter on Farm in May **Key Responsibilities:** - Day-to-day herd management and milking operations - Confident operation of a tractor and feed wagon - Animal health, pasture management and accurate record keeping - Supporting the Farm Manager and taking responsibility in their absence (for 2IC role) - Maintaining a safe, tidy and well-run farm environment **What We’re Looking For:** - Proven experience as a Herd Manager / 2IC - Confident and competent tractor operator - Strong stockmanship and attention to detail - Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude - Ability to work independently and as part of a team **Employment Details & Requirements:** - Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week - Salary: $82,000 - $88,000 based on a 50-hour week - Full New Zealand driving licence required - Clear criminal record required - Pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing - Applicants must be drug free - Non-smoking farm - No pets - On-farm accommodation required due to the operational needs of the role **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary based on experience - Good roster - 5 days on 2 days off/6 days on 1 day off - Supportive and professional working environment - Well-maintained infrastructure and equipment - Long-term, stable employment on a progressive Northland dairy farm with a good enthusiastic team If you are reliable, motivated, and looking for a responsible role with good systems and support, we would love to hear from you.

Due to current Manager moving on, a position is available for a 50/50 Sharemilker on our Autumn calving farm. The farm is flat to easy rolling and has a peak herd size of 290-300 cows. The calving is set to start on 20/3/2026. The farm size is 122 hectares with a 25 aside shed. Accommodation is available in a 3 bed house. The average hours per week are 60, with the roster by negotiation. Remuneration is paid by a percentage of the milk cheque, with an expected remuneration of 500,000.

My clients are seeking their first 50/50 share milker for their circa 220ha property (inc 70ha lease) well located mid-way between Auckland and Hamilton at Island Block near Meremere. The property consists of mainly rolling clay soils (90%) with an area of wetter peat flats and is split by a road accessed via 2 underpasses. There is a good 32ASHB cowshed which is centrally located along with a recently upgraded lined effluent pond. Production has been variable in recent years due to a reduction in area and changes in staffing and cropping/feeding regimes but has peaked at 160,000kgMS from approx 260ha eff. This season it is on track to do around 130,000kgMS (last season 140,000kgMS). The farm has been calving around 500 cows on a System 2 with minimal bought in feed to keep things simple. Some cropping has been trialed with maize, triticale and chicory. The system has primarily been TAD milking until mid Sept when the young herd goes onto OAD, the older TAD herd goes onto OAD from Christmas on, therefore opportunities exist to increase production from tweaks to this. There are 3 homes available for the share milker; 2 x 3 bedroom and 1 x 4 bedroom, all have had some form of redecorating in recent years and they are well positioned with nice views over the farm. The farm owners ideally seek a young, keen sharemilker with excellent communication and pasture management skills in order to get the most out of the property. There could be the opportunity to purchase the farm/part of in the medium term for those with farm ownership aspirations. The owners’ Jsy/KX herd is available for sale and due to not being pushed hard has consistently achieved excellent mating results, 3% MT last season and 6-7% 5yr avg with no intervention used. Sexed semen is used for 3 weeks as well as Speckle Park bulls (out by Xmas) with calves including replacements and a large number of beefies all going to the farm owners’ runoff block. Going forward with new Sharemilkers the farm owners would like to reduce stocking rates down to around 450 cows. They would however be happy to look at good Sharemilkers who may not have the financial ability to go to 450 straight away and would look at options down to 350 cows as a minimum and how the system may change to accommodate this e.g. replacements grazed on farm. There is also the possibility for the right operator to potentially Contract Manage the farm for the first year however the preference is to find a 50/50 Sharemilker. ***ONLY APPLICATIONS THAT HAVE A CV AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE WILL BE FOLLOWED UP*** Applicants need to have the right to work in NZ and random or pre-employment drug checks may be used. Farm Size (ha) 220 Peak Herd Size (cows) 450 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 3 homes Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 50 Roster By negotiation Remuneration paid by Percentage of milk cheque Remuneration if Percentage of milk cheque 50