"Assistant" Herd Manager Jobs

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.

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

Looking for an enthusiastic, team minded person to work on our family farm near Oxford. Milking 740 through 60 bale rotary. Lead with Pride accredited so expecting candidate to be as engaged as us with this. Strictly drug and smoke free. Four permanent staff plus relief milkers, all pitching in to do the job. Must be passionate about farming and learning to be their best. Must have previous dairy farm experience, at least as farm assistant for minimum two years. The candidate should enjoy day to day tasks such as milking and be observant and able to spot the abnormal (e.g. lameness/mastitis). Also be willing to take on responsibility. Accommodation available suitable for single person only, no dogs. Farm Size (ha) 317 Peak Herd Size (cows) 740 Typical On-farm Staff 4 Position Start Date 01/02/2026 Accommodation available yes - single person Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 48 Roster Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) $70000-$80000 dependent on experience

**Job Description** 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 and rears calves, identifies and diagnoses calving-related health issues. Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognizes cows on heat, and records as per policy. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Observes, identifies and manages pasture/crop weeds, or reports these to appropriate team member as advised. Knows the crops on farm, sets appropriate feeding allocations, and is aware of associated animal health issues with crop feeding. Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. Recognizes and understands pasture quality, pasture covers and appropriate residuals, and implements best practice to maintain quality and avoid pasture damage. Feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage, and is aware of associated feed health issues. Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. Is aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. Understands the farm environment plan and associated responsibilities. Follows farm policy to achieve best nutrient management practice. Understands regulations around land management and ensures their practice complies with these. Is learning how to use agrichemicals and fertilizers, safely and correctly. Understands regional council requirements around water use, and implements steps to achieve efficient water use in the farm dairy as advised in farm policy manual. Understands what their potential career path looks like and the skills required to get there. Actively looks for and considers opportunities to grow skills and take the next step. Understands own rights around employment agreements, minimum wage requirements, leave and accommodation, and how to communicate any issues to managers. Models the values and behaviors of a good workplace culture, through leading by example. Understands obligations around their own time management, and can prioritize work tasks. Safely erects and maintains both permanent and non-permanent electric and non-electric fences, as directed. Sets up, operates, and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consents. Is beginning to problem-solve technological issues, and demonstrate initiative in using new technologies and data for insights and decision making. Operates farm vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety and regulatory obligations, and knows strategies to avoid hazards and biosecurity risks. Knows how to maintain good health on-farm, understands health and safety compliance requirements. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Knows how to safely operate and maintain equipment. Manages their general wellbeing using self-awareness, seeking support from farm team as required. Is aware of nutritional, physical, emotional and social needs. Models good health, safety and wellbeing behaviors to juniors, and communicates any issues. Must be able to drive a tractor and be able to legally drive in NZ. Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows. Accommodation is available. 6 days on 2 days off roster. Must have at least 2 years dairy farm experience. Shed Type: 60 Bail Rotary Farm Size (ha): 234.44 Peak Herd Size (cows): 850 Typical On-farm Staff: 3.5 Position Start Date: 29/01/2026 Accommodation available: Accommodation is available Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 40 Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): $59,000-$61,500 annual salary, depending on experience

We milk through a modern 64 bale rotary dairy shed with cup removers, protrack, heat detection camera and in shed feeding. You must be motivated with a can do positive attitude. A minimum of 2 years experience is required for this role. Responsibilities will include: - Implementing efficient, effective milk harvesting with supervising/assisting farm assistants with training the correct techniques. - Assist with solving milk quality problems as per farm policy and training assistants to understand them. - Daily shed cleaning hygiene practices. - Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture, and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. - Shifting stock when required and safely. - Records and maintains all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy. - Safe handling of animals and report any health and welfare issues. - Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognizes cows on heat, and records as per policy. - Feeding out with tractor and wagon and ensuring minimal wastage is achieved. - Repair and maintenance on farm equipment when required. - Irrigation management with shifting and repairs. - Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. - Control weeds and keep a general tidy work place on farm. We do have a health and safety policy that you must follow on farm. The farm prides itself on team environment so the applicant must have the ability to work within a team environment. Work independently as required, have good communication skills with other team members and understand the basics of dairy farming. We believe in progress on farm so training is always available to the right person. The Herd Manager must have key skills to teach other farm assistants on farm to. The farm is flat with irrigation on farm mainly being center pivots with fixed grid just been put in. 15ha of fodder beat is grown on farm for Autumn and Spring feeding. Cows are wintered off farm on a lease block 20 minutes up the road which requires feeding and moving by staff on farm during this time. Young stock are also on lease block which require animal health events to be done throughout season. Applicants must be drug and alcohol free with no criminal records and be willing to submit to random drug testing on farm if required. To be considered for this role, you need to be already located, and eligible to work in New Zealand and provide an up to date CV with references. Roster is 5 days on 2 days off for most of the season and 6 on 1 off during calving time. A minimum of 30 hours will be required and guaranteed each week.

