10 herd manager jobs found in Remote

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...

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....

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...

We are looking for a Assistant manager who can confidently run one of the 2 dairy sheds of the farm. The farm is located 15 minutes from gore and 5 minutes from Riversdale. The farm has 430ha all flat and has 2 sheds, A 50 and 54 bale rotary both are ACR and have PROTRACT drafting gate. Each shed will have 1 2IC, 1 herd manager and 1 assistant herd manager( reliever). the farm will calved 1200 cows this season and will get split evenly on both sheds after calving. The successful applicant will be working along with the farm manager. We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) with plenty of dairy operating experience. Someone who is self motivated and efficient. Duties and Responsibilities includes: Pasture and grazing management milk production stock management animal health and welfare breeding calving recording plant/machinery/ farm vehicles environmental management staff management health and safety This is a fantastic opportunity for...

Shed Manager – 6/2 Roster | 250-Cow Herringbone Location: Sanson, Manawatū We are looking for an experienced and motivated Shed Manager to join our team on a well-run, progressive dairy operation. We are a contract milking business overseeing two neighbouring farms , with a total team of six and approximately 950 cows across the two properties. The Role You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of a 30-aside herringbone cowshed , milking approximately 250 cows . This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work, has strong attention to detail, and enjoys working as part of a team. Roster: 6 days on / 2 days off What We’re Looking For The successful applicant will have: Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a herringbone cowshed Strong milking and shed management skills Good animal health knowledge and attention to detail Strong heat detection skills Good...

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...

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....

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...

Smithill Limited is looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join the team at Moanui, one of our dairy farms in Western Southland. This is a hands on role covering all aspects of day to day dairy farming. It would suit someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job properly and wants to keep building their practical farming skills. THE ROLE Working alongside the Farm Manager and wider Smithill Team, your responsibilities will include: • Milking cows efficiently and safely • Maintaining excellent dairy shed and plant hygiene • Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns early • Assisting with animal treatments, calving, calf rearing and mating • Moving and handling stock calmly and safely • Setting up break fences and assisting with pasture and feed allocation • Feeding out and completing general tractor and machinery work • Operating and monitoring the farm’s effluent and water systems • Fencing, basic...

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...