1 herd manager jobs found in Hinds

Herd Manager – Dairy Farm (2026/27 Season) We are seeking an Herd Manager to join our dairy operation for the 2026/27 season . Farm Details Location: Hinds, Mid Canterbury (approx. 20 minutes from Ashburton ) Effective milking platform: 126 ha Peak herd size: ~500 cows Milking shed: 36-aside herringbone with automatic cup removers and automatic teat spray Key Responsibilities Milking and day-to-day shed management Animal health management including: Lameness detection and treatment Assisting with difficult calvings Identifying and treating mastitis Drafting and managing cows for culling or trading Pasture management: Conducting regular farm walks Setting up and managing break fences Monitoring pasture quality and post-grazing residuals Tractor and machinery work: Feeding out Mowing Fertiliser spreading Record keeping and...