Milk Harvester (Dairy Shed Manager)

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 looking for a super star calf rearer to join our team for the 2026 spring calving season. We calve down 750 cows in spring and you will be solely responsible for the calves once they enter the calf sheds. This includes 150 replacements, 50 Bull calves and the rest are bobbies. Previous experience with large scale calf rearing is preferred as this is a full on role with a few steps involved within the replacements. This role can then move into relief milking and casual work from November until the end of season as we do winter calve as well, so there would be the opportunity to do autumn calf rearing plus the milkings over summer to cover for staff annual leave etc. Farm Size (ha): 210 Peak Herd Size (cows): 900 Typical On-farm Staff: 4 Position Start Date: 13/07/2026 Accommodation available: Yes, single person only accommodation Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: Negotiable Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

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.

**DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT** - **Milking:** Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out simple milk harvesting tasks as directed and is developing correct skills to milk. - **Animals:** Assists in safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Assists with moving and handling animals safely, and observes and reports on wellbeing of all classes of stock. - **Feed:** Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Assists with pasture and crop weed control and is learning about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. - **Machine, vehicles and technology:** Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. - **People:** Works well with others, building a strong team culture. Is aware of the opportunities available to them in their personal and career goals and is beginning to look for opportunities to move to the next level in their career. - **Health, safety and wellbeing:** Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. Models' farms H, S & W policy. **Requirements:** - You must have a clear criminal record. - Pre-employment and random drug testing. - You must be drug free. - No pets on farm. - You must live on farm due to the requirements of the job. - No smoking or vaping on farm. **Work Details:** - Minimum 30 hours/week will be provided. - Average Hours Per week: 40. - Roster: Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off. - Accommodation available: Shared accommodation. - Remuneration: $58,000-$62,000 yearly.

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (farm assistant to 2IC) for our dairy farming business. 850 cow split calving farm, system 5 with feedpads. We milk through a 60 bail rotary with acrs - only one person required in shed. The farm a mix of flat to hilly contour based in Reporoa. Some of the areas you will need to have proven yourself in are: feeding out/tractor driving, motorbike experience and the ability to navigate hilly paddocks, milk harvesting, treating cow health issues, using automatic drafting, setting up paddocks, dealing with calving difficulties and down cows. Renumeration/title would be dependant on experience. We aim to provide a positive working environment and with open communication and sharing of knowledge. Farm Size (ha) 400 Peak Herd Size (cows) 850 Typical On-farm Staff 5 Accommodation available 4 bedroom house Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 52 Roster Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by By Negotiation

We have a job for a New Zealand Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) position on a farm in the Bay of Plenty area. This is for a 440 cows farm, 15 minutes from Rotorua, milking through an automatic cup remover rotary shed. You'll have a range of responsibilities including the day-to-day management support including: - Milking - Shed Management - Animal Husbandry and Production - Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment - Pasture and fodder Management - Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery - Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements - Mating, Calving and Calf rearing Management - and other general farm duties Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 55 for the salary. 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 any hours beyond the maximum hours. The schedule may vary but generally work hours are between 4am and go through 5pm with meal and rest breaks. Candidates must have previous dairy farming experience and are required to provide good, related references. To be considered you must: - at least have 2.5 years of NZ dairy farming experience. - 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 a driver license.

We're on the lookout for our next team member for the upcoming 26/27 season. We are after someone who fits in with our team and helps in all aspects of running our farm and run-off. The ideal candidate will be: - Hardworking - Trustworthy - Have good stockmanship qualities - Ready to jump in and give everything a go to your best ability - Have at least a season of dairy experience - Have a full NZ drivers license - Confident in operating farm motorbikes and tractors - Good communication skills - Capable of working unsupervised A little about us and our farm: - Family run operation - Steep to rolling contour - Milk 430 cows through a 30 aside herringbone (with ACR’s) - OAD farm - System 3 - All animals wintered on - Room to grow for the right candidate. - Graze 100 R2 heifers on our run-off close by The accommodation is a tidy 2 bedroom cottage with a 2 bay garage you will have to yourself. The successful candidate will be capable of milking sole charge after training through the quiet times of the year. Do not apply if you live outside of New Zealand or do not have the required work visa. We are not an accredited employer.

