16 herd manager jobs found in Rakaia

Location: Rakaia (20 minutes north of Ashburton) We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Herd Manager to join our family-owned dairy farm in Rakaia. We milk 800 cows through a 60-bale rotary with ECR, and we pride ourselves on a supportive, team-focused work environment. About the Role: As a Herd Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the herd, ensuring animal health, quality milk production, and pasture management. You will work alongside a dedicated team of 4.5 staff members on a roster system (8-2, 8-3) to ensure smooth, efficient operations. Key Responsibilities: Milking: Assist with the smooth operation of milking and proactively address any milk quality issues. Animal Health: Monitor and identify signs of illness in cows, including lameness, mastitis, bloat, milk fever, and pneumonia. Assist with treatments as required. Mating: Ensure the effective implementation of the farm’s mating management policy and guide...

Farm location is in Dunsandel. 15mins drive to Rolleston.  We milk 1100 cows 54 bail rotary with automatic cup removers 4 center pivots with some K line and sprinklers A double glazed 3-bedroom home is available for the successful candidate. We are looking for a person with at least 3 years dairy farming experience.  It is important that you are a team player, enjoy working within a multi cultured environment.  You need to be passionate about animal health as it will be a big part of this role. To apply for this role, you should be in the country with the correct visas to work in NZ or be a permanent resident/citizen. 

We are looking for a staff members to cover our position for herd manager with a minimum 3 years relevant experience on a rotary of 50 bails milking 1100 cows. Located 15 minutes from Hinds, 25 minutes from Ashburton, with 2 local schools and school bus stop nearby. Key Responsibilities Include: Milking cows Rearing young stock Setting fences and breaks Spraying and chipping weeds Shift irrigation Competent driving farm bike Farm size is 300 has, fully irrigated with pivots and k-lines. Protract with heat detection camera Roster is 6/2 We would like to have in our team someone with a positive attitude, a team player , responsible, Capable of working alone with good communication skills, pro- active and good attention to detail is a must, willing to learn and progress in the industry, affinity with all kinds of stock(including young stock). must be physically fit and be able to work to a roster. 2 References and cover letter explaining how you will fit the role are essential if you...

Are you passionate about livestock and ready to take the lead in managing a high-performing herd on a large-scale farm? We’re looking for a self-motivated and driven individual who is keen to lead from the front in challenging the normal and to strive for continual improvement in what we do on farm here 5 minutes from Tinwald and Hinds. About the Role: You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day and long-term management of a herd up to 600+ cows. Working closely with the contract milker and wider team, you’ll lead in areas of herd health, reproduction, milking efficiency, pasture management, farm maintenance and also assist in developing junior staff as necessary. Key Responsibilities: Daily oversight of the herd – health, feeding, milking, calving & breeding Ensure milk quality standards are met Ensure animal feeding and pasture management standards are met Planning ahead to ensure efficient feeding, breeding, and maintenance schedules...

  Note :Please do not apply if you are not in New Zealand  We are looking for our next superstar! We are looking for  a  Assistant Herd Manager to slot into our easy going team. The ideal candidates will have at least 2 years experience in dairy farming, knowing the general day to day runnings and how to milk, and feed the cows.  We milk 1000 cows through a 54 rotary with ACR. We are based 20 mins West of Ashburton. Your role will include milking  2x a day, setting up paddocks, irrigation, fencing, weed control, getting cows & calves in plus heaps more! You will be motivated to get the job done efficiently and prefer to use your common sense! You will also have a sense of humour and get along with the team. You will appreciate guidance where required. You must have good communication skills and work ethic , handle stock in a quiet manner. We are  an AEWV farm. Remuneration dependant on experience.

We are looking for a farm assistant or herd manager to join our team on our 700 cow farm, 10 minutes from Ashburton located in the heart of mid canterbury. Our ideal person is someone with a can-do attitude, who is looking to progress through the dairy industry. We want someone who will buy in and help us create a strong team, who is self-motivated and is driven to work to a high standard.  Your role will be working alongside us and as well as part of our team of 4 staff. Genal farm duties are required- milking, feeding of cows, irrigation and farm maintenance. We are a self-contained level 2 farming system, so there is winter grazing and young stock to tend to as well throughout the year. We pride ourselves of having a good work/ life balance for all- just not milking cows! We offer a 5 on 2 off roster all year around. Experience preferred (training on our system will be given) with at least 2 years working on a New Zealand farming system. Our farm 40 a side...

Due to a staff member heading home, we are looking for a Herd Manager to join our team.  We are located halfway between Methven & Ashburton. At peak we milk 940 cows through a 54 bail rotary on our family-owned dairy farm. Please only apply if you meet the following requirements: Are a NZ citizen, or hold a current Visa Have a minimum of 18 months to 2 years NZ dairy experience Hold a drivers license Are able and willing to pass a drug test if required Be residing in NZ As a Herd Manager you will have key responsibilities in the day-to-day running of our farm, including running the shed, identifying and managing animal health, helping to enable the mating plan, feed allocation, and pasture management. You will be working alongside our 2IC and ourselves. The ideal candidate wil be someone who has a good grasp of the day to day running of a dairy farm, effluent management, irrigation and feed requirements.  You will need to be able to complete daily tasks with...

Job Opportunity : Herd Manager 2IC Spring calving 80 bails rotary with ACR and Automatic teat spray. Fully irrigated with 2 pivots and 50 has of K-lines Experience required  - Minimum 5 years Location  - Ashburton (10min from the town) 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 Irrigation  - shifting K-lines, Knowledge of pivot irrigation would be added advantage 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...

