50/50 or Contract Milker Position in Ruawai

Managing a split calving dairy farm. Suit couple. Rear calves. Look after water supply and electric fences. Farm Size (ha): 100 Peak Herd Size (cows): 200 Typical On-farm Staff: 2 Accommodation available: 3 bedroom older home Hour Type: season Average Hours Per week: 60 Roster: Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): 100k

We require a motivated and reliable Farm Manager and Herd Manager to join our team on a progressive, spring calving farm near Whangarei. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and wants to grow their skills and responsibility over time. This role is one that has potential to transfer to a Contract Milking role as the Owners wish to step back within the next 1-2 years. You'll be involved in all day-to-day dairy operations, with good systems, support and opportunities to upskill for the right person. Farm Size (ha): 185 Peak Herd Size (cows): 420 Typical On-farm Staff: 2.5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 2 * 3 Bedroom Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 55 Roster: Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

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.

**Job Description** Experienced Herd Manager / 2IC – Northland We are seeking an experienced Herd Manager or 2IC to join our dairy operation located in Maugakahia, Titoki, approximately 26km east of Whangarei, Northland. **The Farm:** - Milking 600 cows - 40 aside herringbone shed - Well-established systems with a strong focus on efficiency and animal welfare - Supplement feeding on a feed pad - Feeding silage, PKE and maize - Introducing Halter on Farm in May **Key Responsibilities:** - Day-to-day herd management and milking operations - Confident operation of a tractor and feed wagon - Animal health, pasture management and accurate record keeping - Supporting the Farm Manager and taking responsibility in their absence (for 2IC role) - Maintaining a safe, tidy and well-run farm environment **What We’re Looking For:** - Proven experience as a Herd Manager / 2IC - Confident and competent tractor operator - Strong stockmanship and attention to detail - Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude - Ability to work independently and as part of a team **Employment Details & Requirements:** - Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week - Salary: $82,000 - $88,000 based on a 50-hour week - Full New Zealand driving licence required - Clear criminal record required - Pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing - Applicants must be drug free - Non-smoking farm - No pets - On-farm accommodation required due to the operational needs of the role **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary based on experience - Good roster - 5 days on 2 days off/6 days on 1 day off - Supportive and professional working environment - Well-maintained infrastructure and equipment - Long-term, stable employment on a progressive Northland dairy farm with a good enthusiastic team If you are reliable, motivated, and looking for a responsible role with good systems and support, we would love to hear from you.

Due to current Manager moving on, a position is available for a 50/50 Sharemilker on our Autumn calving farm. The farm is flat to easy rolling and has a peak herd size of 290-300 cows. The calving is set to start on 20/3/2026. The farm size is 122 hectares with a 25 aside shed. Accommodation is available in a 3 bed house. The average hours per week are 60, with the roster by negotiation. Remuneration is paid by a percentage of the milk cheque, with an expected remuneration of 500,000.

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

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

Farm assistant position available with casual part time work also available which would make this position ideal for a couple. We are seeking a honest and reliable individual to join our supportive friendly team. Our ideal applicant will have a excellent work ethic and time management skills, a can do attitude and a great sense of humor. This is a Permanent Casual position where you will be part of a rostered rotation milking 450 Friesian cows through a easy to run 40 aside herringbone shed with a concrete feed pad attached. Excellent facilities and machinery. Duties will include but are not limited to: Milking, Doing break fences, Feeding out using a tractor and wagon, Shifting the irrigator, General farm maintenance, Collecting calves and calved cows during calving. Milking experience is preferred. Tractor and ATV experience and knowledge around safely operating machinery and bikes is also preferred for this position. We are on a beautiful farm in the stunning Bay Of Islands, hidden in the backroads of Kawakawa with a mixture of terrain ranging from flat, rolling to steep. 15 minutes from Kawakawa and 20 minutes from Paihia. Close to shops, a number of different schools / preschools and beaches. We also have a beef unit attached where there will also be casual work available. Please apply with your CV and recent references attached. Applicants must be available in New Zealand for interviews. Farm Size (ha): 200 Peak Herd Size (cows): 450 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 Accommodation available: Fully fenced 3 bedroom house with a log burner and heat pump Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 45 Roster: Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We are seeking an experienced Farm Manager to take full operational responsibility for a well-established, blue chip dairy operation located in Kerikeri, Northland. This role requires a proven manager who is confident leading people, systems, and performance, and who can work closely with all parties to set clear KPIs and consistently deliver against them. The Farm - 630 cows - 40 bail rotary cowshed - Covered feed pad - Automatic drafting - Excellent, well-maintained infrastructure - Total area: 360 ha (220 ha effective) - Integrated support block for young stock The farm is well laid out and supported by strong infrastructure, enabling a focus on performance, efficiency, and staff development. The Role - You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and strategic performance of the business, including: - Working together to set, implement, and adhere to agreed KPIs - Full staff management, including recruitment assistance, onboarding, training, performance management, and rostering - Leadership of animal health, pasture management, and feed systems - Management of the support block and young stock - Budget awareness and cost control in line with farm targets - Ensuring compliance with health & safety, environmental, and industry standards - Driving continuous improvement across all areas of the operation About You - Proven experience as a Farm Manager on a dairy operation - Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage staff performance - Strong systems and KPI-focused mindset - High standards of animal welfare and pasture utilization - Well organized, reliable, and commercially aware - Clear communicator with a professional leadership style What’s on Offer - A well-resourced, established farm with excellent infrastructure - A genuine leadership role with accountability and autonomy - Supportive ownership with clear expectations and targets - Competitive remuneration package reflective of experience Farm Size (ha): 220 effective Peak Herd Size (cows): 630 Typical On-farm Staff: 4 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 4 bedroom home Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 55 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

