23 herd manager jobs found

Herd Manager / 2IC – 600 Cow Dairy Farm Falcon Trust Partnership – Riversdale, Northern Southland An exciting opportunity has become available to join Falcon Trust Partnership as a Herd Manager / Second-in-Charge (2IC) on one of our progressive 600-cow dairy farms in Riversdale. This position has become available as our current Herd Manager is finishing up due to health reasons. We thank them for their contribution to the farm and are now looking for the right person to join our team and continue building on the high standards already established. Falcon Trust Partnership is a progressive farming business that values its people, invests in its farms, and is committed to developing the next generation of dairy professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive farming group with genuine long-term career prospects. About the Farm 600-cow dairy operation 40 ASHB dairy shed In-shed feeding system Wintering completed off-farm...

Herd Manager | Cambridge | 550 cows | Kiwi team, 50 bale rotary w ACRs. In-Shed feeding, Protrack, Milk Meters, Cow Manager, PastureIO and Auto calf-feeder. 12mins from Cambridge, 3-Bedroom brick home. All kiwi team, modern equipment, easy contour, everything is well maintained & just mins from Lake Karapiro. We believe in looking after our people, animals, land, and equipment. And believe that it IS possible to get home in time to enjoy a decent evening before it’s time to get up and do it all over again.  House tour: Walk-through House Tour Farm videos/photos: Taane Farm What you'll be doing:   Milking, feeding, and overseeing general animal health Pasture and effluent management Leading and supporting junior team members Farm maintenance and machinery operation Assisting with farm planning and record-keeping Upholding health, safety, and compliance standards This job is for you if:   You’re on-to-it and...

Valley Field Dairies We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant / 2IC – Immediate Start 🏡Valley Field Dairies | Waikaka Valley, Gore, Southland Valley Field Dairies is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant or 2IC to join our team for an immediate start, following one of our valued team members moving on for the upcoming season. We are a family-owned and operated farming business located in the Waikaka Valley, just 10 minutes from Gore. Our business combines both dairy and beef farming, with all operations managed as one integrated system. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of animal welfare, fostering a positive team environment, and embracing modern technology to improve efficiency and make farming more enjoyable. As part of our wider farming business, you'll gain exposure to both our dairy and beef operations, with Halter technology integrated across the...

Dairy Farm 2IC – Jersey Herd Location: Woodville, Manawatu Start Date: 01/06/2026 We are looking for a practical and motivated Second-in-Charge (2IC) to work alongside the Contract Milker on our dairy farm milking 300 Jersey cows across 100 hectares of flat to steep country. This role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, problem-solving, and helping improve systems over time About the Role Working closely with the Contract Milker, your responsibilities will include: Daily milking and shed routines Animal health, calving, and herd welfare Feed management and pasture allocation General farm maintenance, fencing and weed management  Assisting with day-to-day decision making and taking responsibility when required Farm Details 300 Jersey cows 100 hectares Flat to steep contour with plenty of character 10 minutes to Woodville, 30 mins...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

We are looking for an assistant farm manager to join our team to assist in the day-to-day running of our dairy farm.  You will be required to; - Assist in daily management activities, supervise milking from paddock to farm dairy as required   - Ensure the dairy plant is kept to a very high hygiene and operating standard - Have a good understanding of animal health issues and a proactive approach to maintain a healthy herd including treating animal health problems  - Manage daily planning and staff management in the absence of the farm manager - Implement routine maintenance schedules  - Experience using a variety of farm machinery  - Identify and fix faults as needed - Meet environmental regulation through management of soil, nutrients, effluent, and water efficiently  The position is based just out of Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty The position is full-time on a 160ha 450 friesian cow farm 32 a-side hearing bone shed....

After 2 solid seasons our awesome 2IC was offered his next career step which has open an opportunity on our K Road Farm, but his late notice has left us with a gap to fill. K Road farm has an experienced and competent Farm Manager and a young and enthusiastic team, we are just missing an amazing 2IC / Herd Manager to help them out. We are flexible with how this role is structured, so happy to look at fixed term if you are wanting to keep your options open for next season....... About the farm: K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays approx. 20 min from Turangi. Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low input, fully self-contained system with a focus on pasture and plantain. This farm is well set up, with an easy flat contour. Excellent primary schooling is available locally with the school bus stopping at the farm gate. A three-bedroom family home with extensive views is available to the successful candidate. This role will also appeal to...

