Relief milking is not only a valuable service within the dairy sector, but it can also be a profitable and fulfilling trade for those who are committed and skilled. Let’s have a peek at the various benefits in selecting relief milking as a vocation. Flexible Working Hours One of the primary advantages of relief milking…
Rates And Expenses (Part 5)
In this, the final, segment of our five-part series, we’ll conclude by looking at a couple aspects of relief milking that can crop up from time to time. Milking For Cash For reasons of your own, you may wish to be paid with cash. Some farmers will be happy to oblige, but most will probably…
Why I Prefer Sole Charge
One question I get asked a lot, is why I prefer sole charge relief jobs as opposed to taking on jobs as assistant. There are several reasons, which I’ll try to explain in the following post. I’ve been relief milking full-time since 2014, for the majority of that time in sole charge. Prior to that…
Taking The Initiative
As admin of a handful of relief milking groups on Facebook I’ve gained some insights into how farmers and job seekers interact with one another online. One recurring pattern I’ve noticed is this: a farmer posts an advertisement looking for a relief milker, but instead of private messaging or phoning the farmer to express interest,…
The Benefits Of Business Cards
Playing a key role in New Zealand’s economy, relief milkers are essential in ensuring the smooth running of the nation’s dairy sector. These individuals step in during peak times, emergencies, or when farmers and their regular staff are unavailable due to sickness, injury, vacation, or family commitments. However, in a competitive field where personal connections…
Should Relief Milkers Charge Mileage?
As essential contributors to the dairy sector, relief milkers play a vital role in maintaining the continuity of milk production. However, a contentious issue can often arise regarding whether relievers should charge for travelling expenses and fuel when providing their services to dairy farms. In this article, we examine both sides of the debate to…