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We are looking for a Herd Manager who is passionate about pastural farming and caring for livestock.  We milk an 800 cow cross bred herd through a 50 aside herring bone shed. The normal daily tasks consists of milking, shifting the effluent irrigator, shifting break fences, moving cows, feeding supplements, helping with calf feeding, and all sorts of farm maintenance.  Skills required to apply for this position: A minimum of 3 years Dairy Herd Manager Experience Have great communication skills and a positive attitude towards learning new skills and mentoring staff Be familiar with machinery operation and maintenance Have a commitment to and implement best practices for health & safety Passion for animal welfare and efficient farm management Ability to work independently and as part of a team A strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive attitude Key Responsibilities : Herd management – monitoring animal health, mating, calving,...

We are looking for a farm assistant who is passionate about pastural farming and caring for livestock.  We milk an 800 cow cross bred herd through a 50 aside herring bone shed. The normal daily tasks consists of milking, shifting the effluent irrigator, shifting break fences, moving cows, feeding supplements, helping with calf feeding, and all sorts of farm maintenance.  We are hoping to find someone that is keen to grow, progress, and master the art of farming. Please apply if you enjoy a challenge, and you care about the future of Aotearoa New Zealand. 

A 50/50 sharemilking opportunity and working towards first farm steppingstone in south Westland. Landowners are willing to help the right candidate in any way needed. The job is offered for 240 peak cows and 190 effective hectares.  125 hectares could be for milking platform and 65 hectares as support block for young stock and wintering, all self-contained. Suggested target is 78,000 kgMS with current farm system (325kgMS/cow or 624 kgMS/ha). 28 Aside Herringbone milking shed with automatic cup removers and reporoa hill lift backing gate.     This season the farm is milking once a day 370 cows budgeting 50 t DM PKE (135kgDM/cow) and 500 bales of silage (169kgDM/cow, milking platform only), wintering cows on milking platform with support run off beside for young stock. Last season the farm produced 124,000 kgMS with half of the season once a day.    The job comes with a 5-bedrooms sharemilker house, 4 bedrooms staff accommodation and school bus at gate. Support from...

We’re looking for a keen and reliable 2IC to join our 150-cow dairy farm on the West Coast. We are a young family running a simple, tidy and well-organised farm , milking through a modernised 22-aside plant with HALTER technology . This role is mainly focused around milking and caring for the animals , so we’re looking for someone who has good attention to detail and takes pride in animal health and welfare. This could suit a keen young person looking to step into the dairy industry and wanting the opportunity to learn, take responsibility and build their skills. What we’re looking for: Good animal husbandry skills Preferably some milking experience, but not essential Good attention to detail around cows Fencing skills Weed control Reliable and willing to get stuck in Able to work independently and as part of a small team A genuine interest in farming and animal care We offer a supportive environment...