Contract Milker

We are looking for an experienced person who can work well as part of a team and by themselves. This is a sole charge and fixed term position. Start date will be 1st of August to approximately 1st of October earlier start possible to negotiate. Key attributes we are looking for is someone with excellent attention to detail - can pick up sick calves quickly, makes sure animal welfare is priority, has great calfshed/gear hygiene and is physically fit. Main jobs include: - Making sure each calf gets gold colostrum - Teaching new calves to feed - feeding all calves twice daily - ensuring calves have clean water, meal and hay daily - keeping up with hygiene practices (cleaning calf feeders/bottles/buckets daily) - disinfection of calf pens via spraying virkon and sprinkling stalosan. We are located between Mandeville and Riversdale 15 minutes from Gore. We calve 650 cows. We aim to rear around 180 replacement heifers, sell 4 day old beefies and bobbies. All milk is pumped to each pen the only handling of buckets is gold colostrum and bobby milk. Great gear and facilities, on average 6 hours per day Drive in position. Hourly rate to be discussed based on experience. References are a must, send cv to cornishdairies@gmail.com Pm me or get hold of me on 0277564347.

I have a small developing opportunity for a couple looking to re enter the dairy industry, extend their current dairy career or a young team looking to make a good opportunity build into a great decision. The farm is run as a system 3 unit, on the outskirts of Stratford. You will be your own boss, work to clear objectives and we will wrap around support as required. Reporting to Brendan, you will have a great opportunity to learn and develop your dairying career. If you are starting out Denise Deans who works for Brendan, will support you in establishing your business, and make sure you have good budgeting and financial decision making in place. The owners of this property live off farm, the property is flat to rolling in contour. With a good quality herringbone farm dairy, the farm is making good progress with lots of potential. Heifers are grazed off and weaners are grazed on, with a third party managing the weaner dry stock side of the business and their day to day feed management. The Contract Milker may need to help with drenching and tagging etc. Nitrogen application and all harvesting is completed by a local contractor. We need a strong cows and grass couple or lead who is passionate about moos and wanting to develop their dairy farming career. Contract will be based around 12 equal monthly instalments and a top up payment at the end of the season. This is a nice opportunity for the right person. Farm Size (ha): 80 Peak Herd Size (cows): 230 Typical On-farm Staff: 1.5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: Older style 3 Bedroom Home. Good heating options, down a quiet road. Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Per KgMS

This Contract Milker role is for 1 June 2026. Successful applicant must have proven experience in such a role, with expertise in staff management, feed budgeting, record keeping, decision making, problem solving, and communication skills. Contract value will be negotiated to the market value and your experience. The farm is a system 4. (experience in this system is required). Very well set up farm on Hawera's town boundary, with a 50 bale rotary cowshed, in-shed feeding and feed pad and mixer wagon. We are targeting 215,000 kgms this year. Farm Size (ha): 156. Peak Herd Size (cows): 400. Typical On-farm Staff: 3. Accommodation available: 4 bedroom house on farm. Hour Type: negotiable. Average Hours Per week: By negotiation. Roster: By negotiation. Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation.

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Looking for the right person to promote a new farming App. Need to understand cows, feeding & pasture. The App is simple and easy to sell. Training with good support provided. Work any hours you like. Commission based. Must be currently based in New Zealand connected to the NZ Farming Community. Email expression of interest to info@agribusiness.kiwi

**Job Description** Contract Milker for 240 cows. - 24 a/s herringbone, meal feeders, predominantly grass system. Well maintained farm with Alflex collars and auto drafting. - Must be a NZ citizen. We are seeking an individual or couple who is reliable and honest with a great work ethic. - Must have excellent pasture management, animal health, and good time management skills, along with motivation to improve herd performance. - An eye for detail and a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness are essential. **Farm Size (ha)**: 100 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 240 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 1.5 **Accommodation available**: 4 bedroom, 2 bedroom sleepout and double garage **Hour Type**: season **Average Hours Per week**: N/A **Roster**: By negotiation **Remuneration paid by**: Per KgMS **Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS**: Neg

