35 herd manager jobs found in Ashburton

We are seeking an experienced 2ic or Herd Manager looking to progress in the industry, to join us for the 2025/2026 season. We are located 15 mins away from Ashburton, milking 1500 cows at peak. We are a split calving farm, 500 in Autumn and 900 in spring. 80 bail shed with inshed feeding, ACRs, Afimilk collars, protrack and automatic teatspray and a wintering barn for our winter milkers.  We run a young team of 6 on a 6/2 roster on a 50 hour week (Minimum 45 hours). Two thirds of the year we run a 3in2 milking, with a maximum of 3 early starts a week.  $29ph-$32ph depending on experience We are targeting an enthusiastic person who is able to delegate, support team members and able to run the farm while the contract milkers are away.  Key aspects- Identifying mastitis, sick and lame cows Pick calved cows Grass management- Keen eye for residuals or willing to learn a new approach to this Tractor driving- Feeding out, rolling, setting the mower up, scraping out...

We are looking for two Herd Managers to join our dairy farm team. The farm is a 500Ha property milking 1650 cows through an 80 bail rotary. We are currently looking for two motivated individuals who will be capable of: Milking – must have the ability to milk unsupervised • Using temporary break fences • Identifying and treating health issues e.g. mastitis, milk fever, lameness • Demonstrate good communication skills • Experience working in, and leading a team • Identify and spray thistles and weeds • Drive motorbikes 2 and 4 wheelers • Cupping on cows in a rotary dairy • Reporting any problems on farm such as fences, machinery, stock etc, and the knowledge and skills to fix these errors when appropriate/ escalate up when needed • Work unsupervised • Be reliable and time efficient • Operate all equipment with care • Cleaning of dairy shed and identifying any problems with milking plant. The successful applicants must have: - current driver's license. - Two years experience on a NZ...

  We are currently seeking a Herd Manager to join our team on a large-scale dairy farm located just outside of Ashburton, Canterbury . Our operation milks 1,400 cows across 400 hectares , with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management, and team collaboration. Pay Rate: $29.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience About the Role: As Herd Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the herd and support the Farm Manager in delivering top performance across the operation. This includes milking, feeding, animal health treatments, calving, team leadership and record-keeping. Roster: 6 days on / 2 days off Hours: Average of 35 hours per week (minimum 30 hour guaranteed) What We’re Looking For: Minimum 18 months experience on a commercial dairy farm Sound understanding of animal health, pasture management, and machinery operation Reliable, motivated, and a...

HERD MANAGER / 2IC WANTED – 730 Cow Dairy Farm | Ashburton Area We are seeking a motivated and experienced Herd Manager or 2IC to join our team on a well-established 730-cow dairy farm, located just 15 minutes from Tinwald, Ashburton. About the Farm: 730 cows milked through a rotary dairy shed 188 ha effective, mainly irrigated via central pivots 18 ha irrigated by K-lines and sprinklers Well-organised operation with a strong focus on animal health, pasture management, and team culture The Role: You’ll be working side-by-side with the Contract Milker and a Farm Assistant as part of a small, efficient team. An additional team member will be brought on during the calving season to help manage the workload. Key Responsibilities: Support the day-to-day running of the farm alongside the Contract Milker Lead and assist in milking, calving, animal health, and seasonal tasks Monitor and treat animal health issues, and maintain...

Due to our current staff member deciding to relocate to Australia we require either a Senior Dairy Assistant or Herd Manager on our 850 cow farm in the Ashburton district for next season. This is an excellent opportunity for someone keen to learn and progress. Rotary shed and pivot irrigation with some k-line/sprinklers. Applicants must keen, honest, reliable and be able to work well with others. Empathy towards the cows and ability to work quietly and patiently with animals is essential. Applicants must have minimum 2 years experience in NZ farming systems and capabilities in but not limited to; identify animal health problems i.e. mastitis lame cows etc, downer cow and hoof care; able to follow feed plans accurately and calculate break sizes, use feed out wagon and bale feeder; able to safely use machinery and regularly help maintain machinery and plant, able to ride both 2 and 4 wheelers; shed hygiene - a high standard of shed hygiene is required at all times; ability to help...

 Herd Manager Wanted  We're seeking a Herd Manager who is ready to bring a strong work ethic with a good sense of humour. If you are passionate about dairy farming, love a challenge and ready to up skill we want to hear from you! We milk through a 54 bale rotary shed with cup removers and pro trac.  There is a one bedroom accomodation with garage available for the successful applicant. We're looking for: Hardworking, reliable with good time management Initiative to know what jobs are needed to be done and can work autonomously Minimum 2 years dairy farming experience  Confident in tractor work and ability to drive 2 wheelers.  Quiet with stock excellent with animal health and husbandry Assist overseeing feed management  Support with irrigation plans and movements  Must be able to milk sole charge

Outdoor and stock role for a experienced herd manager for this coming season While some milking will be required (more so during calving and mating) to fill any gaps, this role is largely non-milking as we have that pretty well covered. We are located in the Longbeach/Eiffelton area and contract milk 1200 cows and are responsible for running the 60ha runoff and 40ha young stock block with 300r1s, 300r2s and 50 carry overs. This is a high input farm. Our cows produce 560 kg MS per cow and we are looking to improve this. The long term target is to achieve 700,000 milksolids in a season. We are looking for a long term fit and motivated person who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty, has some good team and people skills and takes pride in achieving better and better on farm results to join our team of 6-7 people. This role will largely focus on the daily out of the shed jobs (especially after mating) including but not limited to: Tractor work...

We are contract milkers moving to Hinds in the up-coming season 2025/2026. The farm is 250Ha, 238.7 effective, very attractive with good infostructures and Moden facilities. A 60 Bail rotary shed with milk hub dairy automation and drafting system, Allflex collars and a feed pad. All cows/R2 are wintered in an adjacent block on beet, Kale and Grass with adlib straw. We rear 230 replacement heifers. We are looking for someone with 3 years continues dairy experience, who is looking to take the next step in the industry, you will be well supported in the role. the position requires sound knowledge of pasture management, animal health, able to direct and delegate staff, confident on all farm machinery. You will have a can-do attitude and be a team-player. You must be able to pass a drug test, the farm is smoke-free and pet-free.

Milking - Assist in efficient and hygienic milking routine.   Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. Animals - Assist in safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.   Assist with 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.   Assist with pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.   Environment - Understand how 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 - 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 - Safely use and maintain vehicles on farm as directed by on farm...

The Herd Manager is required to understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Can complete tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.  H&S: • Lead by example with health and safety on farm in reporting, vehicle use etc. • Follows health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. • Knows how to safely operate farm vehicles and machinery as needed/ relevant for position on farm. • Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports ‘something almost happened’ and ‘something happened’. Milk Quality: • Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly. • Assists with solving milk quality problems. • Helps farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures....

We are looking for someone that is experienced milking in a rotary cowshed unsupervised, carry out general farm work; getting cows in, putting up fences ,spraying, irrigation, to name a few. Experience identifying and treating animal health issues is preferred. This would suit someone with 2 years plus NZ farming experience. Must be able to ride a two wheel motorbike, have Milk Quality Level 1 minimum. Must be able to pass Random Drug Testing. Have a full drivers license 

Looking for honest and reliable person who enjoys farming. Ideally you have at least 2 years or more experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand. To apply for this role, you must be either a NZ resident or citizen.  The farm is located just outside of Dunsandel. It has 4 pivots with k lines and sprinklers in the corners. There is a 54-bail rotary with cup removers.  3-bedroom house for the accommodation. 

