111 herd manager jobs found

Located 10 minutes to Hamilton, our system 5, 580 cow, 36ahsb dairy unit with contour flat to rolling is primarily autumn calving and we have a high level of technology on farm. We are seeking an experienced Herd Manager with a passion for the industry and progressing in it, with excellent animal husbandry, tractor experience, a good basic understanding of pasture management and all on farm skills.  We have a well set up efficiently run farm and take real pride in our animals and in all areas of the farm.  Hours per fortnight - minimum 70 hours, maximum 110 hours. The salary range per hour will be $24 - $29.66/hr. Roster is 5 on, 2 off, 6 on, 1 off. Duties & Responsibilities include: Milking, Feed Management, Animal Health Mating Plant & Machinery Maintenance Tractor Work Irrigation/Effluent Stock Work Calf Rearing Record Keeping Farm Maintenance Health & Safety. Applicants must be quiet & empathetic with the cows, reliable, trustworthy, physically...

We are seeking a Passionate & Reliable Herd Manager to join our team for the coming season. We offer a safe, supportive & friendly working environment, where we encourage you to grow and learn. The farm is located 10 minutes from Hamilton in the Temple View area. Tidy 149 ha, flat contouring farm. Milking 385 cows through a 26 aside double up cow shed with ACR'S. We will be running a system 2 with supplements being Maze & Grass silage.  Day to day running of farm will be carried out by yourself & your Employer with extra help during calving & busy periods. The ideal applicant will have 3+ years experience, a positive can do attitude, self motivation & good time management skills. Be confident in their abilities to complete general day to day farm tasks, Excellent communication skills and the ability to "Think on your feet". The Successful applicant must have: Restricted or Full License & Nz Residency.

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...

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...

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...

looking for a herd manager to start the new season along side us, starting 1st June 2025   The applicant will be working with a team of 5, milking in a 54 aside rotary shed, with 750 cows twice daily in Galatea, bay of plenty. System 5 Galatea is situated inland 50 minutes from Whakatane and Rotorua, with preschools aswell as primary school. Well known for hunting and trout fishing.   The attributes we are looking for in a team member for this role are first and foremost are reliability, motivation, a team player, honest, understand how to follow instructions, have a willingness to learn and be able to carry out tasks supervised and unsupervised You will need to carry out basic farming day to day duties which include milking, feeding out on feed pad, stock handling, operating machinery. In return, we offer an excellent renumeration package, good housing and sufficient rostered time off.   21 day rotating roster, which includes a 3 day weekend Please upload...

***Position available open now*** Job Opportunity: Seeking Reliable Farm Assistant or Herd Manager We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Farm Assistant or Herd Manager to help us continue building on our success and achievements. About Us: We milk up to 650 OAD cows using a 60-bale rotary . There is opportunity for growth , with the chance to take on more responsibilities We prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible rostering .  Key Responsibilities: Support day-to-day farm tasks Contribute to infrastructure improvements, including water systems, fencing, and races. Operate tractors and various implements (experience preferred). Assist with milking operations and herd management. If you're ready to join a team where your efforts are valued and your personal growth is supported, we would love to hear from you!

Our client has been running this family farm for years with a solid production history and well established 300 cow herd. Milking through a 24 aside herringbone shed with cup removers, Cow Manager with auto drafting.  This is a high input farm, split calving. The farm is located in Arapuni, South Waikato, mere minutes from the motorway, Putaruru,  Cambridge and Te Awamutu. The contour is rolling to steep. Their current staff member of 4 years is moving on for next season, so we are seeking a 2IC or experienced Herd Manager to fill this position.  Ideally someone who shares their passion for the industry, is prepared to work hard and enjoy taking responsibility for their role in their business Responsibilities include but are no limited to: sole charge milking twice a day, you will be managing the shed, milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues.  You will identify and maintain herd health,...

We are a system 2 flat farm in the north Waikato, 30 minutes from central Hamilton and we are looking for two herd managers for the 25/26 season. The most important attributes we are looking for in our employees are a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, good communication skills, reliability and the ability to work well in a multicultural work environment. Applicants must have at least 2 years New Zealand Dairying experience . Must be fully competent in all aspects of Dairying. The normal roster is 8/2 and 8/3 To apply you will need to send through a current CV with two recent work references (not family or friends)  and a cover letter outlining you skills and experiences.  Must be eligible to work in New Zealand and must be present in New Zealand. Overseas applicants will not be accepted.  MUST HAVE CLEAN POLICE RECORD/ NO CRIMINAL HISTORY. MUST PASS PRE EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST AND DURING EMPLOYMENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PASS RANDOM DRUG TESTING No pets. Our...

We are looking for someone to join our team of 3 full timers on a a family dairy farm milking 770 cows through a 54 bail rotary with ACR's and auto drafting. We also have Halter, pivot irrigation with some sprinklers. Experience is preferred or someone from a trade, though the right attitude is more important. Role includes. shifting sprinklers, feeding cows using tractor and silage wagon, treating mastitis, lame cows, shed hygiene and day to day farming. Being able to understand and work technology is a must as Halter plays a big role in our day to day farming. We are looking for a good communicator and a team player who has a practical mind and is passionate about the dairy industry. Must be able to ride a 2 wheeler WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED Please respond with 2 current references, and updated cv and a cover letter

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 have a job for an experienced farm worker (12+ months) for a Herd Manager position on a farm in the Arapuni area. This is for a 600 cow farm, milking through a 30 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 40. 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 the agreed overtime hourly rate of $29.66 for any hours beyond the maximum hours. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 12 days on, 2 days off rest...