**Job Description** 440 cows | 200ha effective | 50% Autumn & 50% Spring Calving | Upwards of 160,000KgMS **About the Farm** Ararua Hills Farm is a 267-hectare property in Ararua, Northland, operated by Adam and Laura Cullen under Cullands Limited. What began as a sharemilking venture has evolved into farm ownership and a leading example of regenerative and sustainable dairying practices. The farm’s long-term plan to be profitable net-zero food producers while improving the health of the land, water, animals and community creating a farming ecosystem. Of the total area, 200 hectares form the dairy platform, while peak milking 440 cows across a split-calving system producing approximately 160,000 kg MS each season with the support of a 95ha lease block adjacent to the home farm. A further 30Ha have been retired to native planting and transitional forest, the business continues to evolve its sustainability work; including wetland restoration, minimum tillage cropping and strategic nitrogen use. This is supported by a governance framework that ensures farming decisions considers its environmental footprint. The farm offers staff well supported infrastructure, with a 50 bale rotary milking parlour, feed pad and well maintained machinery. **The Opportunity** Cullands Ltd is seeking a Farm Manager to take operational leadership of Ararua Hills Farm’s dairy platform. This newly developed role will allow the business owners to focus on strategic direction and the delivery of their sustainability goals, while the Farm Manager oversees daily operations, herd health and team performance. The business is continually looking to improve its pasture harvested on farm through regressing, soil health and attention to detail with pasture management. This is an opportunity to be part of a business that is demonstrating strong stewardship of the land. Cullands Ltd offers a down-to-earth workplace where communication and learning are valued, and where capable people are trusted to manage with independence. **About the Successful Candidate** - **KPI Performance:** Brings a strong grasp of pasture-based dairy systems, production planning and farm business management. Understands how to set, track and achieve performance targets while maintaining efficiency and profitability. - **Soil & Environment:** Shares Cullands’ belief that great farming is a partnership with nature; that healthy soils, thriving ecosystems, and profitable farming go hand in hand. Is curious about regenerative practices such as cover cropping, no-till systems, and soil-biology-based decision-making and understands the link between soil health and long-term productivity. - **Animals:** Takes pride in the health and performance of animals with a focus around the fundamentals of how feeding impacts drying off, calving and reproduction. Has solid experience in animal health, breeding and seasonal planning, taking pride in achieving consistent herd performance and welfare outcomes. Sees animal wellbeing as central to both production success and ethical farming practice. - **People Leadership:** Leads with calm confidence, building a culture of teamwork, communication and continuous improvement. Plans ahead, develops capability in others and creates an environment where people, animals and land all thrive together. Is open to being part of field day discussions. The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary, quality on-farm housing and the chance to enjoy the Northland lifestyle – surf beaches, bush walks and a strong local community. Beyond that, they will be part of a farm that is actively restoring ecosystems, regenerating soils, reducing emissions and showing that profitability and environmental responsibility can thrive together.