18 farm manager jobs found

Due for unseen reasons we are again on the hunt for an Enthusiastic Herd Manager Needed for 1800 cows with HALTER! Herd Manager – 2026 / 27 Season New Farm | Great Team  Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join us for the 2026/27 season on a new farm, where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to milking cows, animal health and feeding allocation with high attention to detail in the cow shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. The farm is located 15 minutes East of Asburton through a 80 Bail Rotary shed. (Auto teatsprayer and protrack) 2 years experience or a qualification Level 4 or above relevant to agriculture required . Must be capable tractor...

Seeking a experienced, honest and reliable Relief Milker, that has excellent stock skills and management.   You must pass criminal and drug checks and be physically fit to be considered for the role. You must also have a full clean driving license and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. As a Relief Milker you are expected to work alongside the Farm Manager and other staff in: - milk harvesting - maintaining the cleanliness of the cow shed - operating and maintenance of effluent system - monitoring pasture, crop, and supplement management - monitoring stock feed - diagnosing animal ailments and conducting treatments - assisting in the erection and maintenance of fence. A good attitude and understanding of the day to day work on the farm is a must. You must be proactive at work. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.  Pre-employment drug test is required.

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule...

We are looking for a honest and reliable person to join our team of 3. We are milking 660 cows on a 40 aside herringbone shed. Roster will be single rotation, 6 on 2 off. The farm is located in Dunsandel area, 15 minutes to Rolleston. Great location as it is on the thriving and fastest growing district of New Zealand, Selwyn District. You must be willing to be trained in all aspects of dairy farming. You must pass criminal and drug checks and be physically fit to be considered for the role. You must also have a full clean driving license and willing to work in a fast-paced environment. As a Farm Assistant, you are expected to work alongside the Farm Manager and other staff in: - milk harvesting - maintaining the cleanliness of the cow shed - operating and maintenance of effluent system - monitoring pasture, crop, and supplement management - monitoring stock feed - diagnosing animal ailments and conducting treatments - assisting in the erection and maintenance of...

Candy Dairy is a fully irrigated farm located 25 mins inland from Timaru. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic assistant farm manager/ 2IC to join and help lead our team. This farm peak milks 800 cows through a 54 bail rotary with split calving 100 in autumn 700 spring winter milking 200 cows. We run Halter on our cows and also young stock. The successful applicant will: - Work well in a team and be able to lead and take charge when required - Take pride in all that you do - Have at least 3 years’ experience in a NZ dairy system - Be honest and H&S minded - Have strong animal husbandry skills - the ability to diagnose and treat animals accordingly - Strong pasture management & be competent with machinery and motorbikes - Be able to work unsupervised & take responsibility for operating the shed & dairy unit. - Have a current and clean NZ drivers’ license - Be a NZ citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work visa and currently be in New Zealand We will...

We are seeking a Herd Manager with at least 1 years experience in the New Zealand Dairy Farm industry who is willing to work with a great long standing team, milking 1000 cows through a a modern 60 bale rotary shed. Pivot irrigation.   Located in Mt Alford, Ashburton, Canterbury   Three bedroom house available. School bus at the gate   Role Responsibilities: Milking: Manage an efficient, hygienic, and stress-free daily milking routine and train junior staff on correct techniques.   Animal Health & Welfare: Diagnose common ailments, administer treatments, and manage calving, mating, and reproduction records in line with farm policy.   Feeding & Pasture: Assist in setting break fences, allocating feed, and ensuring high pasture utilization, under the direction of the Farm Manager.   Staff Management: Supervise and train junior and relief staff, fostering a strong team and safety culture.   Environment & Maintenance:...

We are seeking 2 Herd Managers for our 1050 cow Dairy Farm in Lowcliffe near Hinds. Our Herd Managers are required for the following but not limited to - Milking - Break fencing - Lame and Mastitis detection and treatment - Use of animal health drugs Training and development of other staff members in the dairy assistant role. Some heat detection during mating season Weed control Shed maintenance    YOU: - MUST be able to work alone - Must take pride in your work and be responsible - WILL BE RANDOMLY DRUG TESTED - Must have a clean drivers license - Must not have a criminal record of any kind You must be currently living in New Zealand and have a current AEWV.  You must have at least 1 years New Zealand Dairy experience.

Looking for an enthusiastic, team minded person to work on our family farm near Oxford. Milking 740 through 60 bale rotary.  Lead with Pride accredited so expecting candidate to be as engaged as us with this. Strictly drug and smoke free. Four permanent staff plus relief milkers, all pitching in to do the job. Must be passionate about farming and learning to be their best.  Must have previous dairy farm experience as farm assistant. NZ resident/citizens only please. The candidate should enjoy day to day tasks such as milking and be observant and able to spot the abnormal (e.g. lameness/mastitis). Also be willing to take on responsibility. Accommodation available suitable for single person only, no dogs.

At Alpine Dairies these things are important to us: 'Nailing the basics' of dairy farming daily. We aspire to the highest results in milk quality and animal welfare. We take pride in every area of our farm and business. We make financially sound farming decisions.   Key farming skills our herd manager will need: Genuinely likes milking cows and dairy farming. Be skilled at reading pasture covers and residuals. Have sound literacy and numeracy skills. Be confident detecting mastitis and lameness. Be able to assist basic calving difficulties. Treat down cows, lame cows and common animal health concerns confidently. Operate a tractor and feed out wagon. Have skills in basic maintenance and permanent fencing. Keep accurate records. Be skilled at maintaining milk quality.   About you: We are looking for a herd manager who is… Is respectful and brings a positive attitude to work each day. Is reliable – makes choices to take care of yourself...

We  have a position available for a Herd manager.  We milk 700 cows through a 54 bale rotary with ACR's, Protrac and in shed feeding. Farm is fully irrigated with Centre Pivots,  pole sprinklers and some k-Line. We are located 15 minutes from Ashburton and just one hour to Christchurch. All staff members have their own accommodation, and we are close to both local primary schools and Mt Hutt college or Ashburton college, with school buses. We encourage a happy and  healthy work environment. Applicants must have great communication skills, show initiative and  have a genuine interest in the dairy industry and the welfare of our cows. Applicant will require a suitable work visa or residency and have at least 3 years experience and current references.

system 5 680 cow dairy farm 30km south of Ashburton 60 bale shed with cup removers an in shed feeding two centre pivots 10 sprinklers 5/2 roster 

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...

Herd Manager – Dairy Farm (2026/27 Season) We are seeking an Herd Manager to join our dairy operation for the 2026/27 season . Farm Details Location: Hinds, Mid Canterbury (approx. 20 minutes from Ashburton ) Effective milking platform: 126 ha Peak herd size: ~500 cows Milking shed: 36-aside herringbone with automatic cup removers and automatic teat spray Key Responsibilities Milking and day-to-day shed management Animal health management including: Lameness detection and treatment Assisting with difficult calvings Identifying and treating mastitis Drafting and managing cows for culling or trading Pasture management: Conducting regular farm walks Setting up and managing break fences Monitoring pasture quality and post-grazing residuals Tractor and machinery work: Feeding out Mowing Fertiliser spreading Record keeping and...

ABOUT THE FARM We are a 172-hectare effective, fully irrigated dairy farm, peak milking around 720 cows through a 50-bale rotary shed. Our irrigation system consists of lateral irrigators, centre pivot, a small amount of K-line and fixed-grid irrigation, providing reliable pasture production throughout the season. We operate a pasture-based farming system, with a strong focus on growing and utilising quality pasture efficiently. The farm is run with less than 300 kg of imported feed per cow, so good pasture management, stockmanship and attention to detail are important parts of the system. This is a large-scale, productive dairy operation where there is plenty of variety in the work and an opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of the farm. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a hardworking team. The role will involve: ·       Milking efficiently...

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are looking for a passionate Herd Manager to join our high performing team milking 850 cows through a 50 bale rotary with ACR's and in shed feeding.  The Farm is located in Culverden, North Canterbury approx 1 hour from Christchurch Do you have the following? Positive can do attitude and willingness to learn Are Respectful and a team player High animal welfare standards Value shed hygiene and cleanliness Prioritise Health & Safety  We support development and encourage staff to upskill by providing exposure to all aspects of the industry. Please only apply if you are currently in the dairy industry and have previous experience. Must have a full drivers license and be able to pass a drug test. Must be able to provide minimum 2 references including 1 from current employer. New Zealand residency is required for this role. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Note: We are accredited but need someone soon so we are not willing to go through the immigration process at this time of the season. He rd Manager Position available We require a competent Herd Manager with several years experience that is willing to work, learn and engage in the day to day running of the farm. In the shed: You will be required to milk twice a day. Always be on time. Be calm with all stock and show a good level animal awareness. Diagnose fix or report problems with the milking plant. Follow milking procedures to ensure quality milk is supplied. Diagnose health issue in the herd. Administer Treatments and record correctly. Treat lame cows. Ensure in shed feed systems are working correctly on a daily basis. Have a desire to work in a clean and tidy environment, On the Farm: You must be confident with machinery. eg motor bikes 2 and 4 wheelers, tractors and irrigators. Knowledge of irrigation systems is a bonus but can be...

Motivated; reliable Farm Assistant required for a HALTER farm milking 1800 cows through a 80 bale rotary. No more getting cows in and no more standards and reels  We are looking for our next superstar to join our team. You must have a can-do attitude and be a great team player as team environment is everything to us.  Location: 15 minutes east of Ashburton   Your duties will include but not restricted too: Milking - Milking, c leaning milking shed, plant & vat and m onitoring milk quality Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, observe and report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.    Observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.      Feed - Assist with weed control and gain an understanding about feed allocations and health issues associated with different feed types.   Environment - Understand how dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements...

We are looking for someone to join our team in the next few weeks Our farm has been running with 3 full time staff with support from relief staff but as we move into the next chapter in our farming operations we believe we have room for a herd manager to come on board.  Our farm is located 10 minutes from Ashburton township. Split over two blocks we run at peak 700 mainly freisan cross bred cows. As a mostly self contained unit we tend to our young stock throughout the year and winter our own cows. Our cows are at the heart of our operation. Our successful applicant must have a genuine love for these animals. We run a 6 and 2 roster over calving and are looking to move to a 6 and 2, 6 and 3 roster after calving. A bit about our farm 40 a side herringbone shed, with in shed feeding. ACRs Auto plant wash Afi milk collars with health monitoring, auto drafting & mating system Farm irrigated with pivots, plus some klines and long line skids. We are looking...