24 herd manager jobs found

We are looking for a experienced herd manager to join us for the new season. You must have 2 years or more NZ dairy farm experience and be of Herd Manager level.  Jobs include all basic farm work and some responsibilities around animal health, milk quality, pasture management, tractor work, farm maintenance and weekly reporting will be required to be done.  You must have a high level of english, be reliable and smoke/ drug free with a valid driver license. salary package based on applicant capabilities. *Please note, Any applicants must be NZ Residents or Citizens

Farm Source Advertisement:   Herd Manager – Lye Farm (DairyNZ Research Farm)  Full-time, Permanent  Near Hamilton (Newstead / Ruakura)  Drive-in role – no accommodation  3-week rotating roster – work every 3rd weekend  DairyNZ is looking for a capable and motivated Herd Manager to join the team at Lye Farm, our indoor dairy research farm near Hamilton.  This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead the day-to-day management of a 300-cow herd, while supporting on-farm research that benefits dairy farmers across New Zealand.  The role includes:  Milking, feeding, animal health, mating, and calving  Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and udder health  Supporting research trials by following farm plans and protocols  Recording and working with herd and performance data  Operating and caring for modern dairy infrastructure  The farm:  30-bail rotary with automatic cow ID and in-bail feeding  Indoor housing and...

We are looking for a experienced herd manager to join us for the coming season. You must have one year or more NZ dairy farm experience. Jobs include all basic farm work and some responsibilities around animal health, milk quality, pasture management, tractor work, farm maintenance etc. You must be reliable and smoke/ drug free with a valid driver license. salary package based on applicant capabilities. Few accommodation options available on farm to suit your requirements.

We are seeking two experienced farm workers (12+ months’) to work as Herd Managers on an 850-cow farm in the Morrinsville area, milking through a 50 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), - fencing, weed control, - calving, calf rearing, - shed maintenance & preparation, - tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 35. 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.   The schedule may vary but generally work hours are between 5am and go through 5pm with meal and rest...

Looking for an experienced herd manager/2IC.  This position requires experience farming including milking shed management, stock work and machinery operation and basic knowledge of feed management. We farm near Matamata on 170 ha of rolling to flat contoured dairy farm 38 ASHB with ACR's and inshed feeding We feed out maize silage as needed and grass silage in paddock. This position requires you to be in New Zealand with the abilty to work or obtain a visa. We are accredited.

We are seeking a motivated and responsible person with a solid background in animal husbandry and milk production to join our team for our spring calving dairy operation in the beautiful South Waikato .Position Start from 1/06/2026 High quality milk production. You will assist with herd management and ensure that the farm runs smoothly while adhering to the industry's best practices and compliance with health & safety standards. We want someone who will take pride in their work and in the presentation of the farm. Our farm runs a  Spring calving herd.  Our mainly Friesian herd is milked through a 50 bail rotary shed twice a day. The farm has a 220 hectare milking platform flat to rolling hills. Experience on New Zealand dairy farms is essential at  least 1 year or more. This position will need full driving licence.  There is well maintained shared accommodation available. We offer a friendly team with a positive work environment. Your hard work will be...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are on the lookout for a 2ic or herd manager on our 500-520 cow farm located in Gordonton. Between Morrinsville and Gordonton. The shed is a 36 aside Herringbone shed with in shed feed.  You will report to and work alongside the manager on farm.  Due to lack of accomodation this is a shared accomodation role so would suit a single person. We are flexible on start date any time between 1st of June and 1st of July.  Please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.  Please apply through farm source with your updated CV and cover letter. 

We require 2 Herd managers for our farm to help our farm manager.  We run 2 mobs all year around on rotary shed.  This position requires good stockmanship, milking, fencing and tractor work.  must have experience of driving 2 wheeler, 4 wheeler and tractor  Must have full driving licence  Must have at least 3 year experience. We are accredited owners.  Flat to rolling contours  please apply with at least 2 references, must include current reference.  Position start 1/july/2026

We need a Herd Manager to join our team. As a Herd Manager, you must have a natural love for animals and all agriculture. This is a full-time permanent role that requires you to work a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 40 hours per week at $33.60/hour. To be considered for the role. You must be physically fit, with clean criminal, and drug checks.  As a Herd Manager, you are expected to: - Carry out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assist in training new employees on correct techniques. - Assist with solving milk quality problems - Help farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures.- Clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and carry out hygiene inspections - Move and handle animals safely, identify and diagnose animal health issues, and assist with treatments and prevention in line with farm policy. - Records and maintains all herd health treatments and...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 420- cow farm in the Te Poi area, milking through a 40 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30, with an average of 40 and a maximum of 45. 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.   The schedule may vary; Roster will be 6 days on, 1 day off for the rest of the year. Salary is $85,000...

