2 jobs found in Oamaru

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Runoff Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our well-maintained runoff farm, located just 15 minutes southwest of Oamaru. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in livestock, pasture, and property management and wants to be part of a progressive farming business focused on achieving outstanding results. About the Role You will be responsible for the overall management of the runoff property, working closely with the dairy farm management team to ensure stock are well cared for and feed resources are utilized efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Managing young stock, dry cows, and wintering stock. Feed budgeting and pasture management. Crop establishment and grazing management. Animal health and welfare. Irrigation operation and maintenance (where applicable). Tractor work, feeding out, cultivation, and general farm maintenance. Fencing, weed...

Farm Manager – Awamoko Dairy Location: North Otago (Oamaru region) Roster: To be discussed / Competitive Technology: Fully integrated Halter system   About the Role Awamoko Dairy (part of Marchwood Farms) is looking for an experienced, tech-savvy Farm Manager to lead our progressive dairy unit. If you are passionate about high-performing pasture management, top-tier animal health, and leveraging cutting-edge ag-tech to make farming smarter, not harder, this is the role for you. We have completely transitioned away from traditional fences and intensive physical herding, running our herd entirely on the Halter collar system.   Key Responsibilities Tech-Driven Herd Management: Oversee daily herd health, heat detection, and automated drafting using Halter data and insights. Precision Grazing: Utilise Halter’s virtual fencing to optimise pasture allocation (kg/DM per cow), monitor daily paddock covers, and protect regrowth.  Team...