Herd Manager

$65,000 - $80,000 yearly

Job Description

Torlesse Dairy is seeking an outstanding individual to join our team in Sheffield, Canterbury
on our beautiful 180ha dairy farm, milking 650 cows at peak through a modern 44 ASH.
We’re on the hunt for a Herd Manager to join our young and progressive team; we are
incredibly excited to offer this role to the right person, who we can share our slice of paradise
with and enjoy in the spoils of farming!

What Are We Wanting?
Ideally, the successful candidate will have:
- great attention to detail
- care and compassion for livestock
- be driven to chase great results
- have a real passion for farming
- be hungry to learn

What Can We Offer?
- A very modern three-bedroom house, with multiple sheds on a stunning and private
8ha property that runs adjacent to the farm
- A flexible roster that supports life outside of farming; typically a 5 & 2 roster is run for
the majority of the year (a 6 & 2 roster is used during calving)
- A very fun and supportive team environment
- An awesome location that provides not only a great rural lifestyle but easy access to
all amenities (Airport 40mins, Darfield 15mins, Christchurch 45mins, Rolleston
30mins)
- A competitive pay, that is reflective of experience and ability

This role would provide a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skillset, take on more
responsibility and become immersed in all aspects of running a dairy farming business.

Farm Size (ha)

180

Peak Herd Size (cows)

650

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

26/10/2026

Accommodation available

Modern 3-Bedroom House

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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