3 dairy herd manager jobs found

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...