2 dairy herd manager jobs found in Te Awamutu

Located near Te Awamutu, we are a system 3-4 farm milking 750 cows through a 50-rotary. We are progressive in our farming practices, have modern facilities & machinery, and have good on-farm systems. We are seeking experienced (minimum 3 years) Assistant Herd Manager to join our team who have a passion for working with animals, have good communication, and are keen to progress in the farming industry, including undertaking Primary ITO studies. The position of assistant herd manager is designed to assist the farm manager in the overall running of the farm. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested, and developing, including: milking twice a day; shifting cows and feeding; fencing, weed control; calving, calf rearing; shed cleaning and setup; - the ability to identify mastitis, lame cows, and generally sick cows - setting fences - effluent spreading and learning how the system runs; - being able to follow instructions, communicate, and work as part of a team....

To assist in milking and complete day-to-day tasks with guidance from the Farm Owner and/or Assistant Manager. Have an interest in farming and is willing to learn and grow in the industry. Have experience in dairy farming, be reliable, have a positive attitude, be tidy and clean in the workplace and most of all, have great communication skills. You will be milking 500 cows split into two herds through a 30 a/s herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and teat sprayer.  We operate a system 4 spring-calving dairy farm. There is in-shed feeding and cows are fed on a feed pad nine months of the year, so would be beneficial to have tractor skills. There is an automatic drafting system and the cows are fitted with Allflex collars. Complete basic farm duties such as milking, feeding out, shifting irrigator, and scraping pad.  Be able to ride a 2-wheel motorbike and operate a tractor. The farm is located in Korakonui district, 10 mins to Te Awamutu and Otorohanga, with a flat...