26 farm manager jobs found

We are looking for Assistant Farm Manager to help run the daily operation of a 680 high production cow farm near invercargill, Southland. 215 hectare effective. A 44 aside herringbone shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating.  To be considered for the role you must have herringbone cowshed experience and a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how.  In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump.

On behalf of a client we have a farm managers role available for a hard working motivated person, the farm is 700-750 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with cup removers and autodrafting.  The system is a system 3 where about 700-1,000Kgs of supplements is imported onto the farm.  You will be working with a skilled farm owner along with the farm consultant, this support network will enable you to perform well and grow your skills for your next opportunity.  This role may lead to a contract milking role for the right candidate the following season if they perform well and fit in with the management team.  Please apply online via this website and we will contact you back with next steps. 

Managing on a day to day basis. This dry stock block which services 2 dairy farms, wintering approximately 1100 cows plus young stock and some young bulls. Tractor driving, balage making and good stockmanship skills desirable. Comfortable 3 bedroom brick and roughcast house with conservatory. Log burner for heating. Couple preferred. Located 14km from Te Anau in the Te Anau Basin, handy to facilities. School bus at gate.

We are seeking a motivated hard working dairy assistant for a 750 cow dairy farm close to Balfour township. The farm consists of a 50 bale rotary cowshed with ACRs and auto teat spray.  You will be working in a team of 4 including a farm manager.  You will be supported to improve your skills to climb the ladder in the industry.  Please apply online with your CV and cover letter You must be eligible to work in New Zealand for this role.  You will not be considered for this role if you do not reside in New Zealand. 

Assistant Farm Manager wanted to help run the daily operation of a 750 cow farm near Balfour, Southland. 310 hectare effective. A 60 bail rotary dairy shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, auto cup remover with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating.  To be considered for the role you must have a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how.  In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump, good working gear and machinery is on offer.

FARM MANAGER / CONTRACT MILKER – OAD DAIRY FARM Experienced Dairy Operator Wanted – Southland We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager / Contract Milker / Sharemilker-level dairy operator to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of a progressive OAD dairy farm in Southland . This is a hands-on management position for someone who understands that running a profitable dairy farm requires more than simply getting cows milked. We are looking for someone who can take ownership, make decisions, identify problems before they become problems, manage people and cows effectively, and drive production and profitability. The successful applicant will have a strong background in dairy farming and ideally have experience as a Contract Milker, Sharemilker, 2IC or Farm Manager . THE FARM Approximately 330 cows Approximately 150 ha dairy platform Once-a-day (OAD) milking system Southland location...

Looking for a competent manager/2ic to help run a 950 cow dairy unit based in riverton for the season, due to health issues of a previous staff member who had to unfourtuantly leave.  We run a 6n2 roster all season.  Big 5 bedroom newer home.  The candidate will be responsible for assisting myself with full farm managment Must be competent in all animal health Able to drive tractors for feeding out and mowing.  Good pasture managment. Must be good with foreign staff and able to handle challenges. Must be a nz resident or hold open work Visa. Salary will reflect experience. Possible releif milking available for partner

Herd Manager We are looking for1 experienced Herd Managers to join our dairy farm team for the upcoming seasons. The farm operates a 54-bail rotary shed with Protrack and ACRs. The successful applicants must be in New Zealand and must have at least 1 years’ relevant dairy farming experience. The successful applicants must have a clear understanding of the daily operations of a dairy farm and must be responsible, reliable, and able to work as part of a team. Key duties and responsibilities include: Assisting with herd management, animal health monitoring, calving, mating, pasture allocation, and daily farm routines as directed by the Farm Manager. Carrying out daily milking and shed duties. Setting up fences and assisting with general farm maintenance. Carrying out weed spraying as required. Maintaining general tidiness of the farm and work areas. Managing the safe handling, movement, and welfare of animals in line with farm policy. Observing and reporting...

Due to a change in circumstances we are looking for 2x team members from the beginning of September to join our team full time. We milk 750 cows through a modern 54 bail rotary that is centrally located. Our roster is 6 days on 1 day off over calving with the remaining season 6 days on 2 days off. Accommodation available is: 1x large 4 bedroom house with a heatpump & gas hot water 1x small 2 bedroom cottage with a heatpump We are not accredited employers so you must have the legal right to work in NZ. Experience is required.

We have a position available for Dairy Herd Manager role on our 1100-cow farm. The position is based in Mokoreta area in New Zealand. This is full-time, permanent position guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $26 per hour. Key Responsibilities: Oversees core aspects of daily farm operations, including the management of the dairy shed (milking), and may be responsible for animal health and other assigned duties. Takes ownership of daily routines such as milking, effluent handling, and feeding, ensuring they are carried out efficiently. Works independently and is capable of supervising and training other team members. Continuously seeks opportunities to enhance productivity and contribute to the success of the farm. Applies efficient milking techniques and maintains high standards of hygiene across the dairy operation. Accurately records animal health treatments and resolves milk...

