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Herd manager

Permanent - Full Time Herd Manager

Job Description

Note: We are accredited but need someone soon so we are not willing to go through the immigration process at this time of the season.

Herd Manager Position available

We require a competent Herd Manager with several years experience that is willing to work, learn and engage in the day to day running of the farm.

In the shed:

  • You will be required to milk twice a day.
  • Always be on time.
  • Be calm with all stock and show a good level animal awareness.
  • Diagnose fix or report problems with the milking plant.
  • Follow milking procedures to ensure quality milk is supplied.
  • Diagnose health issue in the herd. Administer Treatments and record correctly.
  • Treat lame cows.
  • Ensure in shed feed systems are working correctly on a daily basis.
  • Have a desire to work in a clean and tidy environment,

On the Farm:

  • You must be confident with machinery. eg motor bikes 2 and 4 wheelers, tractors and irrigators.
  • Knowledge of irrigation systems is a bonus but can be taught.
  • Have knowledge of pasture covers pre grazing and residuals.
  • We use Halter for virtual fencing, Cow movements and grazing/feed plans. So must be willing to learn new technology. And be engaged in what is happening day to day on farm.
  • Desire to keep the farm tidy.

  

Farm Size (ha)

340

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1120

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

24/08/2026

Accommodation available

3 x bedroom house

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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

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

Salary by negotiation.
About Vance Road Dairies LTD

Vance Road Dairies is a family owned and operated dairy farm near Orari South Canterbury.

10 Minutes to Geraldine. 30 minutes to both Ashburton and Timaru.

340Ha of fully irrigated flat land, Pivots, longlines and one hard hose irrigator.

Peak milking cows 1120 twice a day milking through a 60 Bale rotary with Protrack and auto drafting.

We winter nearly half the cows on farm and neighboring leased land.

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