Herd Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable herd manager to help us finish the season. We must be in New Zealand to be able to apply. 

We need someone who is a team player, can take accountability, take pride of his job and have a sense of humor. 

Minimum 3 years of experience is required for this job.

The jobs for this position include but not limited to milking; identifying mastitis, lame and sick cows; treating mastitis, lame and sick cows accordingly; irrigation; spraying weeds and thistle; keeping the shed tidy and record keeping.

Accommodation is provided.

Farm Size (ha)

178

Peak Herd Size (cows)

600

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

23/11/2026

Accommodation available

provided

Hour Type

negotiable

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)

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

negotiable