9 dairy herd manager jobs found in Remote, Remote

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....

staff Requirements – 500-Cow Dairy Farm Farm Size: 240 hectares Herd Size: 500 cows Location: New Zealand 1. Second-in-Charge (2IC) The successful applicant must have solid dairy farming experience and be capable of running daily farm operations independently when required. Requirements and responsibilities: * Confidently carry out morning and afternoon milking independently. * Have good knowledge of cow health, mastitis detection, and SCC management. * Be experienced in tractor operation and farm machinery. * Understand pasture management, grazing rotations, and feed allocation. * Assist with calving, calf rearing, and animal health treatments. * Maintain farm equipment, fences, water systems, and troughs. * Help organise and supervise the Farm Assistant. * Follow farm procedures and maintain accurate records. * Be reliable, responsible, and able to work independently. 2. Farm Assistant The successful applicant must be hardworking, reliable, and capable of completing...

Mahoe Dairies are on the look out for a Herd Manager. We require honest, reliable Herd Manager to join our team on our Family operated farms in Mossburn, Southland. Previous dairy farming experience preferred. 2 years work experience or a level 4 qualification or above required. Duties include, but are not limited to: - Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. - Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Feed: Controls weeds, Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. - Environment: Assists with nutrient, effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. - People: Works well with others, building a strong team culture. - Machine, Vehicles and Technology, Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by our on farm policy. - Health, Safety and wellbeing: Involved in building a health, safety and wellbeing culture. Models farm health, safety and wellbeing policy....

Come and join a great dairy goat farm team! We are looking for a reliable, practical and motivated 2IC to join our dairy goat farm team. We milk approximately 1,150 goats through a 90-bale rotary on a well-presented 90-hectare farm. The previous Herd Manager has progressed into another role within the business, creating an opportunity for a new 2IC to join the team and work alongside the Herd Managers in the day-to-day running of the farm. The Role This is a hands-on role covering a wide range of farm duties, including: Milking Feeding goats Animal health and welfare Operating and maintaining farm machinery General farm and property maintenance Effluent management Keeping the farm, milking shed and work areas clean and tidy Working with the Herd Managers and wider team to get the daily jobs done About You We are looking for someone who: Has dairy farming or livestock experience...

Herd Manager – TAUPO We are seeking a skilled and motivated Herd Manager to join our dairy farming team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in dairy farming, minimum 1 year farming experience on a New Zealand dairy farm and strong practical skills. Key Responsibilities Daily milking and dairy hygiene Monitoring and maintaining animal health Assisting with calving and reproduction tasks Pasture and feed management Effluent system operation and environmental compliance Machinery and vehicle operation Supporting junior staff and contributing to a positive team culture Minimum Requirements Minimum one year experience on a New Zealand dairy farm  Strong understanding of NZ dairy systems and animal welfare standards Ability to work independently and follow farm procedures Good communication skills and reliability Must pass a pre‑employment drug test...

MUST CURRENTLY BE IN NZ AND ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON INTERVIEW WHEN INVITED  Smulders Farming Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our team in Oamaru. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled dairy farming professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and high-performing farming business. Working alongside the Sharemilker and wider farm team, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd, animal health programmes, milk quality, and farm performance. The role is based in a herringbone milking shed , so previous experience in herringbone systems is desirable. About the Role As Herd Manager, you will be responsible for: Milking and managing cows through a herringbone shed Monitoring and maintaining high milk quality standards Animal health monitoring, treatment and record keeping Assisting with mating, calving and young stock management Identifying and recording animal...

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...

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...

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...