Contract Milker - 150 Cows

Peak milk 300 cow Spring calving jersey/jersey cross contract milking position in Manawaru, Waikato. 36 bale rotary, 80ha Expect to produce in excess of 120,000kgMS Pay rate negotiable. Contract milker to pay for electricity, farm bike, personal and liability insurance and any additional labour. Owner prepared to pay for rubberware and detergents. Would suit a husband and wife team. Second person required in shed during calving and mating season. Accommodation is a four bedroom house. Manawaru primary school and Te Aroha College nearest schools. If interested, please send your CV with at least 2 references including current employer to kev.kas@farmside.co.nz MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO BE WORKING IN NZ. This is not a position for people on a work visa or requiring a work visa.

**Job Description** Contract Milker 860 Cows | 290 ha effective | Miraka Supply | Start 1 June 2026 Ranginui Limited Partnership is seeking an experienced Contract Milker to join our Miraka-supplying dairy operation from 1 June 2026. Ranginui is an iwi-owned farming business within a wider cluster including dairy, drystock and forestry. The farm has averaged 250,000 kgMS over the past three seasons and, following a return to TAD milking, is on track to exceed 300,000 kgMS this season. Located 38 minutes from Tokoroa and approximately one hour from Taupō, this role offers scale, strong support and long-term opportunity within a professionally governed farming business. **The Farm** - 860 cows, targeting 300,000 kgMS, over 290 effective hectares - 50-bale rotary shed with in-shed feeding - Miraka Supply #332 - Replacements run off-farm - Team structure: Contract Milker plus 3 staff - Four on-farm houses available **The Role** You will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the farm, including: - Pasture and feed management and seasonal planning - Herd health, reproduction, milk quality and animal welfare - Leading and supporting the on-farm team - Maintaining a tidy, efficient and well-run operation - Ensuring strong health and safety practices at all times - Meeting Miraka, environmental and compliance requirements **About You** You will bring: - Proven Contract Milking experience, or capability to step confidently into this scale - Strong pasture and stock management skills - Calm, capable people leadership - A proactive and organised approach - Alignment with values-based, iwi-owned farming - New Zealand citizenship or residency **Remuneration** Contract milking terms are set at $1.45 per kgMS, plus an additional calf rearing payment. The position will operate under a standard Federated Farmers Contract Milking Agreement.

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We are seeking a reliable and experienced contract milker or sole charge manager for the upcoming season - dairy farm located Te Aroha area. Farm details: - approx 170-180 cows - 52ha flat contour - 20 aside herringbone - In shed meal feeders Accommodation: - 3 bedroom house provided Role requirements: - proven dairy farming experience - Ability to manage day to day milking, animal health and general farm duties - Must have own motorbike - Strong work ethic and good stockmanship - Ability to work independently and communicate well Eligibility: - applicant must be currently residing in New Zealand - Must be legally able to work in NZ - Overseas applicants will not be considered If you are a motivated contact milker or farm manager looking for a manageable herd we'd like to hear from you. Please apply with details of your experience and references.

**Job Description** - 36 ASIDE HERRINGBONE WITH ACRS AND PROTRACT - 2 FULL TIME MILKERS, ONLY 1 TO DO DAY WORK - MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND - MS 115 TO 120000 - NEEDS TO BE ABLE TO WORK ALONG SIDE OWNER **Farm Size (ha)**: 126 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 340 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 2 MILKERS **Accommodation available**: 3 BEDROOM WITH DOUBLE GARAGE AND SLEEPOUT **Hour Type**: season **Average Hours Per week**: VARIED **Roster**: By negotiation **Remuneration paid by**: Per KgMS **Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS**: $1.45

Fantastic Contract Milking opportunity for an experienced self-starter who is passionate about all things dairying and strives for success. We pride ourselves on sustaining a well-producing herd across a tidy well-maintained dairy unit with excellent facilities and infrastructure. Situated in Ngahinapouri just 10 minutes out of Hamilton, we are seeking a motivated person who is ready to hit the ground running and take this operation to the next level. Open to negotiating a Farm Manager role for the right candidate. Farm Details: • 80 effective hectares, easy rolling contour • Average 3yr production 95,000 kg/ms • System 2, Silage bales made on farm + Turnip summer crop • Modern 20 aside herringbone cowshed with in-shed feed system • Spring calving, 230 quiet crossbred cows • All youngstock grazed off farm • TAD milking on 24hr grazing routine Key responsibilities and capabilities: ~ Full day-to-day management of the dairy operation; carry out milkings in a calm hygienic manor, keeping cowshed and dairy surrounds organized and presentable. ~ Excellent pasture management skills; managing residuals, round lengths, and allocation based off Farm Walk data, manage supplement and break feeding efficiently. ~ Strong focus on animal health & welfare; proactively identifying and treating mastitis, sick, and lame cows. ~ Undertake general farm maintenance and repairs where needed. Keeping the overall farm tidy and any weeds under control. We are seeking a Contract Milker who works to a high standard, is honest, reliable and has strong communication skills. The proactive owners are available to assist wherever mutually agreed upon. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive package. Accommodation is included, but this opportunity could also suit a drive-in person. This job is open to NZ citizens only. Please email your CV with references to: ajagri@outlook.com

