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.

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 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

**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

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 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)

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.

Herd Manager required for large dairy farm on West Coast 20 km from Hokitika. Minimum experience required of 2-3 years on New Zealand dairy farm, and Level 3 Certificate in Agriculture OR significant progress towards completing that qualification. Qualities required include a professional approach, ability to work under pressure, organisational and time management skills and excellent attention to detail. This role includes the ability to work effectively as a part of a large team. Must be able to efficiently and safely run the day-to-day operation include milking cows, shed hygiene, feed allocation, animal health monitoring and treatments, breeding AB selection, feeding supplements, tractor work, effluent management, and weed and pest control. Must be able to supervise and train other staff on the farm, and use and manage farm technology, recording and management systems. Good level of literacy and numeracy required to ensure accurate data recording and monitoring and ensure correct feeding and treatments. Ability to keep a clean and tidy workplace is essential. Ability and experience riding 2 wheel and 4 wheel motorbikes safely on difficult terrain is also required. A minimum of Full Class 1 NZ Drivers Licence required. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle. All applicants must be present in New Zealand to apply and available for an in-person interview on farm. All applicants must be able to comply with pre-employment drug test and regular drug and alcohol testing regime. Applicants must be physically fit, non-smoker and have no previous injuries that may limit duties. Applicants must agree to undertaking a pre-employment medical examination.

Are you an experienced dairy professional looking for a stable role with a great roster and a quality home? We are seeking a motivated and reliable Herd Manager to join our 200ha dairy farm. We milk 520 cows at peak via 36 bale auto cup remover rotary and rear 140 replacements. We pride ourselves on running an efficient, tidy, and safe operation. Location: Ideally situated just a 5-minute drive to Opunake and a 45-minute drive to New Plymouth, offering a great balance of rural living and town convenience. The Role & Requirements The successful candidate will be hands-on and capable of taking responsibility for the day-to-day health and performance of the herd. Experience: Minimum 2 years of NZ dairy farming experience is essential. Animal Husbandry: High standards in animal health. You must be able to identify and treat sick/lame cows independently. Farm Skills: Proficient in pasture management, wire fence maintenance, and general farm upkeep. Machinery: Confident operating tractors, quad bikes, and two-wheelers. Hygiene: Must maintain high standards of shed hygiene and milk quality. Compliance: Must hold a valid NZ Driver’s License. What’s on Offer Competitive Salary: Package tailored to your experience. Great Roster: A "Double Rotation" (4-1, 7-2) providing excellent work-life balance (every second weekend off). Hours: Focused on a 50-hour average work week. Accommodation: A very tidy, 4-bedroom home with an attached garage. Note: This is a smoke-free home; no pets allowed. Health, Safety & Wellbeing Health and Safety is our top priority. We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone on the farm. We run a strictly smoke-free and drug-free environment. A pre-employment drug test is mandatory. Random drug testing occurs occasionally on-farm to ensure ongoing safety. IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ DO NOT APPLY if you are currently outside of New Zealand. > We are only able to assist with visa sponsorship to those, who reside in NZ, have valid work rights, and be available for an in-person interview. Also the start date can be negotiated. How to Apply If you are a hardworking team player who meets the criteria above, please apply via the FarmSource with your CV and 2 references. Please note: Only candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

We are seeking a capable and motivated team member to join our Progressive dairy operation milking around 520-540 crossbred cows. The farm operates a 40ashb with inshed feeding system, system 4 on rolling flat contour. The farm is located 8mins from Morrinsville and 15mins from Matamata with plenty of school options within a 15min drive (plus school bus option at driveway). On farm accommodation is suitable for individuals, couples or families. Our role would suit someone who...... - has clear communication - high standards and tidy systems - wanting to learn pasture management - has great animal health skills - has great initiative and completes tasks when needing done - can operate heavy machinery and bikes We are excited to find someone who will join our team and help us push our farm to its fullest potential. Please send us your CV and Cover letter, with at least two references. Applications will only be accepted from New Zealand resident and must speak fluent English. Farm Size (ha): 160 Peak Herd Size (cows): 540 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 3 Bedroom House with a Garage Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: Negotiable Roster: Single rotation - 12 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

To take responsibility for the day to day management of a 440 cow dairy heart in Heriot West Otago. Working in partnership with the Farm manager. Modern 30 aside herringbone shed with cup removers, drafting and feeding. Two Hurd homes and a runoff 2km away. Desired skills include: Pasture Management, AI experience / technician, Calf rearing, Overall cattle health management skills, Managing & maintaining dairy plant to meet compliance standards, Milk Harvesting, Farm Machinery operation. 5+ years of experience. A formal qualification is not necessary but is of advantage. Farm Size (ha) 157 Peak Herd Size (cows) 440 Typical On-farm Staff 2 to 3 Position Start Date 09/02/2026 Accommodation available Yes a warm 3 bedroom house on farm Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 40 to 60. Flexible depending on commitments. Min of 55 available, roster is flexible. Roster Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) Plus, holiday pay, Kiwi saver

