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Pay:   $35.00 – $36.00 per hour Job description: Position: Herd Manager Company: Preet Aulakh Limited Type: Full time, permanent Location: Ngakuru Position Available: 1 Guaranteed Minimum Working Hours: 30 hours per week Pay & Benefits: $35-$36 you will be paid maximum of $36 and minimum of $35 per hour Key Requirement: Relevant qualification or 2 years of relevant experience required Breeding and raising livestock for the production of milk, ensuring high standards of animal husbandry and herd genetics. · Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock, identifying health issues early, coordinating veterinary care, and implementing disease prevention programs. · Providing and managing pastures and fodder to maintain optimal nutritional levels and maximise milk production. · Planning and executing the movement of livestock to optimise feeding opportunities, pasturere generation, and herd welfare. · Organising and...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

We have a position available milking 1000 crossbred cows through a 60 bail rotary shed with ACR's and Protrack. We require the applicant to be honest, reliable, motivated and drug free. You will be working as a team of 4 so communication and being a team player is important. A knowledge of stock management and animal health are essential. A minimum of 3 years experience in NZ dairy farming is required. You must be capable of running the cowshed at times. Applicants must be a New Zealand resident. The farm is flat and is situated 5kms from Ngatea. Your CV must contain at a minimum two previous or current employers contact details.

Located 30 mins to Te Awamutu, we are a system 3 dairy unit milking 450 cows through a 36ashb with ACRs, a herd home and modern up to date systems. We are seeking an experienced Herd Manager to join our team who is passionate about farming and keen to learn & progress, with good animal husbandry, tractor experience & all general on farm skills are a must. Looking after the cows & the environment are all important to us as we work together to achieve an end goal of good productivity in all areas with efficiency. We offer a great well set up work place and a good team environment where we encourage our staff to progress & grow in their career. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident with 2+yrs full time NZ dairy experience, no pets, have your drivers licence and own reliable transport, and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. The position best suits a single person due to the accommodation. The...

Herd Manager - 950 cow Dairy Operation Location: Ngatea  (Close to coromandel peninsula) We are seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our progressive 950 cow dairy farm.  This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in stockmanship, enjoys a team environment and wants to be part of a well-run, high performing operation. About the role As Herd Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd and support the Farm Manager in achieving production and animal health targets.  You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of animal welfare, pasture management and team performance. Key Responsibilities Daily management of a 950 cow milking herd Animal health monitoring and treatment Mating management and heat detection Calving management and young stock oversight Staff supervision and training Fencing Maintenance Loading and Feeding out  Milking ( including plant hygiene and...

We are looking for a new team player to help us succeed on our 650cow dairy farm! Thank you for taking the time to look further at our position. Our current 2ic has had to travel overseas at short notice. The farm is located on SH5, equally between Tirau, Putāruru and Rotorua in the Waikato. 15mins to each town. Experience is essential and the ability to demonstrate competence in New Zealand dairy farming tasks is key requirement! Examples of this are running a NZ dairy plant and complete milkings, doing lame cows with knifework, Competent on 2 wheeler motorbike and tractor, Some involvement with pasture management and feed calculation. Usually will have completed 3 or more years fulltime on a nz dairy farm. We are interested in your desire to learn, to play as a part of the team, and have a can do positive attitude. You will mainly be overseen by the farm manager, but also interact with the family farm owners. All applicants will be asked to provide a CV, for current...

Herd manager  The role involves supporting the farm manager achieving the farms production and animal health and welfare goals . Milking  385 cows through a 30ashb maintaining a high standard of milk quality and environmental practices. The farm has a no cats policy. Must be a nz resident as not accredited.  Requirements  Competent in operating a tractor and feeding out with wagon and bale feeder.  Able to ride a 2 wheeler and sidebysides. Excellent references from current and previous employer. A valid nz driver's license  Good communication skills and a sense of humor.  A strong work ethic and a genuine passion for cows and the industry.  We are not accredited employers.  Key responsibilities.  Milk harvesting and shed hygiene  Plant and vat wash Feeding out and putting up break fences Monitoring cows for health issues and administering treatments as directed.  Spreading urea and shifting and monitoring effluent...

740 cows milking through a 54 bail waikato rotary cow shed  afimilk computer system in the cowshed with auto drafting halter collars bail gates, cup removers, auto teat spray,auto wash,  spring calving, high input system 5 feed pad , mixer wagon , in shed feeding  modern well maintained equipment the farm is used only as a milking platform with no young stock,  milking 365 days with a dry period of 50 days per cow before calving half the herd goes off farm for there dry period  this is a busy farm with never a dull moment , we are high input feeding and there is a workload associated with this system. there is a lot of modern technology to use and learn with the halter collars , afimilk system in the shed and monitoring systems  a strong work ethic and an ability to work well in a team environment , must be a self starter and able to problem solve and think on your feet to over come daily challenges  minimum 3 years experience with 3 good references , New...

We require an honest and motivated person to join our team milking 1200 cows through a 60-bail rotary shed 15 mins from Hamilton. You MUST have at least 12 months of continuous New Zealand Dairy Farming experience with relevant references. The ability to work as a team member, common sense and a good attitude are also a must.  Tractor driving or large herd experience is advantageous.  JOB DESCRIPTION: MILKING Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues. ANIMALS Implements and monitors the animal health plan, and records and reports on this. Diagnoses and treats all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice in the areas of animal handling, health and welfare. Supports and trains junior staff in their development. FEED Monitors pasture covers, feed intakes and cow condition, and discusses appropriate management with senior staff. PEOPLE Work well with others, building a strong team...

·        Breeding and raising livestock for the production of Milk ·        Animal Health, Managing and monitoring health of the livestock ·        Livestock Management and Pasture care, Moving livestock and providing proper fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels ·        Managing Farm operation, Oversee, conduct and manage livestock, machines, staff and production ·        Record Management and Budgeting , Collect, maintain and evaluate records for budgeting, taxation and financial management operations ·        Production of Milk, including managing quality, shed hygiene, cleaning and milking routines Please note this is a management role and you are expected to work unsupervised in this role. Two years of proven relevant work experience, or a relevant Level 2 qualification, or a level 7 degree in any field is required. Roster - 11/3 Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Please apply online, must...

NZ CITIZENS ONLY PLEASE About the farm The property was converted to dairy from forestry in 2019, with extensive thought put into the layout and infrastructure. the cowshed is a fully automated 60 bail rotary,  with inshed feeding along with a feedpad, we milk 1050 cows TAD year round from August - May. the farm is equipped with cow manager so knowledge of this would be beneficial but not essential. we run a simple system, where nobody milks more than once per day to get out on the farm. Machinery is of a high level, along with excellent shedding and housing.  We feed winter and summer crops to achieve being self contained with all young stock remaining on the property. the home available is a 4 bedroom brick home, double garage with internal access, fireplace with wetback, ensuite off master bedroom. the farm belongs to a larger corporate entity, so opportunities for growth are limitless What we are looking for 2+ seasons experience ability to ride...

We are looking for a Herd Manager to join us for the season on our 685 cow dairy farm near Tokoroa. You must have 2 years or more NZ dairy farm experience and be of Herd Manager level.  Jobs include all basic farm work and some responsibilities around animal health, milk quality, pasture management, tractor work, farm maintenance and weekly reporting will be required to be done.  You must have a high level of english, be reliable and smoke/ drug free with a valid driver license. salary package based on applicant capabilities. Accomodaton is a warm 3 bedroom home with a double garage attached and a fireplace + woodshed. *Please note, Any applicants must be NZ Residents or Citizens

We are looking for 1 reliable herd manager  Must have atleast 2 years experience  Experience includes  milking, fencing, spraying, animal treatment  day to day jobs  calving, mating experience  must be reliable, punctual, honest and trustworthy  must have no drug addiction and no criminal addiction  must be able to follow instructions and health and safety practices