Herd Manager

Erindale Farms 2023 Limited is operating a multi farm business. James and Aleisha own a 300 cow farm and sharemilk another 300 cow farm 3km up the road. The farms are run separately but at times we work together and share equipment. The current vacancy is on our Home Farm which is 300 cows on 107ha, located 10 mins to Morrinsville with a brand new 30 a side cowshed and tidy housing. We run a simple pasture based system and rear 70 replacement calves on farm until 1st May. Our goal is to be leading farmers so we all work hard and achieve high standards. What we can offer: - Fulltime role - Opportunity to learn from good low cost, grass-based farmers. - A positive and supportive work environment - A varied role: All aspects of the day to day running of the Dairy farm. - Good time off with flexible roster, OAD milking Feb onwards. - Competitive remuneration and quality housing - Networks within the wider industry - An opportunity to progress within our team and our wider family group. What we are looking for: - Motivated individual that is looking to make a career out of dairy farming, ideally 1-2 years New Zealand based farming experience. - Fluent English speaker as you will be required to run the farm on your own when owners are away. - A quiet achiever who is the type of person to get stuck in and get their jobs done - Someone who can work as part of the wider team as well as milk and carry out daily tasks on their own as required. - Someone who has a great attitude and strives to do their best each day. With support, you will be responsible for managing the daily milking routine, feed budgeting, picking paddocks and other daily operations including; Milking: Sole charge efficient and hygienic milking routine Stock: Safe handling & treatment of stock, reporting health & welfare safety issues, use & maintain vehicles & machinery, Control weeds, carry out farmwalks, pick paddocks, set break fences, feed out grass silage with tractor & wagon, effluent and water management, be part of the Farm Health & Safety culture. Please note: We are flexible around job title: This role could fit a Herd manager / Assistant Manager / Farm Manager with the owners input adjusted to suit.

Looking for a driven hardworking couple who is a team player to join our team next season :) Looking for a Herd Manager & partner who can relieve milk. Someone who is reliable hardworking honest & is a team player with 2-4 years experience. Someone who has good communication skills & responsible & takes pride in what they do. Person MUST hold a NZ residence. Starting date: 1st June 2026. 450 cows, herringbone 40 aside. Location: Pirongia 5 mins to Pirongia township 18-20 to Te Awamutu & Hamilton. Pirongia Primary 5kms away. If this sounds like you send in your cvs to - email: greenpastures2026ltd@gmail.com. Farm Size (ha) 130ha. Peak Herd Size (cows) 450. Typical On-farm Staff 1+ working alongside contract milker. Position Start Date 01/06/2026. Accommodation available 3 bedroom with single garage. Hour Type negotiable. Average Hours Per week 50. Roster Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off. Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) $65,000.

**Job Description** **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 infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • A minimum of at least 24 months New Zealand dairy farming experience required. • Salary range of $65,800 to $85,000 depending on credentials. **Farm Size (ha)**: 140 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 450 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 3 **Accommodation available**: SHARED ACCOMMODATION **Average Hours Per week**: 40 **Roster**: Single rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: By Negotiation

**Job Description** **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 infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • A minimum of at least 12 months New Zealand Dairy Farming Experience required. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for. **Farm Size (ha)**: 230 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 650 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 4 **Accommodation available**: SHARED ACCOMMODATION **Average Hours Per week**: 40 **Roster**: Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: By Negotiation

We have a position available on an 400-cow farm milking in Kowhitirangi, milking through a 34 aside herringbone. We utilise Halter. This could suit a couple as hours can be available on weekends for milkings to cover sharemilkers time off. You would be assisting with general farm duties, including milking cows, feeding calves, repair and maintenance, putting up fences. Tractor driving, fertiliser, feeding out. Picking cows for AI would be an advantage. The suitable candidate would be someone who is physically fit, enjoys rural life and works well in a team environment. Must have a clear police and drug history. Must be willing to submit to random drug testing on farm. 4 bedroom accommodation available. Must be physically fit. Roster 11 on 3 off. We can offer a competitive salary package. Please email CV with at least 2 farming-related references. Happy to accept all applications….Please do not apply unless you are already in NZ and have a visa ready to work. We are not an accredited employer.

