About Us
Canterbury Grasslands Ltd is a progressive, pasture-focused farming group operating across three regional hubs: Waikato, Canterbury, and Southland. We take pride in growing healthy animals, supporting high-performing dairy platforms, and developing great people. Our values—People, Pride, and Performance, guide our approach to farming and leadership.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a capable and passionate Youngstock Farm Manager to take charge of 1,650 R1 heifers on our fully irrigated 302 ha Silverwood support block in Hororata, Canterbury. Working a 5:2 roster, you’ll oversee all aspects of animal health, pasture planning, irrigation, and farm presentation, playing a key role in supporting nine surrounding dairy farms.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily care, health, and nutrition of youngstock in line with growth targets.
- Implement herd health plans in collaboration with veterinarians.
- Lead irrigation monitoring and light maintenance to optimise pasture conditions.
- Keep accurate stock, health, and feed records.
- Ensure all operations align with health & safety protocols and compliance requirements.
- Train, support, supervise farm staff and contribute to monthly financial reviews.
- Maintain a tidy, well-presented farm with attention to environmental and infrastructure standards.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years of dairy farming experience, ideally with youngstock.
- Strong skills in animal health, pasture management, and irrigation systems.
- Effective leadership and team coordination.
- Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused.
- Must have NZ working rights. Canterbury Grasslands Ltd is an Accredited Employer and can support AEWV applications for NZ-based candidates only.
What We Offer
- A four-bedroom home is part of the package.
- 5:2 roster.
- Autonomy with strong team support.
- A respected name in the Canterbury dairy sector.
- A genuine opportunity to shape the development of future herd performance.