Herd Manager

Permanent - Full Time Herd Manager

Job Description

We oversee a group of four dairy farms. Two in the Longbeach area (Mid Canterbury) and two in the Rangitata area (South Canterbury). The farms are milking betweeen 700-1100 cows. We have rotary sheds with Pro track and cup removers. It is mostly under pivot irrigation with some fixed grid and sprinklers. We require someone in a full time role that can fit our team culture and work with us to achieve our business goals and values.

You must:

Have a strong work ethic and related well to a team.

Undertake key duties in stock management and production, pasture management and maintaining a high standard in asset management.

Be able to utilise a computer to a basic level for timesheet, maintenance and H&S. 

Assist your manager in achieving monthly KPI's.

Strive to be in the top 10% of the dairy industry.

A full job description is available to applicants. We are looking for someone with 2 years experience and Agri qualifications if possible. Applicants must have a full drivers licence and be drug free.

We will provide you a workplace with excellent infrastructure, support and training with good accommodation

Please apply with a CV and covering letter/ email to Dion why you are interested in this job.

Farm Size (ha)

275

Peak Herd Size (cows)

800 or 600

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

01/07/2025

Accommodation available

3 bedroom house

Hour Type

season

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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