27 herd manager jobs found in Te Awamutu

An opportunity is available for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager on a progressive dairy farm located approximately 20km southeast of Te Awamutu. The Farm 270ha dairy operation 800 cows milked (150 autumn calving, 650 spring calving) 50-bale rotary shed with cup removers and meal feeder Annual on-farm Jersey bull sale held each September All young stock retained on farm Very well-maintained property with excellent systems in place The Role You will work alongside the farm owners and team, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd and assisting with the smooth operation of the farm. This is a hands-on position that requires a strong work ethic, particularly through calving and other busy periods. The Successful Applicant Will: Have strong stockmanship and animal health skills Be reliable, organised, and self-motivated Work well within a team Take pride in maintaining high farming standards We Offer:...

We have an opportunity to join our team milking 20 mins from Otorohanga. We require someone with at least 18 months of continuous NZ farming experience with references.  The successful applicant will be motivated, honest and committed to going the extra mile. Job Description MILKING: Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality and efficiency ANIMALS Assists in diagnoses and treatment of all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice.  PEOPLE Work well in a team. Mentors junior staff if required FEED Participates in feeding cows and calves and discusses appropriate management with senior staff PLEASE NOTE: As part of our Company health and safety policy we do undertake initial and routine drug testing A clean criminal history is required.  Strictly no pets To be considered, you MUST provide an up-to-date CV  Minimum 30 hours per week Maximum 45 hours per week Roster 12 on 2 off

Need herd manager  minimum experience required 2 years  400 ha farm 750 cows  rotary shed  3 bedroom house  tractor experience is a must  need to be good communicator  no pets allowed  scope of progress  need to have valid reference 

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Waikato. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.   Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $30 - $35 per hour....

We are looking for a staff member who fits in our team and way of working. You must have at least 3 years' experience as herd manager.  You have great 👍skills and are willing to learn. Our tidy farm: 680 cows, 54 bales rotary, acr's, automatic teatspray, in shed feeding. Rolling/steep farm so you must be confident to ride a farm bike 🏍 SAFE. You have a clean history, no drugs, no alcohol problem, no vape/ smoking. You are fit 💪. Roster 6/2.  The full description Herdmanager is to be found at www.dairy.nz .  You MUST have NZ Residence!

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Herd Manager to join our team immediately. This role will involve milking and feeding cows, understanding the principles of animal health, good understanding of animal husbandry, pasture management and general farm maintenance. To be successful in this role, you will need to have at least 2-3 years previous experience on a NZ dairy farm and industry qualifications are an advantage . Must have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and enjoy working in a supportive team environment.  If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Our competitive remuneration package includes...

We are looking for a Herd Manager for our 1050 cow farm on the edge of Paeroa. Milking through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with inshed feeding, autodrafting and auto heat detection. Roster is 8 days on and 2 days off.   You must have a minimum of 6 months  experience including 1 x dry-off and 1 x calving. The successful herd manager will have the following attributes: You will be self motivated and able to think for yourself. You will be driven to suceed in your work and like to see results. You will understand and take responsiblities for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, managing your herd, feeding.  You will be capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train junior staff.  You will look for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Guaranteed  minimum 30 hours Your salary will range between $75K and $80K You must have a clear criminal record. No drugs - we perform regular random...

Herd Manager – Dairy Farm We are looking for a motivated and reliable Herd Manager to join our dairy farming team on our 135-hectare flat dairy farm with a 40-aside herringbone shed . The Herd Manager will play an important role in maintaining the health, wellbeing and performance of the herd while working closely with the farm management team. Key Responsibilities Daily care and management of the dairy herd Bringing cows to and from the milking shed safely and efficiently Assisting with morning and afternoon milking Monitoring cow health, body condition and behaviour Identifying and reporting sick, injured or lame cows Assisting with animal health treatments and following veterinary recommendations Calf and young-stock care when required Heat detection and assisting with reproductive management Monitoring calving cows and supporting the calving process Maintaining accurate animal health and herd records Supporting...

Dairy Farm Assistant or Herd Manager- Permanent Full-Time Start ASAP | Permanent Full-Time Role We are looking for a reliable, motivated Dairy Farm Assistant or Herd manager to join our team on a well-run, high-input dairy farm. We are advertising the position this time of the year to spread the workload across the team and give our current staff a few less hours during the day, while still continuing to maintain a high standard across the farm.  About The Farm 850- cow dairy farm milking twice a day through a 54-bail rotary shed In-Shed feed  High-input farming system Fully equipped with farm machinery and gear  Tidy, well-maintained farm and facilities  Working alongside a team of 4 other staff  About The Role This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to be involved in all aspects of a modern dairy farming operation  We are looking for someone who is: Reliable and hard working Has a good...

We are looking for an experienced Herd Manager to join our team. They need to understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Please only apply for this position if you are living and working already in NZ. From July (calving) the time off will be 12 on 2 off. After AI the time off roster will change to 11 on 3 off. 

30 aside HB shed. two herds. Allflex collars  we are looking for a person who can handle the workload of a dairy farm well.  This is a hands-on role with a barn-feeding system. Early-morning work may be required to bring cows to the barn for feeding before morning milking. Tractor skills are essential. The Herd Manager will feed cows silage/bailage and operate the mixer wagon every day, so they must be confident and safe using tractors and feeding machinery. Key responsibilities Run daily milking operations, including plant preparation, milking routines, hygiene, and milk-quality standards. Operate tractors, feed-out equipment, and the mixer wagon safely and efficiently every day. Feed bailage, silage, supplements, and mixed rations accurately while minimizing feed wastage. Identify sick, lame, calving, or at-risk animals promptly; carry out approved treatments and maintain records. Essential requirements At least two...

Milking 500 cross breed cows through a modern 44 Bail Rotary Shed, with Protrack Drafting and in-shed feed system, located 5 minutes from Eltham. You will be required to undertake general farm duties including milking, dairy hygiene, irrigation management, weed control, animal health and general maintenance. You must be honest, reliable and have excellent time management skills. The ability to work well by yourself and in a team environment is a must. Any experience level will be considered, and remuneration package will based on experience. Must be a NZ Citizen or permanent resident to apply

Herd Manager - Patoka, Hawke's Bay We are seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our progressive dairy farming operation located in Patoka, Hawke's Bay , approximately 30 minutes from Taradale and 40 minutes from Napier . Our farm milks 350 cows on rolling to steep hill country and is currently transitioning to an organic, pasture-based farming system . We are looking for someone who takes pride in animal care, enjoys working outdoors, and can contribute positively to our team environment. About the Role Milking 350 cows through a modern 40-bale rotary shed equipped with Automatic Cup Removers (ACRs) and Halter technology Supporting day-to-day herd management and farm operations Maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare Operating tractors and farm machinery safely and confidently on hilly terrain Assisting with pasture management and feeding systems Contributing to the continued development of our organic...

Located 30 mins to Te Awamutu, we are a system 3 dairy unit milking 450 cows through a 36ashb with ACRs, a herd home and modern up to date systems. We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our team who is passionate about farming, keen to learn, have good animal husbandry, can ride 2 & 4 wheelers, preferably have had some tractor experience & other general on farm skills. We offer a great well set up work place and a good team environment where we encourage our staff to progress & grow in their career. If you are living in New Zealand, a NZ resident , have no pets, have your drivers licence and own reliable transport, and drug free, please apply online attaching your up to date CV and recent referees details. The position best suits a single person due to the shared accommodation. A backpacker wanting 6+ months work would also considered. The farmer is NOT Employer Accredited. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken and a Ministry of Justice criminal...