**Second In-Charge (2IC) - 250 cows, Reporoa** Are you ready to progress your farming career in a supportive environment that offers real responsibility and variety of work? Due to our long-serving 2IC of six years moving on at the end of the season, we are seeking a new person to take up the role starting 1 June 2026. **About the farm:** This well-run 250 cow dairy farm is located in Mihi, Reporoa, and produces approximately 100,000 kg MS/yr. Cows are milked twice daily year-round through an 18-aside herringbone shed. The farm operates as a System 3 with in-shed feeding throughout the year and baleage fed during the shoulder seasons. Plantain is grown to support summer milk production and achieve farm environmental targets. Datamars ear tags are used to support heat detection during mating. The effective milking platform is currently 81 hectares predominantly flat to rolling contour with a small amount of steeper terrain. The farm is part of a multi-farm business including two similar-sized dairy units and a drystock/support block. **About the role:** We are seeking a motivated person to fill the 2IC position and take an active role in the day-to-day management of the farm. You will be involved in all aspects of the dairy farm, including: - Sole charge milking - Pasture management and feed allocation - Animal health - Calf rearing - Effluent management - Weed control - General farm maintenance and management You will report directly to the farm owner who is on hand to provide support when required. There is also an existing farm assistant who supports the 2IC across both farms. The role would suit someone looking to step up, grow their management skills, and be part of a supportive, well-structured farming operation. **About you:** To be successful in this role, you will: - Show initiative and manage the day-to-day aspects of the farm including sole charge milking, - Be competent with core tasks such as milking, animal health, pasture management, effluent application, mating and calf rearing, - Be experienced in driving a tractor and using a bale feeder, - Be comfortable using, or willing to learn, farm technology including the Fonterra Dairy Diary and Datamars app - Have strong communication and time management skills, - Be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team, - Be open to learning, new ideas, and continuous improvement, - Be physically fit and reliable, - Have a positive attitude towards health and safety, animal welfare and the environment. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. **What we offer:** - A competitive remuneration package, - Every second weekend off through Aug-Nov, - An additional Friday afternoon off through Dec-Jul, - A warm, tidy three-bedroom home with garage, - A great farming location close to both primary and high schooling, - A supportive environment with opportunities to grow your skills.

We are seeking a Hardworking and Trustworthy Milk Harvester to join our team of 3, the applicant must have a positive attitude with a genuine desire to be in this role. **Position Location** Taupiri Waikato Milking 550 cows twice daily 40ASHB shed **Role responsibilities** - Milking - Vat and Plant wash - Lameness and Mastitis identification - Shed Hygiene - Teat spraying and Refilling of teat spray - Basic Maintenance, i.e replacing inflation's and claw tubes when needed **Hours and Roster** We are estimating this to be 40 hours a week and plan to use a 12 on 2 off roster **House** 2 Bedroom house is available with the role **References** We would like you to please supply 2 references alongside your CV **Farm Size (ha)** 157 **Peak Herd Size (cows)** 550 **Typical On-farm Staff** 3 **Position Start Date** 01/06/2026 **Accommodation available** 2 Bedroom house **Hour Type** week **Average Hours Per week** 40 **Roster** Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by** By Negotiation

We are looking for a enthusiastic person that has been in the dairy industry for at least 1 season for The Kapenga M Trust KMS dairy farm. The farm is situated 20 mins south of Rotorua. It is a rolling to steep farm so ideally you will have had experience driving bikes and tractors on this kind of terrain. We expect you to - Be able to milk efficiently - Detect cows that are sick or lame - Put up break fences and work out paddock areas - Be able to operate vehicles in a safe manner - Be a team player and help out the team when asked. - Be able to follow instructions and be confident to ask questions - Be punctual reliable and a good time manager but not a clock watcher - Be willing to learn - Clean and tidy and take pride in the workplace. You need to be fit and healthy and drug free. You must be legally able to work in NZ (Kapenga is not an accredited employer) Kapenga M Trust is a progressive Trust with 2 dairy farms and a sheep, beef and deer unit. They are supportive of staff and encourage training for the right person. There are opportunities to grow within the Trust. If this sounds like you include your CV and 2 referees in your application.