herd manager

$78,000 - $83,000 yearly

Job Description

Unfortunately, we are again looking for a full-time Herd Manager to start ASAP.

Position is full-time covering all dairy farming jobs from milking, stock work, feeding out, tractor work, weed spraying, urea spreading etc.

You will be one of 3 full time staff.

38 ashb shed with in-shed feeding used all season. Have ACR's fitted

Cows are fitted with Sensehub collars. Autodraft gate as well.

Need at least a minimum of one year of full-time experience on a farm in NZ.

This is a drug and alcohol free work place.

Farm is in Hinuera about 12 minutes from Matamata, 25 min to Cambridge and 45 min to Tauranga and Hamilton

Rolling to flat contour

Crossbred to Friesian herd.

Farm Size (ha)

170

Peak Herd Size (cows)

465

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

09/07/2026

Accommodation available

3 bedroom Lockwood house with double garaging

Hour Type

season

Average Hours Per week

50

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)