36 dairy herd manager jobs found

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

 To apply for this position, you must be a New Zealand Resident and have the legal right to work in New Zealand We are looking for an entry level dairy farm assistant to join our team. We are a small team milking 440 cows on a 145-hectare farm with modern rotary dairy, 5 minute’s drive from Featherston, 15minutes from Greytown & Martinborough. You will be working alongside us and a herd manager.  This position would ideally be suited to a school/ university leaver but could be negotiated to suit someone looking to change careers. Ideally you will have had some prior exposure to dairy farming and be prepared to take part in all farm activities.  Daily duties will include but not be limited to: ·        Milking cows ·        Assisting to feed Calves ·        Moving Break fences ·        Moving Irrigation and Effluent systems ·        Weed control ·        Assisting with general repairs and maintenance   We can offer some flexibility in hours...

Hi We are looking for an experienced motivated person to join our team. This is a Herd Manager role in Kennington less than 10km from Invercargill peak milking 600 cows through a 40 aside HB with ACR's and Halter! Must have A full drivers license Minimum of 1 month training or dairy experience. Good references, Great sense of humour, live in New Zealand currently and be able to pass a drug test. If you enjoy technology and don't enjoy following cows into the shed please apply

staff Requirements – 500-Cow Dairy Farm Farm Size: 240 hectares Herd Size: 500 cows Location: New Zealand 1. Second-in-Charge (2IC) The successful applicant must have solid dairy farming experience and be capable of running daily farm operations independently when required. Requirements and responsibilities: * Confidently carry out morning and afternoon milking independently. * Have good knowledge of cow health, mastitis detection, and SCC management. * Be experienced in tractor operation and farm machinery. * Understand pasture management, grazing rotations, and feed allocation. * Assist with calving, calf rearing, and animal health treatments. * Maintain farm equipment, fences, water systems, and troughs. * Help organise and supervise the Farm Assistant. * Follow farm procedures and maintain accurate records. * Be reliable, responsible, and able to work independently. 2. Farm Assistant The successful applicant must be hardworking, reliable, and capable of completing...

We are a high producing 700 cow farm set on 245Ha of stunning countryside just a couple of minutes’ drive to Tuatapere and about 50 mins to Invercargill.   We consider ourselves to be good employers due to the fact that our current herd manager has been with us for 5 years, however due to family reasons this person is now leaving us, so we have some big shoes to fill. We are now seeking a dairy farm assistant who we can train to the next level.  You must at 6 to 12 months experience and have strong milking skills.   We milk through a 50 bail rotary that has in-shed feeding and ACR.   We do encourage AGITO training.  Being able to drive a tractor will be an advantage  but not essential as we can teach you. In return we offer a competitive salary of between $25- $30 per hour including  accommodation and lovely 2.5 bedroom house is available, we also believe in having a very healthy work/life balance.  We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week.    We also offer a...

Douglas Farms (ITR Ag Ltd) is seeking a motivated and committed Farm Assistant / Herd Manager to join our progressive dairy operation based in Whangārei. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, well-established team focused on high standards of animal care, farm performance, and workplace culture. Our farm can milk up to 550 cows through a 36-bale rotary - and operates with fully integrated Halter technology, reducing the need for traditional break fencing and stock movement by motorbike. This position is ultimately a fixed term role to May 2027, but could be longer term (for the right person). The proposed start date is from 1st Nov 2026, however flexibility is available for the right applicant. Roster The role operates on a double rotation roster: 8 days on / 2 days off (Tuesday & Wednesday) 8 days on / 3 days off (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) This provides a three-day weekend every third weekend and five days...

