Herd manager

$70,000 - $80,000 yearly

Job Description

60 bale rotary cowshed with cup removers, protrak and SenseHub animal health and reproduction wearables. The farm is irrigated via 3 centre pivots 1 rotorainer and some sprinklers and k lines.

we are looking for a herd manager who can assist in the management of the dairy farm, some of the roles and responsibilities you will be required to do are 

sole charge milking 

pasture allocation and management

supplementary Feed allocation and reporting

Administering antibiotics and recording treatments accordingly

General repairs and maintenance

tractor driving

we require someone with atleast 1 year of dairy farming experience in New Zealand with an affinity to animal husbandry and wellbeing. A good sense of humour, a willingness to learn and a positive outlook.

a minimum of 30 hours per week is required for this role.
 
applicants MUST be Nz residents/citizens or hold a current work visa and already reside in Nz.

Have a clean criminal record

be drug free

Accomodation note: No pets allowed

Farm Size (ha)

310

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1100

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

31/10/2026

Accommodation available

Yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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