5 herd manager jobs found

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is an innovative and progressive farming business. Our vision and values are to nurture our people, place and future. Our portfolio includes a large, dairy farming operation covering over 5,500ha in the Mangakino district. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Herd Manager to join our team immediately. This role will involve milking and feeding cows, understanding the principles of animal health, good understanding of animal husbandry, pasture management and general farm maintenance. To be successful in this role, you will need to have at least 2-3 years previous experience on a NZ dairy farm and industry qualifications are an advantage . Must have a positive attitude, willingness to learn and enjoy working in a supportive team environment.  If you believe that you have the skills, knowledge and experience to be successful in this role, forward your CV and Cover Letter to our contact person. Our competitive remuneration package includes...

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic individual to fill our  Dairy Herd Manager position. You will be encouraged to take responsibility in your role and assist fellow employees with general farm duties. You will ideally have at least 2 years experience in Dairy Farming (sheep, goat, bovine) and have an understanding of pastoral farm systems. Strong communication skills and ability to show initiative are required to work in a team environment. Managing day-to-day dairy herd operations Monitoring animal health and welfare and identifying health issues Coordinating and carrying out milking operations Implementing and maintaining herd health programmes Detecting and managing mating and reproduction activities Monitoring calving and caring for newborn calves Recording and maintaining accurate herd and farm data Administering animal treatments and medications as directed Monitoring milk quality and production performance...

## Seeking a skilled dairy Herd Manager. Immediate Start.## Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic role on a 300-cow farm near Te Awamutu? We're seeking a skilled dairy Herd Manager with a minimum of 2 years NZ dairy farming experience to work with the farm manger. Also if you bring any overseas dairy farming experience, that would be welcomed & accepted. Animal Welfare. - Must have good animal husbandary skills to detect illness and lame cows. - Managing livestock breeding programs and the rearing of calves and young livestock - Identifying livestock health and nutritional problems. - Require fully experience with modern digital herd testing is a must. - Managing pastures for dairy production, and identifying pasture health and nutrition problems. Telehandler Experience and operating a telehandler to load large mixer wagon and efficiently manage feeding supplements. Large Mixer Wagon Experience: Must be skilled at operating a mixer wagon and...

Seeking a fulltime Herd Manager / Farm Assistant. Kopua farm is central to Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Pirongia. Situated on a no exit road with minimal traffic. This role would suit someone who has dairy farming experience and can bring a steady, positive presence to complement our young energetic team. The successful applicant will have complete support from the farm manager and owners to help them be successful in the role and progress further within the diary industry. This position offers room to climb the ladder as the business owners own and operate several farms in the Waikato and King Country.   Accommodation provided in the form of a cozy 3 by 1 bedroom home with small office/4th room, With a wood burning stove top fire , And heat pump, Currently renovating the kitchen. Kopua Farm is 280ha of mainly flat land which is a pastoral based system 2 dairy unit, Calving 940 cows. Milking through a 50 bale herringbone shed. Milking once a day for young stock...

We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Sheep Milking Farm. This year we plan to milk 850 ewes and carry 150 Beef Cattle. We are a busy farm located minutes from Te Awamutu with lots of variety. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to try out the sheep dairy industry. The following skills are required: • A strong understanding of pasture management and feed budgeting skills • Experience in dairy milking methods, milking processes and shed/plant hygiene standards • Practical experience in fencing, weed spraying, effluent/irrigator use • Feeding out • Handling animals • Knowledge in animal welfare • Strong experience with farm machinery including motorbikes, tractors, feed out wagons or farm utility vehicles and ability to conduct farm maintenance including mowing • Ability to keep accurate records • Excellent communication and management skills • Minimum of 3 years dairy farm experience The key tasks for the role...