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.   Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Set break fences and feeds out as directed.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Manage dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.   People - Manage and work well with others, building a strong team culture.  Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.   Machine, vehicles, and technology - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

Looking for HERD MANAGER. Key task and responsibilities: Manager milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshooting issues. identifies, maintains and fixes faults in the miking plant and farm dairy equipment. implement and Monitors the animal health plan, record and reports on this. Monitor pasture covers, feed intakes and cow condition, and discuss appropriate management with senior staff. implement the farm plan for effluent management in line with regional council requirements and consent conditions and monitor the farm's dairy effluent system. Roster is 6 on 1 off you will be guaranteed a minimum 40 hours ( Any hour worked over 38 hour per week will be paid at a rate of $31.5 per hour) You must have a clean criminal record driving licence is must Salary is 65-67k/pa including accommodation. relevant study or experience is important

to take responsibility for the herd, working in conjunction with our overall manager, planning feed allocation and ensuring that maintenance is kept uptodate

360 Cows   I   110 ha effective   I   1st June 2026 Start   I   Herd Manager   We are looking for a Herd Manager who is keen to grow, on a well-run 360-cow, System 5 dairy farm. Located 5 minutes South of Tirau /<5 North of Putaruru.  This is a 65/35 split Autum/Spring-calving farm with a 80 ha support block for heifers and young stock nearby. Its gently rolling hill country and views of Maungatautari and Mamaku ranges gives this farm its character, milking through a 44bail rotary with in-line tech, auto drafting, auto teatspray, collars and all year feeding via covered feedpad. The role You will be the farm owners right hand – helping to run a safe, efficient day-to-day operation and stepping up to lead when the farm owner is off farm. Key parts of the job include:     •    Leading milking from paddock to dairy, protecting milk quality, hygiene and plant performance     •    Keeping a close eye on animal health, calving and mating. Day to day herd...

We are looking for a farm assistant/ and Or Calf Rearer, to help with milking and calf rearing during the busy spring period, with the opportunity to continue if it suits both parties. We run 820 cows om a system 2 farm with strategic use of supplements and majority of cows are wintered off-farm. You will work alongside an inclusive farm manager who is looking for a team player with a positive attitude, who has high work standards, an open and honest approach and want to grow your career in the dairy industry. Haurua Pastural is located 20 minutes south east of Te Awamutu near Parawera. The dairy platform is 276 hectares effective with a 30ha runoff block, peak milking 820 cows through a 44-aside herringbone. With a well-rostered milking rota, we utilise a varied system of twice-a-day and once-a-day milking through until mid January, and then everything is once a day milked.  You will be part of a 4 person team that is driven to achieve on farm targets, work safely and...

You must be in New Zealand and legally allowed to work to be considered for this role. Do you want to learn and grow your career on farm? Are you weighing up Uni or going straight on farm to kick start your dairy career?? Are you willing to move to where the opportunities are?? Do you want to be the person calling the shots one day?? If you answered “yes” to any of these keep reading… After 3 seasons our awesome herd manager has been offered his next career step which has open an opportunity on our K Road Farm. This farm and team are all about learning. You will learn the how, but more importantly the ‘why’. You will be coached and mentored from the very basics, like the most efficient way to milk to how to interview for your next role! Standards are high and hard work and great attitude are rewarded. About the farm: K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays approx. 20 min from Turangi. Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low...

·         Do you have at least 5 years of solid NZ dairy farming experience? ·         Are you comfortable getting the best out of people and looking to grow in this area? ·         Are you looking to take your pasture management skills to the next level? ·         Do you enjoy systems and working on farms of scale?   Then this might be the opportunity for you! Pineview is consistently one of the top farms in the Theland Tahi Farm Group.  It has great soils, grows great grass and is run by an experienced manager who has systems in place to maximise what nature delivers. The farm is well subdivided and complimented with a modern fleet of tractor, feed out wagon and motorbikes. Pineview peak milks 1425 cows (including ~400 OAD all year round) through a modern 60-bale rotary with automatic cup removers, Protrack and in-shed feeding.   What you get from us: Industry leading remuneration package - negotiable depending on...

·        Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. ·        Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. ·        Implement animal health programme to maintain good health. ·        Assist with calving and the calf rearing programme to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. ·        Ensure all herd records are maintained. ·        Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. ·        Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. ·        Record Management Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Please apply online, must provide previous work references.  Applications close on 26th June 2026.  Please include updated CV and 2 work references, not necessarily in...

We have an opportunity here for the right person to take on responsibility for key aspects of our farming business. We are supportive employers looking to foster progression in the industry.  Milking 400 Jersey Cows TAD through the spring then OAD from December. Looking for an individual with a good attitude and a strong work ethic.  Warm and tidy 3 bedroom house with new carpet.  Strong rural community. 15 mins to Otorohanga

Dairy Assistants – 2 Positions Available 2100-Cow Winter Milking Farm We are young couple transitioning from Management to our 1st year contract milking business. We are  looking for 2X  Dairy Farm Assistant to join our team on a large, modern, well-run operation. Farm Overview 2200 cows – System 5 Fully autumn calving Winter milking operation 800 ha effective 60-bale rotary with ECRs Automatic teat spray Milk Hub, Automatic drafting, Halter Wintering barns for 1000 cows Rear 500+ replacements 5–6 herds year-round Winter and summer crops Maize grown on farm Accommodation Yes Available, Negotiations (based on requirements) No pets , no smoking, no vaping, no drugs Regular testing and inspections apply Roster 6 on 1 off, 5 on 2 off can be negotiated  Remuneration Competitive pay package Additional benefits (bonuses, allowances) Role Overview This position offers excellent...