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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.

**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

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.

My clients are seeking their first 50/50 share milker for their circa 220ha property (inc 70ha lease) well located mid-way between Auckland and Hamilton at Island Block near Meremere. The property consists of mainly rolling clay soils (90%) with an area of wetter peat flats and is split by a road accessed via 2 underpasses. There is a good 32ASHB cowshed which is centrally located along with a recently upgraded lined effluent pond. Production has been variable in recent years due to a reduction in area and changes in staffing and cropping/feeding regimes but has peaked at 160,000kgMS from approx 260ha eff. This season it is on track to do around 130,000kgMS (last season 140,000kgMS). The farm has been calving around 500 cows on a System 2 with minimal bought in feed to keep things simple. Some cropping has been trialed with maize, triticale and chicory. The system has primarily been TAD milking until mid Sept when the young herd goes onto OAD, the older TAD herd goes onto OAD from Christmas on, therefore opportunities exist to increase production from tweaks to this. There are 3 homes available for the share milker; 2 x 3 bedroom and 1 x 4 bedroom, all have had some form of redecorating in recent years and they are well positioned with nice views over the farm. The farm owners ideally seek a young, keen sharemilker with excellent communication and pasture management skills in order to get the most out of the property. There could be the opportunity to purchase the farm/part of in the medium term for those with farm ownership aspirations. The owners’ Jsy/KX herd is available for sale and due to not being pushed hard has consistently achieved excellent mating results, 3% MT last season and 6-7% 5yr avg with no intervention used. Sexed semen is used for 3 weeks as well as Speckle Park bulls (out by Xmas) with calves including replacements and a large number of beefies all going to the farm owners’ runoff block. Going forward with new Sharemilkers the farm owners would like to reduce stocking rates down to around 450 cows. They would however be happy to look at good Sharemilkers who may not have the financial ability to go to 450 straight away and would look at options down to 350 cows as a minimum and how the system may change to accommodate this e.g. replacements grazed on farm. There is also the possibility for the right operator to potentially Contract Manage the farm for the first year however the preference is to find a 50/50 Sharemilker. ***ONLY APPLICATIONS THAT HAVE A CV AND REFERENCES AVAILABLE WILL BE FOLLOWED UP*** Applicants need to have the right to work in NZ and random or pre-employment drug checks may be used. Farm Size (ha) 220 Peak Herd Size (cows) 450 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 3 homes Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 50 Roster By negotiation Remuneration paid by Percentage of milk cheque Remuneration if Percentage of milk cheque 50

**Job Description** Experienced 2IC Dairy Farm Worker – NZ Applicants Only We are seeking an experienced and reliable Second-in-Charge (2IC) to join our team on a well-run 850-cow dairy farm, located 20 minutes from Timaru, South Canterbury. **Important:** This position is for NZ residents or citizens only. We are not an accredited employer. **Start Date:** 1 June 2026 **Key Requirements** - Proven experience as a 2IC or senior farm assistant - Honest, punctual, and reliable - Confident milking independently - Strong animal husbandry and stock handling skills - Excellent eye for detail - Able to ride a 2-wheel motorbike confidently - Tidy, organised, and respectful of farm and housing **The Farm** - 850 cows 60 bail rotary - Well-maintained systems - Clear expectations and supportive working environment **Accommodation** - 4-bedroom home provided - House must be kept clean and tidy **We Offer** - Competitive remuneration based on experience - Good facilities and systems - A trusted role with responsibility for the right person **Apply by emailing:** fiveoaksfarming@outlook.com

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.

Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea (TToTW), is situated in Ōpōtiki, a coastal town in the sunny Bay of Plenty. Before going through our settlement process in 2024 the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board was established in 1952, and the Trust’s primary role was to administer the assets of the trust on behalf of its beneficiaries and in accordance with the Māori Trust Board Act 1955. Te Whakataunga o Te Raupatu Whenua Deed of Settlement was signed on Saturday 27th of May 2023, where the establishment of Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea as the Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE) was established to receive and manage the Treaty settlement assets as well as the assets of the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board. The Whakatōhea Dairy Farm - Te Riu o Kānapanapa is a legacy asset and was purchased with a grant given to Whakatōhea in 1946. Covering 218ha, 4km south of Ōpōtiki, the farm winters 750 cows and aims to milk 720 to peak with a production target of 290,000 kgMS, the farm has become one of the top-performing dairy farms in the Eastern Bay of Plenty for the past 5 years, and the team have achieved grade free for the last 3 years, achieving Te Tihi Level 3 – the highest Fonterra Co-operative of excellence in five areas, prosperity, environment, animals, people, and milk. The Opportunity Following the recent resignation of our Farm Manager, we are seeking Expressions of Interest from experienced Contract Milkers to operate a well-established and well-resourced dairy farming business. As we work through this transition, ownership is also reviewing the farm’s operating structure. Alongside this EOI, we are advertising for a Farm Manager, and we are open to discussing the structure that best suits the right candidate. This may include a contract milking arrangement or an alternative agreed management structure, depending on experience, capability, and alignment. We are keen to hear from progressive operators who are passionate about sustainable and environmentally responsible farming, with potential interest in exploring beef strategy alongside the dairy system. There is an opportunity to retain and work with the current farm team, providing continuity and stability. The Farming Operation - 218 hectares - Wintering approximately 750 cows - Peak milking approximately 720 cows - Target production of 290,000 kgMS - 60-bail rotary cowshed - Automatic cup removers (ACRs) - ProTrack - LIC heat detection camera - Feed pad and concrete silage bunker - Cropping: - 23 ha chicory - 25 ha maize silage - Heifers grazed off-farm from weaning to in-calf R2YR - Excellent farm infrastructure - Four farmhouses available (subject to agreement) Scope of a Potential Contract Milker Role - Day-to-day operation of the dairy farm. - Achieving agreed production and performance targets. - Maintaining high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, health & safety, and environmental compliance. - Leading and supporting the farm team, with the option to retain current staff. - Working collaboratively with ownership to deliver agreed outcomes. Final responsibilities and commercial terms will be discussed with shortlisted candidates, all of which are open to negotiation. About You - Proven experience in contract milking or senior dairy farm leadership. - Strong operational, people, and systems management skills. - A sound understanding of farm performance, cost control, and production drivers. - A genuine interest in sustainable farming practices and integrated dairy, and potential beef opportunities. - Able to work independently while maintaining open and positive communication with ownership. Next Steps Shortlisted EOI's will be contacted to discuss experience, operating preferences, and fit. Discussions will begin from Wednesday 21 January 2025, and early expressions of interest are encouraged.

Located 10 minutes from Ngatea at Canal West Road on the Hauraki Plains. Flat 95ha farm supporting approx 235 cows. 20 ashb shed with meal feeding system. Comfortable 3 bedroom home. This is a long held family farm with the owners farming locally. Has been farmed as a low input spring calving system with meal fed in spring and chicory and silage through summer and autumn. Production of up to 95 000kgms depending on the season. Local grazing managed by the owner is available. Primary School 1km down the road. The role is offered with a 3 year contact. This could suit an established sharemilker or somebody looking for their first 50/50 role. Farm Size (ha): 95 Peak Herd Size (cows): 235 Typical On-farm Staff: 1.5 Position Start Date: 02/06/2026 Accommodation available: 3 bedroom home Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: various Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Percentage of milk cheque

Applications are invited from suitably experienced persons for a contract milking position at Manaia, South Taranaki commencing 1st June 2026. 650 peak crossbred cows milked through a 60-bail rotary. A category 3 farming system, grass based supplemented with PKE when required. Experience with large herds and managing staff essential. For application and details email opuhifarm@xtra.co.nz Farm Size (ha) 215 milking platform Peak Herd Size (cows) 650 Typical On-farm Staff 4 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available Two houses Hour Type season Average Hours Per week 48 Roster By negotiation Remuneration paid by Per KgMS Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS 270,000 kgMS @ $1.30 per kg plus accommodation.

