DAIRY HERD MANAGER AT SL

$65,800 - $80,000 yearly

Job Description

Feed Production Management


• Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate.
• Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops.
• Milking
• Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant
hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards.

Effluent


• Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council
compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards.
• Maintain all appropriate effluent management records.
• Know what to do when things go wrong.

Animals


• Implement animal health program to maintain good health.
• Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and
ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd.
• Ensure all herd records are maintained.

Business


• Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan.
• Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and
infrastructure.
• Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to.
• A minimum of  12
months New Zealand Dairy farming Experience required

Farm Size (ha)

224

Peak Herd Size (cows)

750

Typical On-farm Staff

7

Position Start Date

01/10/2026

Accommodation available

SHARED

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Single rotation - 9 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation