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GR
11/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
$75,000 - $80,000 yearly
Greenstone Recruitment Foxton, New Zealand
About the Role Our client is seeking a motivated and experienced Herd Manager to take a lead role in the day-to-day operations of their 300-cow dairy farm. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career, with strong support from the farm owners and a focus on animal welfare, pasture management, and professional development. Key Responsibilities Daily milking in a 24-aside herringbone shed Animal health monitoring and treatments Pasture management and feed allocation Record keeping (MINDA, FarmIQ or equivalent) Machinery and shed maintenance Calving and mating management Ensuring health & safety and compliance standards are met Requirements Experience is essential with a minimum of 1 full season including calving. Proven competence in milking, animal health, and pasture management Strong communication and organizational skills Reliability and ability to work...
Closing date for Applications:
01/08/2025
TP
11/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
Te Puke Te Puke, New Zealand
We are looking for a Herd Manager who must have 2 years dairy farm experience. This is for a 550 cow farm located in Te Puke approximately 45 minutes northeast of Rotorua and 30 minutes southeast of Tauranga, milking through a 40 Aside Herringbone shed. We are split calving farm where we will milk throughout the season ( Autumn calving 200 cows and Spring calving 350 ). You'll have range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including : Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing , weed control Calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows setting fences other general farm duties Weekly hours are minimum of 30 and maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid at the agreed overtime rate for each additional hour worked. Wage ranges from...
Closing date for Applications:
27/07/2025
72
10/07/2025
Contract Fixed Term
2IC or Herd Manager for Dairy farm 7 kms north of The Base, Hamilton
72940 Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
We are looking for a competent and 100% reliable employee for our dairy farm in a premium location just 7 km North of The Base, Hamilton. Employment options available for immediate start and possible part-time work available for partner. We milk 330 cows through a 23 a-side herringbone shed with ACRs and in-shed feeding system. As we are a small team (2 full time staff plus relief milker) we like everyone to be hands-on doing all the tasks required to ensure the smooth running of the farm. What we are looking for in a team member would be someone with good common sense and who is quiet with stock, preferably from a farming background, with excellent animal health & husbandry and general on-farm skills including tractor experience, good time management skills and not afraid to get stuck in and get the job done. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. Remuneration can be negotiated according to experience and responsibilities. There may also be work...
Closing date for Applications:
09/08/2025
10/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager - MG - Waikato
$68,000 - $73,000 yearly
Waikato, New Zealand
Feed Production Management •    Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. •    Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. Milking •    Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent •    Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer's additional standards. •    Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. •    Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals •    Implement animal health program to maintain good health. •    Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. •    Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business •    Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. •    Assist to manage repairs...
Closing date for Applications:
25/07/2025
09/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Camia Farming - Herd Manager
Tokoroa, New Zealand
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...
Closing date for Applications:
21/07/2025
09/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
2 X Herd Manager
Ashburton, New Zealand
Herd Manager (2 Positions Available) – Ashburton, Canterbury We are currently seeking two dedicated and experienced Herd Managers to join our team on a well-established 308-hectare dairy farm located in Ashburton , Canterbury. Our farm milks 1,140 cows through a 50-bail rotary shed , and is fully irrigated via pivots and K-lines, supporting a high-performing and animal-focused operation. Key Responsibilities The successful candidates will be responsible for a range of daily farm operations, including but not limited to: Conducting milking and maintaining shed hygiene Monitoring, recording, and managing animal health and treatments Confidently identifying and treating mastitis and lameness Operating and maintaining tractors and other farm machinery Performing fencing and general farm maintenance Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and seasonal workload Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for individuals who meet...
Closing date for Applications:
24/07/2025
09/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
HERD MANAGER @EGB
$65,000 - $80,000 yearly
Southland, New Zealand
Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...
Closing date for Applications:
24/07/2025
FR
09/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager Needed for large, diverse farm just outside of Oamaru (3273SO)
$28.00 - $32.00 hourly
FRENZ Recruitment & Immigration Georgetown, New Zealand
We are looking for three experienced farm workers (at least 18 months of experience) for a Herd Manager role on a 1900 cow farm in the Georgetown area. The farm is located 18 km from Oamaru, milking through a 50 and 60 Bail Rotary sheds. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - training junior staff, - stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), - fencing, weed control, - calving, calf rearing, - shed maintenance & preparation, - tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 70. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be compensated at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule...
