Herd Manager

$75,000 - $88,000 yearly

Job Description

Herd Manager

-       Milking 650 cows

-       30 AS herringbone with ACRs (a new rotary under construction)

-       Allflex collars

-       Good infrastructure

-       2 bedroom house

-       6 on 2 off roster (6 on 1 off August – Mid October)

-       All cows wintered on runoff 10 km from Dairy platform

-       Opportunity to be apart of progressive and supportive team

-       Accredited employers

-       Salary 75-88k

-       You are guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours/week

-       You must have a full drivers license

-       You must have clear criminal record

-       Must be drug free

 

Ideal applicant

We are on the hunt for enthusiastic person to join our team. Hardworker who’s not afraid of big hours. Works as part of a team, but can takes responsibility for assigned aspects of the day to day management of the farm, such as milking or feeding of the herd. Assists in all other aspects of the farm production, understands targets and carry’s out maintenance. Requires limited supervision.

You must have at least 2 year’s experience on a New Zealand Dairy farm.

 

Location:  Otautau, Southland


Please email through CV and references if this sounds like the right opportunity for you

Farm Size (ha)

197

Peak Herd Size (cows)

650

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

16/08/2026

Accommodation available

2 bedroom house

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50-55

Roster

By negotiation

Remuneration paid by

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