18 dairy farm manager jobs found in Remote

Due to unforeseen family circumstances with our existing manager who needs to leave asap, we are looking for a herd manager for our dairy farm near Waverley.  The shed is 36 aside herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and in-shed feed system. Our operation includes 2 dairy farms and a runoff block in-between them.  We run it as one, with everyone helping each other out wherever required.  The successful applicant will be managing the herd on this farm, while working with the manager on our other dairy farm, particularly throughout calvings (we calve Autumn and Spring) - all calves born are reared.  The applicant will also possess the ability to work alone, unsupervised as required, and have sound knowledge of Minda, Fonterra Dairy Diary App, and AfiMilk collars, as well as other key skills of a herd manager. All calving / AB takes place on our other dairy farm. Feeding out using a BVL mixer wagon - one feed hub which services all farms

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and hands-on 2IC or Farm Manager to join our dairy goat operation milking approximately 850 goats through an 80-bale rotary shed . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with animals, machinery and people, and who takes pride in keeping a farm running efficiently and to a high standard. The Role Working alongside the Herd Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the farm , including: Milking and overseeing the milking operation Feeding and caring for the goat herd Animal health and welfare Effluent management Machinery operation and maintenance General farm and property maintenance Keeping the farm, sheds and work areas clean, tidy and well organised Supporting the Herd Manager with the wider day-to-day management of the farm Working as part of a team and helping ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely About You We...

Dairy Herd Manager – Full Time, Permanent We’re seeking a Dairy Herd Manager to join our team on a 450-cow irrigated farm just north of Hunterville, in the Rangitīkei district. This is a full-time, permanent role on an 5 on, 2 off, 6 on 1 off roster. You’ll be based in a well-managed herringbone shed, working as part of a larger, coordinated operation with another nearby 450-cow property. The role focuses on daily milking, herd health, reproduction, and pasture management, with responsibility for guiding junior staff and keeping accurate records. If you have a passion for stock work, an eye for detail, and want to grow your career on a well-run, progressive farm, we’d like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: Manage daily milking routines and maintain plant hygiene Monitor and treat animal health issues such as mastitis and lameness Assist with calving, mating, and young stock development Assist in feed allocation and pasture monitoring using farm...

550 ha   I    Sheep, Beef, Dairy Grazers and Calves  Due to continued growth within the business and the promotion of the current Block Manager, an exciting opportunity has become available for someone ready to take ownership of a progressive 550ha dairy support and drystock unit. This internal progression reflects a business that values its people, supports development, and provides genuine opportunities to grow. The operation has excellent scale and variety, running approximately 500 dairy heifers and calves, including R1 and R2 stock that return to the dairy farms in-calf.  The property also carries around 400 beef steers and bulls, alongside a 600-head sheep enterprise. It is a practical, performance-focused farming system with a clear direction and a commitment to continually improving how it operates. Having recently implemented Halter across the cattle system, the farm is embracing technology that is changing the way livestock are managed.  This is an excellent...

Job Vacancy: 2IC  Location: Taupo Herd Size: 1,200 Cows House Provided | 7-2 Roster ​About the Role ​We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and reliable 2IC (Second in Charge) to join our farming operation managing a large-scale herd of 1,200 cows. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven dairy professional looking to step up and work alongside a supportive management team. ​Key Responsibilities: ​Assisting the Farm Manager with day-to-day operations and staff supervision. ​Overseeing animal health, breeding programs, and general herd management. ​Operating and maintaining farm machinery and infrastructure. ​Ensuring high standards of milk quality, animal welfare, and environmental compliance. ​Assisting with pasture management, feed allocation, and irrigation. ​What We Are Looking For ​To be successful in this role, candidates must meet the following criteria: ​Experience: A minimum of 2 years of proven...

Imagine Tomorrow with Us |  Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.  Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.  Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change. About us |  He kupu mō mātou At Fonterra, our strength lies in our commitment to sustainable practices and innovation. The Nutrient Management team within Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory is dedicated to the sustainable management of nutrients from Fonterra’s manufacturing sites across New Zealand. We manage 29 Fonterra-owned farms, focusing on the management, sale, transportation, and spreading of nutrient-dense streams....

