19 jobs found in Taumarunui

About the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable 2IC or Herd Manager to join our small dairy farming team. This is a hands-on and wide-ranging role working closely with the contract milking couple across all aspects of the family-owned farming operation. The role would suit someone who enjoys looking after and milking cows, and has attention to detail regarding both animal welfare and pasture management. The farm uses utilises Halter technology on the mostly rolling contour and peak milks 500 cows through a 50-bale rotary with in-shed feeding, ACR’s, auto-teatspraying and Protrack drafting. Key responsibilities ·        Work alongside the contract milkers in the daily running of the farm. ·        Carry out efficient, hygienic milking to maintain excellent milk quality with a calm demeanour in the shed. ·        Support pasture management and feed allocation through the use of Halter technology. ·        Operate and maintain farm...

We are looking for a staff member who fits in our team and way of working. You must have at least 3 years' experience as herd manager.  You have great 👍skills and are willing to learn. Our tidy farm: 680 cows, 54 bales rotary, acr's, automatic teatspray, in shed feeding. Rolling/steep farm so you must be confident to ride a farm bike 🏍 SAFE. You have a clean history, no drugs, no alcohol problem, no vape/ smoking. You are fit 💪. Roster 6/2.  The full description Herdmanager is to be found at www.dairy.nz .  You MUST have NZ Residence!

Need herd manager  minimum experience required 2 years  400 ha farm 750 cows  rotary shed  3 bedroom house  tractor experience is a must  need to be good communicator  no pets allowed  scope of progress  need to have valid reference 

An opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager on a progressive dairy farm located approximately 20km southeast of Te Awamutu. The Farm 270ha dairy operation 800 cows milked (150 autumn calving, 650 spring calving) 50-bale rotary shed with cup removers and meal feeder Annual on-farm Jersey bull sale held each September All young stock retained on farm Very well-maintained property with excellent systems in place The Role You will work alongside the farm owners and team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd and assisting with the smooth operation of the farm. This is a hands-on position that requires a strong work ethic, particularly through calving and other busy periods. The Successful Applicant Will: Have strong stockmanship and animal health skills Be reliable, organised, and self-motivated Work well within a team Take pride in maintaining high farming standards We Offer:...

We have an opportunity to join our team milking 20 mins from Otorohanga. We require someone with at least 18 months of continuous NZ farming experience with references.  The successful applicant will be motivated, honest and committed to going the extra mile. Job Description MILKING: Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality and efficiency ANIMALS Assists in diagnoses and treatment of all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice.  PEOPLE Work well in a team. Mentors junior staff if required FEED Participates in feeding cows and calves and discusses appropriate management with senior staff PLEASE NOTE: As part of our Company health and safety policy we do undertake initial and routine drug testing A clean criminal history is required.  Strictly no pets To be considered, you MUST provide an up-to-date CV  Minimum 30 hours per week Maximum 45 hours per week Roster 12 on 2 off

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...

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...

We are looking for an experienced farm assistant with a proven track record to join our team milking 440 cows through a 40 aside. We are a team of 4 who each play an important role in running an efficient system. A few things that make our operation simple to run includes the use of batt latches, auto drafting, auto plant wash, automatic cup removers and the Allflex collars system. Cups on at 5.30 in the morning and 3pm in the afternoons. Essentials only on the weekends.  Animal health and wellbeing is at the forefront of how we operate. We require a fully capable farm assistant who is prepared to hit the ground running and assist with all aspects of the day to day running of the farm including but not limited to: Animal health (prevention, identification & treatment) Setting up accurate break fences Loading up/feeding out on feed pad Effluent management Machinery operation & maintenance Weed control Fencing Running and maintaining the dairy plant...

Herd Manager - Patoka, Hawke's Bay We are seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our progressive dairy farming operation located in Patoka, Hawke's Bay , approximately 30 minutes from Taradale and 40 minutes from Napier . Our farm milks 350 cows on rolling to steep hill country and is currently transitioning to an organic, pasture-based farming system . We are looking for someone who takes pride in animal care, enjoys working outdoors, and can contribute positively to our team environment. About the Role Milking 350 cows through a modern 40-bale rotary shed equipped with Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs) and Halter technology Supporting day-to-day herd management and farm operations Maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare Operating tractors and farm machinery safely and confidently on hilly terrain Assisting with pasture management and feeding systems Contributing to the continued development of our organic...

Due to our Herd Manager of over 4 years unfortunately being on ACC and unable to return to full time work, we are looking for the right person to fill his shoes. 330 Autumn calving F/Fx cows 100ha 30 aside modern herringbone Cup removers Meal feeders Protrack drafter Cow Manager activity monitors and milk sensors Warm 3 bedroom cottage with heat pump 15 mins south of Matamata Bus service to Te Poi and Matamata schools This position will suit someone who enjoys: working independently and managing their own time well fed, high producing cows good team communication 11 on / 3 off roster Minimum 3 years experience. Must not need accredited employers.   Drug freee. References from our past staff are available on request.

