57 dairy farm manager jobs found

Due to unforeseen family circumstances with our existing manager who needs to leave asap, we are looking for a herd manager for our dairy farm near Waverley.  The shed is 36 aside herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and in-shed feed system. Our operation includes 2 dairy farms and a runoff block in-between them.  We run it as one, with everyone helping each other out wherever required.  The successful applicant will be managing the herd on this farm, while working with the manager on our other dairy farm, particularly throughout calvings (we calve Autumn and Spring) - all calves born are reared.  The applicant will also possess the ability to work alone, unsupervised as required, and have sound knowledge of Minda, Fonterra Dairy Diary App, and AfiMilk collars, as well as other key skills of a herd manager. All calving / AB takes place on our other dairy farm. Feeding out using a BVL mixer wagon - one feed hub which services all farms

You must be in New Zealand and already have a current work visa. The farm has a 60 Bale Rotary with  ACRs, Protrack, in-shed feeding, Feed/Standoff pad and Halter. You will be working alongside the farm manager and 3 other full-time staff. We are looking for someone who has/is..... A great sense of humour and strong communication skills. Reliable, honest and physically capable of doing the job. A genuine love for animals and a calm temperament when working with them and the team. Some experience in dairying, or with machinery and/or technology. Able to operating tractors, motorbikes and/or other farm machinery. A willingness to learn and apply that learning on a day to day basis. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter telling us a bit about yourself and why you should be considered for the role.

After 7 years with us one of our team members is retiring from the dairy industry, opening up an opportunity for someone new to join our farm team. We are looking for an experienced and capable Herd Manager to join us on a well-set-up, self-contained dairy farm milking 750–800 cows. This is a cow-focused role for someone who enjoys working with cows and takes pride in maintaining a high standard of animal care and performance. Working closely with the owners and other staff, you will be involved in the day-to-day management of the herd, along with other general farm tasks. What we offer: 750–800 cow, well-set-up self-contained farm Halter collars – no putting up reels or following cows! Excellent infrastructure and facilities Tidy, warm home located on farm Modern, well-maintained machinery and farm equipment You will: Be experienced in herd management and confident working with cows Have a sharp eye for cow health and general animal husbandry Be...

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....

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...

Located near Te Awamutu, we are a system 3-4 farm milking 750 cows through a 50-rotary. We are progressive in our farming practices, have modern facilities & machinery, and have good on-farm systems. We are seeking experienced (minimum 3 years) Assistant Herd Manager to join our team who have a passion for working with animals, have good communication, and are keen to progress in the farming industry, including undertaking Primary ITO studies. The position of assistant herd manager is designed to assist the farm manager in the overall running of the farm. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested, and developing, including: milking twice a day; shifting cows and feeding; fencing, weed control; calving, calf rearing; shed cleaning and setup; - the ability to identify mastitis, lame cows, and generally sick cows - setting fences - effluent spreading and learning how the system runs; - being able to follow instructions, communicate, and work as part of a team....

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 are after someone for our 1100 cow dairy farm 15 minutes from Tapawera, 45 minutes from Richmond. The role can be tailored to suit the right applicant, with Farm Assistant, Shed Manager or Herd Manager all possibilities. For us, its finding the right person to fit our current fantastic team. There is casual work available for partners including calf rearing & relief milking. The farm is bordered by the Wangapeka River, famous for trout fishing, and a short drive to Kahurangi National Park. Able Tasman Park, town, beaches & skiing all within 50 minutes drive. We peak milk 1100 cows through a 60 bale rotary cow shed. Shed is equipped with protrac, auto drafting, auto test spraying & Cell Sense. We also have Halter collars on the cows. The farm is well set up with great machinery and infrastructure, tidy & attractive. We are irrigated by 2 centre pivots & 30ha of post sprinklers. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, punctual &...

We are looking for Herd manager to assist with running our 630 cow farm in Culverden. You main duties will be milking, cleaning cowshed, fencing, feeding calves, weed control, riding motorbike and other farm duties. One year of NZ dairy experience is a minimum and lvl4+ ITO qualification or similar Agriculture training is compulsory. Our candidate must be physically fit as manual work and heavy lifting may be required and be ready to wake up at 4am and work after 5pm if circumstance requires (with regular breaks). You also need to be ready to work weekends and holidays as required per your roster. Accommodation on farm provided so you need to have your own reliable transport due to the remote location of workplace. Weekly hours will be between 40-60 depending on part of the year. Pay is accommodation included. Sorry, no pets allowed.