 We are searching for the final member of our team for the 25/26 season.  At least 6 months experience in the dairy industry is preferred however, we want someone with the right attitude and that will fit into the  team. we are a young team all in our 20's so like to get on and have a good time whilst working. You  will be guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours and a maximum of 50 hours per week. Salary is between  $60,000 - $70,000 per annum -the position:  you will be required to assist in the daily jobs required to run the operation, everybody gets involved  with doing everything. milking is a 1 person 50 bail rotary with automatic cup removers and automatic  drafting, milkings are shared evenly amongst the team.  we will peak milk 1200 cows on 320ha.  The farm is fully spray irrigated by 6 pivots and fixed grid in the corners, no klines or sprinklers.  The farm is located 30 mins south of Christchurch in Dunsandel. Please attach CV and Cover Letter when applying

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our highly motivated team as a Herd Manager. You’ll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Feed Production Management Assist Farm manager to organize and control with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate Oversee the management weeds & pests implementation to maintain pasture & crops Ensure fertilizer implementation and irrigation requirements are maintained by staff Milking Ensure that all staff carries out the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene & somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards Effluent Operate & maintain the effluent system on farm to all regional council compliance requirements & the employer’s standards Maintain appropriate effluent management records Animals Implement animal health program to maintain good health Organize and control animal...

Looking for honest and reliable person who enjoys farming. Ideally you have at least 2years or more experience on a dairy farm in New Zealand.  To apply for this role you must be either a NZ resident or citizen.  This farm has 4 pivots with k lines and sprinklers in the corners.  There is a 54 bail rotary with cup removers.  3 bedroom house for the accomodation. 

We require a Herd Manager for this 1000 cow farm on 400 hectares in the Leeston area. We run a 40 aside herringbone shed with ACRs to manage this large farm. This could suit a couple if the other person would like some part time work. The school bus stops immediately outside the farm gate with choices of 2 local primary schools a local college and only a 40 minutes’ drive into Christchurch. You must have 2 years farm experience; a formal qualification would be beneficial. Purpose of the position : Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Your role includes but not limited too Milking : Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keeps the farm dairy hygienic. Records health treatments and solves milk quality...

We are new contract milker in this farm for this coming season at Dunsandel  and looking for a Herd Manager to join our team . The farm has 210 hectares effective area with  790 peak cows through 40 ASHB.  Farm is flat with Pivot, k line and 3 rotorainer irrigation. Farm is SMOKE FREE and PET FREE. Job Description: Allocate pasture on daily basis within the feed budget. Feeding out and setting up break fences Implement irrigation requirement Milking efficiently and stress free for people and animals Responsible in maintaining a grade free season Maintaining high standard of cleanliness in the dairy shed and trough out the farm Identifying and treating mastitis cows and lame cows. Identifying other animal health problems and reporting to the farm manager. Assisting in calving, mating and all wintering requirements. Assisting with calf rearing, management of young stock and dry stock including bulls as required. Record keeping -...

We have an opening for a full time Herd Manager We are a 500 cow farm milking through a 42 aside herringbone shed with in shed meal feeding,cup removers,automatic teat sprayer and drafting gate.The farm is all flat with spray pivot,rotorainer irrigation and fixed grid.A three bedroom home on farm is available for accomodation  The successful applicant needs to have proven skills in the day to day running of a dairy farm,can show initiative and be confident in their ability to assist with decision making and working alongside the Farm Manager on a daily basis.The farm is very manageable and well set up for a great work life balance.The ideal person for this position needs to have experience working as a Herd Manager and working under a Farm Manager                                                                         Key Skills required but not limited too,sound pasture management skills,experience with all areas of animal welfare cares and dairy cow feed,machinery skills...

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

We are looking for a Herd Manager for a 600-cow farm near Ashburton in Seafield.  Cows are milked through a 39 herringbone. The farm is irrigated via pivots and rotorainers. Your role will include but not limited to: Milking Animal health monitoring/recording Being able to confidently identify mastitis or ill health within the herd Treating lame cows Tractor work Fencing Assisting with calving Ability to lead the junior members of the team We are seeking an individual with: At least 2 years of dairy farming experience in New Zealand Strong work ethic and commitment to animal welfare Ability to work well within a team and independently Good communication skills and attention to detail Physically fit and reliable This is a permanent, full time position and a minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed. Hours vary between 30 to 45 hours per week. The roster...