Job Description

We are looking for a progressive herd manager for the 2025/2026 season. The job is located at Te Kauwhata Waikato

The dairy platform is 220ha, peak milking is 685 cows through a 48a side HB shed.

As Herd Manager, you will be in charge of and responsible for the dairy sheds. You will be expected to: • Maintain hygiene and cleanliness to a high standard. • Implement, Monitor and Report on animal Health, Calving and Mating Plans. • Identify and treat animal Health problems. • Management of soil, nutrients, effluent and water to meet environmental regulations. • Support and training of staff and students to further their development. • Safely use and maintain farm vehicles and machinery. We have a zero-tolerance drug policy and use both pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing.

Applicant must have good tractor skills and must have at least one year of New Zealand dairy experience 

contact 02102691287

Please apply with your most recent referees 

Farm Size (ha)

220

Peak Herd Size (cows)

687

Typical On-farm Staff

3.5

Position Start Date

01/08/2026

Accommodation available

Shared

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation