4 herd manager jobs found

Farm Operations Support Support good people, keep farms running well, and be part of work that matters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Farm Operations Support person to provide practical support across our four Taranaki farms. This role is ideal for someone with strong dairy farming capability who enjoys variety, can step in where needed, and takes pride in helping farms run well. You’ll work across different properties and teams, supporting day-to-day operations. The role is primarily focused on farm operations and farm coverage. That includes milking, stock work, feeding, general farm tasks, machinery operation, maintenance support and helping maintain good routines and standards across the farms. From time to time, you may also assist with practical science-related farm activities, but this is first and foremost an...

Automatic Dairy Gate Installer & Support Specialist Location: Waikato-based, with nationwide travel as required Company: Herd Automation Limited Employment Type: Full-time Start Date: As soon as possible About Herd Automation Herd Automation is a growing provider of automation solutions for the dairy industry. We help farmers improve efficiency, herd management, and livestock flow through practical, robust technology, including our Easy Dairy automated drafting gates. We are looking for a motivated, reliable, and hands-on person to join our team as a full-time Easy Dairy Gate Installer and Support Specialist. About the Role This role is responsible for coordinating the installation, servicing, troubleshooting, and ongoing support of Easy Dairy gates on farms across the Waikato and throughout New Zealand. You will work closely with farmers, regional engineering teams, and the Herd Automation team to ensure each installation is...

We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Sheep Milking Farm. This year we plan to milk 850 ewes and carry 150 Beef Cattle. We are a busy farm located minutes from Te Awamutu with lots of variety. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to try out the sheep dairy industry. The following skills are required: • A strong understanding of pasture management and feed budgeting skills • Experience in dairy milking methods, milking processes and shed/plant hygiene standards • Practical experience in fencing, weed spraying, effluent/irrigator use • Feeding out • Handling animals • Knowledge in animal welfare • Strong experience with farm machinery including motorbikes, tractors, feed out wagons or farm utility vehicles and ability to conduct farm maintenance including mowing • Ability to keep accurate records • Excellent communication and management skills • Minimum of 3 years dairy farm experience The key tasks for the role...

Breeding Consultant – Manawatū-Whanganui Join Samen NZ and work directly with dairy farmers to build breeding programmes that lift herd performance, profitability, and sustainability. This is a field-based role with regular on-farm visits, strong relationship management, and clear sales accountability. What you’ll do Visit farms and provide practical breeding advice  Build and manage a customer portfolio in your region Grow sales through service, follow-up, and seasonal planning Keep accurate notes and activity records  Work closely with AB/service and operations teams to deliver a smooth customer experience What you’ll need (non-negotiables) Full NZ driver’s licence and confidence driving rural routes Comfortable working on-farm and communicating with farmers Strong organisation, follow-through, and basic computer skills Able to work seasonal peaks (time-critical periods) NZ work rights What...