Contract Milking or LOSM Opportunity in Sunny Tasman

**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.

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

**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

We’re on the lookout for a motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our friendly team on a 600-cow farm. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. The role offers a wide variety of daily tasks to keep you learning and engaged, including: - Milking (twice a day) - Shifting cows & feeding out - Fencing & general maintenance - Weed control - Calving & calf rearing - Shed cleaning & setup - Spotting sick cows & alerting the manager - and other general farm duties Hours & Roster: Usually between 4:30am – 5:30pm (with meal and rest breaks) Weekly hours: 35–45 (occasional extra hours may be needed depending on the season/weather) Pay: $23.50 – $29.00/hr (depending on experience) Candidates will ideally have previous dairy farming experience and are required to provide good related references. To apply, you’ll need to: - provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this) - be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check) - be physically fit and ready for hands-on work - be able to pass a pre-employment drug test - have at least a restricted driver licence Summary - if you're committed to getting up early, working hard, treating the animals with care and respect and communicating well with others, you will want this job (and last in it).

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.

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.

Contract Milker or Farm Manager I 430 Cows I 132ha effective I 172,000 KgMS Are you looking to step up into a Contract Milker or Farm Manager role? Then this role is exactly where you would like to be. Claybrook Farms Ltd is a fifth-generation family-owned dairy farming business sits just a couple of minutes from Morrinsville, Waikato. The farm has a 132 hectare effective milking platform (147 hectares total) on predominately flat contour, milking 430 cows through a 39-aside Herringbone shed with in-shed feeding. The business focuses on sustainable production, environmental responsibility, animal welfare and care for their people. The Contract Milker or Farm Manager carries overall responsibility for how the farm performs across the season – from planning and overseeing the farming calendar to keeping pasture, cows and infrastructure working in sync. Big-picture pasture and feed management of a System 2-3 farm sit at the heart of the job alongside environmental stewardship. The position also holds primary accountability for herd health, welfare while leading a small on-farm team to deliver consistently high standards. This includes maintaining strong reproduction and animal health outcomes, protecting milk quality, and ensuring young stock are well grown, set up for future performance. It’s a genuine whole-farm management role on a property where good pasture, healthy cows, a capable team and long-term environmental care all matter equally. Skills and Experience Required: - Be an empathetic, hands-on leader – calm under pressure, respectful in their communication, able to give clear direction, coach less experienced staff, and help create a positive, safe and inclusive team culture on farm. - Have strong, intuitive pasture management skills – able to “read the paddock”, plan and adjust the round, manage residuals, and make sensible decisions about supplements within a System 2, pasture-first system to keep cows well-fed and pastures performing. - Bring solid all-round dairy farming capability – confident with herd health and reproduction, milking routines and milk quality, young stock management, effluent and water systems, and day-to-day farm maintenance, with the ability to plan ahead and keep accurate records. - Be committed to sustainability and doing things the right way – taking pride in animal welfare, environmental care (including effluent, nutrients and waterways), tidy presentation of the farm, and working in line with health, safety and compliance requirements. As their current Farm Manager puts it, “A great working team is one where everyone gets along, respects each other and communicates honestly, even when things go wrong.”