**Contract Milker – Cambridge (Waikato)** Progressive dairy farm on the edge of the Cambridge township, looking for an experienced Contract Milker with a practical, animal-first approach. **The Basics** • 300-cow operation • 110 hectares of flat land • 50-bale rotary shed This is a family-trust owned farm, managed by a small team, focussed on year-on-year improvement in production, animal health, pasture utilisation, infrastructure and farm systems. **The Role** You will be responsible for day-to-day farm operations, animal health and welfare, pasture and feed management, staff leadership, and maintaining a tidy, efficient farm. Clear communication, practical problem-solving, and a performance-focused approach are highly valued. **About You** • Proven contract milking or senior farm management experience • Strong animal husbandry and pasture management skills • Organised, proactive, and commercially aware • Able to lead staff and maintain high health and safety standards • Comfortable working collaboratively • Open to new ideas and technology **What’s On Offer** • Supportive team environment with clear decision-making • Opportunity to grow your contracting business and shape farm development • Competitive contract terms with flexibility for the right person • Excellent location minutes from Cambridge township, schools and services • 3-bedroom Lockwood home with sleepout **Apply** Please send your CV and a brief cover letter. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and provide references. Drug and alcohol policy applies. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch. **Contact** Renee Broughton renee.broughton@gmail.com 021-0255-2064 **Farm Size (ha)** 110 **Peak Herd Size (cows)** 310 **Typical On-farm Staff** 2.5–3 FTEs (inc. CM) **Position Start Date** 01/06/2026 **Accommodation available** 3 bedroom Lockwood with sleepout **Hour Type** negotiable **Average Hours Per week** negotiable **Roster** By negotiation **Remuneration paid by** By Negotiation

We are looking for a positive, aspiring, motivated and reliable person to fill our position as Farm Assistant. The farm is 194ha effective, milking 630 cows at peak OAD through a 40 a side herringbone with cup removers. System level 2/3. Irrigated by pivots and K-Lines. The successful applicant will be tasked with and involved in all aspects of the farm. Working closely with the Contract Manager and Assistant Manager to achieve the farms goals and maintain an enjoyable work environment. The farm is located just 15 minutes away from three popular towns in the South Wairarapa, with a primary school and rugby club all within a stone's throw away. A short trip south will get you to an extensive and scenic coastline. We believe our farming system and the structure of our roster help to achieve a healthy work life balance which is important to us. Enabling you to enjoy what the Wairarapa has to offer. Essential Characteristics of applicants: - Attitude: Honesty, Reliability, Self-motivated, Observant, Keen and able to learn, Fast and efficient worker, Has high standards, Safety conscious, Tidy and presentable, High level of Hygiene especially in the shed. - Fit with team: Able to work with team, Can communicate with others, listening and speaking, Puts in best effort. - Able to work alone: Keep level head, Maintain high standard. - Physical: Physically fit, Good health, Able to operate farm machinery and carry out tasks. - Animal care: Top notch animal husbandry skills. - Experience: Some experience required although willing to teach someone without experience if they are the right candidate. - Qualifications: Qualifications which prove the above specifications, Valid driver's license.

Opportunity for a motivated Contract Milker to run a well-established 240-cow, spring-calving Jersey cross herd. The farm is located close to Morrinsville in Kiwitahi. Great schooling options available. Supportive owners who value initiative and strong communication. This role suits someone ready to take ownership of day-to-day farm performance and pasture management. Target milk solids is around 100Ms+, current season is on track for 113Ms+ *Must provide details of your experience, work history, and provide references* We’re Looking For: - Proven pasture and feed management capability - Strong animal health and husbandry skills (mastitis/lameness identification and treatment) - Confident with mating management (5 weeks AB) - High shed hygiene standards - Able to manage irrigator, water systems, and general maintenance - Good record keeping and clear communication Responsibilities include full day-to-day herd management, milking, animal health, mating, calf rearing support, shed and plant hygiene, water and irrigation management. This is a genuine opportunity to step into responsibility and run a tidy, well-located farm with supportive owners who are passionate about dairy. Farm Size (ha): 70 Peak Herd Size (cows): 250 Typical On-farm Staff: 1 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 3 bedroom well maintained home, with wood fire and heat pump. Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 55 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Per KgMS

*We are NOT accredited employers* We are on the hunt for an experienced DFA with a minimum of 2 years NZ dairy experience. We are happy to tailor the role and salary package to the right person. We are after someone who is: - An experienced milker - Able to detect mastitis, pick up on lames, any illness in the ladies. - Confident in tractors - Competent on a 2 wheeler - Experienced in putting up break fences - Drug free, our farm does drug test We offer: - A great salary - An awesome roster - Very tidy housing - options to suit a family - our homes have healthy homes sign off, woodburners and a shit ton of firewood available on farm - Opportunities to move up in roles - Opportunities to upskill. You want to learn something, we'll teach you - Yearly salary reviews - A relaxed, friendly team who work hard and help each other out always - An amazing location: we are in the middle of everywhere - Beautiful country school 10 minutes up the road with school bus at the end of our road If you are interested please send through your CV with farming references and a bit of information about yourself and we'll be in touch. 🤬🤬🤬 Edited to add. 1st applicant "not eligible to work in NZ" 😬🙄 don't apply if you are not in NZ!!!!!!!!! Please note overseas applicants. This job is for a NZer living in NZ. We are not interested in sponsoring someone for a job so don't waste our time by applying. We are not accredited employers. Farm Size (ha) 300 ha Peak Herd Size (cows) 750 Typical On-farm Staff 4.5 Position Start Date 20/03/2026 Accommodation available Yes Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 45 Roster Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)