5 farm jobs found

Herd Manager – Modern Goat Dairy (10 mins from Hamilton) We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Herd Manager to join our dedicated team on a beautiful 110-hectare goat farm. Located just 10 minutes from Hamilton, this is an excellent opportunity to work with modern infrastructure and grow your career in a niche agricultural sector. The Role: You will play a key part in the daily operations of our 1700 -strong goat herd. Milking Operations: Assisting with milking twice daily through our modern 80-bale rotary shed. General Farm Maintenance: Supporting the team with varied tasks including fencing, weed control, and yard work. Animal Welfare: Monitoring health and ensuring high standards of animal husbandry. Operating Machinery: Scraping out, feeding out, weed spraying ect. About You: We value a positive attitude and a genuine interest in the industry. The ideal candidate will have: Dairy Experience: Some previous experience in dairy farming is...

Herd Manager Position – Dairy Farm (South Waikato) $33.56 – $35.05 | Minimum 30 hours/week guaranteed We are currently seeking a motivated and hardworking Herd Manager  to join our team on a well-run 972 ha dairy farm located in the Waotu area , just a 10–15 minute drive from Putaruru, Waikato . Our operation consists of five dairy units using both Herringbone and Rotary sheds , with twice-daily milking from June to Christmas and once-a-day milking through to May . About the Role We’re looking for an individual with practical experience and a proactive attitude, who will be responsible for daily milking, managing animal health including mastitis, pasture management, shed operations and daily farm duties. Key Responsibilities Milking cows confidently through Rotary or Herringbone sheds Identifying and treating mastitis and other common animal health issues Setting up paddocks and managing pasture accurately Operating...

Herd Manager | Cambridge | 550 cows | Kiwi team, 50 bale rotary w ACRs. In-Shed feeding, Protrack, Milk Meters, Cow Manager, PastureIO and Auto calf-feeder. 12mins from Cambridge, 3-Bedroom brick home. All kiwi team, modern equipment, easy contour, everything is well maintained & just mins from Lake Karapiro. We believe in looking after our people, animals, land, and equipment. And believe that it IS possible to get home in time to enjoy a decent evening before it’s time to get up and do it all over again.  House tour: Walk-through House Tour Farm videos/photos: Taane Farm What you'll be doing:   Milking, feeding, and overseeing general animal health Pasture and effluent management Leading and supporting junior team members Farm maintenance and machinery operation Assisting with farm planning and record-keeping Upholding health, safety, and compliance standards This job is for you if:   You’re on-to-it and...

Seeking a fulltime Herd Manager / Farm Assistant. Kopua farm is central to Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Pirongia. Situated on a no exit road with minimal traffic. This role would suit someone who has dairy farming experience and can bring a steady, positive presence to complement our young energetic team. The successful applicant will have complete support from the farm manager and owners to help them be successful in the role and progress further within the diary industry. This position will provide opportunity to progress as the business owners own and operate several farms in the Waikato and King Country.   Accommodation provided in the form of a cozy 3 bedroom home with small office/4th room, wood burning fireplace , heat pump and brand new kitchen. Kopua Farm is 280ha of mainly flat land which is a pastoral based system 2 dairy unit, Calving 940 cows. Milking through a 50 bale herringbone shed. Milking once a day for young stock early and the whole heard...

2 Herd Managers – Dairy Farm (Tirau, Waikato) STZ Farming Limited is seeking a motivated Herd Managers to join our progressive dairy farming business located near Tirau, Waikato. Our System 4 farm milks approximately 650 cows through a 40-aside herringbone shed on 200 hectares. We use modern equipment, well-established farm systems, and are committed to high standards of animal welfare and farm performance. About the Role The Herd Manager will work alongside the contractor and be responsible for managing one herd and one side of the farm. The successful applicant must be capable of carrying out day-to-day farm operations with minimal supervision and assisting with the efficient operation of the farm. Key Responsibilities Milking and dairy shed operations Animal health monitoring and livestock care Calving assistance and calf rearing Feeding and pasture management Tractor and farm machinery operation Farm maintenance and fencing Farm record...