Herd Manager

We are looking for a Herd Manager for our Dairy Farm in the Waikato. This is a full time permanent position and will consist of handling the cattle in our farm.

To be considered for this position you’ll have at least two year of relevant experience. You should have excellent communication skills (both written and spoken) and be able to work independently to reach goals. You must be able to multitask and will be able to complete work in set time frames. You will be compassionate to the animals and your focus must be the health and wellbeing of the animals.

You will be also expected to perform management tasks such as working with the Farm Manager in regard to feeding the stock, ensuring that milk is of the best quality, managing the welfare of the stock and ensuring that health requirements are met, completing paperwork and records as required, ensuring that the farm is environmentally compliant and maintaining a tidy workplace . You will be solely responsible for our cattle stock.

Key Attributes :

• The desire to grow your knowledge and skills in the management and dairy farming fields.
• A strong business oriented focus.
• The ability to adapt, be flexible and learn quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about customer service excellence and the contribution you can make to the business.
• The ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Ability to use a computer and basic programs like Microsoft word and excel is also beneficial.

This is a full time Permanent position and successful applicant will be required to manage our cattle herd.

For these positions, we can guarantee at least 30 hours a week of work. The minimum payrate for this position will be $30.00 / hour and the maximum payrate will be $32 / hour.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.