Job Description
Herd Manager – Dairy Farm (800 Cows)
We are seeking a Herd Manager to join our team on a 800-cow dairy farm, milking through a 60-bale rotary shed.
Farm Details:
- 800 cows
- 225 hectares of rolling to steep terrain
- Modern 60-bale rotary shed
Roster:
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily dairy farm operations
- Milking management
- Animal health and welfare
- Feeding and pasture management
- General farm maintenance
- Ensuring compliance with farm policies and industry standards
Requirements:
- Minimum 18 months dairy farming experience
- Proven ability to manage day-to-day farm operations
- Experience operating tractors with implements
- Full driver’s licence
- No prior criminal convictions
- No dogs on farm
- Must pass pre-employment and ongoing drug testing
- Preferred Non-smoker (no smoking or vaping permitted on farm)
- Preferred you live on farm
What We Offer:
- Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week
- $29.66 per hour
- Accommodation $700 per fortnight
Farm Size (ha)
225
Peak Herd Size (cows)
800
Typical On-farm Staff
5
Position Start Date
28/06/2026
Accommodation available
yes
Hour Type
week
Average Hours Per week
50
Roster
Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off
Remuneration paid by
Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly