Job Description

Herd manager wanted


Naki South is officially alive and we’re looking for a team member to complete our team.
We’re on the hunt for a person who loves cows (650 of them), grass management
(230ha worth), farming (at Gorge Road with 48 a side herringbone) and growth. Our
business is looking to grow long term, and this means we’re after a likeminded
individual who wants to grow into a 2IC and a manager. We want to train you!
What do we offer.
 Learning and training opportunities, we encourage you to take up off farm
training as well as daily learnings in what and how we do things.
 8 and 2 rosters during calving to give you more down time, then 11 and 3
through the rest of the season with 2 sleep ins for your 11 days on.
 Warm 4 bedroom house with log burner, spacious kitchen, heat pump, 2 car
garage, 30 minutes from Invercargill, close to the Catlins and Fortrose for
hunting and fishing opportunities
 Growth opportunity, we are looking to expand our business long term, and this
includes you becoming a manager with a starting rate for this role of $80,000
and room to move up as you grow


What we’re after.
 Firstly, a great attitude, we want to develop you, and the most important part
is the willingness to learn and seek advice when needed. We appreciate the
opportunity to teach
 We want to grow as a team, and both of our growth won’t happen overnight
but let’s grow and learn together
 Milking, tractor driving, basic pasture and effluent experience is preferred but
not essential, as we said, we’re here to teach!
 Punctual and efficient, we’re here to achieve and that requires a bit of hustle
from time to time so we can all get home to see our families
 Safety conscious, we believe everyone’s safety is the most important part of
the day
 Good communication skills, we want to hear your opinion and believe it can
enhance our team

We are NOT accredited, 

Farm Size (ha)

232

Peak Herd Size (cows)

650

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

25/07/2026

Accommodation available

4 Bedroom home

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 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)

$80,000