5 farm jobs found

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 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,...

Job Description Purpose of the position: Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Milking: Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keeps the farm dairy hygienic. Records health treatments and solves milk quality problems. -Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct techniques. • Helps set up dairy prior to milking and on-time • Milks cows efficiently and safely, as directed • Uses backing gate well • Teat sprays well • Marks cows well -Assists with solving milk quality problems, as per instructions in farm policy manual. • Understands the cost and implications of grading milk and high somatic cell counts • Helps manage ‘dirty...

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...