Herd Manager/farm assistant

$78,000 - $83,000 yearly

Job Description

Due to unfortunate circumstances, we are looking for a herd manager/farm assistant on our 170ha dairy farm 10 minutes from Matamata (in Hinuera).

38 ashb with ACR's and in shed feeding 

465 crossbred herd

You will be one of 3 staff

Daily tasks include milking, feeding out if needed, stock work, and general farming tasks as required

Would prefer experience.

We are accredited

Applicants need to be in New Zealand to apply

Drug free work place

Farm Size (ha)

170

Peak Herd Size (cows)

465

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

04/07/2026

Accommodation available

3 bedroom Lockwood house with garaging

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

48

Roster

Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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