Job Description

We are looking for Herd manager to assist with running our 630 cow farm in Culverden. You main duties will be milking, cleaning cowshed, fencing, feeding calves, weed control, riding motorbike. A brief mention of actual herd management duties, such as animal health, calving and mating or pasture management will be advantage. A relevant qualification at NZQCF Level 4 or higher, or an overseas equivalent, OR at least three years’ relevant dairy farming experience is compulsory. Our candidate must be physically fit as manual work and heavy lifting may be required and be ready to wake up at 4am and work after 5pm if circumstance requires (with regular breaks). You also need to be ready to work weekends and holidays as required per your roster. Accommodation on farm provided so you need to have your own reliable transport due to the remote location of workplace. Random drug testing may be required. Pay is accommodation included. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Farm Size (ha)

214

Peak Herd Size (cows)

615

Typical On-farm Staff

2

Position Start Date

20/12/2026

Accommodation available

yes

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 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)

78000