12 farm manager jobs found

"Must love cows, early mornings, and terrible jokes. Our client reckons he’s one the funniest farmers in Canterbury. We need someone to laugh at his jokes (even the ones about the weather) and help keep this place running like a well-oiled tractor. If you take your work seriously but not yourself, read on!" We love where we live and we think you will as well.   Set on 389Ha of stunning flat countryside, just minutes from Omakau, we consider this to be a great location for people who want to live a rural life but know that all the action of Alexandra and Queenstown are not a million miles away. Currently we have a great team, and we are now seeking a person to come and fill the role of assistant farm manager/2IC because after 5 years with us, our current 2IC has decided to step up into a manager’s role on another farm, we are very happy though as they received all of their training from us having started as a dairy farm assistant. Our new 2IC must have good solid experience...

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming operation. This role involves assisting with all aspects of the day-to-day running of the farm, including milking, animal health, feeding, pasture management, fencing, calf rearing, and general farm maintenance. The successful applicant will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider team to ensure high standards of animal welfare, milk quality, farm presentation, and health and safety are maintained. Previous dairy farming experience is advantageous; however, applicants with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn will also be considered

Working with our team of 4 we will be milking, setting breaks and monitoring residuals, helping with/managing mating, tractor driving, animal health and farm maintenance. We milk 750 cows through our highly automated 40 aside herringbone shed. Our farm is fully irrigated with Pivots, Fixed Grid and some K line. This position would suit someone who would like to progress to Sharemilking. 

MUST CURRENTLY BE IN NZ AND ABLE TO ATTEND IN PERSON INTERVIEW WHEN INVITED  Smulders Farming Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated Herd Manager to join our team in Oamaru. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled dairy farming professional looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and high-performing farming business. Working alongside the Sharemilker and wider farm team, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd, animal health programmes, milk quality, and farm performance. The role is based in a herringbone milking shed , so previous experience in herringbone systems is desirable. About the Role As Herd Manager, you will be responsible for: Milking and managing cows through a herringbone shed Monitoring and maintaining high milk quality standards Animal health monitoring, treatment and record keeping Assisting with mating, calving and young stock management Identifying and recording animal...

We’re looking for a reliable, capable Herd Manager to join our team. We’re in our first season on a brand-new 1,500-cow dairy conversion. The farm covers 500 hectares, is fully irrigated and milks through a modern 80-bale Waikato rotary with Protrack, in-shed feeding, cow collars and Auto Smart Wash. Key responsibilities Managing the day-to-day running, feeding and performance of your herd. Monitoring animal health, identifying issues and carrying out treatments as required. Managing pasture allocation and grazing residuals in line with the farm feed plan. Assisting with mating, reproduction and herd improvement. Monitoring milk production, cow condition and herd performance. Maintaining accurate animal health and production records. Following health and safety procedures and maintaining high animal welfare standards. Working with the contract milker and wider team to meet farm targets. Skills and experience At least 12 months of relevant practical...

We are a150ha family run self contained dairy operation located 5mins from balclutha . We milk 440 cows through a 50 rotary with cup removers, auto drafting, cow manager tags.  Applicants must be in New Zealand and eligible to work. 

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...

Our herd manager of five years has chosen to retire from dairy farming so we have a position available. The Farm: 750 cows; 54 bail rotary with cup removers and Protrack; three staff full time (six over calving) plus relievers as required; running a 5 on, 2 off roster (6 on, 1 off for calving), located 5 minutes from Clydevale, 35 minutes from Gore and 25 minutes from Balclutha. Responsibilities include: ·       Regular rostered milking ·       Completing farm drives ·       Feed planning with guidance ·       Treating lame and penicillin cows ·       Fence repairs and power maintenance ·       There is the possibility of some tractor work depending on experience This is an ideal role for a herd manager with proven experience in New Zealand dairy farm systems. You will be a clean and tidy person who is self-motivated and capable of organising their own day to day schedule. You will also be a team player who gets on well with...

Senior farm assistant role, will suit couple. We are on the lookout for a skilled and dedicated herd manager with the goal of becoming 2ic, to join our team this 26/27 season starting in October there is also work for partner duties will include milkings/general farm work in all aspects. We are happy to provide training for the right applicant. NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS must be an NZ citizen or NZ resident Must be available for an in-person interview. We milk all year round, milking 250 cows over June/July. Calving 150 in February, 100 in May and 600 in July/August. Farm is located 6 minutes from Tapanui, 25 minutes to Gore. Shed is a 54-bale rotary with ACR’s and smart wash. Our cows are wintered in a Wintering barn on farm and on support blocks nearby. Accommodation is a 3 bedroom home in the Tapanui township, close to local schools. Good and tidy farm infrastructure. 6 and 1 over calving 5 and 2 during the...

We are looking for a good Herd Manager to join our team in Tarras Central Otago. We are in our first season on a brand new 1,500 cow conversion, milking through a new 80 bail Waikato rotary. The shed has Protrack, in-shed feeding, cow collars, Auto Smart Wash and really good cow flow. The farm is 500ha, fully irrigated with 8 centre pivots and fixed grid on the corners. It is split into 3 main blocks, with a herd based on each block. This is not a role where you are just helping run the farm. You will be responsible for your own herd and will have a big part to play in pasture management, animal health, mating and the day-to-day running and performance of that herd. We are looking for someone who is confident with cows, knows their pasture management and animal health, can work on their own initiative and takes pride in doing a good job. An experienced Herd Manager would be ideal, but we would also consider an Assistant Herd Manager who is ready to take the next step. The...

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 • 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. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • Experience/qualification is an advantage but not essential. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for.

We have two Dairy Farm Assistant positions available on an 800-cow farm in the Georgetown area, approximately 25 minutes from Oamaru. The farm operates a 54 Bail Rotary milking shed. Experience is preferred but not required for this role. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking twice a day - shifting cows and feeding  - fencing, weed control - calving, calf rearing - shed cleaning and setup - identifying and alerting managers to sick cows - Setting fences - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 50. 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 during calving season and 6 days on, 2 days off for the remainder of the...