21 Assistant Herd Manager jobs

We are looking for assistant herd manager/ herd manager for join our team on 600 cow dairy farm. Good farm setup,45 aside herringbone shed with walk over teat spray and ACR. Must have At least 3 years of dairy farm experience. 

Experienced Farm Assistant position, permanent full time available in the waikato area,  25kms to Cambridge, 15kms to putaruru, 40kms to te awamutu and 45kms to Hamilton city. We are looking for a motivated, reliable and awesome Farm Assistant to join our team! Located 25mins from Cambridge. Pōhara farm milking 330-350 cows through a 40ASHB, 16 hour full season. Duties will include assisting in the day-today operations of the farm, milking cows, feeding and caring for livestock, farm maintenance, and equipment upkeep. Must have a positive and strong work ethic and open to random drug testing as part of the farm Health and Safety Policy. Roster will be 8on, 2off and calving time will be 6on, 1off and position comes with a newly renovated 2 bedroom home. If this sounds like you then please get in touch, Job available now! We are not an accredited employer. NZ residents only please. Thank you 

Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 465Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven, so if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, café’s, shops then this is the perfect location for you!  We milk our beautiful 1600 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently seeking a proactive assistant herd manager to join our awesome team.   We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.   We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be.  This is an ideal role for a someone who is serious about growing their career as we do like to promote from...

**Job opportunity **   We  (CHEV AND MARY ) are  seeking a Farm Assistant/Herd manager for the upcoming season starting 1 June 2025 Located 10 Minutes from Okaihau – 20 Minutes from Kerikeri We are Milking 650 cows with afi collars, auto drafting  through a 60 bale rotary with cup removers, feed pad. High input system. The ideal candidate will have 2 or more seasons experience in the dairy farming industry and a good attitude towards dairy farming and willingness to learn. The role will predominantly be working alongside the Contract Milker and  2ic.   **key Responsibilities:** These duties include, but not restricted to - Care for and manage dairy cows in a rotary shed - Operate farm machinery, including tractors ,two-wheelers, quad bike - Perform daily feeding and milking tasks, day to day running of farm on home farm and run offs. - Maintain a clean and safe working environment. - Work independently and as part of a team....

We are looking for a farm assistant/herd manager for next season to start June 1st. Due to one of our valued staff of over 5 years moving to a management position we have an exciting opportunity for next season. We are looking for someone who is honest, reliable and interested in progressing within the dairy industry. We are part of a larger family farming group that could provide career advancement to the right person. We are not an accredited employer at this stage.  An on farm interview will be conducted. We milk 600 cows on 241ha farm in West Otago. 40 bail rotary shed with ACRs, auto teat spray, Protrac, auto drafting and in shed feeding. We are 50/50 sharemilkers and have one other full time staff member and relief staff as required. we run a 7/2/7/2/7/3 roster for most of the season and 6/1 over calving.  Competitive remuneration dependent on skill and experience. Accommodation is one of two options.  First option - 3 Bedroom warm healthy home approved family...

We are sharemilkers on a 460-cow pivot-irrigated dairy farm with a 36-bale rotary shed with ACR, situated a 10-minute drive away from Geraldine, South Canterbury. With our long-term full timer making a career switch and moving back to the city at the end of the season, we are looking for a new shed- and assistant herd manager. As this is a considerable step up from farm assistant, the successful candidate needs to have at least 3 years of dairy experience and have a mature and responsible mindset. The basics of animal health and reproduction can be handled with confidence (i.e. recognising mastitis, lameness and milk fever, giving metabolics, spotting cows on heat, etc) and an empathy for cows is essential. For the right candidate, the position can grow into an assistant farm manager role in the future. This is a hard-working, positive-minded and focused team with high standards in milk production, shed hygiene and farm and vehicle maintenance. We love our cows and believe in...

The opportunity has come up for not one but two progressive roles at La Finca Dairies! We are on the lookout for two staff members that bring passion and enthusiasm first and foremost! Role number 1: Full time permanent 2IC. Role number 2 : Spring help and fixed roster relief milking. Full time 2IC: we are looking for an energetic person who will be involved with but not limited to feeding out, topping, mixer wagon/feed pad work, treating cows, calving cows, identifying mastitis and lameness. Experience is not a dealbreaker for this role, we are willing to teach and upskill the right person for the job. If you are currently a farm assistant or herd/shed manager wanting to step up to a 2IC role we want to hear from you! We believe we would have a lot to offer an established 2IC also.  Remuneration: $84,000-$92,000 experience dependent Roster: 5.5 on 1.5 off Spring help: The details of this role can be flexible. Ideally this role involves helping with a range of...

