Contract Milker – Jenkins Farm

Tuatapere, Southland

Are you ready to take your dairy career to the next level?

Fortuna Group is on the lookout for a skilled Contract Milker to lead the operations of the newly formed bottom block of Jenkins Farm, a large-scale, 800-cow dairy operation just under an hour from Invercargill. This is your chance to manage a high-performing farm within a progressive, values-driven business.

About the Role: In this role, you’ll take full responsibility for the farm’s day-to-day operations, ensuring animal welfare, productivity, and staff development are at the heart of everything you do. Your leadership will directly influence the success of the farm and the growth of the people within your team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the daily operations of the Farm
• Maintaining high standards of milking, stock health, and welfare
• Leading, supporting, and developing farm staff to achieve production goals efficiently and safely
• Managing feed planning, cow condition, and pasture performance
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking someone with:

• Proven experience managing or contract milking large herds
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• A practical understanding of feed, pasture, and cow condition management
• A commitment to sustainability, animal welfare, and continuous improvement
• Confidence in operating under pressure, with excellent communication skills

About Fortuna Group: Founded in 2012 by David and Kay Dodunski, Fortuna Group has grown into one of the lower South Island’s most progressive dairy businesses, now operating 24 dairy farms and six support blocks, milking over 16,500 cows across 7,000+ hectares.

We are recognised for:

• Operational excellence and high-performance farming
• Progressive, values-driven farm systems
• Commitment to our people, animals, and the environment
• A culture where safety and development come first

Our purpose is simple: to enrich the world through dairy while generating opportunities

Where can Fortuna take you? Whether you’re starting as a Dairy Assistant, stepping up to Farm Manager, or aiming for regional leadership and beyond, our Fortuna Futures pathways are designed to help you grow.

What We Offer:

• Competitive contract rate (to be discussed during the selection process)
• Support from a professional, progressive, and established dairy business
• Opportunities for long-term growth within the Fortuna Group network
• A team that genuinely cares about people, animals, and the land

Express Your Interest: If this sounds like the perfect next step in your dairy career, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and cover letter to: careers@fortunagroup.net.nz

Subject line: Jenkins Farm

Applications close: Saturday, 31 January 2026