5 dairy herd manager jobs found

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....

We are looking for a person or couple to help with milking and weed spraying for three months. We are a family owned and operated 400ha, 1000 cow farm, located 30min west of Taupo, in the Marotiri area. We have a 50 ashb shed with Evanza milking clusters, Protrack auto drafting, automatic wash and Cowmanager. We run our own dairy replacements as well as beef and winter on farm on our support land. We have three composting shelters to support our farming system. You will be on a 6 on 2 off roster and will be joining a team of eight including an Operations Manager.  We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who is able to communicate effectively and consistently display a good attitude and work ethic. We require someone who is able to work effectively as part of a team as well as unsupervised.  Only apply if currently living here and eligible to work in New Zealand. We are not accredited employers.

Ideal for someone looking for extra work or a casual position with flexible hours Ideal for a Lincoln Uni student We are seeking a reliable and dependable person to join our team in early November on a weekend farm support role on a 140ha support block near Rolleston/Burnham. The position involves caring for 600 R2 heifers and upcoming 400 R1s, helping manage daily farm operations every second weekend on a 3:11 roster (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), with additional coverage during annual leave and potential for extra shifts.  Note there is one full week annual leave to cover in November and three weeks in December.  You'll play an important role in supporting the growth and welfare of young stock, contributing to the smooth running of the farm, and working as an essential part of our team. Requirements: - Reliability and commitment to weekend shifts (every second weekend starting in November) - Experience with raising heifers or young stock - Skills in pasture, grazing,...

We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated Relief Milker to join our team and assist with milking operations on our 480-cow dairy farm, located 10 mins drive from Marton. This role is ideal for an experienced milker looking for flexible hours, weekend work, or someone wanting to pick up extra shifts during the dairy season. You will work closely with our permanent farm team to maintain high standards of milk quality, animal welfare, and shed hygiene. Key Responsibilities Milking Operations: Efficiently milk cows using our 36-bail herringbone system. Stock Management: Bring herds to and from the shed safely, demonstrating a calm approach and excellent stockmanship. Shed Hygiene: Perform standard plant and silo wash procedures post-milking, maintaining strict cleanliness standards. Animal Health: Monitor the herd for signs of mastitis or lameness, and strictly manage withheld milk protocols (penicillin/colostrum herds). Skills &...

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...