Herd Manager - 260 Cows - Te Awamutu

Job Description

Our farm is located near Te Awamutu.  We milk 260 cows through a 25ashb, on a system system 3 farm.  The position is stated 'fixed term' but will be until 31 May 2027. 

Our ideal applicant would be experienced with animal husbandry, quiet & calm with the cows, have good tractor experience and all general farm skills, be able to follow instructions, and use initiative. .  

We are NOT an accredited employer. 

If you are living in NZ, a NZ resident, have 2+yrs NZ dairy experience, drug free, have your licence & own reliable transport, and have great recent references, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details.

Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply.

For queries please call 0272711733 

Anne Burdon

Cardon Rural Recruitment

CRR26025

Farm Size (ha)

85

Peak Herd Size (cows)

260

Typical On-farm Staff

2

Position Start Date

03/08/2026

Accommodation available

A smaller 2 bedroom home with log burner heating, carport garaging

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly