Waves of Milk - Contract Milking near Whangamata - #8HR - 34204
Looking for a contract milking opportunity where you can make your mark? This 105ha (effective) dairy platform in the stunning Hikuai district, newly acquired by forward-thinking owners, this is your chance to take the reins on a farming operation with potential to lift production and farm performance while living close to beautiful Whangamata.
Milking 270 cows through a 28-aside Herringbone with in-shed feeding (PKE-based, approx. 157t/year), the planned system is a System 2-3 with the target of producing upwards of 85,000KgMS. The farm is supported by lease land and needs a capable person ready to tidy up and put some polish on the physical presentation.
Experienced FARM MANAGER to Drive Performance and People - #8HR - 34138
Looking for your next step in a well-supported dairy business? This 174ha effective, System 3 farm in the Bay of Plenty might just be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Milking 490 cows through a 32-aside herringbone shed with in-shed feeding, the farm consistently produces 200,000 KgMS and is part of a larger family-owned operation comprising of four dairy farms. The owners are deeply committed to sustainability, animal welfare, and creating a positive work environment—and they’re looking for the right Farm Manager to join them on that journey.
Sheep & Beef Manager - Sisam & Sons - #8HR - 34072
Sisam & Sons is a long-standing, family-owned farming business with deep roots in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Based just 18km south of Whakatāne, the business spans 4,750 hectares, running four dairy units and two sheep and beef operations, alongside commercial forestry. Sisam & Sons is looking for a proven leader to take the reins of its sheep and beef operation which covers 2,000ha grazing and wintering dairy heifers/cows for the four dairy farms, bull / steer finishing, and a maternal ewe flock. Stock ratios are around 80% beef and 20% sheep.
The USA is calling for a 2IC! - #8HR - 33774
Our clients run a successful ‘pasture-first’ farm in Missouri and are looking for an energetic dairy farming professional to join their team, making the most of kiwi dairy thinking where it fits into the practicalities of a USA farm system.
As the 2IC you’ll drive performance, productivity in a hands-on environment while motivating and training a team to excel. Critical will be your operational experience along with your ability to adapt to a new environment and your ability to apply your skills, and modify your thinking, to suit this new environment.
Farm Assistant role - 15 mins from Hamilton and Morrinsville - #8HR - 34141
JW & SL Shewan Farm Partnership is a family-owned and operated business situated on 177ha of beautiful farmland, half way between Hamilton and Morrinsville, just 15 minutes from both. With 520 cows, 50 bail rotary shed with automatic cup removers, in-shed feeding and Spring calving with state of the art robotic calf feeders . A well-established Farm Owner, 2IC and you (as the new Farm Assistant) will complete the team!
Dynamic General Farm Hand - #8HR - 33605
Mairoa Dairies, known for its innovative approach in the dairy industry and stock trading business has been featured on Country Calendar and is looking for a proactive General Farm Hand to support our diverse operations across multiple lease farms. With farms located in Taharua (400 ha), Atiamuri (220 ha), and Mangakino (100 ha), we manage a significant livestock portfolio including Service Bulls, Empty Carryover Cows, Beef Weaner Calves, and Store Lambs, trading in stock is a passion of ours. This role is crucial in assisting our large-scale dairy and livestock operations.
Weaner & Grower Team Member- #8HR - 33741
Nestled in the heart of the King Country, Waratah Farms is one of NZ’s largest piggeries and renowned for its commitment to sustainable farming practices, high standards of animal welfare and innovation, the farm is dedicated to providing quality products while maintaining a deep respect for the environment and community. To learn more about the farm, visit our website https://www.waratahfarm.co.nz/our-farm
Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and join the team?
Southern Dairy Hub Farm Manager - #8HR - 33539
Southern Dairy Hub is at the cutting edge of dairy farming. The farm is 349ha and 800cows and is a collaboration between DairyNZ, AgResearch, and the Southern Dairy Development Trust. The Farms is dedicated to innovative, sustainable farming. This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation that contributes to shaping the future of New Zealand dairy farming along side your career. As the Farm Manager you’ll get the unique opportunity to work closely with industry experts, build new relationships and contribute to advancement in the sector all the while elevating your career.
Step into Leadership - Join BEL Group - #8HR-33440
We’re looking for an up and coming leader who can motivate a team and lead the way for farms across BEL group. This opportunity will see you joining one of BEL Groups high performing farm teams milking between 1050 and 1350 cows. You’ll also have the opportunity to be mentored by a Farm Manager passionate about your growth and development.
POSITION FILLED: Farm Manager - Waipapa Station
Mōkai, Taupō | Large-scale drystock| Leadership role with purpose
Waipapa 9 Trust is seeking a capable, professional and values-driven Farm Manager to lead day-to-day operations at Waipapa Station, a large-scale, mixed-enterprise farming business. Spanning 3,000 hectares, Waipapa Station is a complex and diverse operation encompassing dairy support, beef finishing, and sheep and beef breeding. The station winters 600 dairy heifers, 350 bulls, 1,200 beef steers and heifers, 5,200 ewes and 700 breeding cows, and also winters 3,000 dairy cows on-farm with external support. Winter cropping and silage are grown on farm to support the livestock system.
