Grow your Dairy Business with Pāmu - Somervilles

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’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 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 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.

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

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.

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.