Closing date for Applications:
08/08/2025
SB
09/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
Scott Bryant Hamilton, New Zealand
Herd Manager  Looking for a Herd Manager to join our team. Farm has 160 hectares effective area with 500 peak cows through 40 aside herringbone. Below is a list of key responsibilities Allocate pasture on a daily basis within the feed budget. Feeding out and setting up break fences. Implement irrigation requirements. Milking efficiently with health identification and treatment. Responsible for maintaining a grade free season. Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the dairy shed and throughout the farm. Identifying and treating mastitis cows and lame cows. Identifying other animal health problems and reporting to the farm manager. Assisting in calving, mating and all wintering requirements. Assisting with calf rearing, management of young stock and dry stock including bulls as required. Record keeping - Keeping records of all mastitis treatment given and ensuring animals are marked according to the farm system manual. Recording other treatment...
Closing date for Applications:
23/07/2025
AF
08/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager - Chudleigh Holdings Ltd
$66,120 yearly
Anonymous Farm / Business 1718 Frasers Road, RD 1, Ashburton, Canterbury
·        Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and     somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. ·        Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. ·        Implement animal health programme to maintain good health. ·        Assist with calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. ·        Ensure all herd records are maintained. ·        Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. ·        Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. ·        Record Management ·        Managing and supervising the breeding, raising, droving, feeding and milking of dairy cattle.   Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Must provide previous work references, an up-to-date...
Closing date for Applications:
22/07/2025
3S
08/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
$65,500 - $75,500 yearly
36055 Spottiswood Otago
Joining our full time team of six, duties include all aspects of a self-contained dairy farm at Omakau, Central Otago, milking 950 cows, wintering on, and running young stock. Proven experience in an NZ dairy farm position is required and preferably the applicant is working towards completing Ag ITO qualifications. This role will suit a person with a wide range of operational experience and has a committed pathway to success in the dairy industry. This position will reward a person with a team approach, pride in their work, a great learning attitude and attention to detail. A current NZ work visa and a driving license will also be required. To be considered the applicant must also be living in NZ currently. Please include references and a CV with your application. 
Closing date for Applications:
24/07/2025
Rf
08/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
Robel farms Ashburton, Methven
A position has become available, for the 2025/26 season on our 200 Ha dairy farm, located 20 minutes north of Ashburton. We milk 700 cows through a 54 bale rotary shed, with in shed feeding and cup removers. The successful applicant requires a minimum of 2 years previous experience in New Zealand, and supply at least 2 references. Must be competent operating farm machinery, have excellent stock management skills, be competent to run milking shed without supervision. Able to show initiative and has good communication skills and enjoys working in a team environment. Must be residing in New Zealand and hold a current work visa or residency. We are not accredited employers so can not sponsor applicants. Start date negotiable
Closing date for Applications:
07/08/2025
MP
07/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
M&P Dairy Farm Limited Morrinsville, New Zealand
Due to change in circumstances we are on the hunt for a Herd Manager to help us drive our 380-milking cow business through 40 aside herringbone shed. As a Herd Manager, you will play a significant role in supporting our daily farm operations, primarily focused on the care and management of our dairy herd. Key Responsibilities: You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy including:  Assist in the daily care and management of our herd Perform twice a day milking duty Assist in the shifting & feeding and health monitoring of cows Assist with calving and other seasonal tasks Operate and maintain farm machinery as required Follow farm protocols and procedures to ensure the health and welfare of livestock Shed cleaning & set up and maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the farm premises Other general farm duties and Work closely with the Share Milkers to achieve farm goals. Requirements: Candidates will...
Closing date for Applications:
28/07/2025
En
06/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
Englefield Selwyn District, Canterbury, New Zealand
Looking for a Herd Manager to join our team . The farm has 210 hectares effective area with  790 peak cows through 40 ASHB.  Farm is flat with Pivot, k line and 3 rotorainer irrigation. Farm is SMOKE FREE and PET FREE. Job Description: Allocate pasture on daily basis within the feed budget. Feeding out and setting up break fences Implement irrigation requirement Milking efficiently and stress free for people and animals Responsible in maintaining a grade free season Maintaining high standard of cleanliness in the dairy shed and trough out the farm Identifying and treating mastitis cows and lame cows. Identifying other animal health problems and reporting to the farm manager. Assisting in calving, mating and all wintering requirements. Assisting with calf rearing, management of young stock and dry stock including bulls as required. Record keeping - Keeping records of all mastitis treatment given and ensuring animals are marked...
