Proactive Herd Manager Wanted

Herd Manager (Junior) – Progressive Dairy Farm | Near Dunsandel

Grow your dairy career with a supportive team behind you.

Gladfield Dairies is a progressive, people-first dairy operation milking 1,500 cows through a modern 60-bail rotary.

We’re looking for a motivated Junior Herd Manager ready to step up, build confidence, and grow their skills alongside an experienced Farm Manager and supportive team.

We run a tidy, well-maintained farm with modern systems, clear processes, and a tight-knit team of five who work hard and back each other. If you take pride in your work and want to keep improving, you’ll fit right in.

What We Offer

• Real opportunity to grow and take on increasing responsibility

• Modern 60-bail rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray & drafting

• In-shed feeding

• Automatic vat and plant wash

• Supportive, experienced team environment

• Competitive pay based on experience

• Good 5/2 roster with genuine work/life balance

• Opportunity to grow with herd expansion and farm development

• Great rural lifestyle close to town amenities

The Role

You’ll work alongside the Farm Manager and team to:

• Support daily farm operations

• Help run efficient milking routines

• Assist with animal health and stock performance

• Learn to identify and troubleshoot issues

• Operate machinery (ATVs, tractors, etc.)

• Carry out general farm maintenance

This is a hands-on role suited to someone practical, reliable, and keen to build their career in dairying.

About the Farm

• 447 ha total | 401 ha effective

• 5 pivots, 3 rotorainers, 2 guns and fixed grid

• 1,500 cows

• Strong focus on systems, efficiency, and continual improvement

• Located 10 minutes from Dunsandel and within easy reach of Rolleston and Christchurch. Schools, shops, rivers, hunting, fishing, and Young Farmers nearby — a great spot to build both career and lifestyle.

You’ll Bring

• 2+ years dairy farming experience

• Good understanding of stockmanship and animal health

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Knowledge and understanding with irrigation and shifting irrigators

• Confidence operating basic farm machinery

• High standards for shed hygiene and presentation

• Full or restricted Class 1 driver licence

If you’re ready to take the next step in your dairy career on a well-run, progressive farm with genuine development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and we’ll be in touch for a chat.