Farm Hand / Full Time Milker

I have a small developing opportunity for a couple looking to re enter the dairy industry, extend their current dairy career or a young team looking to make a good opportunity build into a great decision. The farm is run as a system 3 unit, on the outskirts of Stratford. You will be your own boss, work to clear objectives and we will wrap around support as required. Reporting to Brendan, you will have a great opportunity to learn and develop your dairying career. If you are starting out Denise Deans who works for Brendan, will support you in establishing your business, and make sure you have good budgeting and financial decision making in place. The owners of this property live off farm, the property is flat to rolling in contour. With a good quality herringbone farm dairy, the farm is making good progress with lots of potential. Heifers are grazed off and weaners are grazed on, with a third party managing the weaner dry stock side of the business and their day to day feed management. The Contract Milker may need to help with drenching and tagging etc. Nitrogen application and all harvesting is completed by a local contractor. We need a strong cows and grass couple or lead who is passionate about moos and wanting to develop their dairy farming career. Contract will be based around 12 equal monthly instalments and a top up payment at the end of the season. This is a nice opportunity for the right person. Farm Size (ha): 80 Peak Herd Size (cows): 230 Typical On-farm Staff: 1.5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: Older style 3 Bedroom Home. Good heating options, down a quiet road. Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: Per KgMS

This Contract Milker role is for 1 June 2026. Successful applicant must have proven experience in such a role, with expertise in staff management, feed budgeting, record keeping, decision making, problem solving, and communication skills. Contract value will be negotiated to the market value and your experience. The farm is a system 4. (experience in this system is required). Very well set up farm on Hawera's town boundary, with a 50 bale rotary cowshed, in-shed feeding and feed pad and mixer wagon. We are targeting 215,000 kgms this year. Farm Size (ha): 156. Peak Herd Size (cows): 400. Typical On-farm Staff: 3. Accommodation available: 4 bedroom house on farm. Hour Type: negotiable. Average Hours Per week: By negotiation. Roster: By negotiation. Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation.

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and honest Dairy Farm Assistant / Milk Harvester to join our progressive, technology driven dairy operation in Midhirst. Our farm embraces modern systems including Halter, SenseHub, and Herd-i, allowing us to make data driven decisions and improve animal health, performance and efficiency. **The Role** - Milking and general shed duties - Animal health and monitoring using SenseHub - Assisting with Halter herd management - Approximately 10 milkings per fortnight, including one weekend - Average 30 hours per week This is a drive in role with flexibility built in. We value work life balance and operate a structured, organised system. **We’re Looking For Someone Who:** - Has proven dairy farming experience - Is confident around stock and machinery - Is comfortable with farm technology or willing to learn - Is punctual, honest and takes pride in their work - Can work independently and as part of a team - NZ residency or valid work visa We run a tidy, efficient operation and are looking for someone who wants to be part of a forward thinking farm. If you’re experienced and want consistent hours with good balance in a modern system, we’d like to hear from you. Please email jobs@airportfarm.co.nz with your CV and cover letter.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Calf Rearer to join our team from July to November. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in exceptional animal care. Farm Details: - Calving 800 cows - Rearing 220 dairy replacements - Rearing 230 beef calves - Automated calf-rearing system in operation Key Responsibilities: - Manage colostrum to the highest standard - Tube calves as required - Train calves to use automated feeders - Maintain exceptional animal husbandry practices - Administer animal health treatments as required - Be able to navigate the calf feeder computer system to identify faults, trends and any other functionality - Keep up-to-date records - Maintain high hygiene standards in all calf sheds - Operate a side-by-side vehicle safely Applicants must have: - A minimum of work experience running an automated calf rearing system for a whole season - Strong experience working with newborn calves, including adequate high-quality colostrum intake from birth Skills and Attributes: - Able to work independently and as part of a team - An excellent communicator - Physically fit - Reliable, motivated and proactive - Detail-oriented with strong observational skills - Drug-free, pre-employment drug testing will be completed Farm Size (ha): 340 Peak Herd Size (cows): 800 Accommodation available: One bedroom studio unit accommodation is available Average Hours Per week: 40 hours Roster: Single rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off

We are looking for a reliable milk harvester for the start of calving to the end of mating (1/8/26 - 31/12/26) to assist the contract milker during the peak season. The opportunity to go onto a casual contract after the fixed term is available to the right person. We are located 5 mins from Eltham and 10 mins from Stratford. We can offer variable hours with a minimum of 30 hours a fortnight at a minimum of $30 per hour. Higher hourly rate can be negotiated on experience. We will be milking 375 Friesian cows at peak through a 44 bail rotary with in shed feed. Key responsibilities include: - Efficiently harvesting milk - Keeping shed clean - Identifying cows with health issues - Handling stock calmly. Prior experience is preferred. Reliable transport to and from farm is necessary.

We are looking for a second-in-charge (2IC)/contractor with experience for the upcoming season. This is a high-input, spring calving farm with approximately 340 cows. Facilities include a 35-bale rotary, Allflex collars, herd homes, and a mixer wagon. Tractor skills are essential, and candidates should be comfortable working in the cowshed. The role comes with a smaller three-bedroom house, and there may be an opportunity to progress into contract milking for the right person. The farm is located in the Kaimiro/Inglewood area, with a school bus route nearby. ph/txt 021878548 send cv to chapmanchris305@gmail.com Farm Size (ha) 132 Peak Herd Size (cows) 300-380 Typical On-farm Staff 2 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available smaller 3 bedroom Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 60 Roster Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by By Negotiation

Calf rearer required - fixed term position. Minimum of 2 years experience, must be skilled in identifying health issues early, tubing calves with colostrum and administering treatments. An eye for detail and a stickler for keeping routine. Position runs from August 1 to January 31. Farm Size: 250 ha. Peak Herd Size: 775 cows. Typical On-farm Staff: 3.5. Average Hours Per week: 50. Roster: By negotiation. Remuneration: Total Package Value of $35,000.

2IC required for 26/27 season. Must be highly motivated experienced in all aspects of farm and will need experience with tractors and feeding out with mixer wagon in herd home over winter/spring etc. This position is has a temporary accommodation available suitable for 1 to 2 people. Position will be 11 on 3 off and an hourly rate will be applied instead of salary. We aren’t credited employers so only NZ citizens apply please and there is no accommodation. Send us your CV and we can contact you and give you more details of the farm. Farm Size (ha) 140 Peak Herd Size (cows) 360 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 01/07/2026 Accommodation available No acc Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 40 Roster Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We have an opportunity for a person with an amazing attitude, positive demeanor, reliable and trustworthy 2ic to join an amazing team. You will have the abilities or potential to take the lead in the absence of senior management to allow time off and work life balance during the season. You will be competent and confident leading the team one day a week during calving as time off for everyone is no negotiable. You will be a passionate dairy farmer who enjoys dairy farming and loves milking cows. You will be responsible for our farm assistant from time to time. We are very empathetic employers who have started as farm assistant and worked our way to contract milking. Please include your pepeha in your cover letter.

🐄 2IC – Jersey Farm (Near Okato, Taranaki) We are seeking a motivated and reliable 2IC to join our progressive Jersey farm near Okato. This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a high-performing farming operation. We milk 440 very quiet, well bred, high-producing Jersey cows through a 40 bale rotary, with a strong focus on animal welfare, efficiency, and good systems. We utilise Afi collars, automatic cup removers and teat sprayers to make the cowshed a 1 man operation year round. ✅ Key Responsibilities - Assist with day-to-day farm operations - Take sole charge of the cowshed when required - Maintain high standards of milking, hygiene, and animal care - Support the farm contract milker in achieving production targets - General farm maintenance and teamwork ✅ About You You will have: - A strong attention to detail - Ability to manage the cowshed independently and efficiently - A good level of physical fitness - Ability to follow instructions and farm systems - Be a self-starter with initiative - Health and safety awareness - Pride in your work and animal welfare ✅ We Offer - Attractive remuneration package based on experience - Warm, tidy 3-bedroom home compliant with Healthy Homes standards and attached double garage available to rent - Flexible working roster that supports a healthy work-life balance - Supportive, professional working environment - Efficient work systems - Opportunity for learning and growing responsibility If you’re looking for a solid 2IC role on a quality farm with learning opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply with your CV and a short introduction.