Our long-established clients are converting their well-developed and highly productive arable and dairy support property into a high-quality dairy unit.
They are seeking to recruit a motivated and experienced Contract Milker to operate the farm, commencing 1 st June 2027.
Key property features include:
- Milk solids production of 506,000kgMS (forecast).
- Sense Hub Collars.
- Brand new 60 bail rotary shed, fully automated with grain feeding.
- Centre pivot irrigation and one lateral irrigator.
- Brand new 4-bed main house and high-quality new accommodation for staff.
The owners are highly experienced farmers who are committed to resourcing the farm to achieve the milk solid production targets (supplements and fertiliser) and to maintain the property to a very high standard. They will actively support successful applicants to advance in the dairy industry.
Suitable applicants must be:
- Excellent livestock and pasture managers
- Good people managers and safe operators
- Motivated and organised
- Good caretakers of property
- Have at least 2-3 years of recent contract milking experience
- Able to demonstrate their ability to finance their contract milking business.
The successful applicant will be offered a competitive contract milking agreement and will be required to provide farm motorbikes, calf rearing equipment, portable fences and basic hand tools.
The farm is located close to Hororata (5 km), Darfield (19 km) and Rolleston (40 km), with excellent schooling options available in the area. 57 km to Christchurch city.
The role offers a wonderful opportunity for an experienced and motivated contract milker to further develop their career.
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