Carries   out   milk   harvesting   tasks   safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assists in training new employees on correct   techniques. Assists   with   solving   milk   quality   problems,   as per instructions in farm policy manual. Helps farm assistants to understand factors that   affect   milk   quality,   hygienic   milking   and mastitis control procedures. Cleans and maintains the milking plant and farm   dairy   equipment,   and   carries   out   hygiene inspections as per instructed in on farm policy   manual. Moves and handles animals safely, identifies and diagnoses animal health issues, and assists   with   treatments   and   prevention   in   line with farm policy. Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy   or   dairy   company   policy,   as   per   advised by manager. Observes, records and reports on cows preparing   to   calve,   and   calves’   cows   in   line with farm policy. Moves, handles...

Is technology your thing?? Then make sure you check the farm profile for details of the Farm  We are after someone who looking to join our young team who is punctual and has a good sense of humor  A person who helps the manager implement the farm policies and has input into the stock feeding with a good understanding and capability of the following Milking Calving Animal Health Irrigation Fencing Pasture management Tractor driving and feeding out Effluent applications  Take Charge when manager is on days off On and off farm training will be supported  Unfortunately, the position is live out at current but might suit someone who currently lives in Rolleston, Lincoln or Leeston all are within 15 mins drive from the farm  Must be willing to do a drug test and have a clean drivers license  Must be eligible to work in NZ and be currently in NZ 2 years' experience preferred 

Are you looking for a new challenge?  Are you able to work individually and part of a team? Are you able to be sole charge on a farm when required? We have just purchased the neighboring farm which has created a unique opportunity for someone.  The successful candidate will be a "floater" between both of our 2 farms. 10 minutes from Ashburton located in the heart of mid canterbury. Our ideal person is someone with a can-do attitude, who is looking to progress through the dairy industry. We want someone who will buy in and help us create a strong team, who is self-motivated and is driven to work to a high standard.  Genal farm duties are required- milking, feeding of cows, irrigation and farm maintenance. We are a self-contained level 2 farming system, so there is winter grazing and young stock to tend to as well throughout the year. We pride ourselves of having a good work/ life balance for all- just not milking cows!   Experience preferred (training on our system...

Dairy Farm Assistant and Herd manager required. The position involves supporting the Farm Managers in achieving the farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the farm, and to follow good animal health and welfare, and environmental practices We are located in Eiffelton milking 1600 cows on an 80 bail rotary shed. Well set up farm with feedpad and feedbunker. We utilize a system 5 farming setup with 1200 spring calving cows and 450 autumn calving cows. The farm is fully irrigated with 5 pivots, 3 roto, fixed grid sprinklers and long line sprinklers. What is expected of you, Jobs may include but not limited to: Milking cows Proper milking shed maintenance Proper Identification and treatment of sick, lame and mastitic cows Setting up break fences General farm maintenance Feeding out Weed spraying Tractor driving experience is an advantage

About Us Canterbury Grasslands Ltd is a progressive, pasture-focused farming group operating across three regional hubs: Waikato, Canterbury, and Southland. We take pride in growing healthy animals, supporting high-performing dairy platforms, and developing great people. Our values—People, Pride, and Performance, guide our approach to farming and leadership. The Opportunity We’re looking for a capable and passionate Youngstock Farm Manager to take charge of 1,650 R1 heifers on our fully irrigated 302 ha Silverwood support block in Hororata, Canterbury. Working a 5:2 roster, you’ll oversee all aspects of animal health, pasture planning, irrigation, and farm presentation, playing a key role in supporting nine surrounding dairy farms. Key Responsibilities Manage the daily care, health, and nutrition of youngstock in line with growth targets. Implement herd health plans in collaboration with veterinarians. Lead irrigation monitoring and light maintenance to...

We are looking for a Dairy Farm Assistant to join our current team. We milk 780 cows through a 54- bale rotary shed with good infrastructure and systems. We require someone with 6 months relevant experience. Job Description Feeding   1,         Set up break fences 2,         Assist with the feeding of any supplementary feed to cows Milking/Cowshed Management 1,         Set the cowshed up in preparation of milking, get cows in and milk cows 2,         Carry out the plant wash at the end of milking, shut the herd away after milking. Animal Health 1,         Ensure animal health are administered appropriately and all cows are clearly marked and treatments are recorded. 2,         Be pro-active in the identification and treatment of any animal health issues. General Farm Duties 1,         Carry out repairs and maintenance as required to farm machinery and fences. 2,         Assist with the seasonal workload, including...

Daradowns Dairy Farm   Second-in-Charge (2IC) Full-time | Permanent Are you a motivated, hands-on team player looking to step up in your dairy career? Join a progressive and tidy farming operation at Daradowns Dairy Farm, where technology meets strong team culture. As 2IC, you’ll work closely with the farm manager to run day-to-day operations. This includes: Assisting with milking and animal health routines Leading staff when the manager is away Overseeing in-shed feeding systems Monitoring herd health with Allflex collars and Protrack Supporting pasture and feed management Supportive team with a focus on continuous improvement  You’ll Bring: Dairy farming experience (2+ years preferred) A positive attitude and willingness to learn Good communication and leadership skills A tidy and respectful approach to farm gear and property Sound understanding of animal health and pasture management...

We are looking for an experienced calf rearer to join our stable, friendly and hard-working team from the 15th of July until mid to late September. We are located 15 minutes from Ashburton and milk 730 cows, rearing 350 calves. The successful candidate will have experience calf rearing, a good attitude, reliable and the ability to work efficiently alongside our other tight nit team members. We have an efficient system and aim to rear quality calves, while having a great team culture. The candidate will need to have experience and ability to identify and manage sick calves, calf shed hygiene, moving and picking up calves and other calf rearing skills. We also have accommodation available for the right candidate. For further details, please feel free to enquire.