8 herd manager jobs found

Are you ready for your next step in the dairy industry? A great opportunity has become available for a motivated and experienced dairy professional to join a well-established 70 ha (68 ha effective) property between Taupiri and Orini. As the farm transitions from a Contract Milker arrangement to a 50/50 Sharemilker, the opportunity is now available for the right person to step into the role, ideally from February 2027. You’ll be working alongside practical and engaged farm owners who value communication, animal welfare and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a rewarding role within a tidy, productive farming operation with modern systems and a positive on-farm culture. Operating as a System 4–5, the farm currently milks 220 Friesian cows through a 24-aside herringbone cowshed equipped with in-shed feeding, auto drafting gates, and adjacent feedpad. The herd is autumn-calving (mating June–August) and targeting 100,000 kg MS this season. Feed is supported...

This is a 65 ha ( eff) farm 2 km from the Tatua factory near Morrinsville. Last season's production was 102,000 Kg ms or 468 Kg ms/c and 1570 Kg ms/ha on 'sytem 3'.  The 2 year Average production from 230 cows is 97,185 Kg ms or 422 Kg ms/cow, and 1495 Kg ms/ha. Current production std is 2% up on last season. The farm is flat with very high fertility and good infrastructure. The cowshed is a 20as HB, with good flow. Calves are grazed on and heifers off. We are looking for a proven cows and grass Manager who  is well organised and is a good communicator. The Sharemilker needs to live on and operate the farm. We require a high BW jersey or jersey cross herd, calving from early to mid July. Applications with CV and referee contacts to John Dawson Registered farm Management Consultant quoting position No 2 by Friday 13th of November Please email directly to [email protected] No Overseas applications will be accepted.   NZ management experience is a...

240 cows with room to grow to 350. 212 self contained in South Westland. 28 a/s HB shed with auto cup removers and hi gate backing gate. All flat farm with good fertility and free draining. All grass system with young stock grazed on. 3 year average 121000 from 360 cows once a day. School bus at gate to local area school. Herd available for purchase. Must be NZ resident and have letter of backing from bank. Apply to [email protected]

Our sharemilker of the past 3 years is looking to move to the Waikato. The farm will eventually be a solar farm but before that we want to continue as a dairy farm. The contract is only for a one year term with potential of a second year. We are looking for a:  Honest, motivated, energetic, with ability to run a farm with an absentee owner and comfortable with reporting to a farm supervisor. Excels at pasture, supplement and stock management by applying best practice while complying with environmental regulations and safety • Demonstrable track record of using tools to monitor and manage pasture – pasture assessment, rotation planners and feed budgeting (key skills you need to possess) • Have a good herd with a good production history • No surprises communication habit – timely monthly reporting and keeps in touch • Must have reliable farm machinery that includes tractor, side feed wagon, mower, fert & mag spreader, bikes and calf rearing equipment   • Obsessive...

Honest, motivated, energetic, with ability to run a farm with an absentee owner and comfortable with reporting to a farm supervisor. A capable 2IC wants to stay and will be a condition to the job. The contract is only for a term of 2 years followed by 1 year renewable terms. Takes feedback positively • Excels at pasture, supplement and stock management by applying best practice while complying with environmental regulations and safety • Demonstrable track record of using tools to monitor and manage pasture – pasture assessment, rotation planners and feed budgeting (key skills you need to possess) to compliment decision making • Have a good herd with a good production history (herd on farm available for purchase but need early commitment) • No surprises communication habit – timely monthly reporting and keeps in touch • Must have reliable farm machinery that includes tractor, auger bucket, side feed wagon, mower, fert & mag spreader, bikes and calf rearing equipment (some machinery...

Rare opportunity to secure a large-scale 50:50 sharemilking business in the South Wairarapa. Milking 700-800 cows across a 264ha dairy platform with 116ha of support land and producing approximately 270,000 kgMS, Flaxburn Farm offers an established, well-resourced business with significant scope for growth and performance improvement.  The farm has been system 2, once-a-day for three seasons. This opportunity would suit an established sharemilker or high-performing contract milker seeking the next step into a large-scale farming business with supportive owners and a commitment to continued investment and development. Flaxburn is held within a trust with nearly 70 years of history, providing a stable platform and long-term outlook for the incoming sharemilking business. The goals are to maintain the productive asset, protect people, livestock and the environment, meet regulatory requirements, and preserve the farm’s long-term earning capacity. The farm is supported by a...

We require a 50/50 sharemilker for our dairy farm in the Glenroy Valley, 30 minutes from Murchison (school, supermarket, service centre, medical centre etc).  There is an area school bus at the gate.  The dairy is a 40 bale rotary shed with ACR's and Protrack.  Halter would be a good option if the sharemilker would consider that (70/30 shared cost).  Summer crops and some baleage are grown on the dairy; and winter crops and silage on the runoff.  The runoff is managed by the sharemilker.  The R2yr heifers are usually grazed off outside the dairy/runoff from 1st June to 31st May (shared cost).  Calving date is the 10th of August.  The herd would be available for purchase at valuation. The property has excellent fertiliser history with regular annual regrassing.  The cows are typically run in 2 herds - usually 300-350 cows on 2AD until Christmas (then OAD); with the remain 200-250 cows on OAD all season. Production typically sits around 210,000 MS; with the focus on growing grass...

600-Cow 50/50 Sharemilking Opportunity | Dargaville, Northland  Just 10 km from Dargaville this well-established dairy business offers the opportunity to operate two neighbouring farms situated only 1 km apart.    There are currently 600 Friesian cows milking full season once a day, producing around 185,000 kgMS under a split calving regime. The farm has previously achieved 225,000 kgMS from 700 cows milked OAD, demonstrating farm potential.    The preferred arrangement is for one operator to manage both farms, although alternative structures will be considered for the right applicant.    The Farm   Farm 1   130 effective hectares   Approximately 250-280 cows   200 kgMS winter milk supply contract   26-aside herringbone dairy   36-hectare runoff located 1 km from the milking platform   Farm 2   180 hectares...