OFFSHORE APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY   Set on 220 Ha of beautiful flat land located just 20 mins to Ashburton and right by the ocean, is our lovely farm that has been in our family for many years, we are passionate about the land, the cows, and our people.   We are in need an experienced Herd Manager.   You will assist in the day to day running of the farm including milking of our gorgeous 900 cows through a 50-bail rotary with ACR, so a minimum of 1 to 2 years practical experience in NZ is essential. You will really need to have a great attitude, great at communication and be willing to work as part of our existing team, who are all very stable and supportive so you must be able fit right in.   We run a tight ship so no room for laziness, if you are not a team player then you will let everyone down.  We find operating on a 6/2 roster for most of the year gives everyone a good work/life balance and it is important to us that everyone has their down time and that we...

Sharemilker requires a Herd Manager for farm located in Ngaruawahia.  You must have min 1 years experience. You must be motivated.  This can be a tough farm to run.  We are looking for someone who can confidently operate a Tractor with implements.  You need to be able to identify sick cows, treat and record.  More inportantly, you need to be able to get out of bed every morning and come to work.   Your role is to take 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. You must be able to pick cows in heat.   Roster is 12 days on - 2 days off There is an older, small 2 bedroom plus study cottage. Averaging 60 hours per week. You will have a clear criminal record You must be drug free Pre-employment drug test and ongoing drug tests during...

We milk 1450 peak through a 70 bale rotary with auto cup removers, auto teat spray and auto drafter/protrac The farm is a self contained unit with an attached runoff, we rear young stock from calves through to in calf heifers, alongside a few fattening bulls and carryovers on our dry stock block The farm has 3 x Rotorainers and 3 Pivots so fairly well set up for good growth and production in a long dry summer We border the oreti river so plenty of fishing and hunting to be done on your downtime we run a 11/3 roster and 6/1 over calving We offer a good work/life balance and a split milking roster ( only milk once in a day if your rostered on for a milking)  we currently have 5 long term full time staff members which helps us achieve this, and we're very flexible around the roster and people having time off We currently are not accredited for immigration 

Herd Manager required for this 800 cow dairy farm, system 2-3, milking through a 60 bale rotary shed. You need to understand and take responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding.  Complete tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff.  Look for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. You will carry out milk harvesting tasks safely and efficiently, solve milk quality problems, clean and maintain milking plant, identify and diagnose animal health issues and assist with treatments and preventionin line with farm policy, Keep all records up to date. Observe, record and report on cows. Have good stockmanship.  Understand mating management and recognise cows on heat. Understand pasture, crops and weeds. Understand dairy effluent and be aware of council requirments. Understand how to use agrichemicals. You must have no criminal convictions. Drug free as we...

We are seeking someone with almost 1 years farming experience that can work to meet high standards. 475 cows milking through 40 ashb shed with in shed meal feeding system. We can adapt the position somewhat to suit either a keen/progressive learner or someone who is simply seeking a stable position with a good working environment. Farm emphasis is on sustainably achieving high productivity and excellent animal health, with a focus on harvesting maximum yields of pasture. This farm will provide an excellent learning opportunity and support for the right candidate. Responsibilities may include animal health treatments, pasture, and feed management, milking of the herd, record keeping, farm machinery work, and maintenance. Further education opportunities are available in feed-budgeting, financial management, pasture management, and other areas if the candidate is keen and willing to learn. Attendance of Primary ITO courses is supported. Applicants need to be fast learners who can...

We are looking for a staff member to join our team and help with the day to day running of our 1350 cow farm. The system we run is prodominately pasture based and we have a strong emphasis on animal health. Key responsibilities and experience in the following areas is a must: sole charge milking - confident in detecting, identifing and treating animal health issues such as mastitis and lameness pasture management - including confident with residual and pre grazing measuring along with accurate break size calculating following the farm grazing plan, Irrigation management - shifting sprinklers and kline runs. general farm maintenance, basic fencing, dairy shed repairs and water lines. The appropraite canditate will be a hard working individual who has a passion for the dairy industry. Previous dairy experience in New Zealand with large herd sizes (800cow plus) for a minmum of 3 years is required along with being eligible to work in NZ. The successful applicant will have a...

we are after some one to Assist with the day to day running of farm, milking, fencing, getting cows, moving young stock, cows and calves, feeding out, effluent irrigator moving, etc jobs will very depending on the day, 40 ashb shed with Protrack and auto teat spray. person must be easy going and confident in themselves and able to follow instructions also must in New Zealand ready to start work to apply. 

Jamieson Dairies is looking for a super star to join their Team as a Herd Manager.  Jamieson Dairies has 1450 Kiwi Cross dairy cows on a 388ha Farm which are fitted Allflex collars.  Milking is through an 80 bail rotary with ACR’s, automatic drafting system,  in shed feeding and an auto-teat spray.  As a Herd Manager you will be responsible for maximising production in your assigned herd and assist in the effective management of staff.  The preferred applicant must: - have a minimum of NZ farming 3 years’ experience -have experience with management of staff -have experience with plant management -have experience with pasture management Key activities in this role with be milking cows, feed management, general care of stock, farm maintenance, stock records, staff management, health n safety and farm administration. We are looking for someone who is passionate about farming, someone who is reliable and able to work well within a team environment.  On farm...