9 herd manager jobs found

Farm Assistant or Herd Manager role - 930 cows Our business is expanding and we are looking for a Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to join our existing team in Clydevale/Rongahere. This role will be on our 930 cow unit, which will run alongside the neighboring 300 cow farm we have just purchased. The successful applicant will be a key member of our team and, while focused on the 930 cow farm, you will occasionally assist across both units. We are hands-on and supportive employers, and this role would suit someone looking to step up and grow within a progressive dairy business. Farm System The 930 cow unit includes: 60-bail rotary Cup removers Drafting and in-shed feeding The neighboring 300 cow farm features: 36-bail rotary shed Cup removers Newly installed drafting and in-shed feeding system CowManager monitoring  Both farms operate with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management and production performance....

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...

*** nz citizens only ,you must be in nz to be considered for this position***  we are looking for a herd manager / 2ic to join our team , we offer good time off and a fair hourly wage , looking preferably for somebody reliable with some experience,that doesn't have trouble with early starts , we are not accredited and are only interested in employing nz citizens 

arm Assistant – Dairy Farming Opportunity We are looking for a motivated and reliable Farm Assistant to join our team on two progressive dairy farms milking a total of 2200 cows. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to further their dairy farming career while working within a supportive team environment and modern farming systems. About the Farm Two dairy farms, 1100 cows each Autumn calving and winter milking systems Halter farming technology Supportive management team and staff Progressive and well-resourced farming operation you will be based on just one farm however  The Role The Farm Assistant will work alongside management and senior staff helping with the day-to-day running of the farms. Duties include: Milking and shed operation Animal health and identifying issues early Feeding and general stock work Assisting with pasture management and feed allocation Calf rearing support during calving General farm...

We are looking for the Dairy Farm Assistant for 2025-2026 season for 700 cows through 50 bail rotary manual shed. Someone who is reliable, enthusiastic, honest and has excellent work ethic and time management. This position will work alongside the Low Order Share milker and Herd Manager. Farm Tasks include  Milking: Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follows procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Effluent:  Understands how the effluent system operates and shifts irrigator correctly. Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely drives and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. Must be able to ride any 2 wheeler and quad bikes. One year experience will be advantage or keen to learn.  Apply with CV with references.

Herd Manager/2ic We are on the look out for a skilled and dedicated herd manager with the goal of becoming 2ic, to join our team this 26/27 season starting June. NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS must be 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 10 minutes from Tapanui, 25 minutes to Gore. Shed is a 54 bale rotary with ACR’s and smart wash. Cows wintered in Wintering barn on farm and on support blocks nearby Accommodation is a new cozy house Good and tidy farm infrastructure. 6 and 1 over calving 5 and 2 rest of season Key responsibilities will include: -Assisting with all aspects of the dairy farm including Milking, feeding, general farm maintenance and cow health. -Be confident but careful on a 4 wheeler. -Be comfortable with basic...

Looking for an enthusiastic Farm Assistant and Herd Manager. Due do our business expanding, we have various positions available for someone motivated to work with our capable Management and Dairy Team as: Herd Manager and capable Dairy Farm Assistant. We will milk 800, 700 and 400 cows on 3 farms, 15 minutes from Oamaru near Enfield in North Otago. The plan is to establish a capable team to work with and learn from the Farm Owner and Excellent Sharemilker. And in doing so, progress the workplace skill base via “working hard” and efficiently; whilst learning about Dairy Farm Systems. We will be producing profitable milk in a grass based system and fill any feed deficits with supplement as required. The properties average 200 effective ha with “2” 54 bale rotary’s and a 40 aside Herringbone (400 cows). We have Strong soils to grow grass under irrigation and the contour of the farms is rolling (so safety on bikes and tractors is paramount to our system). There are good effluent...

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant who must have at least 2-3 years dairy farming experience to join a 890-cow farm in the Omakau area, milking through a 54 Rotary Bale. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Milking twice a day shifting cows and feeding  virtual fencing/Halter, 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 40 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 5 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year.  Salary ranges from $65,000 - $70,000 depending on experience. Candidates are required to provide good...

We are looking for an honest, trustworthy, keen and passionate person to join a small dairy farm located on the Taieri. 10 mins from Mosgiel, 20 mins to Dunedin. We milk 400 cows with cow manager tags through a 20ash with auto draft and teat set up. Split between two herds of younger cows and older. We rear all young stock on a run off directly across from the dairy farm.  Must have experience in milking as we solo milk so must be able to work confidently on your own in the shed. Must be confident on 2 and 4 wheelers. Tractor experience is bonus but not necessary.  Jobs include daily break fencing and fencing maintenance. K-line shifting as we run 4 sets of pods. Stock handling such as drenching, weighing calves. Weed control. We support primary Ito courses if that’s the path you’re wanting to take.