Drive in Farm Hand / Milker

***You need to show up for an in person interview to be considered suitable for this role. In other words if you’re applying from overseas don’t waste your time.*** Part time on farm engineer / general farm hand. Swift Agri Limited is a farming business running 3500 ewes. We lease two farms in Southland, the larger being located at Redan where most of the stock work is required and another in Winton as well as the family farm in Woodlands that we don’t handle the day to day operations of but work in closely with and where most of the engineering related tasks are carried out. We like to do most farm related tasks in house and to a high standard avoiding out sourcing work where possible. This includes servicing and maintenance of farm machinery. Due to an increased workload we are looking for a skilled individual to step in for some regular part time work so that we can continue to farm at a high standard. The ideal candidate would be a highly skilled farmer / engineer living local in lower southland area that is happy doing 30 hours per week on average with the exception of lambing and cultivation where long days every day are a given but for the rest of the year it is cruizy. If we don’t find someone that is skilled in both farming and engineering we are open to employing someone who is only suitable as a farmer or an engineer. In this situation it would be a casual contract as the hours offered would be less. There is no accommodation offered on farm and with some days being short it is not justifiable to travel great distances to the farm for this role therefore please only apply if you live close enough that you are happy to travel to Redan and Woodlands on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will have a good background in dry stock farming as well as engineering and mechanical. Some key qualities / attributes we are looking for that would put you on top of our list to employ. (We don’t expect you to have all these qualities) - A good communicator that answers their phone the first time it rings. - Can listen and follow instructions when given. - Good welding / general engineering skills. - A skilled tractor operator. - Fencing skills. - Leaves property the way they find it. - Clean criminal history. - Drug free. - Completes tasks to a high standard. - A highly developed sense of urgency. - Someone that is reliable and is happy to work when required however isn’t chasing us for more hours than what are offered. In terms of what we can offer the right person: - $30 plus per hour. - You are not a number you are part of a small team and will be treated as such. - Variety of tasks no two days are the same (provided you have the skills to match). - Flexible hours that fit around your lifestyle. A bit about the gear / equipment we run: Most of our gear is high hours and not new. We run a fleet of honda bikes from the big reds up to the 520 foreman & pioneer 1000 side by sides. A variety of tractor brands 50hp-250hp. Tripple mower combination, 5m power harrow. We have a sheep conveyor for the larger stock handling tasks. This position is available for immediate start however we are happy to wait for the right person. Ideally you will have a cv & covering letter however in the past some of the best staff we have had have had neither as top people are head hunted before they have time to write one so as a bare minimum we want a couple of sentences about yourself and why you are interested in this role as well as a phone number so that we can call you to have a chat. Applications can be sent to swiftagrilimited@gmail.com

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

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and honest Dairy Farm Assistant / Milk Harvester to join our progressive, technology driven dairy operation in Midhirst. Our farm embraces modern systems including Halter, SenseHub, and Herd-i, allowing us to make data driven decisions and improve animal health, performance and efficiency. **The Role** - Milking and general shed duties - Animal health and monitoring using SenseHub - Assisting with Halter herd management - Approximately 10 milkings per fortnight, including one weekend - Average 30 hours per week This is a drive in role with flexibility built in. We value work life balance and operate a structured, organised system. **We’re Looking For Someone Who:** - Has proven dairy farming experience - Is confident around stock and machinery - Is comfortable with farm technology or willing to learn - Is punctual, honest and takes pride in their work - Can work independently and as part of a team - NZ residency or valid work visa We run a tidy, efficient operation and are looking for someone who wants to be part of a forward thinking farm. If you’re experienced and want consistent hours with good balance in a modern system, we’d like to hear from you. Please email jobs@airportfarm.co.nz with your CV and cover letter.

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.

