3 assistant herd manager jobs found

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....

We are looking for a dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm located in Duntroon, located 40 minutes from Oamaru. The farm milks 600 cows through a 40 aside herringbone with in shed feeding and ACRs, irrigated via pivots and k-line. Day to day tasks and responsibilities include milk harvesting - ensuring production of high-quality milk, cleaning and maintaining the milking plant feeding the cows - follow instructions for setting up breaks. Assist with weed control. Cows are wintered on the dairy farm, and you will be required to shift crop breaks over winter. moving and handling stock in a safe manner assist with the operation and management of the dairy effluent system You'll need to be physically fit and able to ride 2 wheel motorbikes Tractor driving experience would be advantageous Roster is 6 and 2. May be subject to change.  During calving roster may change and may include weekend work. 4 bedroom family home available on farm....

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our dairy farming operation in the Manawatu. Our farm is a well-run dairy operation with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management, milk quality and creating a positive working environment. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with cows and has the ability to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the herd. About the Farm Farm Size: 330 ha Herd Size: 940 cows Farm System: System 5 Calving: Spring calving Location: Manawatu, New Zealand Milking Facilities: 50 bale rotary and 30 aside herribone About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ready to take the next step in their dairy farming career or an experienced Herd Manager looking for a new challenge. Your responsibilities will include: Managing the day-to-day health and...