An awesome opportunity has become available for an experienced Contract Milker for 400 cows situated only 5 minutes from Matamata for the upcoming 2026/2027 season. The farm consists of 126 ha of effective land which is gentle to rolling contour and is pasture based with some on farm cropping running as a System 4 input farm. It has a variety of infrastructure already in place with a 40 aside herringbone cowshed with protrack and auto teatspray, concrete feedpad, bunkers, effluent system and support buildings. All cows are equipped with electronic monitoring devices to assist with management. Supplements grown on farm are chicory and maize/silage. Additional supplements purchased are maize, palm kernel, pasture silage, hay/straw and are all put through a mixer wagon onto feedpad. Modern tractors and machinery are used on the farm. Milk Production achievable is 450kgMS/Cows per year with a spring calving Friesian crossbred herd. Calves are reared until weaning then they go off farm to grazing in December. The successful applicant: ✳Must have really good communication skills and be able to report to management ✳Be highly motivated and experienced in carrying out all day to day tasks, ✳Is skilled in the necessary areas ie animal health and husbandry, fencing and general maintenance, staff employment, milk harvesting and effluent management ✳Is honest, reliable and trustworthy, ✳Have key pasture and supplement management skills, ✳Proven ability of on farm record keeping ie Minda and other areas of compliance. We are very supportive farm owners that uphold our business and animals very highly and look forward to meeting people that can be apart of the future of dairying and a key driver to our farm’s potential and future success. NZ RESIDENTS ONLY

We are looking for a VOSM/ LOSM for the 26/27 season and beyond. The farm is 86 ha effective milking approx 250 high BW/ high producing cows through a 26a/s HB cowshed with cup removers. The land/ pasture is well established with approx 60 ha of flat/ terraces, 12 ha rolling and 14 ha steep country. The farming operation is run as system 2-3. Grass silage is harvested on farm, maize silage imported and PKE also fed through strategic periods. Farm production has been consistent at +1100 kg MS/ ha and +380 kg MS/ cow. The current VOSM has decided to retire and has been operating the farm for the 9 seasons, we are looking for someone with excellent stock skills and a high level of attention to pasture management - some areas of the farm can be challenging in this regard. The property is located 20 mins southeast of Te Puke (35-40 mins from Tauranga and 40-45 mins from Rotorua). Owners live on farm but not involved in day to day operation but like to be kept informed and involved in farm improvement projects. This is a well proven property with good infrastructure (cowshed, 3 bdr home, new effluent system etc) in a great location in the awesome Bay of Plenty. VOSM rate is very competitive, like to see operator well compensated for good outcomes/ results.

Looking for a couple preferably as it is a 2 person 30 a side herringbone shed. 350 jersey cow herd. Grass based system. Tidy farm. Average 115000 milk solids. Farm Size (ha): 145 Peak Herd Size (cows): 350 Typical On-farm Staff: 2 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 4 bedroom house Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: n/a Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Per KgMS

**Farm Details:** • 191h effective tidy farm • Estimate production approx 200,000 milk solids • Flat to rolling • 44 aside herringbone with automatic cup removers • In shed feeding system • Irrigation on 60h • Calf rearer supplied on farm **The Role Includes:** • milking operations • Herd health and management • General farm duties, weed control, fences etc • Working with supportive and practical employers • Costs include bikes, fuel, rubberware, detergents, ACC, accounting fees. **Whats on Offer:** • 2 x 3 bed house, 1 x 1 bed cottage, all in good order - healthy homes compliant. • Remuneration per kg/MS • power provided for farm • close to Egmont village 5 mins, Inglewood and New Plymouth **We are Looking for Someone Who:** • Has good communication skills • Good pasture management • Great animal health care • Has proven dairy farm experience as a contract milker or Sharemilker. • Capable of competent record keeping - Minda, animal health and effluent. If this sounds like you please get in touch.