A drive in position has become available on our farm. 25 min east of invercargill in Gorge Road  This role can be tailored for anyone with dairy experience.  3 full time staff including you plus sharemilker and sharemilker's wife. A modern cowshed  Modern machinery  We are a high performance unit which rewards all staff based on their performance. No on farm accommodation but will contribute to travel and off farm accommodation.

Temporary Farm Assistant – Calving Season (North Otago) We're looking for an experienced farm assistant to join our team on a large-scale 1,200-cow dairy farm at Maheno, North Otago, from now through to the end of December. This role has come up due to an unforeseen off-farm injury to existing staff, and is a temporary/seasonal position covering calving, with potential to lead into full-time work for the right person. About the role: Immediate start Fixed term through to end of December, with genuine potential for ongoing full-time work depending on fit Full-time hours, calving season demands (early starts, flexibility around cow/calf welfare needs) Pay based on experience What you'll be doing: Calving duties — assisting cows, calf rearing and feeding, calf health monitoring General dairy farm work as required (milking, animal health, farm maintenance) Working alongside our existing farm team What we're looking for: Farming/dairy experience...

Looking for experienced person who can manage the farm and milking and calving and mating and calf rearing and tractor driver and halter on farm so be easy just have to have experience 

Hey guys have a couple of positions available on our 990 cow farm in riverton southland. Modern cowshed with all the goodies.  Looking for 2-3 full time staff for this season. Couple of houses available. Must be competent in animal health, pasture managment, working while owner is away. And general managment of a farm this size. If this sound like you please apply. If a couple is interested this could work very nicely.

Herd Manager/2ic We are on the look out for a skilled and dedicated herd manager with the goal of becoming 2ic, to join our team this 26/27 season starting June. NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS must be nz citizen or nz resident must be available for an in person interview. We milk all year round, milking 250 cows over June/July. Calving 150 in February, 100 in May and 600 in July/August. Farm is located 10 minutes from Tapanui, 25 minutes to Gore. Shed is a 54 bale rotary with ACR’s and smart wash. Cows wintered in Wintering barn on farm and on support blocks nearby Accommodation is available in tapanui only 5 mins away  Good and tidy farm infrastructure. 6 and 1 over calving 5 and 2 rest of season Key responsibilities will include: -Assisting with all aspects of the dairy farm including Milking, feeding, general farm maintenance and cow health. -Be confident but careful on a 4 wheeler. -Be...

Assistant Manager – Dairy Farm Immediate start  We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our dairy farming team for the 2026/27 season. This position would suit someone with experience or wanting to gain experience working with a large herd across two joining farms.  About the Role You will be working on a well-run farm milking 600 cows, with responsibilities including: Assist with and take responsibility for daily milking operations Support pasture management, including feed allocation and stock movements Help manage animal health and welfare, including identifying issues and carrying out treatments Maintain high standards of cowshed and yard hygiene Assist with staff supervision, training, and support Operate tractors and farm machinery safely and efficiently Support calf rearing operations (seasonal) Assist with farm maintenance and upkeep of buildings and equipment Follow and help enforce health...

Due to unfortunate circumstances we have a vacancy available for a motivated and enthusiastic 2IC. Whananaki North rd, Hikurangi  Autumn calving, 500 cow herd. System 4. Cows feed daily, generally a maize, pk mix with mixer wagon. Sence hub collars. Aimer pasture management  40 A/S H/B cow shed with draft system Contact Chris for more details [email protected] 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking to fill our Farm Manger position immediately. We are seeking an experienced and motivated sole charge farm Manager to join our team on a well-established dairy operation located in Otorohanga Key Responsibilities Monitoring herd health and identifying sick animals Treating sick and down cows Detecting and managing mastitis Drafting cows during mating for the AB technician Maintaining high milk quality standards throughout the season Completing plant washes and carrying out routine dairy plant maintenance Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in and around the cowsheds and farm General farm maintenance, including fencing, repairs and maintenance Tractor work and machinery . About You The successful applicant will: Have previous experience as a Farm Manger or in a similar leadership role Have a sound understanding of animal health and dairy farm best practice Be confident treating sick and down cows...