Job Description 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 and rears calves, identifies and diagnoses calving-related health issues. Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognizes cows on heat, and records as per policy. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Observes, identifies and manages pasture/crop weeds, or reports these to appropriate team member as advised. Knows the crops on farm, sets appropriate feeding allocations, and is aware of associated animal health issues with crop feeding. Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. Recognizes and understands pasture quality, pasture covers and appropriate residuals, and implements best practice to maintain quality and avoid pasture damage. Feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage, and is aware of associated feed health issues. Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. Is aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. Understands the farm environment plan and associated responsibilities. Follows farm policy to achieve best nutrient management practice. Understands regulations around land management and ensures their practice complies with these. Is learning how to use agrichemicals and fertilizers, safely and correctly. Understands regional council requirements around water use, and implements steps to achieve efficient water use in the farm dairy as advised in farm policy manual. Understands what their potential career path looks like and the skills required to get there. Actively looks for and considers opportunities to grow skills and take the next step. Understands own rights around employment agreements, minimum wage requirements, leave and accommodation, and how to communicate any issues to managers. Models the values and behaviors of a good workplace culture, through leading by example. Understands obligations around their own time management, and can prioritize work tasks. Safely erects and maintains both permanent and non-permanent electric and non-electric fences, as directed. Sets up, operates, and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consents. Is beginning to problem-solve technological issues, and demonstrate initiative in using new technologies and data for insights and decision making. Operates farm vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety and regulatory obligations, and knows strategies to avoid hazards and biosecurity risks. Knows how to maintain good health on-farm, understands health and safety compliance requirements. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Knows how to safely operate and maintain equipment. Manages their general wellbeing using self-awareness, seeking support from farm team as required. Is aware of nutritional, physical, emotional and social needs. Models good health, safety and wellbeing behaviors to juniors, and communicates any issues. Must be able to drive a tractor and be able to legally drive in NZ Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows Accommodation is available Double Rotation: 5 days on 2 days off & 6 days on 1 day off roster Must have at least 2 years dairy farm experience Shed Type: 46 Bail Rotary $33.56/hourly rate Farm Size (ha) 117 Peak Herd Size (cows) 360 Position Start Date 26/01/2026 Accommodation available Accommodation is available Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 40 Roster Double rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off - 6 Days on / 1 day Off Remuneration paid by Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

We're a high-performing dairy farm with a strong focus on animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and team culture. We're looking for a motivated Senior Farm Assistant/ Herd Manager to join our team! Our vision: To operate an industry leading agricultural business that drives sustainable outcomes for people, profit and environment. About Us: Top-performing farm with a focus on excellence. Strong team culture and supportive work environment. Commitment to animal welfare and sustainable farming practices. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with daily milking, feeding, and animal welfare - Lead tasks such as pasture management and farm maintenance - Support herd health and welfare checks - Work closely with alongside team to achieve farm goals We're looking for: - 2 years NZ dairy farm experience - Strong work ethic and attention to detail - Excellent communication and teamwork skills - Passion for dairy farming and animal care Why work for us? - Top performing farm - High focus on staff wellbeing, development & progression, and team culture - Supportive environment If you're a motivated and passionate, looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

700 cows - 220ha farm 10-15mins from Invercargill. We are looking for someone to assist run the farm day to day when the manager is away. Experience with Stock, Milking, Calving Cows, General Fencing. Experience with Tractor would be great but not essential. Feeding out, Moving Bails, Fert spreading, mowing etc. Flat to gentle rolling farm. Farm Size (ha): 220 Peak Herd Size (cows): 700 Typical On-farm Staff: 3-4 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 3 Bedroom House Hour Type: season Average Hours Per week: 50-60 Roster: Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

We need 2 Herd Managers to join our team for the 2025/2026 season. As a Herd Manager, you must have a natural love for animals and all agriculture. This is a full-time permanent role that requires you to work a minimum of 40 hours and a maximum of 50 hours per week at $33.56/hour. You must be physically fit, with a clean full driving license, criminal, and drug checks to be considered for the role. There is also a requirement of a minimum of 1 year NZ dairy farming work experience in order to be considered for the role. No pets are allowed in the shared accommodation. No smoking/vaping allowed in the shared accommodation and sheds. As a Herd Manager, you are expected to: - Carry out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assist in training new employees on correct techniques. - Assist with solving milk quality problems. - Help farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures. - Clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and carry out hygiene inspections. - Move and handle animals safely, identify and diagnose animal health issues, and assist with treatments and prevention in line with farm policy. - Record and maintain all herd health treatments and events according to on-farm policy or dairy company policy, as advised by the manager. - Observe, record, and report on cows preparing to calve, and calve cows in line with farm policy. Farm Size (ha): 240 Peak Herd Size (cows): 780 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 plus business operators Accommodation available: Shared accommodation is available. Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 40 Roster: Single rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

Our stunning family-owned farm is situated on 465Ha of flat land and is located just 15 mins to Geraldine, only 20 minutes to Ashburton and a quick 25 mins to Methven. We milk our beautiful 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary that literally has all the bells and whistles, and we are currently seeking a proactive assistant herd manager to join our awesome team. We have a great team of people and currently we are on a 6/3 roster, we do this so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day. We care about our people and our cows the most and we strive to be the best employers we can be. You must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience is required as you will be expected to “hit the ground running” and be able to work unsupervised. A full driver’s license and being able to ride 2- and 4-wheel motorbikes is also essential. We are a drug free farm; we require you to not have a criminal record. We guarantee a minimum of 30 hours a week and we shall pay an hourly rate of between $30 to $35 per hour including accommodation. Farm Size (ha): 465 Peak Herd Size (cows): 2100 Typical On-farm Staff: 11 Position Start Date: 01/02/2026 Accommodation available: Modern 1 bedroom unit - $375 per week – Sorry no pets Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): Neg.

**Job Description** 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 and rears calves, identifies and diagnoses calving-related health issues. Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognizes cows on heat, and records as per policy. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Observes, identifies and manages pasture/crop weeds, or reports these to appropriate team member as advised. Knows the crops on farm, sets appropriate feeding allocations, and is aware of associated animal health issues with crop feeding. Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. Recognizes and understands pasture quality, pasture covers and appropriate residuals, and implements best practice to maintain quality and avoid pasture damage. Feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage, and is aware of associated feed health issues. Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. Is aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. Understands the farm environment plan and associated responsibilities. Follows farm policy to achieve best nutrient management practice. Understands regulations around land management and ensures their practice complies with these. Is learning how to use agrichemicals and fertilizers, safely and correctly. Understands regional council requirements around water use, and implements steps to achieve efficient water use in the farm dairy as advised in farm policy manual. Understands what their potential career path looks like and the skills required to get there. Actively looks for and considers opportunities to grow skills and take the next step. Understands own rights around employment agreements, minimum wage requirements, leave and accommodation, and how to communicate any issues to managers. Models the values and behaviors of a good workplace culture, through leading by example. Understands obligations around their own time management, and can prioritize work tasks. Safely erects and maintains both permanent and non-permanent electric and non-electric fences, as directed. Sets up, operates, and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consents. Is beginning to problem-solve technological issues, and demonstrate initiative in using new technologies and data for insights and decision making. Operates farm vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety and regulatory obligations, and knows strategies to avoid hazards and biosecurity risks. Knows how to maintain good health on-farm, understands health and safety compliance requirements. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Knows how to safely operate and maintain equipment. Manages their general wellbeing using self-awareness, seeking support from farm team as required. Is aware of nutritional, physical, emotional and social needs. Models good health, safety and wellbeing behaviors to juniors, and communicates any issues. Must be able to drive a tractor and be able to legally drive in NZ. Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows. Accommodation is available. 28 day cycle: 7on/2off, 7/2 7/3, with regular time off. Must have at least 6 months dairy farm experience. Must have a NZ Certificate of Primary ITO Level 2. Shed Type: 40 Aside Herringbone. $29.66/hourly rate. Farm Size (ha): 185. Peak Herd Size (cows): 320. Typical On-farm Staff: 3. Position Start Date: 23/01/2026. Accommodation available: Accommodation is available. Hour Type: week. Average Hours Per week: 40. Roster: By negotiation. Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly.

