Dairy Farm Manager: 600-Cow Operation + On-Farm House

Grasstec Group; Tipperary; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern 3-bed family house

Progressive farm business

Supportive wider team

Job summary

Grasstec Group is seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Manager for a 600‑cow dairy operation near Cashel, Co. Tipperary. You will lead the day-to-day running, develop the farm team, and manage rosters, milking standards, herd health, and grass budgeting.

You will oversee winter feed budgeting and replacement livestock, maintaining detailed records and hands-on farm leadership in a high-performing grazing system in Ireland.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role on a large, grazing-based herd in Ireland or abroad.
• Proven communication and organisational skills.
• Proven ability to manage people effectively.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Good practical knowledge of dairy herd management.
• Strong understanding of grassland and grazing management.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the dairy business.
• Lead and develop the farm team.
• Prepare and manage the staff roster.
• Ensure high standards of milking routine and hygiene.
• Monitor herd health and maintain high animal husbandry standards.
• Deliver high standards of grassland management and grass budgeting.
• Manage the winter feed budget.
• Oversee the management of replacement livestock.
• Maintain accurate herd and farm records.
• Take a hands-on, active role in the running of the farm.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Organisation

Herd management

Grassland management

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Dairy farm operations

Job description

Grasstec Group is seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Manager for a 600‑cow dairy operation near Cashel, Co. Tipperary. You will lead the day-to-day running, develop the farm team, and manage rosters, milking standards, herd health, and grass budgeting.

You will oversee winter feed budgeting and replacement livestock, maintaining detailed records and hands-on farm leadership in a high-performing grazing system in Ireland.