Herd Manager

$35.00 hourly

Job Description

We require a Herd Manager to add to our team milking 1230 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers.

We are looking for someone who is fit, honest, reliable with excellent communication skills and has the ability to work in a team environment. The successful candidate must have a clear police record and currently be living in New Zealand.

The Herd Manager is required to assist the Contract Milker with the management of the milking herd and grazing. Duties include but are not limited to:

Milking

Animal Health

Irrigation

Weed Control

Shed hygiene and other general farm tasks

Farm Size (ha)

305

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1230

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

01/07/2026

Accommodation available

Excellent single accommodation

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly