Herd Manager

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dairynz Full time

Herd Manager Apply Now Newstead Farms
12-month fixed-term, Full-time
DairyNZ's story
Progressing a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming
Te whanake anamata angitu mo nga pamu kau o Aotearoa
We are full of people who have a passion for doing good and creating positive change.
We leverage our collective strength by bringing the dairy sector together, helping farmers build more sustainable, profitable and resilient farm businesses, because a strong dairy sector means a strong New Zealand.
Your opportunity
You will be involved in typical dairy farming practices such as animal care, milking, mating, calving, machinery operation, general farm maintenance; while also contributing to the research work DairyNZ does for New Zealand's dairy farmers to help make dairy farming profitable, competitive and sustainable.
This full-time, live out role is based at DairyNZ Lye Farm in Newstead, a short 5-10 minute drive from Hamilton East.
It sits within the wider Science Support team and works closely with the Research Technicians.
The role is a 12-month maternity leave cover, with the potential to move to a permanent role for the right candidate.
Key responsibilities include:
Essential farm duties, including milking, animal care, pasture management, environmental management, machinery and equipment care and data recording.
Supporting and enabling research activities through farm duties, collaboration with research teams and professional advice.
Planning and coordination of work, staff and project activity.
Supporting and contributing to the leadership and development of the team.
Contributing to and implementing ideas and solutions for improvements.
About you
A great Herd Manager is someone who has a passion for farming and cows, is a practical thinker but also knows their way around a computer, has great attention to detail, and enjoys the camaraderie of working as part of a team.
Also, it is essential that they have an interest in the research that goes on behind the scenes to help keep the NZ Dairy Industry ticking.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
Are reliable, honest, and adaptable Have excellent communication and organisational skills Have the ability to work in a team environment Have the ability to support and lead team members Hold a current, full drivers licence Show a keen interest in the dairy industry Are eligible to work in New Zealand.
DairyNZ strives to maintain a safe working environment for all staff and contractors and therefore requires applicants to undergo a pre-employment drug test and full medical assessment.
Why you should join us
Make a difference - Together with our farmers, help us drive positive progress for the sector and country we love.
Our credible work supports a sustainable future for farmers, the environment and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Bring the whole you?
- We put people at the heart of what we do.
We welcome all that you are and support your wellbeing, so you thrive personally and professionally.
Sound good to you?
Come join our team who together, are making a difference.
Check out the full position description here to read more detail.
Applications close 1st October 2025 at 11:55pm.

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