We have two position available for Dairy Farm Assistant roles, on our 1100-cow farm. The positions are based in Mokoreta area in New Zealand. These are full-time, permanent positions guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $24 per hour. Dairy Farm Assistant is responsible for working closely with the contract milker/Assistant Manager/Herd Manager to run the farm efficiently. His primary focus is on the day-to-day operations of the farm, aiming to maximize productivity and efficiency. He collaborates with the contract milker and other farm management/staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Milking: Dairy Farm Assistant actively participates in milking operations. Milking 1100 cross breed cows on 64 bail rotary cow shed with automatic cup removers with cow manager technology. The farm is 391 ha flat to rolling with small hills. Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers is...

We are seeking an experienced and motivated person to join our team.  This is a leadership role and you will be required  to help manage a small team of people  so great people skills and communication are very important! Must have positive attitude.  We hold high expectations for presentation, shed hygiene, animal welfare and targets such as SCC and production. You will need to be able to uphold these expectations and help implement and encourage this within the rest of the team. We winter the cows on farm in the barn so suitable candidate must be confident and have good knowledge of tractor, mixture wagon and other machinery. Must be have good knowledge of animal health, identify mastitis including treating mastitis, downer cows.  Farm Detail  54 bale rotary  peak cows 1000 flat topography - Protrack drafting & feed - In-shed feeding - Allflex Collars - 1000 cows house on farm ( winter barn) only 10 minutes away from Gore 3 Bedroom house along heat...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 740-cow operation across two farms in the Wyndham area. The farm is located approximately 45 minutes from Invercargill and milks through a 25 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, training junior staff, stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60. 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...

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 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 HERD MANAGER. Our farm is 320ha Milking 900 cows through 64 bales Rotary.  1 hour drive from Invercargill and 50 from Gore Key task and responsibilities: Manager milk harvesting to optimize quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshooting issues. identifies, maintains and fixes faults in the miking plant and farm dairy equipment. implement and monitors the animal health plan, record and reports on this. Monitor pasture covers, feed intakes and cow condition, and discuss appropriate management with senior staff. implement the farm plan for effluent management in line with regional council requirements and consent conditions and monitor the farm's dairy effluent system. Roster is 5 on 2 and 6 on 1 off you will be guaranteed a minimum 38 hours (Any hour worked over 40 hour per week will be paid at a rate of $32 per hour) You must have a clean criminal record Driving license is must, Drug Test required  Smoke free House and Dairy shed...

A drive in position has become available on our farm. 25 min east of invercargill in Gorge Road  This role can be tailored for anyone with dairy experience.  3 full time staff including you plus sharemilker and sharemilker's wife. A modern cowshed  Modern machinery  We are a high performance unit which rewards all staff based on their performance. No on farm accommodation but will contribute to travel and off farm accommodation.

500 cow farm in Mandeville southland  We require a 2ic to assist us with the daily operation of our farm 15 mins from Gore in southland  we are not accredited  do not apply if you are not in New Zealand 

We are looking for an experienced 2IC to join us for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season. Our farm is located in Northern Southland - milking 1000 cows through a 50 bail rotary with Afimilk collars, Protrack drafting and automatic cup removers. You will be working with the sharemilkers and other staff members. Key duties will be milking, ensuring milk quality and shed hygiene is maintained to a high standard and assisting with feeding of stock as advised by sharemilker. You must be able to assist with all calving and mating requirements, be able to record information accurately and have good knowledge of animal health and welfare. You must be able to communicate effectively within a team, comply with all health and safety policies and take pride in maintaining a clean and tidy dairy platform. You must also be able to drive a tractor and be confident using implements.  There is a warm 3 bedroom house with a fire available.  Relief work will be available for a partner also....

Experienced Herd Manager wanted to join our 770-cow dairy operation in Northern Southland. We are looking for a capable and motivated Herd Manager to join our team on our 770-cow dairy farm near Riversdale, Northern Southland . This is a great opportunity for an experienced dairy farm worker who takes pride in their stock, enjoys working with cows and wants to be an important part of an exciting new farming operation. The Role As Herd Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd, with a strong focus on animal health, welfare, production and maintaining high farm standards. The role will include: Day-to-day management and care of the 770-cow herd Monitoring animal health, condition and performance Identifying and dealing with animal health issues promptly Assisting with calving, mating and herd health practices Maintaining high standards of animal welfare Assisting with milking...

We are seeking an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 740-cow operation across two farms in the Wyndham area. The farm is located approximately 45 minutes from Invercargill and milks through a 25 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking and monitoring milk quality, training junior staff, stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), fencing, weed control, calving, calf rearing, shed maintenance & preparation, tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 60. 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...