Lower Order Sharemilker

Drive in relief milker required, located near Waianiwa (approx. 20mins from Invercargill, 20mins from Winton). Approx. 3-4 Milking’s a week at this stage. Flexible with days/dates. Approx. 280 cows in older 24 aside herringbone shed. Cups on approx. 7AM & 5PM, but flexible. Cows generally close to shed & fences all set up. Must have milking experience and be able to work sole charge. Must be able to ride a quad. Roughly 3hrs in morning & 2 1/2 hours in afternoons.

**Job Description** **Feed Production Management** • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. **Milking** • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. **Effluent** • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. **Animals** • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. **Business** • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • A minimum of at least 12 months New Zealand Dairy Farming Experience required. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for. **Farm Size (ha)**: 230 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 650 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 4 **Accommodation available**: SHARED ACCOMMODATION **Average Hours Per week**: 40 **Roster**: Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: By Negotiation

**Job Description** **Feed Production Management** • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. **Milking** • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. **Effluent** • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. **Animals** • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. **Business** • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • A minimum of at least 24 months New Zealand dairy farming experience required. • Salary range of $65,800 to $85,000 depending on credentials. **Farm Size (ha)**: 140 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 450 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 3 **Accommodation available**: SHARED ACCOMMODATION **Average Hours Per week**: 40 **Roster**: Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: By Negotiation

**Job Description** **Feed Production Management** • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. **Milking** • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. **Animals** • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for. **Farm Size (ha)** 230 **Peak Herd Size (cows)** 650 **Typical On-farm Staff** 4 **Accommodation available** SHARED ACCOMMODATION **Hour Type** week **Average Hours Per week** 40 **Roster** Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by** By Negotiation

We have an awesome opportunity for a keen individual to join our team. We will calve 600 cows peak milking around 580 through a tidy and modern 40 aside herringbone. The shed is fitted with Acrs, walkover teatsprayer, Protrack drafting, and has covered side yards for working in all conditions. The farm is Flat to rolling and very tidy. We seek someone who loves working with cows, is willing to progress, strives to work to the best of their ability, and wants to maintain and be proud to work to a high standard. Duties include but are not limited to, Milking, feeding dairy cows and calves, temporary and permanent fencing, spraying, animal health detection and treatment, farm maintenance, plant cleaning, and tractor work. The farm Is located 20 minutes from both Winton and Otautau townships, with Invercargill 40 minutes away. Must be competent riding 2-4 wheel motorbikes or willing to learn. A good standard of housing is provided with the role. Minimum of one year experience dairy farming in New Zealand is preferred, but not necessary as we are seeking the right fit for our team and willing to train and progress the right person. If this sounds like something you may be interested in please apply via Farmsource with your CV, Cover letter, and at-least two relevant references.

Relief Milker position available to cover staff time off and our busy periods May/June and Aug- Dec. Small house available on farm, flexible rosters to work around you. 5min to Winton. Must be a New Zealand Citizen.

Relief milker required to help milk 520 cows, every second weekend, Friday till Monday, till the end of the season. Farm is located at Maitland, 15 minutes from Gore. Drive in position. Please email for more information.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join us on our 670 cow dairy farm situated between Balfour and Riversdale. You must have a positive attitude and a desire to learn and progress in the dairy industry. Must have NZ dairying experience. Your jobs will include milking (54 bale rotary with ACR’s, Protrack and in-shed feeding), animal husbandry, tractor work, moving irrigation, spraying, day-to-day maintenance, feeding out and setting up breaks. It is a self contained well set up farm. We offer excellent housing, a structured roster system that allows sleep ins and encourage training and development. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Hold a current New Zealand Drivers license. Able to pass a drug test. A clean criminal record. Please provide a cover letter, c.v. and at least two references. Any questions please contact Sam Weatherall - 0273302123 Farm Size (ha): 269 Peak Herd Size (cows): 650 Typical On-farm Staff: 4 Position Start Date: 09/03/2026 Accommodation available: 2 bedroom cottage with 3 bay garage Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 45 Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

We have a job opportunity for a motivated enthusiastic dairy farm assistant for the 2025/2026 season. Our family farm is located 15 km North of Invercargill. This is a self-contained unit milking approx 300 Fr cows through 30 aside herringbone with automatic cup removers, feed pad and calving pad. Stock wintered on the farm. Experience is preferred but not necessary. Additional training will be provided. Applicant must provide an updated CV with references. (PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE ON A VISA) Farm Size (ha): 160 Peak Herd Size (cows): 300 Typical On-farm Staff: 1 Position Start Date: 10/02/2026 Accommodation available: New (one-bedroom) house on the farm. Fully insulated with heat pump. Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 40 Roster: Double rotation - 6 Days on / 1 day Off - 5 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

Current sharemilker has purchased own farm so we are looking for our next sharemilker to progress to farm ownership. 50 bale rotary, in shed feed system, production 280 - 320,000ms. Would consider starting with 550 cows (Fr, Frx or Jersey) with young stock on and increasing cow numbers over time. 15mins from Tokoroa in good summer safe area. Farm Size (ha) 277ha total 245.5 eff Ha Peak Herd Size (cows) 620 Typical On-farm Staff Sharemilker plus 2-3 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 3 x brick and tile houses Hour Type season Average Hours Per week 50 Roster By negotiation Remuneration paid by Percentage of milk cheque Remuneration if Percentage of milk cheque 50