RECO is pleased to present this incredible contract milking position located 15 minutes south of Te Awamutu. With great infrastructure and contour this role is one worth applying for.
This farm has been owner operated for over 20 years, and this is your opportunity to be the first contact milker and make your mark.
Thank you for your application and interest in this role, we look forward to discussing this position further with you. Here are some key details about the farm and the role.
109 ha total farm size. Flat to medium rolling contour (80% flat - 20% gentle gradient)
Peak milking 310-320 Friesian Cross cows
122,000kgMS (4 year average)
System 3 (Feeding Grass silage, Maize Silage and PKE on the feed pad)
34 aside Herringbone cowshed with new Waikato cup removers
Pit control electric drafting gates
Very well raced and fenced
40ha + receives effluent irrigation by a traveling irrigator (two available)
Large calf rearing facilities with great bobby calf loading area
Brand new 4 bedroom main house
Very tidy 2.5 bedroom assistants house
Maize and grass silage is bought to the dairy farm from the run off block which is owned and managed by the farm owners
Knowledgeable farm owners willing to share their knowledge about the farm and are available to rear calves for the first season.
What we are looking for in an applicant?
Passion for pasture. First and foremost, you must be able to understand and execute on what target pre and post grazing residuals are required at different times of the year.
Animal health is always a priority.
Mating results - these are always the key to the following season success. We want to see as many cows in-calf as possible
Attention to detail. Must have a good knowledge or willingness to learn about all the details required to be recorded for farming. MINDA, Dairy Diary etc.
Open communication. The farm owners do live on the property and are happy for their knowledge to be tapped into, you just need to ask.
Fit, healthy and tidy team. This is a tidy farm that has a lot of work put into over the years so it is expected someone can bring the same level of interest
Having the want to learn more and continue to become a better farmer
How to apply
Please submit your interest and CV to info@itsreco.co.nz. We will be reviewing applicants as they come in. Applicants are expected to complete a small quiz before the interviewing process and be open to a police check.