La Vaca Loca Limited operates 4 large farms across the Canterbury and West Coast of New Zealand, employing 8x fulltime staff, 2x casuals and 2x directors. Due to growth and expansion, we are seeking a permanent Dairy Herd Manager to contribute to the success and efficiency on one of the farms located at Culverden, Canterbury. This farm consists of 170 hectares and up to 500 cows. The successful applicant must have farming experience. The annual salary package is $75,000 per annum consisting of a base salary plus a $250 per week accommodation allowance. This role is for 40 hours per week. The key responsibilities of the role are: - Carries out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and supervises/assists in training farm assistants 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 and rears calves, identifies and diagnoses calving-related health issues. - Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognises cows on heat, and records as per policy. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. - Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. - Observes, identifies, and manages pasture/crop weeds, or reports these to appropriate team member as advised. - Knows the crops on farm, sets appropriate feeding allocations, and is aware of associated animal health issues with crop feeding. - Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture, and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. - Recognises and understands pasture quality, pasture covers and appropriate residuals, and implements best practice to maintain quality and avoid pasture damage. - Feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage and is aware of associated feed health issues. - Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. Is aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. - Understands the farm environment plan and associated responsibilities. Follows farm policy to achieve best nutrient management practice. - Understands regulations around land management and ensures their practice complies with these. - Is learning how to use agrichemicals and fertilisers, safely and correctly. - Understands regional council requirements around water use and implements steps to achieve efficient water use in the farm dairy as advised in farm policy manual. - Understands what their potential career path looks like and the skills required to get there. Actively looks for and considers opportunities to grow skills and take the next step. - Understands own rights around employment agreements, minimum wage requirements, leave and accommodation, and how to communicate any issues to managers. - Models the values and behaviours of a good workplace culture, through leading by example. - Understands obligations around their own time management and can prioritise work tasks. - Safely erects and maintains both permanent and non-permanent electric and non-electric fences, as directed. - Sets up, operates, and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consents. - Problem-solve technological issues and demonstrate initiative in using new technologies and data for insights and decision making. - Knows how to maintain good health on-farm, understands health and safety compliance requirements. - Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. - Operates farm vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety and regulatory obligations and knows strategies to avoid hazards and biosecurity risks. - Is aware of nutritional, physical, emotional, and social needs. Models good health, safety and wellbeing behaviours to juniors, and communicates any issues. - Beginning to understand how a farm operates as a business including how the dairy pay-out effects income and the cost associated with farming. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV by email to cbhennig@hotmail.com, including two work references and two personal references relevant to the role.

We require a Herd Manager to join our team. To be considered for the role, you must have a minimum of 6 months' NZ dairy farming work experience. You must be physically fit, with clean criminal and drug checks and a full driving licence. Tractor driving experience required. No pets are allowed in the shared accommodation. No smoking/vaping allowed in the shared accommodation and sheds. There is a minimum guaranteed 40 hours of work per week to a maximum of 50 hours at $30.00/hour. As a Herd Manager, you are expected to: - Carry out milk harvesting tasks safely, efficiently, and correctly, and assist in training new employees on correct techniques. - Assist with solving milk quality problems - Help farm assistants to understand factors that affect milk quality, hygienic milking, and mastitis control procedures. - Clean and maintain the milking plant and farm dairy equipment and carry out hygiene inspections - Move and handle animals safely, identify and diagnose animal health issues, and assist 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 advised by the manager. - Observe, record, and report on cows preparing to calve, and calve cows in line with farm policy. Please submit your CV with three contactable work referees.

