Herd Manager / Farm Assistant

Permanent - Full Time Herd Manager

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Herd Manager on our Autumm calving farm in the beautiful Central Hawke's Bay.

We are a family owned business with a corporate structure and a forward looking focus. Ideally you will have some experience but if you are keen and have the right attitude don't let a lack of experience stop you from applying.    We offer a supportive team environment with opportunities for training, development and progression.  This farm has a feedpad and collars.

Duties will include.  

  • milking
  • shifting, feeding and treating cows
  • fencing and weed control
  • calving and looking after calves
  • shed cleaning and set up
  • setting fences
  • other general farm duties.

About you:

  • have a great can do attitude
  • are physically fit
  • are able to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa).

Please note:  if you don't hear back from us your application has been unsuccessful.

Farm Size (ha)

271

Peak Herd Size (cows)

930

Typical On-farm Staff

6-7

Position Start Date

04/06/2025

Accommodation available

No

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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

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

$65,000 - $78,000 per annum