Contract Sharemilker

Being owner/operators of our beautiful 440 Ha farm in the most stunning setting on the West Coast, gives us the opportunity to work with our employees on not only maintaining and constantly improving how we do things, but to also train, teach and develop our people into the next generation of dairy farmers. To be successful in this role you will have at least 3 years’ experience here in NZ, and have been in a 2IC position for the last year, you will be a hardworking person who is serious about being a dairy farmer, if you are, we will teach you everything you need to know, to get you to the next level, we like to promote from within. You must also possess a strong work ethic, honesty, reliability, strong communication skills, and be a great team player. We consider ourselves to be excellent employers. Modern on farm accommodation is provided and we shall pay a competitive salary which will be negotiated depending on experience but we’re thinking in the range of $75 to $85k per hour including accommodation. We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week. Being only 20 mins to Reefton and 40 to Greymouth there are plenty of schools etc in the area. We are family friendly farm, having kids of our own we like ours to be a safe and healthy work environment, so no criminal records thanks and random drug testing does take place. Farm Size (ha): 440 Peak Herd Size (cows): 700 Typical On-farm Staff: 4 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 2-bedroom modern house - Pref no dogs inside but negotiable depending on the dog, cats are OK Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

We are seeking an experienced, honest, reliable and trustworthy person who has a passion for the dairy industry with proven animal health, tractor and general on farm experience to join us on a 450 cow 200ha farm near Reefton. Milking through a 50bail rotary with inShed feed and ACR'S. Having a partner keen to do Calf rearing and relief milking would be an advantage. Applicant must have a minimum of two years NZ dairy experience and hold a NZ Drivers license as travel to nearby runoff over winter is essential. A farm where standards matter and good people are valued.

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our progressive 530 cow dairy operation near MARUIA. This role suits someone with solid dairy experience who enjoys working with animals, leading people, and taking ownership of day-to-day farm performance. **About the Role** - Supervise and support farm assistants in the daily running of the dairy. - Oversee milking operations and milk-quality standards. - Monitor and treat animal health issues and record all treatments. - Assist with calving, mating, and reproduction management. - Manage pasture allocation, supplementary feeding, and effluent systems. - Maintain machinery, vehicles, and farm infrastructure. - Ensure compliance with environmental and health-and-safety standards. **About You** - At least 2 years dairy experience, including some staff supervision. - Strong animal-health and pasture-management skills. - Confident with technology and record-keeping. - Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player. - Current NZ driver’s licence. - Eligibility to work in New Zealand. **What We Offer** - Competitive salary (based on experience). - On-farm accommodation. - Supportive, family-oriented team environment. - Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

We’re looking for an experienced, capable person (or couple) to join us across our two Westport farms. This is a hands-on role with a bit of everything – full-time calf rearing through spring, plus relief milking and tractor work across the season to cover days off across two farms. The setup: – 800 cow farm (60-bale rotary) – main base + calf rearing + tractor work – 300 cow farm (38 aside herringbone) – relief milking, feeding calves, feeding out – 3-bedroom house available 10 minutes from Westport township The role: – Full responsibility of calf rearing through spring – Relief milking to cover rostered days off – Feeding out and general farm jobs – Tractor work (cultivating, etc.) – Working across both farms as needed What we’re after: – Proven experience with calf rearing (confident running it solo) – Competent milker in both rotary and herringbone sheds – Comfortable on tractors and general machinery – Good time management – able to plan your day and get through the work – Easy to work with, respectful, and good with people We run tidy, well-structured farms and expect a high standard, but we also back our team and keep things fair. If you’re looking for a solid role with variety and a good setup in Westport, get in touch.

We have a job for a dairy farm assistant who will ideally have 2+ years’ New Zealand dairy farm experience. This is for a 400 cow farm in the Kokatahi area, 30 minutes from Hokitika, milking through a 36 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking twice a day - Shifting cows and feeding - Fencing, weed control - Calving, calf rearing - Shed cleaning and setup - Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off. Wage is between $23.50 - $29.00 per hour subject to experience. Candidates are required to provide good related references. To be considered you must: - Provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this) - Be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check) - Be physically fit - Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test - Have at least a restricted driver licence If you're committed to getting up early, working hard, treating the animals with care and respect and communicating well with others, you will want this job (and last in it).

