2 herd manager jobs found in Oamaru, otago region

We require a new manager/2IC to assist us in running our 550 cow farm near Enfield. Our previous 2IC of 4 years left at the end of the last season and we are looking for a fit and energetic person to join our team. Farm Information: 54 bail rotary with in-shed feeding and cup removers Fully irrigated 165 ha dairy platform with 3 pivots and fixed grid poles High performing XB herd targeting 550MS/cow and 2000 MS/ha 80ha Run-off that is fully irrigated with fixed grid poles We require someone that is capeable of running the farm to a high standard in the absence of the owners later in the season. They would need to be able to manage pasture, heat detect cows, and drive the tractor feeding out and spreading fertiliser on rolling hills. They need to be able to speak and understand English and be a NZ Resident or allowed to work in NZ The farm is located 10 minutes from Oamaru and 5 minutes from Enfield.

Farm Manager – Awamoko Dairy Location: North Otago (Oamaru region) Roster: To be discussed / Competitive Technology: Fully integrated Halter system   About the Role Awamoko Dairy (part of Marchwood Farms) is looking for an experienced, tech-savvy Farm Manager to lead our progressive dairy unit. If you are passionate about high-performing pasture management, top-tier animal health, and leveraging cutting-edge ag-tech to make farming smarter, not harder, this is the role for you. We have completely transitioned away from traditional fences and intensive physical herding, running our herd entirely on the Halter collar system.   Key Responsibilities Tech-Driven Herd Management: Oversee daily herd health, heat detection, and automated drafting using Halter data and insights. Precision Grazing: Utilise Halter’s virtual fencing to optimise pasture allocation (kg/DM per cow), monitor daily paddock covers, and protect regrowth.  Team...