Farm Details
128ha total, 119ha effective
Jersey, X bred, and Friesian Herd, a great all-round mix
420 cows wintered, run as 1 herd
Spring calving, with calves off in December
System 3
36 aside herringbone with cup removers that will be installed in June 2025
Majority of the farm peat
Production Details
180,000kgMS - first year owning the farm - 23-24 season
9% up season to date - second year 24-25 season
Feed Details
In-shed meal feeders - PKE blend and molasses (360t meal used last season, aiming for slightly less this current season)
150tDM bought Maize
6ha home grown Maize
Hay used in the drying off and winter period
No feed pad
Accomodation
1 x 3 bedroom house, plus office with double garage
1 x 3 bedroom house
Plant & Machinery
1 x Case cabbed tractor with FEL
1 x Giltrap R11 wagon
New tandem Hustler tip trailer
Bale feeder
Calf rearing gear
Further Details
5 minutes to Morrinsville
Owners live off farm so strong communication is a non-negotiable
What we are looking for in an applicant?
Confident and competent Contract Milker that strives to meet production targets
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. Strong history of calving and mating sucess is required
Spring rotation planners - can you accurately allocate feed according to the plan?
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 - this is a must. The more informed we are, the better plans we can put in place for you.
Fit, healthy and tidy individual/ couple.
Planning and transparency to achieve incentives for performance and reproductive results.
Having the want to learn more and continue to become a better farmer
Being able to work as a team, providing clear expectations and instructions to staff
Does this role take your interest?
Applications for this role require a CV to be emailed to info@itsreco.co.nz in first instance. These will be forwarded onto the Farm Owner and will be actively reviewed. The Farm Owner will be conducting phone interviews and on-farm interviews and reference checking will be accompanied by the Farm Advisor
Information below to include in your application that are highly favourable;
At least 5 years work history, or the last few positions with timelines
During these positions, it is great to have some key farm details,
Cow numbers
Production
System
What the farm was like, rolling contour, wet? Dry in the summer?
How these elements were managed
Any farm goals that were in place and/or achieved?
Any personal goals that were accomplished? or that are a working progress?
What did you enjoy or didn't enjoy in these previous positions
The more information we have about the above, the faster we can process your application.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks!
From the team @ RECO