We are looking for an enthusiastic herd manager who is passionate about the dairy industry and sees it as their career. You will be helping with all aspects of the split calving farm and given every opportunity to take on responsibility as skill level allows. It is a system 2 farm so pasture management skills or a willingness to learn are important.  You must be a competent but quiet stock handler and be able to recognise a sick or lame cow.  You must be a good team player and communicator. You will need to operate in a manner compliant with the farms health and safety policy.  You need to be a resident or hold a work visa. Drug testing is carried out on farm 

Due to our staff member returning home overseas we now have a position available on our dairy farm that we contract milk in opio, near nightcaps. We will be calving 540 cows to milk between 520-530 cows through a 32 ashb with acrs, in shed feeding, auto teat sprayer and protract. The cows have all flex collars. The cows are wintered on farm on 2 feed pads which have self feed stacks, so not feeding out in the tractor everyday.  Calving is also done on pad with straw and rubber matts. There is work available for your partner feeding the calves and relief milking, part time or possibly full time. Please apply through this website to be considered for this position.

Are you passionate about farming and keen to grow your skills? We are looking for an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to join our team on farm milking 700 cows through a 54 bail Rotary shed.  If you have some farming experience, a great attitude and a strong work ethic, this could be the perfect role for you! The job entails- -Milking and handling livestock, with care. -Monitoring herd health and assisting with treatments -Feeding cows and managing pastures -Operating and maintaining farm machinery -General farm work, including fencing and maintenance You will need to-  -Have some experience in farming -A willingness to learn and get stuck in  -A team player who is clean and tidy and takes pride in their work -Be someone who is reliable, honest and hardworking -Have a love for animals and the outdoors  We can offer, a competitive salary based on experience, career development opportunities, a supportive team and great working environment, on farm accommodation is...

    We are hiring. . . Come work with us at Legendairies  . . . .   We are Tracy and Steve Henderson and along with our three children and farm team members we are sharemilking 850 cows in Awarua, Southland.  We are both from farming backgrounds.  The farm is a 300 ha dairy farm with an adjoining 500 ha support block for young stock and winter grazing.  Milking through a 50 bail rotary. We live 15 minutes from Invercargill, 15 minutes from the beach and Southland has an amazing backyard to explore. We live in an amazing supportive community with friendly neighbours.   We can offer – ·         A supportive learning environment ·         Provide progression to the right person ·         Support for on farm and off farm interests ·         Provide a flexible roster that suits the farm team ·         3 bedroom house – Healthy homes ticked ·         Diverse jobs, learning...

**++ edit: Due to a very large number of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted  ++** We have an opportunity for honest and enthusiastic Farm Assistant to start with us on the 1st of June 2025. We are LOSM and have been on this farm for the last 3 seasons. The farm is flat 130ha and fully irrigated with 3 pivots, Rotorainer and just a handful of K lines. We will peak milk 500 spring calving cows, that are high producing +/- 570kgMS/year. We like to have a low average SCC <100 so attention to detail in the milking shed is a must. Our shed is a 36 ASHB with inshed feedings and all the cows have Allflex collars. We have advertised before but are really looking for that team member that fits in with the rest of our team. We are therefore looking for someone that has good communication, also when mistakes are made. That is reliable and honest about their skill level and that is wanting to learn, that is able to work independently but also wants to...

We have a Farm Assistant position available to assist us (Sharemilkers) starting 1st June 2025. We are seeking a person that is honest, reliable and motivated to progress in the dairy industry. Experience at least 1 year of New Zealand dairy farming. This role requires standard farm duties: - milk harvesting and shed hygiene - animal welfare - feeding out with tractor - weed control - fencing - effluent management The farm is located in West Otago, 15 mins from Tapanui and 45 mins to Gore. The farm is milking 650 cows through a 50 bail rotary shed. In shed feeding, ACR's and protrack. Roster will be 11/3 with 6/1 over calving (Aug and Sep) On and off farm training encouraged and supported. The successful applicant must: - comply with and pass drug and alcohol testing at any time - physically fit and healthy - able to ride four wheeler and tractor - have a criminal free record - understand and speak English well - have a high standard for cleanliness and hygiene at...

We are looking for a motivated person for a 2IC/ Herd Manager job milking 120 jersey/kiwi cross cows solo through a 16 a side tidy herringbone shed. We have 67 ha of dairy land 15 minutes from Palmerston North in Linton.  The farm is part of a bigger operation, two farms in total.  You will need to be able to work in with the farm owners, one of which is full time on our other farm and is the overall operational manager. We are looking for someone with great attention to detail, very good communication skills, at least 4 years in the dairy industry. Tasks include being able to get cows and calves out during the springtime, making sure calf ID is done to the best of your ability as we are passionate about our breeding, milking calmly in the shed, feeding out with the tractor and being able to report back on the cows, pasture etc to the operational manager. There is a full time calf rearer. No accommodation available, this is a drive in position from June through to...

