Manager - 2ic - Herd Manager

We have an awesome opportunity for a keen individual to join our team. We will calve 600 cows peak milking around 580 through a tidy and modern 40 aside herringbone. The shed is fitted with Acrs, walkover teatsprayer, Protrack drafting, and has covered side yards for working in all conditions. The farm is Flat to rolling and very tidy. We seek someone who loves working with cows, is willing to progress, strives to work to the best of their ability, and wants to maintain and be proud to work to a high standard. Duties include but are not limited to, Milking, feeding dairy cows and calves, temporary and permanent fencing, spraying, animal health detection and treatment, farm maintenance, plant cleaning, and tractor work. The farm Is located 20 minutes from both Winton and Otautau townships, with Invercargill 40 minutes away. Must be competent riding 2-4 wheel motorbikes or willing to learn. A good standard of housing is provided with the role. Minimum of one year experience dairy farming in New Zealand is preferred, but not necessary as we are seeking the right fit for our team and willing to train and progress the right person. If this sounds like something you may be interested in please apply via Farmsource with your CV, Cover letter, and at-least two relevant references.

We have available a full time OAD dairy farming position in a 40 aside herringbone. The right applicant must be able to Calve cows, Treat Mastits and lame cows. Tractor driving experience as well as mowing and feeding out. Fencing experience and all day to day running of a farm. We would like someone with a partner that can do casual relief milking and calf rearing. Please call Rachelle on 0211741418 if your interested. Farm Size (ha): 315 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1000 Typical On-farm Staff: 3-4 Accommodation available: 3 bedroom house Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

We have a position available on an 400-cow farm milking in Kowhitirangi, milking through a 34 aside herringbone. We utilise Halter. This could suit a couple as hours can be available on weekends for milkings to cover sharemilkers time off. You would be assisting with general farm duties, including milking cows, feeding calves, repair and maintenance, putting up fences. Tractor driving, fertiliser, feeding out. Picking cows for AI would be an advantage. The suitable candidate would be someone who is physically fit, enjoys rural life and works well in a team environment. Must have a clear police and drug history. Must be willing to submit to random drug testing on farm. 4 bedroom accommodation available. Must be physically fit. Roster 11 on 3 off. We can offer a competitive salary package. Please email CV with at least 2 farming-related references. Happy to accept all applications….Please do not apply unless you are already in NZ and have a visa ready to work. We are not an accredited employer.

We are seeking an experienced and hard working people to join our team. Strong work ethic and ability to work independently. Must be in New Zealand and have a current work visa. Milking 550 cows split calving. Milk harvesting. Manage mating, calving, and young stock requirement. Ensure animal welfare standards are followed at all times. Shifting the irrigator, animal wellbeing. Feeding out maize and PK on feed pad. Skills: 2IC qualifications would be beneficial and must be able to pass a pre-employment, random drug testing and a police check. Safely know how to drive a tractor and use quad bike. Must be a team player and get on with others. Machinery operating and maintenance, weed control and general farm work.

We are looking for an Assistant Herd Manager with excellent communication skills to assist with all the daily duties on the farm. Duties include milking 1200 cows through a 60 bale rotary shed, monitoring and identifying animal health, driving tractors and motor bikes, setting up and taking down fences, weed spraying and any other duties as required. You must have at least 2 years experience. Able to work rostered shifts of 5 days on 2 days off mostly with spring roster being 6 days on 1 day off. Smoke free farm. No dogs. You must be able to pass a drug check as role involves random drug testing. Must live in NZ and hold a current working visa. Need to have at least 2 recent NZ references contactable by phone. Farm is 10mins drive from Ashburton. Farm Size (ha): 500 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1600 Typical On-farm Staff: 7 Position Start Date: 01/02/2026 Accommodation available: 3 Bedroom Brick Home Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

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.

