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Farm Assistant or Herd Manager

Permanent - Full Time Farm Manager

Job Description

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER
Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland

Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available.

What we offer:

  • Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed.
  • Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying.
  • Tidy housing supplied.
  • 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving.

What we are looking for:

  • Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare.
  • Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions.
  • Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes.
  • Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping.
  • A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy.

Farm Assistant: Support daily milking, stock movements, feeding, fencing and general farm duties.

Herd Manager: Relevant dairy experience, with the ability to oversee milking, monitor cow health, maintain treatment records and assist with pasture management, feed allocation and staff guidance.

Applicants must currently be in New Zealand. Please state your work rights and visa status, including whether you hold or require an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).

To apply, send your CV and references to Alastair Hamilton at [email protected]

Farm Size (ha)

200-250

Peak Herd Size (cows)

600-750

Typical On-farm Staff

3-4

Position Start Date

30/09/2026

Accommodation available

Yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 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)

75,000-85,000
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