600 Cows   l   54-bale rotary shed   l   214 ha   l    Ngatea Farming businesses are built on people and we're committed to finding the right person so are in market again. If you're a Farm Manager who enjoys leading people, making decisions and being part of a larger farming operation, this role is for you. This is an opportunity to join a progressive dairy business with strong values, excellent infrastructure and a genuine long-term vision. For the right person, there are career opportunities beyond Farm Manager, including pathways into contract milking and farm supervision. With its people, animals and environment in mind, Pouarua has made substantial investment across their farms, including halter, new cowsheds, infrastructure and system improvements. Their focus is on sustainable performance, strong people leadership, responsible guardianship of the land and producing quality outcomes for future generations. What’s on offer: An immediate start and...

Are you up for a challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Herd Manager or a working couple on our owner operated OAD Owaka Valley farms. The farm is converting to Organigs from next month. Applicants need to be confident with mastis detection, hoof trimming, tractor operation, tidy and hygenic in the cowshed and prefered to be a non smoker / vaper. You will need to be self motivated, hard working and not afraid of mud! In return you will get the following benefits Working roster – January to early August 5 days on 2 days off, from calving to December 6 days on 1 day off Automated hering bone sheds All milkings are during daylight hours A warm 4 bedroom home  Support to extend your learning Applicants with at least 3 full seasons New Zealand dairy experience will be considered. We have an aproved Job Check from NZ Immigration for a person with 3 plus years farming experience. A pre-employment drug test is required. To apply please Email your CV...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) for an Assistant Manager position on an 850 and 600-cow farms in the Kapuka area, milking through a 54 Rotary Bale and 40 AS Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of responsibilities including the day-to-day management support including: Milking Shed Management Animal Husbandry and Production Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment Pasture and fodder Management Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management Cattle transportation Contractor Organisation and Management Staff Management and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 56. 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....

Bay of Plenty | Sole Charge | 150 ha | Drive-in Position We are looking for a capable, practical person to take sole charge of our 150 ha support block in the Bay of Plenty . This is primarily a part-time role , with hours varying through the season. During winter, when we are grazing cows on crop, the position becomes full-time by agreement . There is no on-farm accommodation provided, so this is a drive-in position. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. The block is part of our wider dairy farming operation but is run largely independently, so we are looking for someone who is confident managing their own workload and taking responsibility for the stock and property. The Farm & Stock The support block typically carries: 300–350 beef calves , arriving after weaning and farmed for approximately 12 months before being sold as...

Farm Assistant – Dairy, Beef & Sheep South Head, North-West Auckland We are a family-owned farming and contracting business based on the South Head Peninsula of the Kaipara Harbour, in North-West Auckland. Our farming operation includes a 200-cow, once-a-day dairy farm, along with approximately 600ha of beef and sheep finishing across separate blocks. We also operate Caleb Jackson Contracting, our general agricultural contracting business, as well as a fencing crew during winter. We are looking for a reliable and capable Farm Assistant to join our team in a varied, hands-on role across our farming operations. The Role: Approximately 40 hours per week, 5 days per week. Fortnightly roster: Week 1: Sunday–Friday (Saturday/Sunday off) Week 2: Monday–Thursday (Friday/Saturday off) Hours and start/finish times may be negotiable for the right applicant. Key Responsibilities: Relief milking on our 200-cow, once-a-day dairy farm – previous milking...

OPERATIONS MANAGER Taranaki-based | Dairy Farming Lead people. Drive performance. Shape the future of a growing dairy business. Theland Farm Group is an established dairy farming business milking more than 20,000 cows across Canterbury, Taranaki and Waikato.  We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Taranaki hub, overseeing two dairy farms and three support blocks, with the portfolio expected to grow.  These farms are located between Hawera and Bulls.  This is a full-time leadership role responsible for the overall performance, planning and coordination of the Taranaki farming business. Working closely with farm operators, the General Manager, contractors and external advisors, you will help deliver strong production, financial, environmental and people outcomes through our low-input, pasture-based farming system. THE ROLE Reporting to Theland Farm Group General Manager, you will lead, mentor and support our on-farm management teams,...