POSITION FILLED: Farm Assistant - 10 minutes North of Hamilton
MJ & JE Smith Farms Ltd is a family-owned and operated business situated on 105ha of beautiful farmland just 10 minutes away from Hamilton. With 290 cows, spring calving starting 5th July. This is a progressive family run farm, looking at investing in the future, offering you a great chance to work with a solid team.
As a Farm Assistant, you will be responsible for the daily operations including operating and helping maintain the 26aside herringbone shed, operating farm vehicles and machinery and assisting with day-to-day tasks on farm.
Previous farming experience is a plus, but they are open to candidates who are eager to learn and willing to work hard, maintaining high standards of animal welfare, farm hygiene and good communication skills with the team.
POSITION FILLED: Farm Manager - Ngatea - Pouarua Farms
This one ticks a lot of boxes, but there’s more than meets the eye to this opportunity….
420-cows, 30 ASHB with good technology
Close to town, central to Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and the Coromandel
Good roster, great package incl three bedroom house with sleepout attached to garage and vehicle
Career development and training opportunities
Pouarua Farms sit contiguously, near Ngatea, on the Hauraki Plains…an investment by five Hauraki Iwi in the future. These Iwi are progressive long-term investors with a centuries old connection to this land. They also have diverse primary sector investments across Hauraki and are tasked with building prosperity and longevity for their stakeholders. And Pouarua Farms itself has a great story to tell…it’s about people and the community coming together, it’s about nurturing and working with the land and it’s about everyone thriving.
POSITION FILLED: Herd Manager - 20 mins drive South of Hamilton - #8HR - 33340
450 Cows, 170 ha
54 Bale Rotary Cowshed
Roster of 6 on and 2 days off, Calving 15 Jul – 15 September (6 days on, one day off)
3 Bedroom house, with a double garage
A flexible system 2 pasture based system with modern infrastructure that includes a 220-cow herd home and covered feed pad.
The farm owners are committed to environmental excellence through retiring and planting sensitive areas, reporting directly to the Farm Manager.
POSITION FILLED: Farm Manager - 2IC, in the heart of the Waikato - #8HR - 33907
Are you an experienced and keen 2IC/Farm Manager looking for a great opportunity next season with a 280 Friesian herd?
Ohaupo based (between Hamilton and Te Awamutu)
Progressive, learning environment working with the farm owner and farm consultant to maximise KPI’s and farm productivity in every way!
This is the job for you!
POSITION FILLED: Dairy Farm Manager - #8HR - 33639
Mangatea Dairy, a 550-cow, iwi-owned farm, is seeking a dedicated Dairy Farm Manager for the 2025/26 season. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced farming professional to work collaboratively as a member of the TGH Natural Resources team to achieve financial and operational excellence.
POSITION FILLED: Contract Milking on the Hauraki Plains - #8HR - 33807
Located north of Netherton on the Hauraki Plains, this farm has great infrastructure and is set up for success.
360 kiwi-cross cows
135-140,000kgms
139ha effective
Spring calving herd
POSITION FILLED: Contract Milker - 340 Herd - Matamata - #8HR - 33374
340 kiwi-cross cows
Halfway between Matamata & Cambridge
115ha effective
Spring calving herd
Our client is looking for someone who keeps the core of dairying principles at the heart of what they do, including; good pasture management, exceptional animal husbandry and reporting. Located in an area that is known for consistent farming outcomes this farm is a solid performer with the bonus of being right between the great towns of Matamata and Cambridge.
POSITION FILLED: Farm Manager - Kinvarra Farm - North Waikato - #8HR-33138
Kinvarra Farm has been run by the Hickey Family for the last 50 years. Well established with a herd of 550 producing 200,000 kgms, the farm has a milking platform of 225 effective hectares and a 40 hectare block supporting young stock, 90% easy contour. System 4.
Autumn calving from the 1st April, let’s get you familiar with the farm before the calves start dropping! Milking in 2 herringbone sheds (one 28 aside and one 20 aside) if you’re looking for a Farm Manager’s role this could be the one!
POSITION FILLED: Dairy & Beef Drystock Farm Manager - Culverden - #8HR - 33307
The Hillcrest Group is on the search for an experienced Dairy/Beef Drystock Farm Manager to join their business. The drystock farm plays an important part in supporting the wider farming business through providing high quality heifers to the dairy farm, supplying winter feed for cows and creating value through a beef operation.
Reporting to the farm owners, this is an exciting opportunity to put your skills to the test with the autonomy to get the job done knowing support from the farm owners and wider business is there when you need it.
650ha effective.
Carrying 380 R2 heifers and 380 R1 heifers.
Finishing Friesian bulls 400, 200 which are due to be sold this year.
Beef 360, 180 which are due to be sold this year.
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