We have a very tidy and well run and well set up farm on the Kennington-Roslyn Bush road very close to Invercargill. We have owned this farm for 3 years and now wish to employ a contract milker. 450 cows through a 40 aside herringbone shed, so milkings are not excessive in time. Cup removers, auto drafting, in-shed feeding and Allflex Sensehub collars. The cows are all DNA identified. Main home is large and modern and the cottage is well set up. This property has been very well set up the last 3 years since purchase. Young stock are grazed off the property from weaning (around Dec). Cows are wintered off farm. Owners are good to work with and know how to work with good CM's to achieve great outcomes. The herd is well breed and has been managed very well since purchase. Production 24 yr 241,248 kg ms Production 25 yr 236,284 kg ms Production 26 yr - up current yr by 6,012 kg ms from 25 yr. Contact Pete Moynihan 027 432 8599 Farm Size (ha) 146 Peak Herd Size (cows) 450 Typical On-farm Staff 2 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available One large modern family Home plus a cottage Hour Type season Average Hours Per week Contract Roster By negotiation Remuneration paid by Per KgMS Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS To be negotiated.

We are looking for an experienced digger operator to work across multiple blocks of land, with some contract work as needed. You’ll primarily operate 13-tonne and 20-tonne diggers, but may also be required to use other machinery from time to time, including bulldozers, tractors with trailers, and equipment for grass harvesting duties. This role offers a variety of work, and experience in the following areas would be an advantage: dairy lane construction and maintenance, drainage (using laser) with Nova Flo piping, site works, effluent ponds, and paddock development. A clean driver’s license is required, with a Class 5 license being an advantage. Applicants should be physically fit, have good communication skills, and demonstrate strong time management abilities. Please send your CV. jacobglen7@hotmail.com

After 9 years with us, Dan and George are moving on to new opportunities, and we are now looking for the next people who will show the same dedication, pride, and care for our farm and stock that they have. A strong focus on fully feeding cows and high standards of animal husbandry is essential. The health, safety, and wellbeing of you and your team is a genuine priority for us, and we make no apologies for the importance we place on this. We offer sector-leading support systems and structure. This farm is run autonomously as its own business, while still providing the benefits of being part of a larger, experienced team. You will work directly with the owners, supported by an experienced admin team. The Farm: The farm is located in Opio, approximately 20 minutes from Otautau and 25 minutes from Winton. The farm has undergone a significant regrassing and development programme during our ownership, with a strong focus on soil fertility now sitting in optimum ranges. The Herd: Over the last couple of seasons, a large number of young cows have been introduced into the herd, meaning the herd is now in a strong position for production potential heading into next season. The herd is fully DNA’d and has a number of animals selected for breeding through CRV, so herd recording must be a strength of the incoming Contract Milker. Production & Infrastructure: Production target is 320,000 kgms and is on track to be exceeded this season. The farm has a modern 40-aside herringbone cowshed with ACRs, Protrack, large holding pens, in-shed feeding, a walk-over teat sprayer, and undercover stock handling facilities, making it a very efficient shed to milk cows in. This role will suit Contract Milkers who take pride in doing the basics exceptionally well and want to be part of a high-performing, well-supported farming operation. Please email your cv to vicki@milestonegroup.nz Farm Size (ha): 194 Peak Herd Size (cows): 560-580 Typical On-farm Staff: CM plus 2 full timers and relief staff Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 4 bedroom home, and x 2 3 bedroom homes Hour Type: season Average Hours Per week: By negotiation Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

