7 assistant herd manager jobs found

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....

Dairy Farm Assistant or Herd Manager- Permanent Full-Time Start ASAP | Permanent Full-Time Role We are looking for a reliable, motivated Dairy Farm Assistant or Herd manager to join our team on a well-run, high-input dairy farm. We are advertising the position this time of the year to spread the workload across the team and give our current staff a few less hours during the day, while still continuing to maintain a high standard across the farm.  About The Farm 850- cow dairy farm milking twice a day through a 54-bail rotary shed In-Shed feed  High-input farming system Fully equipped with farm machinery and gear  Tidy, well-maintained farm and facilities  Working alongside a team of 4 other staff  About The Role This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to be involved in all aspects of a modern dairy farming operation  We are looking for someone who is: Reliable and hard working Has a good...

Working with our team of 4 we will be milking, setting breaks and monitoring residuals, helping with/managing mating, tractor driving, animal health and farm maintenance. We milk 750 cows through our highly automated 40 aside herringbone shed. Our farm is fully irrigated with Pivots, Fixed Grid and some K line. This position would suit someone who would like to progress to Sharemilking. 

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and hands-on 2IC or Farm Manager to join our dairy goat operation milking approximately 850 goats through an 80-bale rotary shed . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, machinery and people, and who takes pride in keeping a farm running efficiently and to a high standard. The Role Working alongside the Herd Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the farm , including: Milking and overseeing the milking operation Feeding and caring for the goat herd Animal health and welfare Effluent management Machinery operation and maintenance General farm and property maintenance Keeping the farm, sheds and work areas clean, tidy and well organised Supporting the Herd Manager with the wider day-to-day management of the farm Working as part of a team and helping ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely About You We...

We have a 2IC/Herd managers role available.  50 Bale rotary cowshed with ACRs with feedpad.  The successful candidate will have good pasture management and animal health skills and can run the farm for short periods of time in the absence of the farm manager.  You will be working with a competent farm manager and have good support from the farm owner.  You may be an existing dairy assistant or herd manager who is wanting to take the next step.  Please apply online only if you live in New Zealand. 

Dairy Herd Manager – Full Time, Permanent We’re seeking a Dairy Herd Manager to join our team on a 450-cow irrigated farm just north of Hunterville, in the Rangitīkei district. This is a full-time, permanent role on an 5 on, 2 off, 6 on 1 off roster. You’ll be based in a well-managed herringbone shed, working as part of a larger, coordinated operation with another nearby 450-cow property. The role focuses on daily milking, herd health, reproduction, and pasture management, with responsibility for guiding junior staff and keeping accurate records. If you have a passion for stock work, an eye for detail, and want to grow your career on a well-run, progressive farm, we’d like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily milking routines and maintain plant hygiene Monitor and treat animal health issues such as mastitis and lameness Assist with calving, mating, and young stock development Assist in feed allocation and pasture monitoring using farm...

The knowledge, experience and farming qualifications to manage the day-to-day running of an efficient  and well-managed dairy farm operation.   Have at least 4 years' experience in dairy farming, be reliable, have a positive attitude, be tidy and clean in the workplace and, most of all, have great communication skills. You will be managing two herds on a system 4 spring-calving dairy farm, with clear instructions from the farm owner.  Milking 500 cows through a 30 a/s herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and teat sprayer.  We have in-shed feeding and also fed on a feed pad nine months of the year, so must capable of operating a tractor. There is an automatic drafting system, and the cows are fitted with Allflex collars. Able to understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Complete tasks with minimal supervision and be able to train other staff.  Look for opportunities to work more effectively and...