3 herd manager jobs found in Ikamatua, west coast region

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic  Assistant Herd Manager to join our high-performing dairy team in Ikamatua, Grey Valley, West Coast, starting 20th July 2026. You will work with 650 predominantly Friesian cows, milked using a 54 bail rotary shed with ACRs, Protrack, in-shed feeding, Datamar Collars, and irrigated paddocks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone committed to furthering their dairy career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Our operation values teamwork and utilises modern technology across all aspects of farm management. Requirements: - Experience working on dairy farms  would be helpful but not essential - Strong work ethic and positive attitude - Excellent communication and time management skills - Commitment to developing skills and learning - Legally entitled to work in New Zealand - Understanding of animal health and welfare monitoring 

Our 2 beautiful farms are set on 140 Ha of flat land located just 20 mins from Reefton and 40 mins from the hustle and bustle of Greymouth.   There is so much to do around here on your days off and we have excellent schools in the area.   Our smaller farm has 400 cows that we milk through a 26 ASHB shed which we are now in need of a good herd manager for.   We have milking down pat; it takes us 2 hours from start to finish.   Animal Health and welfare is extremely high on our list of priorities, and we have installed collars so, having experience with this kind of technology will be a great advantage.   You must have at least 2 to 3 years’ experience and you must be capable of driving a tractor and feeding out as well as having some knowledge of pasture management.   You may already be a 2IC on a big farm and are looking to downsize or you are a herd manager now but looking to take the next step, we are not really too worried as full training will be given....

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Assistant Herd Manager to join our dairy farming team. This is a full-time position working alongside the Farm Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the farm. The successful applicant will be actively involved in all aspects of dairy farming, including milking, animal health, pasture management, machinery operation, calving, and general farm maintenance. This role requires a hands-on individual with excellent stockmanship, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment. We run a 50 a side herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and automatic teat sprayer, ProTrak and cow collars.