We are looking for a progressive senior farm assistant/ herd manager with drive to go somewhere in the New Zealand dairy industry. We run a system 2 farm with strategic use of supplements and majority of cows are wintered off-farm. You will work alongside an inclusive farm manager who is looking for a team player with a positive attitude, who has high work standards, an open and honest approach and want to grow your career in the dairy industry. Haurua Pastural is located 20 minutes south east of Te Awamutu near Parawera. The dairy platform is 276 hectares effective with a 30ha runoff block, peak milking 830 cows through a 44-aside herringbone. With a well-rostered milking rota, we utilise a varied system of twice-a-day and once-a-day milking through until mid January, and then everything is once a day milked. You will be part of a 4 person team that is driven to achieve on farm targets, work safely and effectively, and enjoy the variety of tasks. The role includes a mix of milking along with calf rearing, young/dry stock support block work, supplement feeding, weed control, and fencing. The herd manager will be responsible for some record keeping/herd admin alongside running an efficient and tidy milking shed. We can provide you: • Modern 3-bedroom house with fireplace and garage • 11 and 3 roster (with 6 and 1 during calving) • iTo training and support for attendance at a wide range of industry group/field days We are committed to see you grow so we facilitate a number of training opportunities besides involvement in other industry discussion groups and workshops. The business is progressive and has multiple farming operations that offer great opportunity for advancement through progression opportunities within the wider business. Our current Herd manager has just progressed into a Managers job within the wider group. We require applicants to: • Be a current NZ visa holder • Ideally have a full drivers license • Have a minimum of 3 years NZ dairy experience • We operate in a drug-free environment and the employment is conditional on passing a drug test. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

**Job Description** 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 and rears calves, identifies and diagnoses calving-related health issues. Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognizes cows on heat, and records as per policy. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Observes, identifies and manages pasture/crop weeds, or reports these to appropriate team member as advised. Knows the crops on farm, sets appropriate feeding allocations, and is aware of associated animal health issues with crop feeding. Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. Recognizes and understands pasture quality, pasture covers and appropriate residuals, and implements best practice to maintain quality and avoid pasture damage. Feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage, and is aware of associated feed health issues. Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. Is aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. Understands the farm environment plan and associated responsibilities. Follows farm policy to achieve best nutrient management practice. Understands regulations around land management and ensures their practice complies with these. Is learning how to use agrichemicals and fertilizers, safely and correctly. Understands regional council requirements around water use, and implements steps to achieve efficient water use in the farm dairy as advised in farm policy manual. Understands what their potential career path looks like and the skills required to get there. Actively looks for and considers opportunities to grow skills and take the next step. Understands own rights around employment agreements, minimum wage requirements, leave and accommodation, and how to communicate any issues to managers. Models the values and behaviors of a good workplace culture, through leading by example. Understands obligations around their own time management, and can prioritize work tasks. Safely erects and maintains both permanent and non-permanent electric and non-electric fences, as directed. Sets up, operates, and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consents. Is beginning to problem-solve technological issues, and demonstrate initiative in using new technologies and data for insights and decision making. Operates farm vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety and regulatory obligations, and knows strategies to avoid hazards and biosecurity risks. Knows how to maintain good health on-farm, understands health and safety compliance requirements. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Knows how to safely operate and maintain equipment. Manages their general wellbeing using self-awareness, seeking support from farm team as required. Is aware of nutritional, physical, emotional and social needs. Models good health, safety and wellbeing behaviors to juniors, and communicates any issues. Must be able to drive a tractor and be able to legally drive in NZ. Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows. Shared accommodation is available. 10 days on 2 days off roster. Must have at least 2 years dairy farm experience. Shed Type: 40 Bale Rotary Farm Size (ha): 141 Peak Herd Size (cows): 450 Position Start Date: 05/01/2026 Accommodation available: Shared accommodation is available. Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 40 Roster: Single rotation - 10 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): $67,000-$69,805 annual salary depending on experience.