My clients are seeking a motivated and experienced Contract Milker or Farm Manager who is passionate about dairying. They are looking for a pasture focussed farmer who values animal welfare and takes pride in running a tidy, well-managed farm. About the Role The successful applicant will bring several years of management and/or contract milking experience. Key skills include: - Strong pasture and feed management - Proven animal health and welfare practices - Milking management expertise - Competence with farm machinery The farm is a mix of flat to rolling hills that has been running approximately 350 cows over the last 3 years with cows milked Once a Day. With the introduction of Halter Collars, the plan is to increase numbers to 390 cows while improving pasture utilisation. The successful applicant must have the skills to adapt to new technologies. Farm Details - Herd: 390 Jersey cows, calving 9th August - Runoff: 24 ha, grazing yearling replacements - Supplements: The farm is 100 percent self-contained, growing its own baleage and forage crops - Infrastructure: 30 aside herringbone cowshed (10 years old), calving barn, excellent races and fencing - Halter Collars: The farm has just had Halter installed with collars on the cows and R2 heifers - Production: Averaging 100,000 kgMS over the last 3 years, from 340 cows - Machinery: Modern and well-maintained Primary schools are located at Colyton or Feilding, with high schools in either Feilding or Palmerston North. The farm is 25 minutes from Feilding, 30 minutes to Palmerston North and 40 minutes to Massey University. Additional Requirements - Applicants must have a NZ Visa - The farm has a strict zero-drugs policy; drug testing is mandatory for the successful applicant. Farm Size (ha): 200 Peak Herd Size (cows): 380 Typical On-farm Staff: 1.5 FTE Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: A 4 bedroom house, two bathrooms with double garage. Meets Healthy Homes standards. Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS: To be negotiated

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Operator to take on a well-established and high-performing dairy operation in Piarere with a proven track record. We are open to negotiation on contract type from Employee, to Contract Milker to Sharemilker. This role is ideally suited to someone who has already operated at moderate scale, looking for a more progressive role, strong infrastructure, and clear performance expectations. **The Farm** - 850 cows - 350 hectares effective - 3-year average: ~450,000 kg MS - Protrack herd management system - Well-maintained infrastructure and reliable systems - Proven production history on a consistent platform **The Opportunity** You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the milking operation, delivering consistent production, high animal welfare standards, and strong milk quality results. The role offers autonomy within a supportive ownership structure and is well suited to a motivated operator looking to further develop their business and management capability. **Key Responsibilities** - Full responsibility for milking operations and milk quality - Animal health management in line with best practice and veterinary programmes - Staff management, training, and rostering - Feed allocation and pasture utilization in conjunction with farm owner/consultant - Accurate recording through Protrack and associated systems - Compliance with health & safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements - Maintaining a high standard of farm presentation and animal welfare **About You** - Currently contract milking (or recent contract milking experience) - Proven capability managing staff and day-to-day farm operations - Strong animal health, milk quality, and pasture management skills - Competent with herd management software (Protrack experience preferred) - Motivated, reliable, and performance-driven - Looking to step into a larger-scale operation and grow professionally **What’s on Offer** - Well-established, productive farming system - Scale and infrastructure to support strong performance - Opportunity to further develop your contract milking career **Farm Size (ha)**: 350 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 850 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 4 **Position Start Date**: 16/02/2026 **Accommodation available**: 4 homes on farm and a sleepout. 1 four bedroom, three of them are 3 bedroom **Hour Type**: season **Average Hours Per week**: 180 plus part time milkers **Roster**: By negotiation **Remuneration paid by**: By Negotiation **Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)**: By negotiation, could be salary with quantity achievement bonus, Per KgMS, or sharemilking split of revenue and costs **Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS**: by negotiation, we understand we need to meet the market

