Dairy Herd Manager - Canterbury, NZ

$29.66 hourly
Permanent - Full Time Herd Manager

Job Description

Jamieson Dairies is looking for a super star to join their Team as a Herd Manager.  Jamieson Dairies has 1450 Kiwi Cross dairy cows on a 388ha Farm which are fitted Allflex collars.  Milking is through an 80 bail rotary with ACR’s, automatic drafting system,  in shed feeding and an auto-teat spray.

 As a Herd Manager you will be responsible for maximising production in your assigned herd and assist in the effective management of staff.

 The preferred applicant must:

- have a minimum of NZ farming 3 years’ experience

-have experience with management of staff

-have experience with plant management

-have experience with pasture management

Key activities in this role with be milking cows, feed management, general care of stock, farm maintenance, stock records, staff management, health n safety and farm administration.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about farming, someone who is reliable and able to work well within a team environment.  On farm accommodation is available which is up to healthy homes standard.  A drug test may be requested prior to confirmation of starting this role

https://www.spectrumgroup.co.nz/jamieson-dairies-ltd/

Farm Size (ha)

388

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1450

Typical On-farm Staff

8

Position Start Date

20/01/2025

Accommodation available

Yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

77,116.00