Milk Harvester

O & H Milking Limited; Taupo; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Taupo area location

Job summary

O & H Milking Limited is seeking a Milk Harvester for our 1,000-cow dairy operation near Taupo, New Zealand. The role involves dairy duties on a 6-days-on, 2-days-off roster with approximately 35–40 hours per week and a practical, hands-on work environment.

The successful applicant should be physically fit, reliable, and eager to learn, with dairy farming experience preferred and tractor skills considered an advantage. Great accommodation is available for the team in this location.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of dairy farming.
• Strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in dairy farming, milking preferred.
• Tractor operating experience is an advantage.
• Sense of humour a must.

Responsibilities

• Milking cows efficiently and safely as part of the farm team.
• Keeping the milking shed and work areas clean and tidy.
• Assisting with general farm duties as required.
• Operating a tractor and, where experience and skills allow.

Job description

Milk Harvester Required – 1,000 Cow Dairy Farm

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivated Milk Harvester to join our team on our 1,000-cow dairy farm, located just a 10-minute drive from beautiful Taupō.

Key Responsibilities

• Milking cows efficiently and safely as part of the farm team.
• Keeping the milking shed and work areas clean and tidy.
• Assisting with general farm duties as required.
• Operating a tractor and where experience and skills allow.

About You

The successful applicant will:

• Be physically fit and capable of meeting the demands of dairy farming.
• Have a strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Be reliable, punctual and willing to learn.
• Work well independently and as part of a hardworking team.
• Have previous dairy farming experience, preferably in a milking role.
• Have tractor operating experience, which would be an added advantage.
• Sense of humour a must.

What We Offer

• Approximately 35–40 hours per week.
• A 6-days-on, 2-days-off roster.
• Great accommodation available.
• A fantastic location just 10 minutes drive from Taupō.
• The opportunity to work alongside a hardworking and supportive team.
• A practical, hands-on role within a large-scale dairy operation with award winning employers.