3 herd manager jobs found

We are looking for  Herd Managers to join our team, with the opportunity to step into a 2IC role and take on increasing managerial responsibility. We milk 850 cows through a 54-bail rotary with ACRs. This is a hands-on role, but we are looking for more than someone who can simply complete the day-to-day farm tasks. We want someone with passion for farming, sound knowledge, initiative and ambition who can become a genuine support to the Farm Manager and confidently take responsibility when required. The role involves understanding and taking responsibility for the daily running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. You will need to work effectively with minimal supervision, supervise and train other staff, organise daily tasks and help ensure the farm runs smoothly and efficiently. You will be expected to identify opportunities to improve the way we work and contribute ideas that benefit the wider farm business. You will need to keep accurate records, gather and...

We are looking for a new team member to join our team, we are looking for a capable dairy farmer with a passion for farming and keen to join a well setup farm. The farm will peak milk 950 cows on 354ha near Drummond in Southland. We run a modern high performing dairy farm, take pride in doing our work well and providing an innovative well rounded workplace. We have a strong culture creating a good place to work where your efforts are rewarded. About You: -            Being a dairy farmer is your career, you are or desire to be a professional dairy farmer that                         works on a top class farm. -            A good understanding of the fundamentals of dairy farming and the ability to complete basic                   duties well. -            Ability to work efficiently in a team and on your own. -            Have a can do attitude and like to get stuck in to complete jobs to a high standard. -            Proficient in technology and can...

We are looking for a Assistant manager who can confidently run one of the 2 dairy sheds of the farm. The farm is located 15 minutes from gore and 5 minutes from Riversdale. The farm has 430ha all flat and has 2 sheds, A 50 and 54 bale rotary both are ACR and have PROTRACT drafting gate. Each shed will have 1 2IC, 1 herd manager and 1 assistant herd manager( reliever). the farm will calved 1200 cows this season and will get split evenly on both sheds after calving. The successful applicant will be working along with the farm manager. We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) with plenty of dairy operating experience. Someone who is self motivated and efficient. Duties and Responsibilities includes: Pasture and grazing management milk production stock management animal health and welfare breeding calving recording plant/machinery/ farm vehicles environmental management staff management health and safety This is a fantastic opportunity for...