Herd Manager

$28.00 hourly

Job Description

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We are looking for 1 dairy Herd Manager to join the team on our Split calving Dairy Farm milking 1850 cows in Temuka.

*Job description:

General farm duties will include but are not limited to:

-Twice a day Milking: Morning and afternoon milking. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily.

-Feed: Controls weeds. Set up break fences. Assist with pasture management as directed by Farm Manager. 

-Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Team responsibilities: Contribute to an effective team working environment. Works well with others, building a strong team culture.

-Environment: Assists with effluent and water management as directed by farm policy.

-Health, safety: Comply with farm Health and Safety policies and procedures. Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture.

*In order to be successful applicants must have the following requirements:

• Applicants must have either:

2-years farming experience on a relevant role or

A qualification equivalent to a level 4 or more on the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA). 

• Applicants must have at least 1 New Zealand drying off experience.

• Applicants must have at least 1 New Zealand Automn calving experience.

• Applicants must have at least 1 New Zealand Spring calving experience.

• Applicants must have at least 9 months experience on a Split dairy farm operation 

• Applicants must be physically fit.

• Must be available for an in-person interview.

• Successful applicant will need to live on farm.

• Applicants must be able to pass a random drug test and have a clear police history.

• Applicants must provide an updated and current CV.

• Applicants must provide verifiable references of previous employment history.

Farm Size (ha)

450

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1850

Typical On-farm Staff

5

Position Start Date

02/10/2026

Accommodation available

Shared accommodation will be available on farm. Rent 450 nzd/fortnight per unit plus electricity and gas. Monthly regular house inspection No WIFI available on farm No smoking No pets will be allowed.

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