We are looking for an experience herd manager to join our team this season. Farm; Situated in Lichfield, 15 minutes from Tokoroa and Putaruru Spring calve 560 cows Milked through a 40 bale rotary with ACRs Allflex collars and a drafting gate system System 4 with feedpad 160ha of mostly rolling with some steep areas Position Available: We have a current opening for a Herd manager to join myself and 2IC to help with the day to day running of the farm. Jobs consist of milking, treatment of sick cows (mastitis, lameness, etc), setting up break fences, effluent management, fencing, weed management, and general farm maintenance. I'm more than happy to put time in to training my staff, and offering up opportunities to learn skills that will help going forward in the industry. What I am looking for; Reliable and honest, with good time management. Patient with cows, at all times. Good in the shed, and can detect mastitis and sick cows. Enthusiastic about our industry. Pride in their work, and a drive to strive and improve. Hard Working. Able to ride a 2 wheeler and confident on hills. Please respond to this ad by sending through an current CV along with references. Farm Size (ha) 160 Peak Herd Size (cows) 560 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 14/01/2026 Accommodation available Relatively modern 3 Bedroom home, with single garage and a car port. Located near the cowshed. Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 60 Roster Double rotation - 9 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by By Negotiation

**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

**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. • Dedication, commitment and willing to learn are the traits we are looking for. **Farm Size (ha)**: 230 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 800 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 4 FULL TIME, 4 RELIEF MILKER **Accommodation available**: SHARED ACCOMMODATION **Average Hours Per week**: 47.5 **Roster**: Single rotation - 14 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: By Negotiation

Our beautiful 160Ha farm is located on flat land and just a 5 mins drive to Methven town centre, where there are excellent schools, cafes and supermarkets etc and with Mt Hutt right on our doorstep if you enjoy winter sports. Milking our beautiful 630 cows through a 60-bail rotary with ACR and auto drafting, we will expect you to have strong milk harvesting skills and you must also be at the top of your game when it comes to shed hygiene and animal health and wellbeing, as well as being a capable tractor driver, so a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience is essential. Offering a good healthy work life balance, we work on a 6/2 roster all year round and we have a lovely modern 3-bedroom home located on farm, we are offering an hourly rate of between $29.00 to $34.00 accommodation. We offer a minimum of 30 hours per week. In return we will expect you to be able to hit the ground the running but still have a willingness to learn, you must be able to follow instructions, you need to be an active listener, and you must really want a career in the dairy industry because if you do, we will teach you everything you need to know. Being reliable, hardworking, honest and a great communicator are none negotiable skills.

A Dairy farm located in Southland, Invercargill requires herd manager to join the team. Must be able to perform basic farming duties mostly milking cows in the morning & afternoon. Three years dairy farm experience or tertiary agriculture qualification (level 4 or above qualification) required. You must be willing to be fully trained in all aspects of dairy farming. You must have a driving license and pass criminal drug checks in order to be considered for the role. As a Herd Manager, you are expected to work alongside the farm manager and other staff in Responsible for understanding and assisting with efficient, effective milking and dairy hygiene practices. Ensuring all milk quality protocols are followed and that associated records are up to date. Responsible for assisting the Farm Manager to manage all stock in accordance with industry animal health and welfare guidelines and farm policies and procedures. Responsible for assisting the Farm Manager to implement best practice management of pasture, crop, and supplement for optimal quality and utilisation. Responsible for developing and maintaining an understanding of regulations and requirements for the management of nutrients, effluent, and water as they relate to the farm. Responsible for following all farm health and safety guidelines as outlined in the Individual Employment Agreement and farm Health and Safety policies and procedures. Responsible for safely using and maintaining farm vehicles and equipment. Responsible for contributing to an effective team working environment. Take pride in the farm by looking after the farm equipment and environment. Undertake other duties as required. Accommodation is shared with other farm workers and smoking is not allowed at home or at work, and pets are not allowed. You must have a clean police record, drug-free, and must be able to pass a drug test. You must have full NZ driver licence. Farm Size (ha) 280 Peak Herd Size (cows) 900 Typical On-farm Staff 5 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available 2 bed room house /$150 deductible per week Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 30 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) 50000

We are seeking three experienced farm workers (18+ months) to work as Herd Managers on a 400-cow farm in the Awarua Plains area, milking through a 60 Bail Rotary 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 45 and a maximum of 50. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, any hours worked beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period will be paid at the agreed overtime rate. The schedule may vary; Roster will be 5 days on, 2 days off for the rest of the year. Wage ranges from $28.00 - $31.00 per hour, 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 driver licence. Summary - 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).

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