Looking to appoint a motivated Assistant Manager/ 2IC for our dairy farm situated in the Franklin District, South Auckland. Located only 1hr to Auckland CBD, and less than 10 mins from Waiuku, we are milking 400 Friesian cows on a 120 hectare milking platform. System 5 farm with a covered feed pad and irrigation. We strive for continuously improving our farming systems and doing the best for our cows. We support and invest in our team members, striving to learn and develop. Reporting to the farm managers (shared role) we operate on 11 on 3 off roster, with four other farm staff; as well as ongoing support from the onsite farm owners. The Job The Assistant Manager role has come up due to a restructure within current staffing. The job is a ‘hands-on’ job that will get the successful applicant involved in all parts of the farm operations. You should be striving for improvement in every part of the dairy farm operations, including: - Production - Diet - Calving/ Mating Outcomes - Milk Quality - Pasture and Irrigation Management - Environmental Outcomes - Health and Safety Objectives - Farm Compliance Tasks will include (but not limited to): - Milking twice a day and moving cows from paddock to farm dairy as required. - Implements and monitors health, calving and mating plans and reports progress. - Identifies and treats animal health problems. - Working with Farm Managers, Owners and Nutritionist to implement diet, and actively mixing, and spreading feed through mixer wagon onto feed pad. - Meets all environmental regulations through management of soil, nutrients, effluent and water efficiently. - Communicates clearly with other members of staff. - Safely uses Motorbikes, Tractors and implements to complete daily tasks. - Maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. - Actively models a Health, Safety and Wellbeing culture and is aware of others in the workplace. - Manage the farm operations when the Farm Managers are on rostered days off. This role would suit someone who is looking to further their farming career. The job requires someone who is hard working, respectful and passionate about dairy farming in New Zealand. The job is for the 2026-2027 season and beyond, so start date will be 1 June 2026. The Person The successful applicant will be someone who is hard working, diligent, careful in their work, and has a desire to learn and grow in the dairy industry. To be successful in this job you will be required to have: - Minimum 3 years of experience on a NZ Dairy Farm. - Proven ability to work with honesty, integrity, reliability and adaptability. - Willingness to learn from very experienced farmers. - The ability to manage the farm when farm managers are on rostered days off. - A ‘can do’, positive attitude. - Good communication skills. - Current full NZ drivers licence. - Experience with tractors, implements and machinery. - Pride in your work. - A passion for working with cows. - Pass random drug tests. - The farm is drug and alcohol free. We will offer an excellent remuneration package with modern 4 bedroom accommodation available only 8mins to the nearest supermarket, however drive in applicants will be considered as well. We are only 15mins to the bustling town of Pukekohe where there is good retail and eateries. There is an excellent (Zoned) primary school across the road, and good options for high schools nearby. Please apply if you think you have the skills and desire to be part of an awesome, highly respected team who strives for continuous improvement on our farm.

A great opportunity has opened for a motivated and experienced Contract Milker to join a 340-cow dairy farm, just 10 minutes from Kaikoura. **The Role:** - Manage the day-to-day operations of the farm in a contract milking capacity. - Provide excellent stockmanship, including calf rearing and youngstock management. - Apply proven pasture management skills to maintain farm productivity. - Operate a 36 ASHB cowshed with cup removers and efficiently manage K-Line irrigation. - Maintain a high standard of work while demonstrating a positive, can-do attitude. **What’s on Offer:** - Two 3-bedroom houses available; school bus passes the gate. - Youngstock stay on farm, making experience with replacements essential. - Flexible contract arrangements, negotiable for the right candidate. If you take pride in your work, have strong all-round farming skills, and are ready to progress in the dairy industry, we’d love to hear from you. For enquiries or to apply, contact Hamish on 027 367 0668.

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.

Fully responsible for the day to day running of a coastal South Taranaki dairy farm. Split calving at present but transitioning to spring only calving. On farm cropping and purchased maize silage + other supplements as required. 40 bale rotary cowshed with cup removers and automatic teat sprayer. Feed pad, mixer wagon & automated calf rearing. Crossbred herd with young stock grazed off. Fully supportive farm owner who wants to see young people progress.