**Contract Milkers Wanted** Legendairies Ltd – Southland Legendairies Ltd is seeking motivated Contract Milkers to join our well-established dairy operation. This opportunity has arisen as our current Contract Milkers are progressing into a 50/50 sharemilking role, highlighting the strong support and development pathway within our business. This role would suit either a first-time Contract Milker ready to take the next step, or an experienced Contract Milker looking for a well-supported, professionally run farm. **Farm Details** - 226 ha effective - 600-cow dairy operation - 40 aside herringbone with in-shed feeding - Flat contour with good lanes - Excellent calf rearing and storage infrastructure - New effluent consent in place **Housing:** - One 3-bedroom home - One 4-bedroom home - Additional house available if required **Location:** - 10 minutes from Invercargill - Primary and high school bus stop at the gate - 15 minutes from the beach - Excellent Southland lifestyle and outdoor opportunities **What We Offer** - Proven farm systems and structures already in place - Supportive and compassionate owners who work with their Contract Milkers - Clear progression opportunities - Competitive remuneration package **Start date:** 1 June 2026 **About You** The successful applicants will: - Align with our Purpose, Vision, and Values - Manage the farm in line with established systems and structures - Demonstrate strong pasture, animal, people, and administrative skills - Support and lead their team in a positive, professional manner - Communicate clearly and effectively - Be willing to learn and grow within the role - Take pride in the farm and housing - Be safety focused, ensuring all team members get home safe - Be drug-free (drug use will not be tolerated) **Applications** To apply, please email: - Your CV - Two referees - A supporting bank letter 📧 tracy@legendairies.co.nz References from our current Contract Milking team are available. Shortlisted applicants will receive a detailed farm brochure outlining our systems, and referees will be contacted at that stage.

Due to unforeseen circumstances relisting. Drive Production. Elevate Performance. Lift Profitability. Our client is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking 50/50 sharemilker ready to step into a well-resourced, high-performing dairying business and take it to the next level. This is an opportunity to build your own success on a property with scale, strong historical performance and the foundations for future growth. With a long-term production average of 145,000 kgMS and peak seasons of 160,000 kgMS from Holstein Friesian cows, this farm has proven output. The herd has now been sold — leaving the gate wide open for the next generation to come in, build their own herd, and shape the direction of the farming system. A recent Farmax review indicates a minimum production of 120,000 kgMS under a crossbred herd, but the modelling also makes one thing clear: there’s significantly more potential to unlock here. Why This Opportunity Stands Out A well-set-up property designed for efficiency, animal welfare and consistent results: - 360 crossbred/Friesian cows with a preferred planned start of calving around 15 July - 148 effective hectares — 100 ha flat, 48 ha easy rolling, including 85 ha effluent area - 36-aside herringbone shed with strong infrastructure to support scale - Feed pad, two wintering pads, and extensive implement shedding - 15 ha of maize on-platform, plus homegrown baleage and bulk silage - PKE, DDG and Soy meal imported to drive performance and hit targets - Labour requirement: 2.5–3 FTE - Healthy Homes-certified, 3-bedroom home, plus double garage - Only 25 km to central Whangārei Build Your System. Grow Your Business. The surrounding support network amplifies the opportunity: - Neighbouring calf grazing eliminates cartage costs and keeps your replacements close - Lease block directly across the road ideal for rearing heifers under your own management, perfect set-up for AI programmes, giving you more control and faster genetic progress - Strong infrastructure allows for future-focused, sustainable system design If you thrive on improving performance, love your cows, and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative partnership, this is a position where your skills and ambition will be valued and rewarded. Shape the System, Drive the Direction One of the most exciting aspects of this opportunity is the farm owner’s willingness to evolve the system. If you bring well-thought-out ideas, solid analysis, and a clear case for value, you’ll find a partner open to change. Whether it’s refining feed strategy, or adopting new technologies, this is a place where informed innovation is encouraged — and where the right sharemilker can help shape the future of the business. Who We’re Looking For A passionate sharemilker who brings: - A genuine love of cows and high-quality stockmanship - Strong communication and a team-first approach - Drive to improve productivity and build a sustainable, resilient system - A commitment to care, integrity, and good on-farm practices If you’re ready to step into a rewarding, future-focused 50/50 opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants must: - Be eligible to work in New Zealand - Be drug-free - Provide an up-to-date CV with references, including current employer