4 dairy herd manager jobs found

Contract milking opportunity Waitaki Plains, North Otago The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation of Twin Terraces, our attractive, well-presented, family-owned dairy farm milking 1,330 cows on the Waitaki Plains. With excellent facilities and a high-performing herd, this role will suit a capable dairy operator who takes pride in their people, pasture management and farm performance. We are looking to build a positive, lasting working relationship. Twin Terraces is a pasture-first property, where pasture quality and utilisation are key to the farming system. The successful applicant will have: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build a strong team and work openly with the farm owners. A proven track record in managing people, livestock, feed and farm systems to achieve strong production and profitability. Strong pasture management skills, with a focus on quality and utilisation. Integrity, attention...

Douglas Farms (ITR Ag Ltd) is seeking a motivated and committed Farm Assistant / Herd Manager to join our progressive dairy operation based in Whangārei. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, well-established team focused on high standards of animal care, farm performance, and workplace culture. Our farm can milk up to 550 cows through a 36-bale rotary - and operates with fully integrated Halter technology, reducing the need for traditional break fencing and stock movement by motorbike. This position is ultimately a fixed term role to May 2027, but could be longer term (for the right person). The proposed start date is from 1st Nov 2026, however flexibility is available for the right applicant. Roster The role operates on a double rotation roster: 8 days on / 2 days off (Tuesday & Wednesday) 8 days on / 3 days off (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) This provides a three-day weekend every third weekend and five days...

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1300 cows TAD, leading a team of 6 staff.  Must be experienced and confident leading teams. Solid Dairy experience including leadership and running systems  Excellent tractor skills.  Large herd experience ideal  Cows have collars , experience with Allflex also ideal. Thorough commitment to health and safety. Can do attitude.  Start date negotiable, would consider over Summer start or start of next season.

We are currently looking for a Assistant Farm Manager to join our Oxford team. You would be working on a 220ha cow dairy farm and milking 680 cows through a 50 bale rotary shed with acr's and protrack. The farm has 5 pivots. Roster would be 6:2. House is a 4 bedroom brick home. Must have precious experience in this role and must also be a NZ resident. Start date is asap - successful applicant would ideally fill this position from 1st October. Regular drug tests are performed on this farm.