**Job Description** 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 and rears calves, identifies and diagnoses calving-related health issues. Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognizes cows on heat, and records as per policy. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Observes, identifies and manages pasture/crop weeds, or reports these to appropriate team member as advised. Knows the crops on farm, sets appropriate feeding allocations, and is aware of associated animal health issues with crop feeding. Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. Recognizes and understands pasture quality, pasture covers and appropriate residuals, and implements best practice to maintain quality and avoid pasture damage. Feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage, and is aware of associated feed health issues. Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. Is aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. Understands the farm environment plan and associated responsibilities. Follows farm policy to achieve best nutrient management practice. Understands regulations around land management and ensures their practice complies with these. Is learning how to use agrichemicals and fertilizers, safely and correctly. Understands regional council requirements around water use, and implements steps to achieve efficient water use in the farm dairy as advised in farm policy manual. Understands what their potential career path looks like and the skills required to get there. Actively looks for and considers opportunities to grow skills and take the next step. Understands own rights around employment agreements, minimum wage requirements, leave and accommodation, and how to communicate any issues to managers. Models the values and behaviors of a good workplace culture, through leading by example. Understands obligations around their own time management, and can prioritize work tasks. Safely erects and maintains both permanent and non-permanent electric and non-electric fences, as directed. Sets up, operates, and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consents. Is beginning to problem-solve technological issues, and demonstrate initiative in using new technologies and data for insights and decision making. Operates farm vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety and regulatory obligations, and knows strategies to avoid hazards and biosecurity risks. Knows how to maintain good health on-farm, understands health and safety compliance requirements. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Knows how to safely operate and maintain equipment. Manages their general wellbeing using self-awareness, seeking support from farm team as required. Is aware of nutritional, physical, emotional and social needs. Models good health, safety and wellbeing behaviors to juniors, and communicates any issues. Must be able to drive a tractor and be able to legally drive in NZ. Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows. Shared accommodation is available. 11 days on 3 days off roster. Must have at least 2 years dairy farm experience. **Shed Type:** 60 Bale Rotary **Farm Size (ha):** 240 **Peak Herd Size (cows):** 760 **Typical On-farm Staff:** 4 **Position Start Date:** 05/01/2026 **Accommodation available:** Shared accommodation is available **Hour Type:** week **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) **Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits):** $85,000-$87,256 annual salary depending on experience

We require a farm assistant for our 800 cow farm milking through a 50 bale rotary with an in-shed feed system. The farm is well set up and is located close to Ashburton. We require a reliable and ideally experienced person to join our awesome team. We are looking for someone who is driven, reliable, responsible, and gets on well with people, enjoys working with animals, and takes pride in your work. Applicants need to have good communication skills, speak and understand English. Your duties will include, but not limited to the following: - Milking - getting cows in for milking, ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including good plant hygiene and collection of high-quality milk. - Feed Management - setting paddocks up as per grazing plan. - Animal Health and Stock Management - Implement an animal health programme to maintain good health. - Calve rearing - assisting with the feeding and well-being of calves. - Farm systems and Policies - Understand relevant farm systems and policies, assist with general repairs and maintenance. Applicants must - be currently residing and eligible to work in NZ - have no criminal convictions. - hold a clean, valid drivers licence and own a reliable vehicle. - be 100% drug-free and pass a pre-employment drug test. - be physically fit. - 2 years experience dairy farming in New Zealand. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

**Job Description** 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 and rears calves, identifies and diagnoses calving-related health issues. Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognizes cows on heat, and records as per policy. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Observes, identifies and manages pasture/crop weeds, or reports these to appropriate team member as advised. Knows the crops on farm, sets appropriate feeding allocations, and is aware of associated animal health issues with crop feeding. Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. Recognizes and understands pasture quality, pasture covers and appropriate residuals, and implements best practice to maintain quality and avoid pasture damage. Feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage, and is aware of associated feed health issues. Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. Is aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. Understands the farm environment plan and associated responsibilities. Follows farm policy to achieve best nutrient management practice. Understands regulations around land management and ensures their practice complies with these. Is learning how to use agrichemicals and fertilizers, safely and correctly. Understands regional council requirements around water use, and implements steps to achieve efficient water use in the farm dairy as advised in farm policy manual. Understands what their potential career path looks like and the skills required to get there. Actively looks for and considers opportunities to grow skills and take the next step. Understands own rights around employment agreements, minimum wage requirements, leave and accommodation, and how to communicate any issues to managers. Models the values and behaviors of a good workplace culture, through leading by example. Understands obligations around their own time management, and can prioritize work tasks. Safely erects and maintains both permanent and non-permanent electric and non-electric fences, as directed. Sets up, operates, and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consents. Is beginning to problem-solve technological issues, and demonstrate initiative in using new technologies and data for insights and decision making. Operates farm vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety and regulatory obligations, and knows strategies to avoid hazards and biosecurity risks. Knows how to maintain good health on-farm, understands health and safety compliance requirements. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Knows how to safely operate and maintain equipment. Manages their general wellbeing using self-awareness, seeking support from farm team as required. Is aware of nutritional, physical, emotional and social needs. Models good health, safety and wellbeing behaviors to juniors, and communicates any issues. Must be able to drive a tractor and be able to legally drive in NZ. Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows. Shared accommodation is available. 6 days on 2 days off roster. Must have at least 2 years dairy farm experience. Shed Type: 42 Aside Herringbone. 84 hours/fortnightly. Farm Size (ha): 154. Peak Herd Size (cows): 560. Position Start Date: 26/12/2025. Accommodation available: Shared accommodation is available. Hour Type: negotiable. Average Hours Per week: 42. Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off. Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits). Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): $71,000-$73,300 annual salary, depending on experience.

