Herd Manager & 2IC – Dairy Farm Lead (Accommodation)

Nzfarmsource; Ashburton; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

On-site housing

Job summary

Nzfarmsource is seeking a Herd Manager to join our Canterbury dairy farm near Ashburton. The role involves milking cows, caring for stock health, pasture and effluent management, and general farm maintenance. Accommodation is provided in a four-bedroom home, with school bus access to the gate.

Ideally you have NZ farming experience, but full training will be given. You should be honest, a team player, physically fit and enjoy outdoor work in a supportive, hands-on farming environment.

Qualifications

• NZ farming experience preferred; training provided.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors.
• Ability to work in a team and take direction.

Responsibilities

• Milking cows
• Animal health management including young stock
• Pasture and effluent management
• Farm maintenance
• Break fences

Skills

Dairy farming experience

Physically fit

Team player

Outdoor work

Job description

Nzfarmsource is seeking a Herd Manager to join our Canterbury dairy farm near Ashburton. The role involves milking cows, caring for stock health, pasture and effluent management, and general farm maintenance. Accommodation is provided in a four-bedroom home, with school bus access to the gate.

Ideally you have NZ farming experience, but full training will be given. You should be honest, a team player, physically fit and enjoy outdoor work in a supportive, hands-on farming environment.