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Groenhart Dairies Ltd

  • Hinds, New Zealand

Our dairy farm is located in Hinds, Mid Canterbury, covering an effective area of 126 hectares on flat, well-developed land. The farm is operated under a pasture-based system with a strong focus on efficient pasture utilisation, animal welfare, and milk quality.

From the 2026/27 season, the farm will be managed under a contract milking arrangement, with an emphasis on sustainable production, sound feed management, and meeting all Fonterra quality and compliance standards. The operation is committed to continuous improvement, efficient use of resources, and producing high-quality milk in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

23/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager (2026/27 Season)
Groenhart Dairies Ltd Hinds, New Zealand
Herd Manager – Dairy Farm (2026/27 Season) We are seeking an Herd Manager to join our dairy operation for the 2026/27 season . Farm Details Location: Hinds, Mid Canterbury (approx. 20 minutes from Ashburton ) Effective milking platform: 126 ha Peak herd size: ~500 cows Milking shed: 36-aside herringbone with automatic cup removers and automatic teat spray Key Responsibilities Milking and day-to-day shed management Animal health management including: Lameness detection and treatment Assisting with difficult calvings Identifying and treating mastitis Drafting and managing cows for culling or trading Pasture management: Conducting regular farm walks Setting up and managing break fences Monitoring pasture quality and post-grazing residuals Tractor and machinery work: Feeding out Mowing Fertiliser spreading Record keeping and...
Closing date for Applications:
22/09/2026
Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
07/09/2026