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated farm assistant to join our team of 5 on an 1100 cow dairy farm located 10 minutes from Rakaia, 20 minutes from Rolleston which both provide excellent access to amenities and social/sports clubs and facilities. Ashburton, Methven and Christchurch are also within 40 minutes of the farm.  Key Responsibilities include: Milking cows efficiently in a 54-bail rotary with ACR's and auto teat spray. Animal health monitoring. Assisting with calving, calf rearing, and mating. Assisting with daily feed allocation. 2-Wheel motorbike operation. Fencing and weed control, Following milk quality and shed hygiene protocols. Health and Safety reporting. Assisting with effluent application. We are looking for an individual who meets following criteria: - Physically fit and healthy  Minimum of 1 years' experience  Ability to multitask  Honest  Punctual   Positive, can-do attitude...

Herd Manager | Lye Farm (DairyNZ Research Farm) Full-time | Permanent Newstead, Hamilton (Drive-in role) Help shape the future of New Zealand dairy farming DairyNZ is looking for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our team at Lye Farm , our research farm minutes from Hamilton. This is a unique opportunity to combine practical dairy farming with research that contributes to the future success and sustainability of New Zealand's dairy sector. You'll work alongside a skilled farm team, scientists, and research technicians, helping deliver research that makes a real difference for farmers. About Lye Farm Lye Farm is a working dairy farm of around 300 milking cows, set up to support high-quality research into areas such as animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and emissions reduction. The farm includes: ·         A 30-bail rotary dairy with automatic cow ID, in-shed feeding, and daily electronic milk weight recording ·         Indoor...

We are a high producing 700 cow farm set on 228Ha of stunning countryside just 20 mins drive to Invercargill.     We consider ourselves to be good employers who offer a healthy work/life balance to our employees. 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 happy to further train the right person, but you must be willing to learn and be serious about growing a career in the dairy industry.   We do encourage AGITO training.   Being able to drive a tractor will be an advantage.   We milk our cows through a 54-bail rotary with ACR etc. In return we offer a competitive salary of between $28 - $30 per hour and a minimum of 30 hours per week, as...

We are currently looking for a Herd Manager to join our Oxford team. You would be working on a 220ha cow dairy farm and milking 680 cows through a 50 bale rotary shed with acr's and protrack. The farm has 5 pivots. Roster would be 6:2. House is a 4 bedroom brick home. Must have precious experience in this role and must also be a NZ resident. Start date is asap - successful applicant would ideally fill this position from 1st October. Regular drug tests are performed on this farm.

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 - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about 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...

Key task Manage a peak milking herd of approximately 1,400 cows through a modern 50-bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers and teat spraying. well-designed 346 ha farm, including 104 ha in a pie-shaped layout and the remaining area divided into convenient 7–8 ha square paddocks. Responsibilties Carry out all animal treatments and health management in the shed, ensuring cows receive the correct care and treatment. Manage pasture rotation and grazing to maintain good pasture utilisation and feed availability. Take responsibility for effluent management and ensure the system is operated safely and effectively. Complete fencing repairs and maintenance around the farm. Carry out spraying, weed control and topping as required. Assist with general farm maintenance and day-to-day farm work to keep the farm running efficiently. Maintain high standards of animal welfare, farm presentation and safe work practices. Experience & Reporting A minimum of 3...

Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join our team where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to milking cows, animal health and feeding allocation with high attention to detail in the cow shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. The farm is located 15 minutes East of Asburton through a 80 Bail Rotary shed. (Auto teatsprayer, Halter and protrack) 2 years experience or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Must be capable tractor operator and must be able to do rotorainers Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and...

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.

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 - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about 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...

Please specify the following: Current visa conditions If you are currently overseas If you are applying on behalf of someone else We are looking for 1 dairy Herd Manager to join the team on our Dairy 3 Split calving Dairy Farm milking 1550 cows in Temuka. *Job description: General farm duties will include but are not limited to: -Twice a day Milking: Morning and afternoon milking. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. -Feed: Controls weeds. Set up break fences. Assist with pasture management as directed by Farm Manager.  -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Team responsibilities: Contribute to an effective team working environment. Works well with others, building a strong team culture. -Environment: Assists with effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. -Health, safety: Comply with farm Health and Safety policies and...

Dairy Farm 2IC Job Description Rolston Farming Ltd | 17 Tongue Road, Hillend, South Otago Position: Second in Charge / Assistant Farm Manager Reports to: Farm Manager Employee: To be confirmed Purpose of the role Support the farm manager to deliver efficient, profitable dairy farm operations. The 2IC is a hands-on working leader who carries out and supervises daily tasks, implements agreed farm plans, supports staff and takes charge of routine operations during the manager’s agreed absences. Property description The dairy operation is located at 17 Tongue Road, Hillend, and operates as a semi self-contained business with wintering areas. The property comprises 352.7058 ha total and 248 ha effective, with flat to rolling land and steeper gullies, much of the ineffective area planted in trees. Facilities include a 42 aside herringbone dairy, three homes, calf rearing facilities and other farm buildings, with 65 paddocks supplied with water. Herd numbers,...