Contract Milker Jobs

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** 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.

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

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.

**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

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.

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.

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.”

**Job Description** OAD All year round - Contract Milker/Farm Manager – Family Dairy Farm **About the Farm** We are a family-owned and operated dairy farm, with the owners living on-site. - Once-a-day milking across 150 hectares - 380 head of mainly Friesian and Friesian-cross producing 115,000 m/s - 26 ASHB shed with in-shed feed system - Concrete feedpad and barn for calving - All Young stock reared on farm - Additional beef calves reared with a rearing bonus available - Versatile calf shedding - Reliable relief milker already available for support **The Home** This role comes with a modern, spacious home perfect for family life: - 20-year-old Golden Homes brick and tile, 4 bedrooms - Additional single-man's quarters available on site if required. - 3 bathrooms, fireplace, heat pump, and full carpeting - Large section with fruit trees, gardens, and concrete driveway - Triple internal access garaging with two double folding doors. - Set amongst the vast plains of Netherton with spectacular hill views - Excellent local primary and secondary schools nearby, plus amenities in all directions **About You** We’re looking for someone who is: - Experienced in sole farm management, or ready to step up in their farming career - Motivated and reliable, able to problem solve and prioritise daily tasks - Driven to succeed with the support of a team who know the land well and want to see you thrive - Must be available to work in New Zealand with appropriate residency/working visa **Why Join Us?** This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to become part of a supportive farming family, manage a well-established herd, and enjoy a comfortable home in a beautiful rural setting. We are open to an arrangement that works for everyone, whether it’s as a Farm Manager or Contract Milker. Our goal is to work together to find the most suitable solution.

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.

Our clients are seeking capable and motivated contract milkers for their well-established dairy farm located just out of Midhirst. The 100 effective hectare dairy farm milks 280 - 300 Kiwi Cross cows through a 22-aside herringbone, operating a 3-in-2 milking system all season. The farm is on track to produce approx. 116,000 kg MS this season (incl. calf milk). The farm runs a system 3, utilising Proliq all season, with bulk PKE fed via trolleys to fill feed deficits. All young stock are grazed at an owned run-off property nearby, and the entire herd is wintered there for a minimum of six weeks. The contract milker will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the farm, including: - Milking, animal health, and herd performance - Pasture management and feed allocation - Maintaining a high standard of animal welfare and farm presentation - Compliance with animal welfare, environmental, effluent, and health & safety requirements The farm owners remain actively involved and are still living on farm. They are keen to work alongside the contract milker, not step away completely. You will also work closely with the farm consultant, with good structure and support around planning and decision-making. This role would suit someone who: - Has proven experience as a contract milker or senior farm manager - Works well as a couple or partnership - Is practical, organised, and stock-focused - Has strong communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with owners and advisors - Takes pride in animal welfare, pasture management, and overall farm performance A comfortable 3-bedroom home is provided, with open-plan living, a wetback fireplace and detached garage. The school bus picks up right at the gate, making this a very practical option for families. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit, please provide an up-to-date CV and references, including your current employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and drug free. To apply please click on this link - Contract Milking Opportunity - Midhurst Applications close 25 January 2026.

2x 1000 Cows I 2x 54 bale Rotary Sheds I System 2 I ~600ha (effective) I 580,000KgMS Set in Waimiha (between Te Kuiti and Taumarunui), Hinewai Dairies is offering a large-scale Contract Milking opportunity with a real community vibe — where people are practical, support is close by, and good operators are valued. Hinewai Holdings is a 2,000-cow operation across two adjoining 1,000-cow farms. We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for: Option A: One Contract Milker across both farms (for an operator with scale experience and the ability to lead through strong systems and people) Option B: Two Contract Milkers — one on each 1,000-cow farm (ideal if you want full ownership of a single operation) About the farms This is large-scale dairying done properly: two 54-bale rotaries, around 600ha effective, and ~580,000 kgMS produced annually which is approx. 300 KgMS/cow. With a typical team of 8 plus Contract Milker, the focus is on strong systems, clear roles, and consistent execution. About you As Contract Milker, you’ll be responsible for running the day-to-day dairy operation with a strong focus on: Highly organised: Plans ahead, runs a strong weekly rhythm, stays on top of detail and numbers, and keeps milking, feed, animal health and maintenance executed consistently at scale. Strong people leader: Builds trust fast, sets clear standards, coaches in the moment, manages performance fairly, and creates a team culture where everyone is supported, accountable and proud of results. Practical and mechanically minded: Troubleshoots calmly, fixes what you can, gets the right help quickly, and stays proactive with maintenance so breakdowns don’t derail the day. Communication: clear reporting, problem-solving early and strong working relationships with the owners/management What’s on offer Competitive contract terms (structured to reflect scale and responsibility) A business that values good operators and backs them with clarity and support from regular Farm Consultant visits. The chance to lead a significant operation with real autonomy and professional standards If you’re interested in running one farm or stepping into a dual-farm leadership contract, we’d love to talk. Apply now with a CV and a short summary of your contract milking experience, or reach out for a confidential chat to Nicola on 021 477 605.

We are seeking a contract milker or a sharemilker for the upcoming season. The 80ha (not effective) farm has a recently upgraded water recirculation system, 63mm line with new troughs. A new 24 aside herringbone shed is currently being built, ready for the new season. The 185 cow herd has produced 95,000 MS, record production for the farm, last season, with an approximate average of 85,000 MS. The farm is a grass based system, with the inputs of PKE and Proliq and a summer turnip crop. All replacement heifers will be required to be reared and grazed on farm until May, with limited calf rearing facilities, usually 40-50 calves. Simple farm, with a central race, with an adjoining block, added to the dairy unit, three seasons ago. We are seeking a tidy person/people with a high level of animal husbandry and grass management skills. This is a year by year contract. Must be a New Zealand resident. Contract milker rate of $1.50 with costs of motorbike and running costs and insurance. Sharemilker rate of 27% with costs of bike, power, water, share of bought in feed, shed costs, insurance. Please send CV or relevant information if this sounds like you. Farm Size (ha): 80 Peak Herd Size (cows): 220 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: Tidy, warm 3 bedroom house, with a new kitchen about to be installed. Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 60 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Per KgMS

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

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 are seeking motivated honest contract milker for our 252 effective 95 percent flat hectare dairy farm. The farm runs 750 Crossbred cows 5 minutes out of Eltham and has 29 ha runoff across road. Infrastructure includes 60 bail rotary two repath sheds. Production 320-340 milksolids. Property fenced to even sized paddocks. Successful Applicants need to have: - Good stockmanship and animal husbandry skills - Good pasture management skills - Good communication skills and work with owner and farm consultant Equipment required: Farm motorbikes Costs: staff, fuel R&M motorbikes acc and own accountancy fees Labour units: two additional full time and one part time Accommodation: 3 homes two totally refurbished inside Applications close by 23rd Jan. Farm Size (ha): 304 total 252 effective dairy platform Peak Herd Size (cows): 780 Typical On-farm Staff: four total Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 3 houses available Hour Type: season Average Hours Per week: 50 plus Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Per KgMS Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS: approx 1.20 kg Ms

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.