Herd Manager

2250-Cows Winter Milking Farm

We are contract milking on large scale operation and looking for Herd Manager to join our team on a large, modern, well-run operation.

Farm Overview

• 2250 cows – System 5
• Fully autumn calving
• Winter milking operation
• 800 ha effective
• 60-bale rotary with ECRs
• Automatic teat spray
• Milk Hub, Automatic drafting,
• Halter
• Wintering barns for 1000 cows
• Rear 550+ replacements
• 5–6 herds year-round
• Winter and summer crops
• Maize grown on farm

Accommodation

• Yes Available, Negotiations (based on requirements)
• No pets, no smoking, no vaping, no drugs
• Regular testing and inspections apply

Roster

• 6 on 1 off, 5 on 2 off (subject to change as per requirements)
• can be negotiated 
• Minimum 40 guaranteed hours, 55 maximum hours.

Remuneration

• Competitive pay package or hourly
• Additional benefits (bonuses, allowances)

Role Overview

This position offers excellent learning and career growth opportunities. You will be supported and encouraged to take responsibility for your daily tasks, which include:

• Milking cows efficiently and safely, cleaning shed, yards and shed hygiene following SOP's
• Understanding milk quality, training will be provided (Policies and SOPs in place)
• Assisting with moving animals safely, observer's problems and reports to Manager
• Watching/learning and reporting any animal health issues
• Assists with moving handling and rearing calves safely. Is building awareness of good health, hygiene and welfare for newly calved cows and young calves.
• Learning record keeping
• Assists with weed control on farm, spraying, grubbing
• General cleaning, maintenance on farm
• Understands and aware of personal growth opportunities on farm
• effective communication
• good time management
• confident using smart phones(We will train you for Halter)
• Good personal hygiene, maintains housing up to standards
• Two-wheeler motorbike riding
• Tractor driving
• Understands Health and Safety, Well-being of own and others
• Working across multiple herds, assisting with feeding, treating down cows or lame cows.
• Punctual, Tidiness, Great Attitude
• Growth mindset

We are looking for a good all-rounder who shows strong work ethic, initiative, and a genuine passion for the dairy industry.

Ideal Candidate

• Having Qualifications or relevant experience on large herds in rotary shed is advantage 
• Motivated and eager to learn
• Must have understanding around health and safety, effluent management and animal welfare
• Able to work well within a team
• Confident riding a two-wheeler and driving tractor
• Honest, reliable, 
• Drug and smoke free
• Must have current employer reference, ex-employer

You must be NZ citizen, resident or have legal working rights in New Zealand, we will be interviewing only suitable candiadates.