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Herd Manager wanted to lead a team of 3 on a 750 cow farm near Balfour. 60 bail rotary with in-shed feeding, auto cup remover and auto draft. You must have at least 2 years of New Zealand dairy farming experience, understanding of the basic animal health and pasture management, willingness to learn, attention to details and a can do attitude.

We require an honest reliable farm assistant to join our team in Southland. Previous experience preferred. Duties include but not limited to Milking: Assists with efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Assists in safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $26 - $28 per hour. Minimum of 30 hours per week guaranteed. Applicants must have a criminal free record and current drivers licence. We have a strict health and safety policy and candidates may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Please apply with a current CV and 2 work related references

We’re looking for a capable herd manager to join our 50 50 sharemilking operation milking around 650 cows. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility within a well-run system. The role would suit someone who genuinely enjoys dairy farming and wants responsibility rather than just being given a list of jobs. About us We run a modern well-presented farm with a great 54 bail rotary with ACR's and protrack. We have herd home wintering barns which our mixed age cows winter in and a support block 10min away where the youngstock are kept. We will be in our 2nd season with Halter, so yes, no fences or following cows! And as such, we have a very high emphasis on pasture management. This is a fantastic opportunity to upskill at that. This will be our 10th season sharemilking the property, it's a great farm with supportive farm owners. We have pasture first approach, with in shed feeding to fill the gaps. We focus on doing the basics well, and are always looking for small...

We are a high producing 700 cow farm set on 245Ha of stunning countryside just a couple of minutes’ drive to Tuatapere and about 50 mins to Invercargill.     We consider ourselves to be good employers due to the fact that our current herd manager has been with us for 5 years, however due to family reasons this person is now leaving us, so we have some big shoes to fill. Having spent 16 years now in the dairy industry we know what it takes to be successful, so we are seeking someone who will have the same outlook as us.   We work hard, but we also ensure that everyone has a healthy work/life balance, we work well as a team, we communicate and we get the job done.   Our cows are in excellent health, and we intend to keep them that way, so you must possess strong animal husbandry skills, be able to work unsupervised, and you must have strong initiative, if you see something that needs doing, then do it, if you break something, tell someone, its simple really.   We are more than...

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.   Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.       Feed -Mange the on farm feed plan.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.    Environment - Manage dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.    People - Manage and work well with others, building a strong team culture.  Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.    Machine, vehicles, and technology - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy....

After eight years with a stable team, we are looking for our next reliable, self-motivated team member to join us in a Herd Manager role near Edendale. This position would suit someone who communicates well, takes responsibility, and can work confidently without close supervision. Part-time work also available for a partner. Applicants must currently be working in New Zealand and be able to provide current references. The employers are accredited by Immigration New Zealand.   What We Are Looking For     Experience: At least three seasons’ experience in New Zealand, with the ability to follow a plan, run milking routine and machinery confidently, and work well in a team.     Attitude: Responsible, respectful, punctual, coachable, self-motivated, and a good communicator.     Attention to detail: Tidy, committed to keep the plant clean, and maintaining machinery well.     Stockmanship: Gentle with cows, able to help maintain low SCC, proactive in...