10 dairy herd manager jobs found

Elite Farm Managers Position With Equity Potential – Manono Farm 970 Cows Cambridge   Manono farm manager’s position is located at 1/2881 Cambridge Road only ten minutes from Cambridge and Te Awamutu. The farm is 310ha effective milking platform and is operated under a high performing pasture-based system. This position has become available as the current equity manager has progressed to large scale 50-50 sharemilking opportunity. The successful applicant will be given a lot of autonomy with day to day management and must demonstrate experience and knowledge in the following disciplines: -              Recruit, develop and organise staff in a way that creates a strong team environment -              Technical and practical skill in feed budgeting and allocation. -              Financial budgeting ability and able to perform to budget. -              Stock management – Ability to create and implement SCC, Lameness, Heat detection and all...

Farm Manager for June 2027– Western Southland Smithill Limited | Otautau, Southland Smithill Limited is a family owned dairy farming business operating four dairy farms across Western Southland, milking approximately 2,100 cows. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to join our team in June 2027, with the potential for multiple positions within our farming operation. We're looking for someone who is not only a capable dairy farmer but is also well organised, communicates effectively and takes genuine ownership of their farm's performance. About the role You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of your allocated dairy farm, working alongside our Dairy Operations Manager and wider farming team. Key responsibilities include: Managing daily farm operations, staff and workloads. Pasture management, feed planning and herd performance. Maintaining high standards of animal health, welfare and milk...

We are converting our farm to dairy and are looking for the right person to run it from day one. ·         1,070 cows in the first season, with plans to build towards 1,200 cows ·         328 ha milking platform, predominantly pivot irrigated ·         New 64-bail rotary   ·         Four-bedroom family home with attached granny flat ·         Sheffield, 45 minutes (55 km) west of Christchurch Airport We are open to appointing either a Contract Milker or a Farm Manager, depending on the experience and preference of the right person. The successful applicant will be responsible for the herd, staff and milking platform. The herd will be predominantly crossbred and milked through a new 64-bail rotary with a Read milking plant, Protrack, automatic cup removers and in-shed feeding. The platform is mainly pivot irrigated, with 30 ha under travelling irrigators. Production is budgeted to reach 575,000 kg MS (480 kg MS/cow) at full herd numbers. All...

FARM MANAGER – RIVERSIDE PARK Kurow, North Otago | 700 Cows | 170ha An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to take the lead at Riverside Park, a progressive, well-resourced dairy farming operation located near Kurow in North Otago. Riverside Park is a 170ha dairy farm milking approximately 700 cows through a modern, fully automated 44-a-side herringbone dairy shed. The farm is equipped with Halter technology and established pivot, fixed-grid and K-Line irrigation systems. We are looking for a capable, hands-on manager with exceptional pasture management skills, strong leadership ability and a genuine drive to achieve excellent farm performance. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work and wants the autonomy to run a successful farming operation while working alongside supportive and engaged owners. The Role The successful applicant will take ownership of the...

An Excellent Opportunity for an Experienced Farm Manager We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and capable Farm Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a well-established, Jersey 660-cow dairy operation in the picturesque Amuri Basin, North Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven operator who takes pride in achieving strong farm performance, maintaining high standards of animal welfare and pasture management, and leading a productive and positive team. Working alongside supportive farm owners and farm advisor, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to take ownership of the farm's operational performance while contributing to the ongoing development and success of the business. The Role The Farm Manager will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the dairy operation, including the adjacent support block, youngstock grazing and wintering. Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing the...

DAIRY FARM MANAGER/2IC South Taranaki  |  330 Cows  |  165,000kgMS Flexible roster  •  Efficient one man Shed  •  Top 1% BW herd  Looking for a role with real flexibility, a top-performing herd and a business that invests in its people? We're a progressive South Taranaki dairy farm looking for a skilled Farm Manager (or a strong 2IC ready to step up) to join us as we grow. Over the first 12 month you will work closely with us and receive full support as you learn the system. This will prepare you to step into a full management roll, allowing us to step back and focus on growing the business.   Why You'll Love Working Here •     Efficient one man shed – allowing a flexible milking roster outside of calving and the peak of mating.   •     Very negotiable time off – we'll build a roster that works for you. •     Negotiable salary + bonus potential – your package will reflect your experience, with the option of performance-based...

Farm Manager – System 1 Jersey Herd, Te Aroha We’re looking for a skilled, well-organised Farm Manager to run our 520-cow Jersey operation on 160 ha. We run a System 1, all-grass farm with a clear focus on high pasture utilisation, low cost and high profit. If you love growing and harvesting grass well, and you take pride in healthy, well-cared-for stock, this could be the job for you. About the farm We’re currently owner-operators and would like to step back we live on the farm and help out during busy periods 520 Jersey cows on 160 ha, System 1 (all grass, no bought-in feed ) Heifers milked once-a-day from the start of calving; whole herd on OAD from Christmas All culls gone in January 72-bail rotary shed with ACRs and auto drafter CowManager for heat detection and herd health monitoring Key responsibilities Applying sound pasture management principles to maximise grass growth and utilisation Weekly...

580–600 Cows | 40 ASHB | 250 ha Effective | System 5 | Halter If you’re a switched-on Farm Manager who enjoys getting the best from cows, pasture and feed, this is an opportunity to step into a supportive farming business, chase the small gains and really put your own mark on it. This 580–600 cow dairy operation has ambitious production goals and is looking for a capable Farm Manager who brings strong farming systems, attention to detail and confident day-to-day management. The 275 ha farm, with 250 ha effective, operates through a 40 ASHB shed and runs a System 5 operation with Halter, covered feedpad and mixer wagon. What’s on offer: Responsibility for a 580–600 cow, 250 ha effective dairy operation High-production System 5 operation with Halter, covered feedpad and mixer wagon A team of two staff working under the Farm Manager A supportive farm owner who remains connected with the business The opportunity to establish strong systems and put...

1,500 cows   I  80 BR   I  Manawatu, NZ Modern Systems.  Strong Support.  Career Growth Are you an experienced dairy leader looking for your next challenge on a high-performing, large-scale operation? An exciting opportunity is available for a capable Dairy Unit Manager to lead the day-to-day performance of a 1,500-cow dairy unit in the Rangitikei region.  Starting January 2027 (with the potential to commence earlier for the right person), this role offers the chance to join a progressive dairy business with strong systems, modern infrastructure, and genuine long-term career opportunities. Operating a modern 80-bale rotary dairy with Halter technology, you'll work closely with an Operations Manager while taking responsibility for the daily management of the farm and team.  With another large-scale dairy unit nearby, there is excellent scope for future growth and progression within the wider business. Key Responsibilities As Dairy Unit Manager, you will...

550 ha   I    Sheep, Beef, Dairy Grazers and Calves  Due to continued growth within the business and the promotion of the current Block Manager, an exciting opportunity has become available for someone ready to take ownership of a progressive 550ha dairy support and drystock unit. This internal progression reflects a business that values its people, supports development, and provides genuine opportunities to grow. The operation has excellent scale and variety, running approximately 500 dairy heifers and calves, including R1 and R2 stock that return to the dairy farms in-calf.  The property also carries around 400 beef steers and bulls, alongside a 600-head sheep enterprise. It is a practical, performance-focused farming system with a clear direction and a commitment to continually improving how it operates. Having recently implemented Halter across the cattle system, the farm is embracing technology that is changing the way livestock are managed.  This is an excellent...