2 herd manager jobs found

Dairy Farm 2IC – Jersey Herd Location: Woodville, Manawatu Start Date: 01/06/2026 We are looking for a practical and motivated Second-in-Charge (2IC) to work alongside the Contract Milker on our dairy farm milking 300 Jersey cows across 100 hectares of flat to steep country. This role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, problem-solving, and helping improve systems over time About the Role Working closely with the Contract Milker, your responsibilities will include: Daily milking and shed routines Animal health, calving, and herd welfare Feed management and pasture allocation General farm maintenance, fencing and weed management  Assisting with day-to-day decision making and taking responsibility when required Farm Details 300 Jersey cows 100 hectares Flat to steep contour with plenty of character 10 minutes to Woodville, 30 mins...

FARM MANAGER / CONTRACT MILKER – OAD DAIRY FARM Experienced Dairy Operator Wanted – Southland We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager / Contract Milker / Sharemilker-level dairy operator to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of a progressive OAD dairy farm in Southland . This is a hands-on management position for someone who understands that running a profitable dairy farm requires more than simply getting cows milked. We are looking for someone who can take ownership, make decisions, identify problems before they become problems, manage people and cows effectively, and drive production and profitability. The successful applicant will have a strong background in dairy farming and ideally have experience as a Contract Milker, Sharemilker, 2IC or Farm Manager . THE FARM Approximately 330 cows Approximately 150 ha dairy platform Once-a-day (OAD) milking system Southland location...