Melrose Ltd is a well established dairy farm operation with a total of 670 ha. We are fully irrigated with centre pivot and fixed grid sprinklers, also with good housing available. Melrose is looking for 2 assistant herd managers to be part of our team of full time staff. Melrose is a 380 ha dairy farm between Darfield and Rolleston, milking 1450 cows through rotary cowsheds. We are a self contained operation and the job will include wintering livestock, and rearing of all replacement calves on support land. We are looking for someone, or a couple that can work as part of our established team and have the confidence and drive grow a career working for Melrose. Applicant will need to have a full and current drivers license, have good communications skills, be trustworthy and have previous dairy farm work experience. Applicants must be available for an on farm interview late January or early February. Farm Size (ha): 370 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1400 Typical On-farm Staff: 6 Permanent Accommodation available: Yes Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

Farm Assistant – Kokatahi (Near Hokitika) Up to $30/hr + 2–3 Bedroom House To be considered, you must already be living in New Zealand and legally entitled to work here (NZ citizen or resident). Employer is not accredited. We’re looking for a capable Farm Assistant with strong tractor and fencing experience to join a mixed farming operation running 700 deer, 100 cattle and 200 sheep, based in Kokatahi – just 14 minutes from Hokitika. You’ll enjoy good variety and steady development across tasks such as: - Stock work with deer, cattle and sheep - General animal care - Fencing and repairs - Weed control - General farm maintenance - Tractor work and feeding - Setting fences - Other day-to-day farm duties Hours: Minimum 30, average 40, maximum 50 per week. If, due to weather or stock needs, you work beyond the agreed maximum in a fortnightly pay period, you’ll be paid the agreed overtime rate. Typical hours run between 5am and 5pm, including meal and rest breaks. Pay & Accommodation: Up to $30 per hour depending on experience A tidy 2–3 bedroom house included Power included No pets or smoking in the accommodation To be considered, you must: - Provide a current, correct and complete CV (or credible evidence of work history) - Be reliable, hard-working and of good character (criminal check may be required) - Be physically fit - Pass a pre-employment drug test - Hold at least a restricted driver licence to travel between farm and runoff If you’re committed, early-rising, respectful of animals and a strong team communicator, this is a job you’ll want — and one you’ll stay in. The team is diverse, experienced and dedicated to maintaining a satisfying and productive culture where people can learn and grow in the field. Anyone coming in will need to be the same. The farm has engaged FRENZ Recruitment & Immigration, who are farm experts, to find and match candidate interests & experience to the farm’s offering and requirements, to facilitate engagement between candidate and employer, and to help ensure that both parties are happy with the job aspects and remuneration. Where immigration is required, FRENZ licensed advisers will assist with visa requirements. Only the short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We operate a 530ha dairy platform with a newly acquired 250ha support block 4kms away. We are in the process of increasing our dairy herd size to 1200 milking cows over the next 2 years. The dairy has a 70-bail rotary w/ACR's, MilkHub drafting, weighing, and feeding system and a new vet bail w/crush and scales. We are self-contained, running all our young stock on the support block. We are located 100kms south of Hokitika, 30kms north of Franz Josef, in the heart of a hunting, whitebaiting and outdoor adventure playground. We are seeking a highly motivated person wanting to progress in the industry, who has proven dairy farm management experience with top performance. The manager will be responsible for: - Overall running a 530ha dairy platform (500ha effective); - And 250ha support block 4kms away; - Overseeing ~6 staff; - Reporting to the Operations Manager on a regular schedule; - Rostering of staff days and duties; - Delegating farm tasks to other staff members; - Pasture Management; - Following a budget; - All Recording of herd and farm events. Successful applicant must have a sound understanding of employment responsibilities and all aspects of dairy farming. We offer above-average remuneration. We utilise the Dairy NZ Farm Manager job description, so successful applicant must be familiar with this document and able to perform all duties listed within. Apply by cover letter and CV, including a minimum of 2 referees to lcp3437@gmail.com. No overseas applications will be accepted.

We are a passionate Contract Milking team looking for another employee to join our established team who have been with us for 6+ years. We are going up in numbers so need another worker to help us out, this could suit a couple as there could potentially be part time work for the partner. We are situated just north of Centre Bush, a tidy 3 bedroom house is available on farm. Roster is 6 and 1 over calving then 5 and 2. NZ Residents Only. Farm Size (ha): 345 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1050 Typical On-farm Staff: 5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: Three bedroom cottage Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation