2 herd manager jobs found in Dargaville

600-Cow 50/50 Sharemilking Opportunity | Dargaville, Northland  Just 10 km from Dargaville this well-established dairy business offers the opportunity to operate two neighbouring farms situated only 1 km apart.    There are currently 600 Friesian cows milking full season once a day, producing around 185,000 kgMS under a split calving regime. The farm has previously achieved 225,000 kgMS from 700 cows milked OAD, demonstrating farm potential.    The preferred arrangement is for one operator to manage both farms, although alternative structures will be considered for the right applicant.    The Farm   Farm 1   130 effective hectares   Approximately 250-280 cows   200 kgMS winter milk supply contract   26-aside herringbone dairy   36-hectare runoff located 1 km from the milking platform   Farm 2   180 hectares...

We are seeking a Dairy Farm Assistant to work on a 350-cow farm in the Dargaville area, milking through a 32 aside Herringbone shed. Previous dairy farming experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  fencing, weed control calving, calf rearing shed cleaning and setup identifying and alerting managers to sick cows Setting fences and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 55. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 11 days on, 3 days off for the rest of the year. Wage is between $26.07 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates are...