Closing date for Applications:
20/07/2025
S2
05/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
$68,000 yearly
Speed2 Taupō, New Zealand
We are currently seeking three reliable and trustworthy staff members to join our team with an immediate start. 1. ON FARM FARM ASSISTANT – Full Time 2. ON FARM CALF REARER/RELIEF MILKER - Fixed Term (with the possibility of ongoing work relief milking) 3. ON FARM HERD MANAGER - Full time Farm Details: 54 Bail Rotary with ACRs, 350 active hectares. Duties include milking, setting up break fences, and general farm tasks. We milk 1090 dairy cows and aim to rear 250 replacement calves. Requirements: - Must have farm experience. - Ideal Candidate Qualities: Passionate about Dairy Farming, able to identify early onset of mastitis, able to follow instructions, trustworthy, exceptional communication skills, and reliable. -Preferably able to drive a 2-wheeler and Tractor. - Must also be fit and healthy, reside in NZ or have a residency visa, able to pass a drug test, and not afraid to get hands dirty. Accommodation: Three bedrooms available in shared...
Closing date for Applications:
04/08/2025
ER
05/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd manager
$29.00 - $35.00 hourly
E & R K Singh LTD Taupiri, New Zealand
We're looking for an experienced and passionate Herd Manager to join our team in the Waikato. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of our dairy herd, including animal health, feeding, breeding, and overall herd performance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a proven track record in dairy farming, and a commitment to animal welfare. You'll need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on achieving high standards of productivity and efficiency. Must have: 3 years experience and be currently living in New Zealand 
Closing date for Applications:
19/07/2025
PF
05/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager/2IC
Paramount Farms Matamata, New Zealand
We milk approximately 470 winter cows through ASHB with ACR’s and protrack drafting twice a day. Cows go to the feed pad most days of the year to optimise production. Salary: NZD 65,000–75,000 pa (inclusive of accommodation valuation) Key Responsibilities ● Oversee all aspects of the daily milking routine in a 36-stand shed, including animal handling and milk quality ● Assist the Farm Manager/owner with herd health programs, breeding and calving management ● Manage effluent systems, feed budgeting and allocation to the feed pad ● Lead and train staff, ensuring safe operation of farm machinery and adherence to NZQA health & safety standards ● Maintain accurate records (milk production, animal health, feed usage) and report to farm ownership About You ● Minimum 3 years’ experience in a dairy farm operation ● Honest, hardworking, can work as part of a team , capable of independence Please send CV to [email protected] Please submit also cover letter indicating...
Closing date for Applications:
21/07/2025
LP
05/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
Lj Pastoral 502 Mairos Road, Morven, New Zealand
A position of herd manager became available in our farm . The farm has a 60 bail rotary shed with in shed  feeding , allflex system and cup removers .Irrigation is fix grid , pivots, and klines (20 minutes). The applicants are required to have minimum 2 years nz dairy farm experience and be confident with milking , animal health and some knowledge about pasture management .
Closing date for Applications:
04/08/2025
OF
04/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager OR 2IC (experience dependant)
OFI7006 Putaruru, Tokoroa
Join Our South Waikato Farm!! We're on the hunt for an enthusiastic, positive and experienced individual to join our team on our South Waikato farm. Our previous employee has just moved on and we have been searching for the right fit - if you’re ready for a role that’s hands-on and rewarding, then this could be for you! We need someone with a great attitude and the experience to not only assist with daily farm operations, but also step up and take charge when needed, working closely alongside our Operations Manager/Equity Owner and Farm Assistant. About the Farm: Milking system: 40 aside herringbone, ACR, Cow Manager, and System 5 - feed pad. Focus on Animal Welfare: We’re a split-calving farm with an autumn-heavy focus and a commitment to keeping our BIG girls happy, healthy, and well-cared for. Diverse Tasks: From milking and treating cows to feed mixing/feeding out and maintaining our effluent systems (RainWave and cannon), your days will be...
Closing date for Applications:
03/08/2025
KL
04/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager
Kotama Limited Mayfield, New Zealand
Responsibility Areas/Tasks Feeding - Assist with the feeding of stock as directed by farm manager Milk Harvesting - Responsible for dairy management as directed by farm manager Milk Quality - Responsible for contributing to a continuous grade free season Stock Management – Animal Health & Welfare: Assisting with the management of the animals on farm  Stock Management – Seasonal Management Requirements: Understand seasonal stock management requirements and assist with implementing these  Stock Management – Other Stock Management Requirements: Understand the requirements of managing the different classes of stock and assist with all stock management Stock Management – Recording:  Responsible for maintaining accurate information Natural Resource Management: Assist with all environmental compliance as directed by farm manager Health and Safety & Wellbeing: Comply with all health and safety requirements Maintain a Tidy Workplace: Look after the farm...
Closing date for Applications:
18/07/2025
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