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....

1,500 cows   I  80 BR   I  Manawatu, NZ Modern Systems.  Strong Support.  Career Growth Are you an experienced dairy leader looking for your next challenge on a high-performing, large-scale operation? An exciting opportunity is available for a capable Dairy Unit Manager to lead the day-to-day performance of a 1,500-cow dairy unit in the Rangitikei region.  Starting January 2027 (with the potential to commence earlier for the right person), this role offers the chance to join a progressive dairy business with strong systems, modern infrastructure, and genuine long-term career opportunities. Operating a modern 80-bale rotary dairy with Halter technology, you'll work closely with an Operations Manager while taking responsibility for the daily management of the farm and team.  With another large-scale dairy unit nearby, there is excellent scope for future growth and progression within the wider business. Key Responsibilities As Dairy Unit Manager, you will...

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a person to assist us in the running of our three farms.   This position is based on a 240 Ha farm in Pikowai (Matata Straights, Whakatane/Tauranga boundary) with the responsibility of looking after the day to day running on this farm.   Approximately 35 min from Whakatane and 30 min from Te Puke.   The job is responsible for calving 150 cows over spring, has 150   x 2yo bulls to sell in the spring and yearling bulls.   All of the farms are primarily beef blocks, with 650 commercial and registered Hereford cows,   Hereford bulls for the dairy industry, and dairy heifer grazing of our own animals.   This farm is run in conjunction with another 480 Ha farm by the farm owner, 7km away.   There is also another 70 Ha block run by another worker.   The farms are all run together as needed and   you would be expected to work on all farms.   You would be ultimately accountable to the Farm owner.  The successful applicant MUST have prior...

we are looking for a skilled, experienced and motivated assistant farm manager(2IC) who can assist the farm manager with daily operations of the farm. Who is ready to take on responsibility, leading the team and overseeing the farm when manager is away. successful applicant must have; have good understanding in pasture and feeding good stockmanship and animal health knows how to delegate and manage the daily jobs effluent management knows to operate bikes and tractor and implementing basic maintenance maintaining good shed hygiene able to lead the team  The farm is 15 minutes away from Gore and 5 minute away from Riversdale. The farm has 2 sheds 50 bale and 54 bale, both sheds is rotary with acr and protract. the successful applicant will be overseeing the 50 bale shed alongside with farm manager and will be milking 550 cows together with 2 other team member. If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role,...

Farm Assistant – Dairy Farming Location: Leeston/Dunsandel, New   Zealand Employment Type:  Full-time, permanent (minimum 40 hours/week) Pay Rate: 23.95 - 28.00 per hour (depending on experience) About Us Built on family values and driven by growth, we are committed to sustainable practices, animal welfare, and supporting our team’s growth. We have two farms, our Leeston farm runs 580 cows through a 40 aside HB shed with limited technology on 167 hectares and our Dunsandel farm runs 650 cows through a 42 aside HB shed with ACR's. Both farms have Halter and an integrated drafting gate.  The Role We are looking for a hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and work between both farms as an entry level Farm Assistant. You’ll be an essential part of our daily operations, helping to keep the farm running smoothly and our animals healthy. You’ll work closely with the Farm Managers and teams to ensure high standards of animal care, pasture management,...

Do you enjoy farming, but dont want to be stuck in the cowshed all of the time? Do you want plenty of variety in your job, and to work with a great team? Due to expansion within our business, we are looking for someone to help our runoff manager. We are a family owned business with five dairy farms and a number of runoffs. We do a significant amount of the contracting work "in house," so are searching for someone with a wide range of skills. Your daily work would be quite varied and would include tractor/ground work, silage/baleage making, and stock work. Over winter we help to shift the dairy cows on crop and sometimes may do some milkings on the dairy farms. We work as a team so require someone with great communication skills and the ability to get on with a wide range of people. You will report to our runoff manager, who will provide support and training as needed. A positive attitude and a high work ethic are needed. There will be times (e.g. baleage making), where the hours...