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Variable Order Sharemilking – Waitaki Plains

Neil and Dot Smith are long-established dairy farmers on the Waitaki Plains in North Otago. They are seeking to recruit a Variable Order Sharemilker to operate their large-scale dairy farm, commencing 1st June 2027.


Key property features are: -

·        301ha effective irrigated.

·        1,050 peak cows milked

·        Production - 430,000kgMS.

·        60 Bail rotary shed.

·        Irrigation – Lower Waitaki Scheme supply via new irrigation system - 5x centre pivots, fixed grid and some K-line.

·        4-bed main house and 3x 3 bed staff houses.


The Owners are experienced dairy farmers who have recently completed the redevelopment of the dairy farm with spray irrigation (from border dykes), which provides an opportunity for improved output. Their operation is self-contained for supplementary feeds and grazing. They are committed to resourcing the farm to achieve the production and to maintain the property to a high standard.


Suitable applicants must be: -

  • A NZ Resident
  • Excellent livestock and pasture managers
  • Good people managers and safe operators
  • Effective communicators
  • Motivated and organised
  • Good caretakers of property
  • Able to demonstrate their ability to finance the sharemilking business.


The successful applicant will be offered a competitive variable order agreement and will be required to provide a tractor, feed wagon, fertiliser spreader, farm motorbikes, calf rearing equipment, portable fences and basic hand tools.


The farm is located on the Waitaki Plain, just off SH1 – 20km to Oamaru – all services and excellent schooling options. Primary schools at Papakaio (12km), Glenavy (6km). 


Please apply via farm source: Variable Order Sharemilking – Waitaki Plains | Farm Source - Farming Jobs



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When applying for a job you will normally be asked to apply by submitting a CV (curriculum vitae) also called a resume.


A CV is a summary of your personal details, skills, work experience and details of people who will vouch for you and can provide more information about skills and motivation.


Most jobs are now advertised and applied for on-line. Ensure that the format you use for your CV is a common format e.g., PDF or Word format is best so that it can be easily accessed by the person recruiting the position. Also be aware of the size of your CV and covering letter file. Don’t make it too big as this may cause problems for the receiver of your application, if their internet connection is poor. Often this associated with photos and intricate layouts.


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DON’T apply for jobs that you have no intention of accepting should you be offered the role – this just wastes everybody’s time. Your application won’t necessarily get you a job, but the aim should be to try and make the next stage of the process – which is normally to get an interview.