9 dairy herd manager jobs found

Armstrong Farms is seeking an experienced and motivated Contract Milker to manage our well-established, family-owned 650-cow dairy farm near Ōpunakē, Taranaki. We operate two dairy farms and a drystock support block, with a focus on low-cost, efficient farming systems, strong farm performance and well-maintained properties. This is an opportunity for a capable Contract Milker to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a productive dairy farm, supported by an experienced Operations Manager and wider farming team. The Farm : The 230ha dairy farm milks a high index kiwi-cross herd through a centrally located 40-bail rotary cowshed with a Waikato milking plant. The farm operates a low-cost, pasture-based System 2–3, with a strong focus on pasture utilisation, cost control and sustainable production. The farm is well-equipped with labour-saving technology, including: Allflex SenseHub collars and automatic drafting gate Automatic cup removers &...

**ONLY APPLY IF IN NZ We are seeking a Senior Farm Assistant/Herd Manager  Work available for a partner to cover milkings and time off feeding calves   We milk 485 cows through a 54 bale rotary shed near Rahotu. Halter is installed High level operating dairy farm.  Comfortable, tidy 3 bedroom house available.  Roster 6 on 1 off over spring 5 on 2 off rest of year Salary dependent on experience Must have prior experience. Looking for someone whos hardworking and honest. Must be in Nz. Not accredited employers yet.   Average 45 hours a week

We are: Our Farm is a very tidy 186 effective hectares of flat dairy land. Located on the edge of Waverley township in South Taranaki, we are a spring calving operation and milk 590 crossbred cows through a 70-bale rotary shed with automatic cup removers, in-shed feeding and auto drafting gate. The farm system is level 2-3 with a strong focus on pasture, supported by imported maize and silage along with an in-shed blend and a summer turnip crop. Our cows wear allflex collars and calves are DNA profiled. Soil fertility is optimum and pasture grows well. Calves leave the farm in December and return as in-calf heifers. A 3-bedroom home with fireplace, heat pump, double garage with internal access, and tennis court for the Contract Milker, along with two further houses for use by farm staff, are part of the package. Roughly 150 cows are sent out to external winter grazing annually. We are young supportive and open-minded Farm Owners looking for the right candidate to...

Farm Operations Support Support good people, keep farms running well, and be part of work that matters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Farm Operations Support person to provide practical support across our four Taranaki farms. This role is ideal for someone with strong dairy farming capability who enjoys variety, can step in where needed, and takes pride in helping farms run well. You’ll work across different properties and teams, supporting day-to-day operations. The role is primarily focused on farm operations and farm coverage. That includes milking, stock work, feeding, general farm tasks, machinery operation, maintenance support and helping maintain good routines and standards across the farms. From time to time, you may also assist with practical science-related farm activities, but this is first and foremost an...

Purpose of the position: Assists with daily operational tasks as directed, including feeding, milking, animal health, effluent. Is aware of on-farm compliance, e.g. health, safety, and wellbeing; environment, animal welfare, etc. Milking : Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Carries out milk harvesting tasks as directed and is developing the correct skills to milk efficiently and safely. • Helps set up dairy prior to milking and on time. • Milks cows efficiently and safely, as directed. • Uses backing gate well. • Teat sprays well. • Marks cows well. Understands factors that affect milk quality, and the reasons for regulations around milk quality safety. • Understands the cost and implications of grading milk and high somatic cell counts. • Helps manage ‘dirty cows’. • Implements dairy hygiene requirements. Assists with cleaning and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and reports any faults...

DAIRY FARM MANAGER/2IC South Taranaki  |  330 Cows  |  165,000kgMS Flexible roster  •  Efficient one man Shed  •  Top 1% BW herd  Looking for a role with real flexibility, a top-performing herd and a business that invests in its people? We're a progressive South Taranaki dairy farm looking for a skilled Farm Manager (or a strong 2IC ready to step up) to join us as we grow. Over the first 12 month you will work closely with us and receive full support as you learn the system. This will prepare you to step into a full management roll, allowing us to step back and focus on growing the business.   Why You'll Love Working Here •     Efficient one man shed – allowing a flexible milking roster outside of calving and the peak of mating.   •     Very negotiable time off – we'll build a roster that works for you. •     Negotiable salary + bonus potential – your package will reflect your experience, with the option of performance-based...

🐄 2IC/ Farm Assistant – Jersey Farm (Okato, Taranaki) We are seeking a motivated and reliable staff member to join our team as a 2ic or farm assistant on a progressive Jersey farm near Okato for the 2027/2028 season This role suits someone who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a high-performing farming operation. You may be just starting out, looking to take a step up or an established 2ic, ultimately somebody with a great attitude and passion for dairy farming is what we are looking for. We milk 440 very quiet, well bred, high-producing Jersey cows through a 40 bale rotary, with a strong focus on animal welfare, efficiency, and good systems. We utilise Afi collars, automatic cup removers and teat sprayers to make the cowshed a 1 man operation year round. Calves are reared on a mix of lely automatic calf feeders and mobile teat feeders until weaning, where they will then go to our support block 10 mins from the farm. ✅ Key...

We are looking for an experienced Farm Assistant in rural Inglewood, milking 550 cows through a rotary shed with inshed feed and cup removers.  The person we are looking for must have experience milking cows, have good animal husbandry and an eye for detail. Being able to operate a tractor is essential. Must be competent in helping in the day to day running of a farm like setting breaks weed spraying, identifying and treatment of sick cows.    Must be able to operate a 2 wheeler and 4 wheel motorbike. Only people with relevant experience and available to attend an interview and valid work visa to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position. Pay rate will be discussed with potential person on relevant experience. This position is for one person only.

We are seeking a passionate, driven and honest couple to step into our successful farm business and work collaboratively with the farm owners as a contract milker from 1st June 2027. The farm usually milks 280-290 LIC XB cows through a 38A/S shed with swingarm cup removers and inshed feeding. 110ha with a 3 year average of 135,000kgMS   (last season 139,914kgMS). Maize and grass silage fed in the Autumn and urea used all season. Overall moderate inputs, system 3/4. Up to date effluent system covering 25% of the farm with travelling irrigator. 60-70 replacement calves reared annually, grazed off farm after weaning.   We are motivated owners and work alongside a farm consultant to improve productivity using modern farming techniques.   We are currently considering collar technology and automatic drafting. There are 2 tidy houses on farm, one 4 bedroom the other 3 bedroom, with double garages. School bus at the gate For the right candidate with a passion for the industry...