Herd Manager

$33.00 - $35.00 hourly

Job Description

Milking 1100 cows through a 60-bale Rotary shed.

You must have at least 1 year experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand. You will hit the ground running.

Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.

Guaranteed minimum 30 hours

Hourly rate range between $33 - $35

You must have clear criminal records

Pre employment and random drug testing

You must be drug free

No pets on farm

You must live on farm due to the requirements of the job

You must have a full clean driving license

No smoking or vaping on farm

Farm Size (ha)

380

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1100

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

15/11/2026

Accommodation available

There is shared accommodation on site, Rent will be deducted from wages fortnightly at $200 per week

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

Minimum 30 hours / Maximum 45 hours

Roster

Single rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly