23 herd manager jobs found in Otorohanga

Located 8 mins to Otorohanga and 15 mins to Te Awamutu our system 4 dairy unit milks 390 cow through a 36 bale rotary on flat-rolling land. We are seeking an experienced Herd Manager with a passion for the farming industry and keen to progress in their farming career, with a 'can do' attitude taking real pride in their work, has excellent animal husbandry and enjoys working with the cows, has good communication, is a team player with the ability to use initiative & follow instructions, and has great general on farm skills including tractor driving. The employer is not accredited. If you are a NZ resident, living in NZ, have 3+yrs NZ farming experience, drug free and have great farming references, please apply online, sending your current CV (including references). Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken. A Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply. If you have any queries about the position please contact...

Farm assistant or Herd Manager - Kio Kio, Otorohanga   We are looking for a Farm Assistant or Herd Manager for our 350 cow dairy farm located at Kio Kio, Otorohanga. Start date negotiable between March and 1 June 2025   You will assist the farm manager and owners in the overall running of the farm.   We provide the following:   • 28 aside herringbone dairy   • Collars on cows for heat and health detection and automatic drafting   · A great balance of learning, time off and salary   • Excellent warm 3 bedroom house   • Well set up farm with efficient high producing cows fed maize silage and PKE on a feedpad   • We encourage further training and growth. The role has room for progression within our farming group   Duties will include but are not limited to milking, feeding cows, break fencing, effluent management, animal...

Motivated Herd Manager wanted for high performing 500 cow farm We are looking for someone to join our team on our high performing 500 crossbred cow dairy farm located 4 km from Otorohanga. The farm is flat contoured with a 44 aside herringbone shed and feed pad, feeding maize silage and PKE. Cows have Allflex collars on for heat and health monitoring and automatic drafting. The successful Herd Manager will have sound skills in the following : Good milk harvesting skills and the ability to run the shed from start to finish once trained Good animal husbandry, being able to detect and treat mastitis and other common ailments Strong tractor skills and implement operation such as loading and feeding out with the wagon, use of bale feeder etc. Ability to accurately set up breaks and have an understanding of feed allocation Your key responsibilities will be : Herd management - animal health monitoring, managing cows at calving, mating and throughout the season...

Located in Pokuru, 12 minutes from Te Awamutu, with stunning views of Mt Pirongia running alongside the Waipa River is this 115 Ha (effective) Dairy farm. They are looking for a Herd Manager to work alongside the farm owner, milking 385 crossbreed cows under a System 4 feeding regime. This is a unique and efficient shed, milking the girls through a 24 aside double-up herringbone (48 sets of cups) supported by a feedpad that holds 200 cows. What the farm owners are looking for; Someone that has a keen eye for feeding cows and looking after them as there own. A self-motivated person that is keen to learn, not afraid to ask questions and bring new ideas. Organisation is a must, knowing how to prioritise is key in this farming operation as you will step up and take the reins in the farmers absence. Tractor experience would be a great advantage, but they are always keen to teach. The farm has plenty of maintenance and capital development projects on the go to grow your...

As a Herd Manager on our farm you will be responsible for 300 cows, the pasture management & running your section of the farm.   Located 20 minutes south of Te Awamutu the total farm is 305ha and 900 cows.  We do split calve but spring is our main calving.  Our shed is a 60 bale rotary and we are a system 4 with all modern facilities including Halter. We have great systems in place and we take pride in how we look after our staff, the cows and the farm in general. We are seeking an outstanding applicant for this role, someone who already has proven experience with pasture management, animal health & husbandry and all general on farm tasks, who takes pride in their work & the presentation of the farm & their home, someone who is energetic, has a 'can do' attitude, a good communicator, and a team player with the ability to use initiative & follow instructions and keen to learn & progress in the industry. Hours per fortnight - minimum 60 hours &...

Experienced Farm Assistant position, permanent full time available in the waikato area,  25kms to Cambridge, 15kms to putaruru, 40kms to te awamutu and 45kms to Hamilton city. We are looking for a motivated, reliable and awesome Farm Assistant to join our team! Located 25mins from Cambridge. Pōhara farm milking 330-350 cows through a 40ASHB, 16 hour full season. Duties will include assisting in the day-today operations of the farm, milking cows, feeding and caring for livestock, farm maintenance, and equipment upkeep. Must have a positive and strong work ethic and open to random drug testing as part of the farm Health and Safety Policy. Roster will be 8on, 2off and calving time will be 6on, 1off and position comes with a newly renovated 2 bedroom home. If this sounds like you then please get in touch, Job available now! We are not an accredited employer. NZ residents only please. Thank you 

We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic new team member to fill our Herd manager role here in Roto-O-Rangi. We have been Contract milking our Family owned and operated Dairy farm for the last 6 years with the goal to continue improving animal health and productivity each season. Our current herd manager began with us three seasons ago as a farm assistant and has made the decision to move on to new challenges with a sole charge roll. This roll will require pasture management and herd health skills to be applied on a daily basis along with good communication skills when working alongside us as contract milkers. The applicant will be required to communicate and guide a 2ic with daily tasks and work well as a team. This farm runs 540 kiwi cross cows through a 40 per side hearing bone shed with automatic cup removers and a modern plant / infostructure.  We also have a small 18 per side shed with in shed feeing that we start calving through to help spread the feeding pressures...

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (6+ months) to work as Herd Manager on a 450 cow farm in the Aria area, milking through a 26 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: - Milking and monitoring milk quality, - stock handling and feeding (feed mgt), - fencing, weed control, - calving, calf rearing, - shed maintenance & preparation, - tractor operation for feeding out, baling, mowing and silage - monitoring, recording and maintaining animal health - and other general farm duties. Weekly hours are a minimum of 35 and a maximum of 42. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid at the agreed overtime rate for each additional hour worked. The schedule may vary but generally work hours are between 5am and go through...

50 bails rotary with ACR and automatic teat spray.  Experience required: Minimum 4 years Location: Te Awamutu skills and attitudes required: understanding and Showing respect to animals welfare manage milking shed (Milking, plant wash, vat wash, drafting sick cows, weekly and monthly plant check) manage sick mobs (Treating and recording) Pasture management - allocating and setting up break fences, reading residuals, pasture walks Calving  - picking up calves , drafting new moms, managing colostrum mob, dusting, checking springer mob Team Collaboration: Assist the manager with planning day-to-day tasks, manage and train junior staff, and ensure the efficiency of all team members. Work as a cohesive team and show respect to other staff members. operating tractors and feed-out wagons/mixture wagon Perform basic repair and maintenance tasks, including fixing permanent fences and other essential Apply only NZ residents or citizens. Strictly no...

 We Require a person that is LIVING in NEW ZEALAND AND HAS THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION  TO work in this country.  You MUST have at least 2 years dairy experience on a New Zealand farm, and have  experience with milking, animal health and shed hygiene. Be competent with tractor driving and machinery, including bikes.  Further training can be accommodated  with the right applicant, both on and off farm with AGITO. The successful applicant must be drug free honest and reliable. Be prepared to be a team player and go the extra mile.   We are long term employers with great facilities which we have great pride in keeping to a high standard and expect the same from our team.  We require a CV with at least  2  farm work references, that lists the duration of your work with the employer and a contact number for the reference .

Assistant Farm Manager Opportunity – 530-Cow Dairy Farm We’re looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to join our team next season! As sharemilkers, we run a 530-cow operation on a well-maintained farm just 15 minutes from Te Awamutu . This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a young and progressive team while working with technology like Halter Virtual Fencing , which makes farm management easier and more efficient. About the Farm 530 crossbred cows , with all young stock raised on-farm. Milking through two herringbone sheds (32 a-side & 28 a-side). Rolling to gentle contour with well-maintained infrastructure. In-shed feeding & a feed pad for supplementing cows. Operates as a System 2 farm. Extensive native planting throughout the farm which enhances biodiversity, improves farm aesthetics and creates a pleasant work environment Halter Virtual Fencing : Eliminates the need for physical fences in many areas. Allows...

If you are a couple looking to grow and gain more experience in the diary industry this could be the job for you! The applicant needs at least 2 years experience on a dairy farm, be reliable, tidy and a good communicator. You will be working with the farm owner to carry out day to day task and managing one of the two herds on a system 4 spring calving dairy farm. Milking 500 cows through a 30 a/s herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and in shed feeding. Cows are also fed on a feed pad 9 months of the year, so must be able to drive a tractor. The cow shed has just had an Allflex automatic teat sprayer and drafting gates installed and cows now have collars.  Ideally this position suits a couple as the partner will be employed as a calf rarer and relief milkier, rearing a 140 calves till the 1st of December. Average 50/60 hours a fortnight. The farm is located in Korakonui district 10 mins to Te Awamutu and Otorohanga with flat to rolling contour.

Are you seeking a supportive work environment where your development and progression are prioritised? We are an intergenerational proud farming family looking for a keen 2IC, who is as excited about the Dairy Industry as we are.  Our philosophy is heavily focused on cows, grass and people. We have a 500 cow Cross-bred herd in the top 5% of New Zealand for BW. We operate a low input farm system that is heavily focused on maximizing pasture growth and utilization. We pride ourselves that the people in our business are our biggest asset. We offer a high energy, progression focused environment that will be well suited to someone with a deep seated passion for dairy, and a hunger for personal development. Ideally you will have a minimum of 1 season fulltime farm experience, strong animal husbandry skills, a can do attitude, an appetite to learn and a desire to contribute to a fun & focused team environment. Applicants must currently reside, and be eligible to work in New...

Spring Calving herd in a great location just 10 minutes from Te Awamutu and Pirongia, and 20 minutes from Hamilton. This farm will work synergistically with the home farm (located down the road milking 600 cows in a split calving Autumn and Spring system). Cloverlea Farms is growing and this position has the potential to be molded into varying levels of responsibility dependent on the successful applicants goals and ambitions in Dairy Farming.  Get the benefits of a big team like regular time off, fun team events, many hands to help in the busy times, and a multitude of additional jobs done within our business which offers a lot of variety compared to the mundane day to day of simply milking cows. In this particular role, you will also enjoy the benefits of a small farm like a small herd and short milkings, making this position the best of both worlds.  400 Cows milked, calving in Spring Calves reared on farm, and shared between the home farm down the road System 5 fully...

We are seeking a motivated and responsible person or couple with a solid background in animal husbandry and milk production to join our team for our spilt calving 450 Cow dairy operation in the beautiful Pukeatua district. As the Assistant Manager (2IC), you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the farm, working closely with the farm owner to ensure efficient, high quality milk production. You will assist with herd management and ensure that the farm runs smoothly while adhering to the industry's best practices and compliance with health & safety standards. We want someone who will take pride in their work and in the presentation of the farm. Our farm runs a split calving system Autumn and Spring on an irrigated farm. Our mainly Friesian herd is milked through a 40 aside herringbone shed twice a day with in-shed feeding. The farm has a 130-hectare milking platform flat to rolling hills. The potential employee will work closely with the farm owner...

FARM MANAGER TAMAHERE - 255 COWS   This 93ha flat contour property is situated in the beautiful Tamahere district.  The 255 cows are a high producing Jersey-cross herd.  This operation supports its young stock and a maize crop. The person we are looking for must support sustainable agriculture, have a passion for dairy farming and the ability to manage this farm autonomously.  Ideally you will have had two successful years as a farm manager as you will be responsible for all day to day running of this farm.  We will be looking for verification that you have successfully managed the following tasks. ·         Pasture management and feed budgeting ·         All Animal health ·         Heat detection ·         Machinery operator ·         Shed hygiene ·         Calf rearing This farm has a modern 22 AHB shed, a concrete feed pad, maize bunkers, supplement bunkers and silos, an Indoor feed pad for young stock and an Effluent System...

Sheep Dairy Farming – Two Vacancies We are looking for two new team members to join our team. 1.     Full time Dairy shepherd/ General Hand with strong attention to detail; and 2.     A Milk harvester to milk 4-5 days a week.   The Opportunity: ·      Great location, just 5 minutes from Cambridge ·      1900 sheep / 380 ha ·      Lovely 3-bedroom house that has been done up. ·      Great for a couple or two people who are happy to share a home. ·      Supportive owners who are happy to help drive professional development. ·      Motivated, high-energy team   Dairy/ shepherd duties & responsibilities ·      Care for the stock, ensuring their health, safety and well-being. ·      Milking, ensuring milk quality and hygiene standards are maintained. ·      Driving machinery ·      Assisting in ensuring all herd records are maintained. ·      Ensuring all relevant standards and...

We require a person to join our team milking 550 cows, 10 mins south of Otorohanga.   The ideal candidate will : Have a minimum of 2 years of previous dairy farming experience   Be honest, reliable and hard working Be drug free   and be happy to undergo random drug testing for H & S purposes Be capable of running a shed independently from the end of mating to cover time off Be able to identify and treat animal health issues without supervision Be able to work independently and a member of a team Have a clean criminal record. We undertake police checks. JOB DESCRIPTION:   MILKING Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues.   ANIMALS Implements and monitors the animal health plan, and records and reports on this. Diagnoses and treats all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice in the areas of animal handling, health and welfare. Supports and trains...

We are looking for a 2IC to support me at our contract milking position,  Situated in Ngāhinapōuri , 15 minutes to Te Awamutu, 20 minutes to Hamilton and 25 minutes to Cambridge. 470 cows through a 40ashb shed with cup removers, protrack drafting and Allflex collars.    You must be a New Zealand  citizen or resident to apply for this position. WE ARE NOT  ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS  SAMS & CO 2025 Limited is looking for a keen and skilled Nz dairy farmer to assist in the day to day tasks/Management on our newly taken contract milking role for the upcoming season. Setting up in a awesome location in the Waikato. You will be working alongside me (Sam)  who has been a high performing Waikato farm manager for the past 7seasons on a larger dairy farm. Now taking my next step in the industry , We are on the hunt for a superstar to become a part of my team,  looking for someone who also has a passion for farming, who is looking refine there current skills and learn some...

We are owner/operators of a Family Dairy Farming business based in the King Country, South Waikato. The contour of our farm is mixed with varying terrain from flat to rolling to steep.  We are passionate about the Dairy Industry and consider ourselves to be a high performing Dairy Farm. We are seeking a Farm Manager who can deliver on the same standards, show commitment to perform all the duties required at a high level and on task.  Day to day operations need to meet industry standards.  You will need to show proven ability to solve problems on an autonomous basis and at the same time recognise when help is required.  You will need to have strong annual planning skills in all aspects of dairy farming.  You will need to have a genuine focus on looking after our environment, people and cows. Skills required to apply for this position: A minimum of 5 years Dairy Farm Management Experience Have proven experience and capability in all areas of dairy farming. Capable of...