6 herd manager jobs found

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...

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...

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.

Dairy Farm Manager–Colhaven Ltd | Hamua, Tararua District The Moore family are seeking a capable and motivated Dairy Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of their well-established dairy farm,Colhaven Ltd, located in Hamua–within 15 minutes of Pahiatua and Eketahuna. This role offers the opportunity to take primary responsibility for daily farm performance, while working alongside supportive owners on system direction, planning, and seasonal decisions What’s On Offer Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) Comfortable 4-bedroom home (woodburner, 2x heat pumps, heat transfer) Work vehicle for farm use Phone and WiFi included Fortnight roster: 5 days on / 2 off, then 6 on / 1 off School bus at the gate (primary & secondary) The Role You will lead the day-to-day management of the farm, including: Herd management and animal health Pasture and feed planning Assist with wintering duties, stock movements and management on...

We are seeking an experienced reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join our team on a 300 cow dairy farm.  You will be part of a team responsible for day -to- day operations on the farm. The herds are split with 230 Twice a day and 70 once a day, working in a 20 aside hearing bone shed Key responsibilities will be: Milking cows and maintaining milking shed hygiene Feeding and caring for livestock Assisting with animal health (identifying sick cows, basic treatment) General farm duties including fencing, weed control, and maintenance Operating farm machinery (where experienced) Ensuring high standards of animal welfare and farm safety You will be working unsupervised at times as well as in a team, alongside Farm Manager and permanent relief staff. We have a rostered system with regular time off. The total hours of work 80-100 hours a fortnight. You need to have the ability to work early mornings, weekends and flexible hours and have a positive attitude and...

A bit about Wakapua Farm The farm is set on 150ha located in South Horowhenua, down Kuku Beach Road, with a support block located nearby in Manakau. We are milking around 320 spring calving cows through a 25 aside hearing bone. We operate a predominately grass system with the strategic use of supplements through a 123 metre long covered feedpad. The farm operates with 2 full-time staff on a 11/3 roster. Having been in the industry for over 45 years, we believe that we have created a great operation and that we are excellent employers. We are seeking a Farm Assistant starting 29 June 2026. The role will report to our operations manager, who oversees the day to day running of the dairy farms and support blocks. We are looking for a reliable, hard working person who is comfortable around animals to join our friendly team, there is also the opportunity for the right person in time to progress to 2IC. This position’s particular responsibilities include, but not restricted...