Herd Manager

$32.00 - $36.00 hourly

Job Description

Herd Manager

WAPITI DAIRY LIMITED is looking for Herd Managers to join the busy farm in Reporoa.

Some of the daily tasks would be:

Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keeps the farm
dairy hygienic.

Records health treatments and solves milk quality problems.

Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy.

Diagnoses common ailments and treats accordingly.

Competent in all aspects of calving and reproduction, e.g. observation, recording and submitted on
heat cows

Implements best practice for pasture, crop and supplement management for
optimal quality and utilisation.

Understands regulations and management of nutrients, effluent and water
and their most efficient use.

Trains junior employees in simple skills.

Developing communication and reporting skills.

The right applicant will be punctual, reliable and have good communication
skills.

You will be managing staff and the milking operations.

You should have at least 6 months of NZ dairy farming experience.

You should be able to provide previous work references.

Offered wage rate: $32 - $36 per hour (based on skills and experience) with
accommodation deductions of $150 per week.

This is a full-time position with a minimum 30 hours per week commitment.

This is a drug-free work zone, and the applicant will need to be comfortable with
undergoing a drug test if ever requested.

Police vetting may also be requested

No pets allowed.

Farm Size (ha)

208

Peak Herd Size (cows)

540

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

26/10/2026

Accommodation available

Shared Accomodation, 3 bedroom home with single garage

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

40

Roster

Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly