26 herd manager jobs found

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and passionate Senior Herd Manager to join our team.  We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a proactive approach and is committed to achieving high standards of animal health, welfare, production and productivity. About the Role As Senior Herd Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of our herd, ensuring the cows are well fed, healthy and content. You will work closely with the contract milkers, providing guidance, direction and support to ensure daily tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Milking in a 60 Bail rotary shed. Getting cows in Setting fences Weed/thistle spraying Irrigation - you will be expected to move pivots, sprinklers and Turbo-rainers (full training given) Lame cow treatment (full training will be given) Tractor driving - feeding out, mowing, rolling etc Effluent management Helping out with youngstock...

Assistant Herd Manager Temuka .   Otautau Dairies Limited runs a 750 cow herd on a 190ha block near Temuka . The farm has a 44 bale rotary with automation including in shed feeding, automatic cup removers. The farm is irrigated via 2 pivots fixed grid and guns. We offer a positive team environment with a focus on attention to detail; progression opportunities are available for the right person.       We are looking for an Assistant Herd Manager to join our team Applicants for this position must have a high quality of workmanship and attention to detail with a passion for the dairy industry. Reliability, honesty, and a willingness to grow and learn are essential for this role. The role will involve assisting with farm duties, including milking cows, assisting with pasture management, animal health, shed hygiene, farm maintenance, calving and calf rearing, other tasks as reasonably requested. This position would suite someone with 1+ year experience in...

We are looking for Herd manager to assist with running our 630 cow farm in Culverden. Your main duties will be milking, cleaning cowshed, fencing, feeding calves, weed control, riding motorbike. Experience with tasks in animal health, calving and mating or pasture management will be beneficial.   A relevant qualification at NZQCF Level 4 or higher, or an overseas equivalent, OR at least three years’ relevant dairy farming experience is compulsory. Our candidate must be physically fit as manual work and heavy lifting may be required and be ready to wake up at 4am and work after 5pm if circumstance requires (with regular breaks). You also need to be ready to work weekends and holidays as required per your roster. Accommodation on farm provided so you need to have your own reliable transport due to the remote location of workplace. Minimum 30 guaranteed hours per week. Random drug testing may be required. Pay is accommodation included. Sorry, no pets allowed.

Are you passionate about livestock and ready to take the lead in managing a high-performing herd on a large-scale farm? We’re looking for a self-motivated and driven individual who is keen to lead from the front in challenging the normal and to strive for continual improvement in what we do on farm. About the Role: You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day and long-term management of up to 600+ cows. Working closely with the wider team, you’ll lead in areas of herd health, reproduction, milking efficiency, pasture management, farm maintenance and also assist in developing junior staff as necessary. Key Responsibilities: Daily oversight of the herd – health, feeding, milking, calving & breeding Ensure milk quality standards are met Ensure animal feeding and pasture management standards are met Planning ahead to ensure efficient feeding, breeding, and maintenance schedules Monitor animal welfare and maintain accurate records Work...

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 towards Methven. We milk 600 crossbred cows with a spring calving.  A bit about our farm 50 bail rotary shed, with in shed feeding. ACRs Auto plant wash Halter collars with health monitoring, auto drafting & mating system Farm irrigated with pivots, plus a handful of klines We are looking for someone who is honest and is a team player- we all work together. Someone who can listen! Must be physically fit and enjoys being outdoors. Within our team you will be well supported in your role. With being a self contained unit there is always something different to be done but we are a dairy farm so milking cows is still apart of the job....

We are looking for someone to join our team to help with the milking and operation of our 550 cow farm located near Temuka. 30 aside herring bone. Must either be a nz resident or have visa. Please email cv with work experience. Thank you 

We are looking for a reliable herd manager to help us finish the season. We must be in New Zealand to be able to apply.  We need someone who is a team player, can take accountability, take pride of his job and have a sense of humor.  Minimum 3 years of experience is required for this job. The jobs for this position include but not limited to milking; identifying mastitis, lame and sick cows; treating mastitis, lame and sick cows accordingly; irrigation; spraying weeds and thistle; keeping the shed tidy and record keeping. Accommodation is provided.

Looking for a motivated and enthusiastic farm assistant or herd manager for a 750 cow farm near Darfield. Milking through a 40 aside herringbone with auto-cup removers and Halter. Has protrack and has in shed feeding. The cows are predominantly Friesian and are high producing cows. We like the farm to operate at a high standard so we expect the employees to hold the same standard. We pride ourselves in animal husbandry and cleanliness so these aspects are a must in the successful candidate. There is plenty of opportunity to learn and support any off farm learning such as AgITO. Experience is not required however will be an advantage. Must be eligible to work in New Zealand so a New Zealand citizen or resident. We will not be supporting visas. There are school buses running past the gate and is very central to Darfield, Rolleston and Dunsandel and is only 30 mins to Christchurch.

Ashmount Farm is a large new dairy farm conversion located at Chertsey. Due to a previous team member needing to head home to be with ill family we are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable herd manager to be part of the fantastic team running this operation. The farm is in a great location, only a 10 minute drive to Rakaia or 15 minute drive to Ashburton! About the farm The farm is 620 ha in total and milks 1800 cows through a brand new 80 bail Read shed. We have ACRs, Protrack and in-shed feeding with Cowmanager tags for heat detection. The farm is irrigated by pivots and some fixed grid, with a small amount of dryland corners. We operate a system that strives to maximise pasture harvested while feeding cows to their potential. The opportunity The successful candidate will be a part of a large team lead by equity manager Peter O’Connor and be responsible for one of the four herds on farm. You will be expected to manage grazing and allocation for a herd (with assistance...

We are seeking a senior herd manager to help lead team of 6 on 500 ha dairy near Oamaru/ Waimate .  Previous NZ dairy experience ideal.  Will consider those with lengthy overseas dairy experience.  Must have excellent work ethic, good attention to detail.  Excellent ability with stock.  Good people leader Proficient knowledge in milking and pasture systems Fleixble start start date, would consider asap or start of next season

Amuri Dairying Ltd are currently looking for an Herd Manager with 18months+ NZ dairy farming experience for our fully irrigated dairy farm in Culverden, milking 2000 cows through an 80 bale with ACRs.  Duties will include feed allocation, shed management including milking cows, animal health treatments, irrigation and other general duties. You will be provided with progression and training opportunities in this family owned dairy farming business where two of our three dairy farm managers have progressed within the company. There is a modern home available, on this smoke and drug free farm. Pre-employment drug screening will be undertaken. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and have the ability to drive in NZ. 9 on, 3 off roster and 6 days on, 1 day off for 8 weeks over Spring.

We are seeking a experienced Herd Manager PLEASE DONT APPLY IF YOU ARE IN OVERSEASE OR WORK VISA WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED. APPLY ONLY IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 3 YEARS NEW ZEALAND FARMING EXPERIENCE INCLUDING DOING LAME COWS. We are located at Morven,10 minutes from Waimate. The farm milks 1400 cows through a rotary shed, split calving spring 1000 cow and Autumn 400 cows.   Farm have winter barns and cows stays barn at winter. we run a 6 on 3 off roster except August we running 6 on 1 off roster. We got relief milker and calf rearer.   We are looking for someone that is: - Reliable and smart - Strong observation skills - Good communication skills - Be a active member for the team.  The role will include making pasture management , management of the cowshed, managing the lame cows,  Operating and Maintain machinery etc.  This position comes with a single man unit. NOT SUITABLE FOR FAMILY  If this interests you at all please get in touch to discuss more.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team of 3 others.  We milk 970 cows, through a 56 bale rotary, ACR's, Protrack, in shed feeding, 4 pivot irrigation, sprinkler on post and some shingle shift sprinklers.    We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who is able to communicate effectively in English and consistently display a good attitude and work ethic. You need to work effectively as part of a team as well as unsupervised. 1-2 years' experience in dairying an advantage, but the right attitude & willingness to learn will be looked at favorably.  We use Federated Farmer contracts and run a strict drug and alcohol policy. We are based in the Amuri Basin, 40 minutes from Hanmer Springs, 10 minutes to the local supermarket and 1 & 1/2 hours to Christchurch.  All manner of sports, hiking, outdoor activities are available on our backdoor step.  You will need a car, and driver's license due to the proximity of our farm & location. We offer a fully...

We are looking for a dairy farm assistant for our dairy farm located in the waitaki valley, 10 minutes to Kurow and Duntroon, located 45 minutes from Oamaru. The farm milks 400 cows through a 54 bail rotary with in shed feeding and ACRs, irrigated via pivots, fixed grid 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.  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 Roster is 6 and 2. May be subject to change.  During calving roster may change and may include weekend work. Tractor experience would be advantageous along with some experience operating 2 and 4 wheelers on hills. 4 bedroom family home available....

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....

Are you a motivated and experienced dairy professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Dairy Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our newly converted dairy farm at Mayfield, in Mid Canterbury This is more than a management role. We are seeking a driven individual who is passionate about developing systems, building a high-performing team, and helping to create a successful dairy business from the ground up. The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping the farm's culture, systems, and future performance. The farm comprises of 240 hectares  and will milk approximately 860 cows through a modern 60-bail rotary designed to support efficient and profitable dairy production. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operation of the dairy farm. Lead, train, and supervise the farm team to ensure high standards of performance, fostering a positive workplace and no surprises culture....

This is a new conversion dairy farm located near Geraldine. The farm is a dryland farm, with Halter in place for the dairy herd- which will also be used through winter. The role requires experience running a dryland dairy farming system, and preferably with the attitude to manage any hiccups that come with a new conversion. The contract milker will be supported by an independent consultant. The farm owner is on-farm, running an adjacent beef/ finishing operation. The contract milker will be responsible for all areas of dairy farm management, staff recruitment, animal welfare and feeding, fertiliser management etc.  Finances will be in conjunction with the owner. The contract milker will be working alongside the farm owner and drystock manager with all youngstock and most wintering kept in-house. Some wintering will be done with external graziers.  Dairy farm staff are responsible for wintered animals and assisting with youngstock as required throughout the season....

We are looking for an Assistant Manager ready to lead a team on our 930-cow variable order sharemilking operation at Red Hill Dairy, Rotherham. You'll run the team and stock day to day after balance date. Earlier start date negotiable.   About us   Our mission is to  sustainably and efficiently produce high-quality milk by maintaining a high standard of animal health and wellbeing, caring for our environment, growing our people and minimising wastage. Cows: healthy, well-fed cows that live long, productive lives. Last season we averaged 477 kgMS per cow with a 14% empty rate, and this spring 93% of the herd calved in six weeks. We're working to lift per-cow production from here. Milk: milk quality we're proud of. Average SCC of 117,000, and Te Puku under Fonterra's Co-operative Difference, working towards Te Tihi. Planet: we want to leave this land better for the next generation. That means careful soil, water and fertiliser...

Contract milking opportunity Waitaki Plains, North Otago The Opportunity An exciting opportunity to lead the day-to-day operation of Twin Terraces, our attractive, well-presented, family-owned dairy farm milking 1,330 cows on the Waitaki Plains. With excellent facilities and a high-performing herd, this role will suit a capable dairy operator who takes pride in their people, pasture management and farm performance. We are looking to build a positive, lasting working relationship. Twin Terraces is a pasture-first property, where pasture quality and utilisation are key to the farming system. The successful applicant will have: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to build a strong team and work openly with the farm owners. A proven track record in managing people, livestock, feed and farm systems to achieve strong production and profitability. Strong pasture management skills, with a focus on quality and utilisation. Integrity, attention...

We are converting our farm to dairy and are looking for the right person to run it from day one. ·         1,070 cows in the first season, with plans to build towards 1,200 cows ·         328 ha milking platform, predominantly pivot irrigated ·         New 64-bail rotary   ·         Four-bedroom family home with attached granny flat ·         Sheffield, 45 minutes (55 km) west of Christchurch Airport We are open to appointing either a Contract Milker or a Farm Manager, depending on the experience and preference of the right person. The successful applicant will be responsible for the herd, staff and milking platform. The herd will be predominantly crossbred and milked through a new 64-bail rotary with a Read milking plant, Protrack, automatic cup removers and in-shed feeding. The platform is mainly pivot irrigated, with 30 ha under travelling irrigators. Production is budgeted to reach 575,000 kg MS (480 kg MS/cow) at full herd numbers. All...