Contract Milking or LOSM Opportunity in Sunny Tasman

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.

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

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**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

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

**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.

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.