3 farm manager jobs found

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...

Herd Manager – TAUPO We are seeking a skilled and motivated Herd Manager to join our dairy farming team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in dairy farming, minimum 1 year farming experience on a New Zealand dairy farm and strong practical skills. Key Responsibilities Daily milking and dairy hygiene Monitoring and maintaining animal health Assisting with calving and reproduction tasks Pasture and feed management Effluent system operation and environmental compliance Machinery and vehicle operation Supporting junior staff and contributing to a positive team culture Minimum Requirements Minimum one year experience on a New Zealand dairy farm  Strong understanding of NZ dairy systems and animal welfare standards Ability to work independently and follow farm procedures Good communication skills and reliability Must pass a pre‑employment drug test...

MUST CURRENTLY BE IN NZ AND ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON INTERVIEW WHEN INVITED  Smulders Farming Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our team in Oamaru. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled dairy farming professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and high-performing farming business. Working alongside the Sharemilker and wider farm team, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd, animal health programmes, milk quality, and farm performance. The role is based in a herringbone milking shed , so previous experience in herringbone systems is desirable. About the Role As Herd Manager, you will be responsible for: Milking and managing cows through a herringbone shed Monitoring and maintaining high milk quality standards Animal health monitoring, treatment and record keeping Assisting with mating, calving and young stock management Identifying and recording animal...