We are looking for a reliable milk harvester for the start of calving to the end of mating (1/8/26 - 31/12/26) to assist the contract milker during the peak season. The opportunity to go onto a casual contract after the fixed term is available to the right person. We are located 5 mins from Eltham and 10 mins from Stratford. We can offer variable hours with a minimum of 30 hours a fortnight at a minimum of $30 per hour. Higher hourly rate can be negotiated on experience. We will be milking 375 Friesian cows at peak through a 44 bail rotary with in shed feed. Key responsibilities include: - Efficiently harvesting milk - Keeping shed clean - Identifying cows with health issues - Handling stock calmly. Prior experience is preferred. Reliable transport to and from farm is necessary.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Calf Rearer to join our team from July to November. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in exceptional animal care. Farm Details: - Calving 800 cows - Rearing 220 dairy replacements - Rearing 230 beef calves - Automated calf-rearing system in operation Key Responsibilities: - Manage colostrum to the highest standard - Tube calves as required - Train calves to use automated feeders - Maintain exceptional animal husbandry practices - Administer animal health treatments as required - Be able to navigate the calf feeder computer system to identify faults, trends and any other functionality - Keep up-to-date records - Maintain high hygiene standards in all calf sheds - Operate a side-by-side vehicle safely Applicants must have: - A minimum of work experience running an automated calf rearing system for a whole season - Strong experience working with newborn calves, including adequate high-quality colostrum intake from birth Skills and Attributes: - Able to work independently and as part of a team - An excellent communicator - Physically fit - Reliable, motivated and proactive - Detail-oriented with strong observational skills - Drug-free, pre-employment drug testing will be completed Farm Size (ha): 340 Peak Herd Size (cows): 800 Accommodation available: One bedroom studio unit accommodation is available Average Hours Per week: 40 hours Roster: Single rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off

We are looking for a second-in-charge (2IC)/contractor with experience for the upcoming season. This is a high-input, spring calving farm with approximately 340 cows. Facilities include a 35-bale rotary, Allflex collars, herd homes, and a mixer wagon. Tractor skills are essential, and candidates should be comfortable working in the cowshed. The role comes with a smaller three-bedroom house, and there may be an opportunity to progress into contract milking for the right person. The farm is located in the Kaimiro/Inglewood area, with a school bus route nearby. ph/txt 021878548 send cv to chapmanchris305@gmail.com Farm Size (ha) 132 Peak Herd Size (cows) 300-380 Typical On-farm Staff 2 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available smaller 3 bedroom Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 60 Roster Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by By Negotiation

Calf rearer required - fixed term position. Minimum of 2 years experience, must be skilled in identifying health issues early, tubing calves with colostrum and administering treatments. An eye for detail and a stickler for keeping routine. Position runs from August 1 to January 31. Farm Size: 250 ha. Peak Herd Size: 775 cows. Typical On-farm Staff: 3.5. Average Hours Per week: 50. Roster: By negotiation. Remuneration: Total Package Value of $35,000.

2IC required for 26/27 season. Must be highly motivated experienced in all aspects of farm and will need experience with tractors and feeding out with mixer wagon in herd home over winter/spring etc. This position is has a temporary accommodation available suitable for 1 to 2 people. Position will be 11 on 3 off and an hourly rate will be applied instead of salary. We aren’t credited employers so only NZ citizens apply please and there is no accommodation. Send us your CV and we can contact you and give you more details of the farm. Farm Size (ha) 140 Peak Herd Size (cows) 360 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 01/07/2026 Accommodation available No acc Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 40 Roster Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We have an opportunity for a person with an amazing attitude, positive demeanor, reliable and trustworthy 2ic to join an amazing team. You will have the abilities or potential to take the lead in the absence of senior management to allow time off and work life balance during the season. You will be competent and confident leading the team one day a week during calving as time off for everyone is no negotiable. You will be a passionate dairy farmer who enjoys dairy farming and loves milking cows. You will be responsible for our farm assistant from time to time. We are very empathetic employers who have started as farm assistant and worked our way to contract milking. Please include your pepeha in your cover letter.