**Job Description** 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 and rears calves, identifies and diagnoses calving-related health issues. Understands the mating management policy for the farm. Recognizes cows on heat, and records as per policy. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Diagnoses and assists with treatment of breeding related health issues. Observes, identifies and manages pasture/crop weeds, or reports these to appropriate team member as advised. Knows the crops on farm, sets appropriate feeding allocations, and is aware of associated animal health issues with crop feeding. Understands the on-farm feed policy, can calculate pasture and supplement requirements and set correct feeding levels. Recognizes and understands pasture quality, pasture covers and appropriate residuals, and implements best practice to maintain quality and avoid pasture damage. Feeds out supplements as advised ensuring there is minimal wastage, and is aware of associated feed health issues. Understands how the farms dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment. Is aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. Understands the farm environment plan and associated responsibilities. Follows farm policy to achieve best nutrient management practice. Understands regulations around land management and ensures their practice complies with these. Is learning how to use agrichemicals and fertilizers, safely and correctly. Understands regional council requirements around water use, and implements steps to achieve efficient water use in the farm dairy as advised in farm policy manual. Understands what their potential career path looks like and the skills required to get there. Actively looks for and considers opportunities to grow skills and take the next step. Understands own rights around employment agreements, minimum wage requirements, leave and accommodation, and how to communicate any issues to managers. Models the values and behaviors of a good workplace culture, through leading by example. Understands obligations around their own time management, and can prioritize work tasks. Safely erects and maintains both permanent and non-permanent electric and non-electric fences, as directed. Sets up, operates, and maintains the irrigation system according to workplace procedures and consents. Is beginning to problem-solve technological issues, and demonstrate initiative in using new technologies and data for insights and decision making. Operates farm vehicles and machinery in accordance with safety and regulatory obligations, and knows strategies to avoid hazards and biosecurity risks. Knows how to maintain good health on-farm, understands health and safety compliance requirements. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Identifies hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. Reports near misses and accidents in the relevant registers provided at induction. Knows how to safely operate and maintain equipment. Manages their general wellbeing using self-awareness, seeking support from farm team as required. Is aware of nutritional, physical, emotional and social needs. Models good health, safety and wellbeing behaviors to juniors, and communicates any issues. Must be able to drive a tractor and be able to legally drive in NZ. Must be able to detect mastitis and treat lame cows. Shared accommodation is available. 6 days on 2 days off roster. Must have at least 1 year dairy farm experience. Shed Type: Rotory. Two Positions Available. Farm Size (ha): 250. Peak Herd Size (cows): 1000. Typical On-farm Staff: 7. Position Start Date: 26/12/2025. Accommodation available: Shared accommodation is available. Hour Type: week. Average Hours Per week: 40. Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off. Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits). Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): $67,000-$69,805 annual salary depending on experience.

Herd Manager / Experienced Farm Assistant – Westport (West Coast) 800-cow Dairy Farm | 50-Bale Rotary | 400 ha | 5-Person Team We are seeking a motivated and capable Herd Manager or experienced Farm Assistant to join our progressive dairy operation near Westport. You’ll be part of a supportive team focused on good stockmanship, efficient farm systems, and continual improvement. What We Offer: - Competitive remuneration package (negotiable based on experience) - On-farm two-bedroom cottage - Support for ITO training, career development, and skill progression - Positive, team-oriented work environment Key Responsibilities: - Daily herd management and milking operations - Animal health monitoring and record keeping - Pasture and feed management - General farm duties and machinery operation - Working collaboratively within a 5-person team About You: - Dairy experience essential (herd management experience an advantage) - Strong animal health and welfare focus - Reliable, proactive, and a good communicator - Able to work in a rostered team environment If you are looking to grow your career in a supportive West Coast farming operation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and references.