Herd Manager Jobs in Bay of Plenty

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.

We are looking for a dairy farm Herd Manager who has a passion for the dairy field, has a willingness to go extra mile and works well in a team, follow rules and is calm and patient with the herd. It is essential that you have a strong work ethic, the ability to communicate effectively with the team, and drive to continuously learn and upskill to complete jobs to the highest standard. ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY LIVING IN NEW ZEALAND. Must have at least 2 years proven experience in New Zealand in the following areas: - Tractor driving - Loading and feeding out with silage wagon - Mating - Heat detection to a high level (No collars are used on farm) - Lame cows, able to identify, treat and trim lame cows - Treat Sick cows, able to identify and treat a variety of health issues in cows and record treatments - Pasture experience doing pasture walks an advantage. Your duties will include, but not limited to: milking, calf rearing, animal health, irrigation, weeding control, shed hygiene and other general farm tasks. You must be able to pass police check and pre-employment drug test. Provide at least 2 references. Shared accommodation on farm, smoke free and no pets.