Herd Manager – Dairy Farm (Split Calving) We are seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our team on a progressive dairy farm. The Farm:     •    660 cows, split calving system     •    165ha effective milking platform     •    Located Matamata, Waikato     •    Well-established pasture-based system with feed pad     •    Technology-driven operation with a focus on efficiency and performance The Role: You will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day management of the herd and farm operations, working closely with the farm owner/manager. This is a hands-on role suited to someone passionate about dairy farming and animal care. Key Responsibilities:     •    Milking and shed management     •    Animal health and welfare     •    Pasture management and feed allocation     •    Mating and calving management     •    Record keeping and farm technology use     •    General...

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dairy Herd Manager to support the day-to-day management and operation of our dairy farm in Morrinsville. This is a senior on-farm role involving responsibility for herd management, pasture planning, staff supervision, animal health, and compliance. The successful applicant will work closely with the farm owner to ensure efficient, productive, and compliant farm operations. Key Responsibilities Day-to-day herd and farm management Pasture and feed planning and allocation Monitoring animal health, welfare, and production Staff supervision, training, and task coordination Record keeping and reporting Milking and dairy shed operations as required Pay and Conditions Pay: $29.66 per hour based on 48 hours per week Hours: 48 hours per week Accommodation: On-farm accommodation available  Overtime: Paid where applicable Leave: As per New Zealand employment...

We are looking for a herd Manager to help out on our dairy farm, we milk 330 cows twice a day, spring calving. The job will include, Milking sole charge, feeding out, feeding and moving calves, moving break fences, and any other general farm duties. We will require the person to have at least 1 full years experience of full time farming. We will require a New Zealand Drivers licence Will be average hours of 40 with a minimum of 35 hours power week

One of our staff members is off to travel so we are looking for a new team member from 1st November! This is a great opportunity for a motivated and experienced farm assistant or Herd Manager to join our family owned and operated farm in beautiful Te Aroha in the Waikato. We are milking 980 cows through a brand new 70 bail rotary shed and run collars for animal health monitoring. The job involves all aspects of the day to day running of the farm including milking, animal health, pasture management, rearing calves, feeding out, effluent management, repairs and maintenance. There is plenty of opportunity and support to grow and develop your farming skills. You will bring: •    experience milking cows and good animal husbandry skills •    experience in operating tractors and farm machinery •    high standard of cleanliness for the shed, farm and housing •    a positive can-do work attitude and attention to detail •    be a reliable and motivated team player  •    willingness...

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...

We have an exciting opportunity for Herd Managers. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of dairy farming experience or hold a Level 4 or higher qualification in a relevant agricultural field to join a 580 cow farm in Rongotea, just 20 minutes from Palmerston North, milking through a 50 bale rotary shed with inshed feeding system and a feed pad system. ( System 5 Farm) You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing, including: -  Twice a day milking and monitoring milk quality, - Fencing, weed control - Assist with calving, calf rearing - Shed maintenance & preparation - Tractor operation for feeding out and mowing - Training junior staff if required, - Stock handling and feeding (feed mgt) - Monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - Mating management  and other general farm duties. A minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed. The schedule can vary, but typically you’ll be...

We are looking for a Herd Manager 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 have a minimum of 6 months  experience including 1 x dry-off and 1 x calving. The successful herd manager 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 understand and take responsiblities for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, managing your herd, feeding.  You will be capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train junior staff.  You will look for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Guaranteed  minimum 30 hours Your salary will range between $75K and $80K You must have a clear criminal record. No drugs - we perform regular random...

300 Cow  System 2 24 Aside HB Inshed Feed Halter Spring Calving   11/3 Roster ( available to be changed ) House available on farm  Will be working on farm along side owner, we are very much hands on.  We would love to help someone keen take on more responsibility and progress through the industry so we can step back a bit in the slower season.  We work in a supportive environment where new ideas and initiative are highly valued.  What we are looking for. Must have basic Dairy farming skills eg Effluent irrigation, Milking, shed hygiene, animal health, machinery, a keen eye for safety, great communication and a can do positive attitude. Must be able to work sole charge.  Someone wanting to progress in the Dairy industry with a passion for animal health. Good stockman ship and a genuine interest for animals.  Must be reliable. Drug free and want to work . Must have NZ working rights.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, honest, and reliable Herd Manager to join our dairy farming operation. This position involves a high level of responsibility in the day-to-day management of a 47 0-cow herd across a 16 0-hectare property , milking through a 40 -aside herringbone shed . The successful candidate will work closely with the sharemilker and the other experienced team member, take a proactive role in decision-making, planning, and implementation of on-farm operations. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Milking and maintaining high standards of shed hygiene Stock handling and animal welfare Feeding management, pasture utilization and allocation Fencing, weed control, and general farm maintenance Operation, care, and maintenance of farm machinery and equipment Planning and coordination with the sharemilker (strong communication and organisational skills are essential) Accurate record keeping,...