We are looking for our next superstar to join our team due to a staff member having to finish up mid season for personal circumstances, you will work alongside the contract milker and 2ic milking 600 cows through our 27 aside twin pit herringbone shed with protrack and cow manager tags.1 to 2 years experience is preferred but training can be provided if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn. Your key duties would be but aren't limited to, helping with the day-to-day operations of the dairy farm, ensuring the smooth running of tasks related to milking, feeding, animal care, and farm maintenance. The role is hands-on and requires both physical work and a basic understanding of farm operations.  Our farm is located 5 minutes from Otautau and 20 minutes from Winton, this job comes with a 3 bedroom home, remuneration will be  based on experience Please send your cv with 2 references if you would like to apply, note we are NOT accredited employers  you must reside...

Purpose of the position: Assists with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on-farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing; environment, animal welfare, etc. Milking : Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out milk harvesting tasks as directed and is developing the correct skills to milk efficiently and safely. • Helps set up dairy prior to milking and on time. • Milks cows efficiently and safely, as directed. • Uses backing gate well. • Teat sprays well. • Marks cows well. Understands factors that affect milk quality, and the reasons for regulations around milk quality safety. • Understands the cost and implications of grading milk and high somatic cell counts. • Helps manage ‘dirty cows’. • Implements dairy hygiene requirements. Assists with cleaning and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and reports any faults...

2,500 cows  l  2x 80 BR  l  760 ha effective Our client operates a high-performing dairy farming enterprise in the Manawatu/Whanganui region on 760 ha effective, providing an excellent environment for farmers wanting to build their skills and advance their careers. With a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, milking approximately 2,500 this operation runs through 2x modern 80 bale rotary cowsheds with plenty of automation.   You'll gain exposure to modern farming practices, large-scale operations, and industry-leading systems while working alongside an experienced and supportive team. The Role As part of a motivated and supportive team, you'll be involved in a wide range of day-to-day farming activities, including milking, animal health and welfare, feeding, pasture management, general farm maintenance, and operating modern farm equipment and systems.  You'll work closely with experienced team members to ensure the farm continues to operate efficiently while...

🐄 2IC/ Farm Assistant – Jersey Farm (Okato, Taranaki) We are seeking a motivated and reliable staff member to join our team as a 2ic or farm assistant on a progressive Jersey farm near Okato for the 2027/2028 season This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a high-performing farming operation. You may be just starting out, looking to take a step up or an established 2ic, ultimately somebody with a great attitude and passion for dairy farming is what we are looking for. We milk 440 very quiet, well bred, high-producing Jersey cows through a 40 bale rotary, with a strong focus on animal welfare, efficiency, and good systems. We utilise Afi collars, automatic cup removers and teat sprayers to make the cowshed a 1 man operation year round. Calves are reared on a mix of lely automatic calf feeders and mobile teat feeders until weaning, where they will then go to our support block 10 mins from the farm. ✅ Key...

We are seeking a motivated assistant to join our farm team at Kowhai Downs. Kowhai Downs is in the Maruia district, made up of a 400ha dairy farm, peak milking 860 cross bred cows, as well as 250ha of adjacent support land running 200 R1 and R2 replacement heifers. The dairy platform is flat, predominantly dryland, but with a 100ha brand new centre pivot currently being installed. The support land has 150ha of flat/rolling land, and 100ha of hills. There are currently 6 full time staff, plus manager. The farm milks through a 60-bale rotary shed, running a Read plant, with automatic cup removers and teat spray, plus a Pro-Trak drafting gate and in-shed feeding. Effluent is spread via a travelling irrigator during the shoulders of the season. The farm produces approximately 350,000kgMS per year, predominantly from pasture, with some in-shed feed and baleage, made on the platform and support block. Cows are currently wintered on pasture and baleage on farm. The farm has recently...

We have 2x Dairy Farm Assistant roles available on a 500-cow farm in the Galatea area, milking through a 40 AS Herringbone shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 52 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Wage is $28.50 per hour.  Candidates are required to provide good related references....

