3 herd manager jobs found

At Grasslands, we farm together for better. We are proud to be building a culture where people, pride, and performance come together to create lasting value for our communities, shareholders, and each other. Are you an experienced farm professional with a passion for youngstock performance and team leadership? Grasslands is seeking a capable and motivated Farm Supervisor to lead our support block operations across the Canterbury hub. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving consistency, performance, and continuous improvement across multiple support blocks while contributing to the wider success of our farming business. About the Role: As Farm Supervisor, you will take ownership of the day-to-day management and long-term performance of our youngstock systems. You will lead people, systems, and resources to deliver excellent animal outcomes, efficient pasture utilisation, and sustainable farm practices. You will also lead the team from the front,...

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...

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...