These two family owned farms are 20 minutes from Te Awamutu (and 20 minutes from Otorohanga) and within 3km of each other. Currently run as two separate dairy units we are looking for a competent and capable contract milker who is interested in running them both. We offer a fixed annual amount that will be paid in 12 equal instalments and contract milker costs are; - Labour - Fuel for bikes Both farms are System 2 - grass based with maize and grass silage fed as supplement (some of which is grown on the dairy unit and some on the drystock unit next door).

We are looking for contract milkers with excellent pasture management skills who can accurately allocate pasture and supplement. We are looking for contract milkers who have experience recruiting and retaining a team and preferably have team members willing to relocate with them. Total labour units is 4.

5; - 2 x FTE on 340 cow farm (through a 30ashb) - 3 x FTE on 470 cow farm (through a 32ashb) during calving and mating (then 2 x FTE for rest of the season) Housing is; - 1 x 4 bedroom house (with double lock up garage) - 1 x 3 bedroom house with study (with double lock up garage and outside storage attached) - 1 x 3 bedroom house (with enclosed carport) - 1 x 3 bedroom house (with single lock up garage) Farm is in zone for Korakonui School and Te Awamutu College. Please include a cover letter with your application and a CV with at least two recent references. We are looking for a long term partnership with stable contract milkers who are happy to be in and stay in the area.

There are genuine progression opportunities for the right candidates who can manage grass, communicate clearly and kindly and have genuine empathy for cows and calves. 1 x 4 bedroom house (with double lock up garage) 1 x 3 bedroom house with study (with double lock up garage and outside storage attached) 1 x 3 bedroom house (with enclosed carport) 1 x 3 bedroom house (with single lock up garage) Two separate dairy units, system 2 (PK free and no feedpad), 340 cows through 30ashb, 470 cows through 32ashb. Flat to rolling contour.

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