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We are LOSM looking for a Herd Manager with at least 2-year dairy experience. Genuine interest in dairy farming is a must because of your daily involvement. Milking through a 50 bail rotary with 950 peak cows on 245ha Located in Hinds, Ashburton. Calving Roster 6/2. 11/3 post calving Single accommodation with carport , No pets. The farm is grass based and irrigated by pivots and fixed grid. The team will be composed of the LOSM, second-in-charge, Herd manager and Dairy farm assistant. This is a smoke free and drug free work place. Aside from milk harvesting, you will also be responsible for the following: stock mangement/animal husbandry equipment weekly checks and maintenance pasture and feeding mangement compliance with farm environment and health and safety protocol accurate record keeping expected to perform during the calving and mating season junior staff mangement and training Other duties include (but not limited to): Weed control,  Feeding calves...

We are looking for Herd manager to assist with running our 630 cow farm in Culverden. You main duties will be milking, cleaning cowshed, fencing, feeding calves, weed control, riding motorbike. A brief mention of actual herd management duties, such as animal health, calving and mating or pasture management will be advantage.   A relevant qualification at NZQCF Level 4 or higher, or an overseas equivalent, OR at least three years’ relevant dairy farming experience is compulsory. Our candidate must be physically fit as manual work and heavy lifting may be required and be ready to wake up at 4am and work after 5pm if circumstance requires (with regular breaks). You also need to be ready to work weekends and holidays as required per your roster. Accommodation on farm provided so you need to have your own reliable transport due to the remote location of workplace. Random drug testing may be required. Pay is accommodation included. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Farm Machinery & General Farm Worker Edendale, Southland We are looking for a practical, reliable and motivated person to join our farming operation. This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys working with machinery, has good mechanical ability and is happy to turn their hand to a wide range of jobs around the farm. We winter all our cows and young stock on our runoffs and carry out our own groundwork, so there is plenty of opportunity for tractor and machinery work throughout the year. We also use Halter technology to make stock management and wintering more efficient. This makes feeding out and shifting stock much easier, with no need to constantly get on and off machinery to move fences. The role will involve: ● Operating tractors, diggers and other farm machinery ● Groundwork and cultivation ● General machinery servicing, maintenance and repairs ● Engineering, welding and fabrication work ●...

About the Role We are looking for a reliable, motivated and experienced Assistant Herd Manager to join our dairy farming team on our 420-cow farm in Mihi, Reporoa. The farm operates with Halter technology, and the successful applicant will work closely with the Farm Manager and casual/temporary staff to maintain high standards of animal care, pasture management and day-to-day farm operations. This is a position suited to someone who enjoys working with cows, takes pride in their work and is keen to develop their dairy farming skills. Key Responsibilities Assist with the day-to-day management of the 420-cow dairy herd. Assist with milking and ensure cows are handled calmly and safely. Monitor animal health, welfare and condition. Assist with calving, mating and other seasonal herd management activities. Identify cows requiring attention and report health issues promptly. Assist with young stock and calf management when required. Help with pasture management, shifting cows and feed...

Milking Operator – Fixed Term (Multi-Unit Dairy) 5 Nov 2026 ·  Skilled Milking Operator wanted — fixed term to end of season, house and work car included. We're a multi-unit dairy operation based in Riversdale/Balfour looking for a reliable, experienced milker to join our team for the rest of the season. If you take pride in good cow handling and clean, efficient milkings, and you're happy to move between sheds as the roster needs, we'd like to hear from you. The role You'll be milking across several units on a rotating roster, covering different days and milking times as required. Flexibility is the key to this job. Milking cows to a high standard, morning and afternoon, across multiple sheds Moving between units as the roster and farm needs change Following milk quality, animal health and food safety procedures Teat spraying, cup handling and identifying cows needing attention (mastitis, lame, on heat) Shed and yard wash-down and keeping the dairy clean...

My client offers an awesome opportunity 10kms from Otorohanga. It is a well-developed, flat to rolling fertile farm with 50 bale internal dairy, two homes and excellent infrastructure. The farm is 160 ha effective and will carry around 440 cows. Previous production has averaged around 152,000 kg ms. The farm is run as a system 3 farm with spring calving. The farm has wearables and in shed feeding. You’ll work with the farm owner to operate the farm in an efficient way that will aim to farm profitably and sustainably. The challenge in this job is running a fertile farm, optimising cow nutrition and production. The reward will be supportive farm owner, in an excellent location with good facilities. The ideal candidates will be experienced, have proven modern pasture management skills and be a good communicator.

An exciting opportunity available for a motivated and experienced lower-order sharemilker or sharemilking couple on our established 580-cow dairy farm in South Taranaki. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has excellent stockmanship and pasture management skills, and is keen to take ownership of the day-to-day running of a successful dairy operation. Just as importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, who is easy to get along with, communicates well and values a good working relationship. About the farm 580-cow dairy operation in South Taranaki 80 bale Rotary cowshed Halter technology Protrack Established farm with good infrastructure and systems Supportive, hands-on farm owners Last season production was 294,000 MS What makes this opportunity different? The farm owners will retain responsibility for calf rearing and effluent management, allowing the sharemilker to...

Excellent roster, modern setup and a great location! Farm assistant wanted for an immediate start in the sunny Grey Valley 🐄 If you’re reliable, don’t mind early mornings and are calm around cows, we’d love to hear from you. The role and hours are flexible, so let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll see if it fits our team

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...

About the Role : We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team at Lead with Pride Farm, where we manage 1000 cows for milking. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring smooth farm operations, animal care, and contributing to our efficient dairy production process. If you're passionate about agriculture, have experience or a willingness to learn, this could be the perfect role for you! Key Responsibilities : Milking : Assist with the daily milking process for our herd of 1000 cows, ensuring animal welfare and product quality. Farm Breaks : Coordinate and manage scheduled breaks for the cows, ensuring their well-being and comfort. Irrigation : Assist with the operation and maintenance of farm irrigation systems to support the health of the crops. General Farm Duties : Perform other essential farm duties such as feeding, cleaning, animal handling, and equipment maintenance....