Are you passionate about dairy farming and want to develop professionally within the industry? We are large scale, established Contract Milkers moving onto a new farm next season. Due to our progressive employees career growth, we have the exciting opportunity for two new team members to join us in our venture. The farm has the following: - 1600 cows. 60-bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray and inshed feeding. System 3-4 with Halter technology. Located 10 minutes to Reporoa town and 25 minutes from Taupo. What we require: - At least two full time years of successful farming experience - Excellent animal health management; including but not limited to identifying and treating mastitis and lameness - A good grasp of basic feed allocation - A great communicator, who will bring positivity to our team - The ability to prioritise and excellent time management - Good 2-wheeler and tractor driving ability - A desire to advance with the times with on farm technology and farming innovation - A full clean driver’s license - Ability to pass both a pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing What we offer: - Excellent roster; 4 days off in 14 including alternate weekends - Competitive salary based on experience - A supportive environment with training and career growth opportunity - A good quality two or three bedroom home - A well-maintained farm with good infrastructure and quality machinery - High standards in animal health, health and safety and environmental sustainability How to apply: To apply please send an up-to-date CV including two references from previous employers to idealfarming@outlook.com.

Based 30 mins from Turangi, our innovative, progressive and well set up system 4 dairy unit milks 1100 cows through an 80 bale rotary, on 460 ha of flat - hilly contour. We pride ourselves in looking after our staff with a supportive work environment, modern on farm facilities, a good roster and good housing. We are seeking a Farm Assistant to join our enthusiastic and hard working team. Our ideal applicant will have a positive attitude with a passion to learn & progress in their dairy career, have great animal health & husbandry, good tractor skills, the ability to use initiative but also to follow instructions and have great communication skills. Hours per fortnight - minimum guaranteed 60 hours & maximum 110 hours. Salary range - equivalent of $24/hour to $33.54/hour, paid fortnightly. Roster is 6 days on, 2 days off. Duties & Responsibilities include: 1. Pasture Management and Feed Budgeting 2. Milking 3. Stock Management 4. Environmental Management 5. Plant & Machinery Maintenance 6. Teamwork and Communication 7. Health and Safety If you are living in NZ, have 1+yrs NZ farming experience, reliable, punctual, a tertiary farming qualification would be an advantage, drug free, drivers licence & own reliable transport, and have great farming references, please apply online, sending your up-to-date CV. Pre-employment drug testing will be undertaken. A Ministry of Justice criminal history check may be requested. A 90 day trial period will apply in the contract (Not for AEWV). If you have any queries about the position please contact 0272711733. Anne Burdon Cardon Rural Recruitment CRR250077 Farm Size (ha) 460 Peak Herd Size (cows) 1000 Typical On-farm Staff 4 Position Start Date 24/02/2025 Accommodation available Three bedroom home with log burner heating, carport. Primary schooling is local, with secondary students taking the bus to Taupo schools from the gate Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 50 Roster Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

**Job Description** **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 infrastructure. • Ensure all relevant company policies are understood and adhered to. • A minimum of at least 24 months New Zealand dairy farming experience required. • Salary range of $65,800 to $85,000 depending on credentials. **Farm Size (ha)**: 278 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 1100 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 4 **Accommodation available**: SHARED ACCOMMODATION **Average Hours Per week**: 40 **Roster**: Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: By Negotiation

We are seeking an experienced Herd Manager, preferably a couple, to join our progressive dairy operation located 12 km south of Te Awamutu. **The Role** - Milking 350 cows through a 40-aside herringbone shed - Farm equipped with Allflex collars for proactive drafting, mating, and animal health monitoring - Feed pad in place to support efficient supplementary feeding - Operation runs in conjunction with a neighbouring farm, also milking 350 cows - Use of modern machinery for daily feeding and general farm maintenance **About You** - Minimum 3 years’ experience in dairy farming - Strong knowledge of pasture management and animal health - Capable of working independently and as part of a wider team - Reliable, motivated, and proactive approach to farm management **Accommodation** - Choice of one of two well-maintained four-bedroom houses **Remuneration** - Salary negotiable, based on experience and suitability This is a great opportunity to step into a well-resourced, modern farming operation with quality infrastructure and support.

We are looking for an experienced farm worker (2+ years) to work as a Herd Manager on a 700-cow farm in the Ashburton area. The farm is located 10-15 minutes to Ashburton, 30 minutes from Mt Hutt Ski Field. March 2026 start 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 management), - 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. You will work 30-50 hours per week (45 on Average). Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, the schedule may vary; Roster would be 7 days on 2 days off. Salary is up to $78,530 per annum, subject to experience. Candidates must have previous dairy farming experience and are required to provide good related references. To be considered you must: - Provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this) - Be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check) - Be physically fit - Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test - Have at least a restricted licence If you're committed to getting up early, working hard, treating the animals with care and respect and communicating well with others, you will want this job (or last in it). Farm Size (ha): 257 Peak Herd Size (cows): 700 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 Position Start Date: 02/03/2026 Accommodation available: A solo 2 bedroom house is included. No pets or smoking in the accommodation. Rent will be deducted from wages. Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 45 Roster: Single rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)