4 herd manager jobs found

We not accredited employers only nz citizens or residents can apply!  Due to unforseen cirucmstances we are currently looking for the right person to join our team milking 400 cows through a 32 ASHB  Experience is preffered but not essential Salary dependent on Experience with added benefits of meat and bonuses The roster is 5 on 2 off but can be tailored to suit the right person for the job. We offer a 3 bedroom house on farm, with a log burner, fully fenced section and pets allowed by negotiation. School bus at the gate and local town of hokitika is 15 minutes drive. Daily tasks would include but not limited to Tractor work Stock work Milking Fencing and break Fencing  General maintenence  Use of 2 and 4 wheeler motorbikes  NZ drivers liscence required Must be in NZ Please supply a current cv with atleast 2 recent references, if you do not have a cv please feel free to send us an email with a bit about yourself to [email protected]

Role Overview   We are seeking a motivated and experienced  Second in Charge (2IC)  to join our team. This role is a vital hands-on leadership position. You will work closely with the farm owners to oversee daily operations and you will have full operational responsibility for the farm when the owners are off. The dairy is a 22 aside herringbone with cup removers and in shed feed system. A 2700 sqm composting barn is under construction.   Key Responsibilities Herd Management & Stockmanship Milking Operations:  Leading efficient, high-standard milking routines and maintaining excellent shed hygiene. Animal Health:  Identifying, treating, and recording animal health issues, mastitis, and lameness. Breeding & Calving:  Assisting with heat detection, AI preparation, calving intervention, and calf rearing.   Feed & Pasture Management Pasture Allocation:  Executing the grazing plan,...

Join a collaborative, high performing team Accommodation included Health and life insurance Great location – Just outside of Westport THE OPPORTUNITY Join the collaborative, high-performing team on our Dairy farm and gain hands-on experience across all areas of modern dairy farming. You’ll assist with tasks from milking, calving, and feeding stock to effluent management, spraying, and fencing, while learning the skills - including shed and animal health management, mating plans, and moving stock. This is a hands-on role for someone with a passion for farming, and a desire to grow their career in a collaborative, supportive environment.   ABOUT YOU You’re enthusiastic, hands-on, and ready to contribute to the team’s success. You’re eager to learn, develop your skills, and make a real impact on the farm. Ideally, you’ll also have: Experience in a similar dairy farming role, or a strong interest in developing one Good...

WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS. IF YOU NEED ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BE IN NEW ZEALAND WITH A CURRENT VALID WORK VISA. Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for a reliable and motivated assistant manager/2ic to join our team. We are located 20 minutes inland of Kumara with a 242ha Dairy Farm, 50ha Run Off Block, and a 50ha Lease Block. We are milking 500 cows through a 44ashb with in shed meal feeding on a grass base system. Our role for our assistant manager will vary from: *Milking cows and assisting with herd management *Fencing and general farm maintenance *Shifting the effluent spreader *Tractor work *Assisting in weighing and drenching young stock *Assisting with lame cow *Assisting with any treatments *Assisting with drenching/vaccinating *Being able to be responsible and in charge when sharemilker's are wanting time off Our ideal candidate is: *Reliable, honest, hardworking, and...