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant position available on a 400-cow farm in Kokatahi area, approximately 30 minutes from Hokitika. The farm operates a 36 Aside Herringbone milking shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking twice a day - shifting cows and feeding  - fencing, weed control - calving, calf rearing - shed cleaning and setup - identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Setting fences - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 34, with an average of 50 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off throughout the year. Wage ranges from $26.07 to...

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant role available on a 500-cow farm in the Te Kauwhata area, milking through a 28 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 40 and a maximum of 45. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid   at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 2 days off throughout the year. Wage ranges from $26.07 - $29.57 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates are required...

We have a job available for a Dairy Farm Assistant on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing, shed cleaning and setup, identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate  for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 3 days off.   Wage ranges from $26.07 to $29.27 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates are...

We are looking for an experienced Farm Assistant in rural Inglewood, milking 550 cows through a rotary shed with inshed feed and cup removers.  The person we are looking for must have experience milking cows, have good animal husbandry and an eye for detail. Being able to operate a tractor is essential. Must be competent in helping in the day to day running of a farm like setting breaks weed spraying, identifying and treatment of sick cows.    Must be able to operate a 2 wheeler and 4 wheel motorbike. Only people with relevant experience and available to attend an interview and valid work visa to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. Pay rate will be discussed with potential person on relevant experience. This position is for one person only.

With the New Year Approaching we are growing our team! Would you like to showcase your skills an abilities? Would you like to join a team of determined hard working people who love the farm and especially the cows and a few pets?  Our ideal applicant would have the following skills and abilities Two years dairy farming experience in NZ, capable in handling the daily tasks required for example-  Milking, Feeding calves, spraying weeds, moving sprinklers. Great communication to make sure that everyone is able to get the tasks done in a timely manner.  The skills to be quiet with stock and handle them with care  driving a tractor and operating different equipment would be a bonus!  honest and reliable excellent communication skills ( In case you missed it above)  great work ethic  a team player attitude. Pride in their work environment house proud Most importantly a good sense of humour and brilliant attitude.  Must be in New Zealand and legally allowed...

We are looking for a Senior Farm Assistant to join our farm in Hawera, South Taranaki. Conveniently located less than a 10 minute drive from the Hawera township, this Farm Assistant role presents an opportunity to develop your skill set on a medium input farm milking 1000 cows. Working in a team of four on an 8 on 2 off roster, with an average expected working week of 45 hours. The 320 hectare property is essentially flat with great infrastructure - 60 bale rotary with modern technologies that allow it be a one person shed, feed pad and cow collars. Ideal candidates for this role will preferably have a minimum of two seasons experience and have a passion for the dairy industry. A focus on continual improvement and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment will be attributes we will look for, along with stock empathy, commitment to the role and the ability to be relied upon. You’ll need to be someone who is c ompetent on large machinery, c an manage...

We have a Dairy Farm Assistant position available on a 400 and 570-cow farm in the Waitaki Bridge area, approximately 15 minutes from Oamaru. The farms operates a 40 and 44 Aside Herringbone milking sheds. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking twice a day - shifting cows and feeding  - fencing, weed control - calving, calf rearing - shed cleaning and setup - identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Setting fences - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 45. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary but generally work hours are between 6am and go through 5pm with meal and rest breaks; Roster will be 8...

We are looking for a Farm Assistant for our 1050 cow farm on the edge of Paeroa. Milking through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with inshed feeding, autodrafting and auto heat detection. Roster is 8 days on and 2 days off.   You must be able to ride a 2 wheeler and have a full drivers license.   The successful applicant will have the following attributes: You will be self motivated and able to think for yourself. You will be driven to suceed in your work and like to see results. You will need to hit the ground running as we are a busy farm and every body takes resonsibilty for their role.  So if you dont like early mornings, this is not the career for you. You will understand and take responsiblities for daily tasks such as twice daily milkings,  identifying mastitis and other animal health issues.  Washing the plant and yard.  Moving the irrigator, temporary fencing, general maintenance around the farm.   You will look for opportunities to work more effectively and...