Carries out milk harvesting tasks as directed and is developing correct skills to milk efficiently and safely. Helps set up dairy prior to milking and on time. Milks cows efficiently and safely, as directed. Uses backing gate well. Teat sprays well. Marks cows well. Understands factors that affect milk quality, and the reasons for regulations around milk quality safety. Understands the cost and implications of grading milk and high somatic cell counts. Helps manage ‘dirty cows’. Implements dairy hygiene requirements. Assists with cleaning and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and reports any faults to senior staff. Understands how the milking system works, so as to identify and report when things are not working correctly, such as the milk pump. Can use specialist equipment e.g. drafting system Cleans yard, plant, and other dairy equipment well,...

Are you looking for a position with a supportive team, where you have room to grow and learn in all aspects of the role? We have an opportunity with a flexible start date between late March and early June. Ideally this will be a permanent role, but we are also open to creating a fixed term position. The farm is a 730 cow farm, with all cows wintered on. There is a 60 bail rotary cowshed with cup removers and in shed feeding, and the farm is irrigated by a mix of pivots, rotorainers and sprinklers. We milk twice a day from calving to mid-late January, and then move to 10 in 7 milking. Calves are fed on an ad lib system. What We’re Looking For: Positive attitude, energetic outlook, and team player mentality Trustworthy, pride in your work, and ready to learn Good communication skills and open to feedback A desire to take responsibility and enjoy working with systems What You'll Be Doing: The job includes a range of the following dependent on prior experience,...

We are looking for a Farm Assistant/Herd manager for the upcoming season. Located 10 Minutes from Oxford. We are Milking 800 cow through a 54 bale rotary with cup removers. The ideal candidate will have a 1 or more seasons experience in the industry and a good attitude towards dairy farming and willingness to learn. The role will predominantly be working alongside the Contract Milker and 2ic, milking and plant wash, calf rearing, shifting irrigation (K-lines and sprinklers), break fences, weed spraying and other general duties. We are after someone who just gets on with things, and wants to learn and wants to be part of a team that works together. Also someone who can be trusted to work independently. We encourage development, and are willing to support in and way we can to help people grow in the industry. The successful applicant must be able to work well on their own and with others, be trustworthy and honest, show initiative, use common sense and follow health and...

We are looking for a good honest hard working person to join us on our farm here in Kaikoura. Must have a great sense of humour, be reliable, have good work ethics, and a genuine love of cows and farming. Be able to competently work with machinery, we run relatively new John Deere tractors and do a lot of our own ag work, run our own leveller, heavy roller, drill, mower, sam fert spreader and paddock topping gear, irrigation and Fert spreader have Tracmap. Young stock are kept at a run off run by us, cows are wintered on Swedes and baleage at run off too. Dairy shed is roughly 12 years old, fully tiled on the inside which makes cleaning really easy,  44 bail Rotary shed with Read ECRs, Protrack, and cows have Allflex collars which is Minda integrated so heat detection and health drafting is automatic. Farm is located approx 2 kms out of town, excellent primary school only 2.5 kms away from farm, fully irrigated, cows are really high producing beautiful girls which are also...

We are seeking a reliable and motivated 2IC (Second-in-Charge) for our family-owned and operated dairy farm near Culverden, North Canterbury for the 2025-26 Season.  Our farm milks approximately 800 cows through a modern 50-bale rotary dairy shed (including ACRs, ProTrack) This position offers a wide variety of farm work beyond milking, and you will be a key part of our team-focused business. We value a supportive and collaborative work environment, and you’ll be joining a dedicated team of four. While we encourage industry training, it is not a requirement. The role includes regular, shared sleep-in rostered shifts (4am, 6am, and 7-8am), with milking duties manageable by a single person. **Key Details:** - **Team Size**: 4 people - **Work Variety**: Including milking, stock work, and general farm tasks, assisting manager in pasture    management. - **Accommodation**: High-quality, private housing provided. - **Location**: 1 hour north of Christchurch, 30 minutes south of...

We are currently looking for farm workers to help out with autumn calving, milking and general farm duties. Can be a married couple with a house supplied. Drivers licence essential. Must be experienced, energetic, honest, reliable and drug free. You must be a resident of New Zealand and be able to come to the farm for an interview. Waverley, South Taranaki.