We have a job available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking twice a day - Shifting cows and feeding - Fencing, weed control - Calving, calf rearing, - Shed cleaning and setup, - Identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Setting fences - Other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 3 days off. Wage is up to $27 per hour subject to experience. Candidates are required to provide good related references. To be considered you must: - Provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this) - Be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check) - Be physically fit - Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test - Have at least a restricted driver licence If you're committed to getting up early, working hard, treating the animals with care and respect and communicating well with others, you will want this job (and last in it).

We have a position available on an 400-cow farm milking in Kowhitirangi, milking through a 34 aside herringbone. We utilise Halter. This could suit a couple as hours can be available on weekends for milkings to cover sharemilkers time off. You would be assisting with general farm duties, including milking cows, feeding calves, repair and maintenance, putting up fences. Tractor driving, fertiliser, feeding out. Picking cows for AI would be an advantage. The suitable candidate would be someone who is physically fit, enjoys rural life and works well in a team environment. Must have a clear police and drug history. Must be willing to submit to random drug testing on farm. 4 bedroom accommodation available. Must be physically fit. Roster 11 on 3 off. We can offer a competitive salary package. Please email CV with at least 2 farming-related references. Happy to accept all applications….Please do not apply unless you are already in NZ and have a visa ready to work. We are not an accredited employer.

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

Herd Manager required for large dairy farm on West Coast 20 km from Hokitika. Minimum experience required of 2-3 years on New Zealand dairy farm, and Level 3 Certificate in Agriculture OR significant progress towards completing that qualification. Qualities required include a professional approach, ability to work under pressure, organisational and time management skills and excellent attention to detail. This role includes the ability to work effectively as a part of a large team. Must be able to efficiently and safely run the day-to-day operation include milking cows, shed hygiene, feed allocation, animal health monitoring and treatments, breeding AB selection, feeding supplements, tractor work, effluent management, and weed and pest control. Must be able to supervise and train other staff on the farm, and use and manage farm technology, recording and management systems. Good level of literacy and numeracy required to ensure accurate data recording and monitoring and ensure correct feeding and treatments. Ability to keep a clean and tidy workplace is essential. Ability and experience riding 2 wheel and 4 wheel motorbikes safely on difficult terrain is also required. A minimum of Full Class 1 NZ Drivers Licence required. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle. All applicants must be present in New Zealand to apply and available for an in-person interview on farm. All applicants must be able to comply with pre-employment drug test and regular drug and alcohol testing regime. Applicants must be physically fit, non-smoker and have no previous injuries that may limit duties. Applicants must agree to undertaking a pre-employment medical examination.

We operate a 530ha dairy platform with a newly acquired 250ha support block 4kms away. We are in the process of increasing our dairy herd size to 1200 milking cows over the next 2 years. The dairy has a 70-bail rotary w/ACR's, MilkHub drafting, weighing, and feeding system and a new vet bail w/crush and scales. We are self-contained, running all our young stock on the support block. We are located 100kms south of Hokitika, 30kms north of Franz Josef, in the heart of a hunting, whitebaiting and outdoor adventure playground. We are seeking a highly motivated person wanting to progress in the industry, who has proven dairy farm management experience with top performance. The manager will be responsible for: - Overall running a 530ha dairy platform (500ha effective); - And 250ha support block 4kms away; - Overseeing ~6 staff; - Reporting to the Operations Manager on a regular schedule; - Rostering of staff days and duties; - Delegating farm tasks to other staff members; - Pasture Management; - Following a budget; - All Recording of herd and farm events. Successful applicant must have a sound understanding of employment responsibilities and all aspects of dairy farming. We offer above-average remuneration. We utilise the Dairy NZ Farm Manager job description, so successful applicant must be familiar with this document and able to perform all duties listed within. Apply by cover letter and CV, including a minimum of 2 referees to lcp3437@gmail.com. No overseas applications will be accepted.