We are looking for an experienced farm assistant with a proven track record to join our team milking 440 cows through a 40 aside. We are a team of 4 who each play an important role in running an efficient system. A few things that make our operation simple to run includes the use of batt latches, auto drafting, auto plant wash, automatic cup removers and the Allflex collars system. Cups on at 5.30 in the morning and 3pm in the afternoons. Essentials only on the weekends.  Animal health and wellbeing is at the forefront of how we operate. We require a fully capable farm assistant who is prepared to hit the ground running and assist with all aspects of the day to day running of the farm including but not limited to: Animal health (prevention, identification & treatment) Setting up accurate break fences Loading up/feeding out on feed pad Effluent management Machinery operation & maintenance Weed control Fencing Running and maintaining the dairy plant...

Relief Staff Required: Located Between Putaruru & Arapuni Sorry – no accommodation available, so we’re looking for drive-in relief staff to cover Jay’s time off (he’s our fabulous Herd Manager).   We are flexible but will usually need someone to cover every second Saturday, Sunday & Monday (with the cycle falling on 26th, 27th & 28th September, and each fortnight after that).   We will also need someone to cover longer periods of time, during Jay’s annual leave. We can offer you: Supportive employers, but we’re not “accredited” for international staff.   Contact details for current & previous staff members so you can ask what we’re like to work for. Full training, if required – initially working alongside us or Jay. We can take you from an “assist” relief milker to “sole charge”. Training in how to use “Halter”. Well serviced and maintained machinery. A quiet F/Fx herd of 220-225 spring calving, high producing, low SCC cows. Feed system 3 -...

Due to our Herd Manager of over 4 years unfortunately being on ACC and unable to return to full time work, we are looking for the right person to fill his shoes. 330 Autumn calving F/Fx cows 100ha 30 aside modern herringbone Cup removers Meal feeders Protrack drafter Cow Manager activity monitors and milk sensors Warm 3 bedroom cottage with heat pump 15 mins south of Matamata Bus service to Te Poi and Matamata schools This position will suit someone who enjoys: working independently and managing their own time well fed, high producing cows good team communication 11 on / 3 off roster Minimum 3 years experience. Must not need accredited employers.   Drug freee. References from our past staff are available on request.

300 Cow  System 2 24 Aside HB Inshed Feed Halter Spring Calving   11/3 Roster ( available to be changed ) House available on farm  Will be working on farm along side owner, we are very much hands on.  We would love to help someone keen take on more responsibility and progress through the industry so we can step back a bit in the slower season.  We work in a supportive environment where new ideas and initiative are highly valued.  What we are looking for. Must have basic Dairy farming skills eg Effluent irrigation, Milking, shed hygiene, animal health, machinery, a keen eye for safety, great communication and a can do positive attitude. Must be able to work sole charge.  Someone wanting to progress in the Dairy industry with a passion for animal health. Good stockman ship and a genuine interest for animals.  Must be reliable. Drug free and want to work . Must have NZ working rights.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Farm Manager to join our team milking 480 cows in Otorohanga. The job will include the following responsibilities  Milking & Animal Health Assist with and lead daily milking operations Monitor herd health, identify sick or injured animals, treat as required Assist with calving, mating, and herd reproduction programs Maintain accurate animal health and treatment records Farm Operations Support pasture management, including grazing plans, feed allocation, and supplements Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment safely Assist with effluent management, weed spraying, mowing, feeding out.   Skills & Experience Required Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in dairy farming (NZ experience) Proven competence in milking, animal health, and pasture management Ability to lead by example and work independently when required Strong problem-solving and time management...

Farm Assistant – 980 Cow Dairy Farm | South Waikato Due to our previous staff member making the decision to change careers , we have an opportunity for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on our 980-cow dairy farm in the South Waikato . We’re looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in their work and wants to be involved in all aspects of a busy dairy operation. The role Day-to-day duties will include: Milking Bringing cows in and general stock work Setting up and shifting break fences Calf and young stock work when required Shed and farm cleaning General farm maintenance Assisting with animal health and seasonal farm work Working alongside the wider team to keep the farm running smoothly We operate a 6 days on / 2 days off roster , giving you regular time off throughout the season. About you We’re looking for someone who: Is reliable and turns up...