Our Client  Our client is a well-established, family-owned agricultural business with over 20 years of successful dairy and beef farming operations across Australia and Tasmania. Known for their strong team culture, modern farming practices, and focus on herd health and efficiency, they are seeking a motivated Assistant Manager / 2IC to join one of their well-run 750-cow dairy units in North West Tasmania. The Opportunity The farm milks 750 cross-bred cows through a modern 60-stand rotary shed and operates a predominantly pasture-based system with grain fed in the dairy. The property is well maintained, easy rolling, and offers an enjoyable working environment with excellent infrastructure and systems already in place. The herd calves in Autumn, with calving for this season now largely complete, making this an ideal opportunity for someone to settle into the role outside of the busiest period. This role would suit either a capable Junior 2IC looking to further...

2IC – Progressive Dairy Farm | Near Dunsandel Lead from the front. Work with good people. Be proud of where you farm. Gladfield Dairies is a progressive, people-first dairy operation running 1,500 cows through a modern 60-bail rotary. We’re looking for an experienced 2IC to step into a key leadership role and help drive performance, culture, and day-to-day operations alongside the Farm Manager. We run a tidy, well-maintained farm with modern systems, solid processes, and a tight-knit team of 6 who work hard and back each other. If you enjoy responsibility, problem-solving, and being part of a good crew — you’ll fit right in. What We Offer Genuine leadership responsibility and input into decisions. Modern 60-bail rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray & drafting. In-shed feeding. Automatic vat and plant wash. Supportive, experienced team environment. Competitive pay based on experience....

Dairy Farm Assistant Manager (2IC) Location: Ngatea. we are looking for a top operator (or aspiring to be) Assistant Manager to help us keep our dairy operations running as smooth as fresh cream! The farm is 130ha and we milk through a 50 bale rotary, system 4. 480 cows. What You’ll Do: Support the team in daily operations—think herd care, milking routines, and equipment upkeep. Lead, train, and inspire a fantastic team of farm workers. Keep an eye on herd health, nutrition, and comfort—happy cows, happy farm! Dive into data—track production, feed, and efficiency, and help us keep improving. Work with the team to ensure we’re meeting sustainability goals—because we care about our cows, staff and the planet! Who You Are: You’ve got some farm experience (bonus if you know your way around a milking shed!). You’re a natural leader who thrives on teamwork and communication. You’re organized, adaptable, and excited to get your hands dirty. You’ve...

Applicant must have herd management knowledge.the ability to work alone unsupervised as well as a team  leader when needed.Minda and Dairy diary experience preferred.This is a hill country farm so good grass management is a must as well as the ability to drive tractors on hills.We require a minimum of 3 years  experience in all aspects of the job. 6 and 1 roster over calving and mating. 11 and 3 roster for remainder of season. This job is being listed on behalf of Flint Flat Farms LTD,so please read job description properly and   email [email protected]  with your c/v attached please do not apply without your c/v or references. As the job is located an hour from the nearest town a full drivers license is preferred.

Due to unforeseen circumstances We are looking for a 2ic to work with us on 148ha farm, milking 460 cows  through 32 bail rotary. Can start as soon as possible  Only apply if you are in New Zealand  We are looking for;  Someone that has a keen eye for feeding cows and looking after them as their own. A self-motivated person that is keen to learn, not afraid to ask questions and bring new ideas. Organisation is a must, knowing how to prioritise is key in this farming operation as will step up and take the reins in our absence. Tractor experience would be great advantage, but will be more than happy to teach We have 60 ha k-line takes about 2 and half hours to move daily over summer period  You must be physically fit  Clean criminal records  Random drug test As a 2ic , you are expected to work alongside the contract milkers to perform the following duties: Ensuring the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene...