Take Your Sharemilking Career Forward
Drive Production. Elevate Performance. Lift Profitability.
Our client is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking 50/50 sharemilker ready to step into a well-resourced, high-performing dairying business and take it to the next level. This is an opportunity to build your own success on a property with scale, strong historical performance and the foundations for future growth.
With a long-term production average of 145,000 kgMS and peak seasons of 160,000 kgMS from Holstein Friesian cows, this farm has proven output. The herd has now been sold — leaving the gate wide open for the next generation to come in, build their own herd, and shape the direction of the farming system.
A recent Farmax review indicates a minimum production of 120,000 kgMS under a crossbred herd, but the modelling also makes one thing clear: there’s significantly more potential to unlock here.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
A well-set-up property designed for efficiency, animal welfare and consistent results:
- 360 crossbred/Friesian cows with a preferred planned start of calving around 15 July
- 148 effective hectares — 100 ha flat, 48 ha easy rolling, including 85 ha effluent area
- 36-aside herringbone shed with strong infrastructure to support scale
- Feed pad, two wintering pads, and extensive implement shedding
- 15 ha of maize on-platform, plus homegrown baleage and bulk silage
- PKE, DDG and Soy meal imported to drive performance and hit targets
- Labour requirement: 2.5–3 FTE
- Healthy Homes-certified, 3-bedroom home, plus double garage
- Only 25 km to central Whangārei
Build Your System. Grow Your Business.
The surrounding support network amplifies the opportunity:
- Neighbouring calf grazing eliminates cartage costs and keeps your replacements close
- Lease block directly across the road ideal for rearing heifers under your own management, perfect set-up for AI programmes, giving you more control and faster genetic progress
- Strong infrastructure allows for future-focused, sustainable system design
If you thrive on improving performance, love your cows, and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative partnership, this is a position where your skills and ambition will be valued and rewarded.
Shape the System, Drive the Direction
One of the most exciting aspects of this opportunity is the farm owner’s willingness to evolve the system. If you bring well-thought-out ideas, solid analysis, and a clear case for value, you’ll find a partner open to change. Whether it’s refining feed strategy, or adopting new technologies, this is a place where informed innovation is encouraged — and where the right sharemilker can help shape the future of the business.
Who We’re Looking For
A passionate sharemilker who brings:
- A genuine love of cows and high-quality stockmanship
- Strong communication and a team-first approach
- Drive to improve productivity and build a sustainable, resilient system
- A commitment to care, integrity, and good on-farm practices
Apply Now
If you’re ready to step into a rewarding, future-focused 50/50 opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants must:
- Be eligible to work in New Zealand
- Be drug-free
- Provide an up-to-date CV with references, including current employer
