Herd Manager

DairyNZ
Full-time South Africa, South Africa Other Management Occupations
Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
South Africa, South Africa, South Africa

Job Description

Herd Manager

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Full-time, Permanent


Location: Near Hamilton (Newstead / Ruakura)


DairyNZ’s story


Deliver a positive future for New Zealand dairy farming


Te whakaputa i te anamata kounga mō ngā pāmu kau o Aotearoa


DairyNZ is seeking a capable and motivated Herd Manager to join our team at Lye Farm, our indoor dairy research farm located near Hamilton.


This is a hands-on farming role where you’ll manage the day-to-day care and performance of the herd while supporting research that benefits dairy farming across New Zealand. This is a drive-in role; no accommodation is provided.


About Lye Farm


Lye Farm is a working dairy farm of around 300 milking cows, set up to support high-quality research into areas such as animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and emissions reduction.


The farm includes:

  • A 30-bail rotary dairy with automatic cow ID,...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full-time
    Location: South Africa, South Africa
    Posted: June 17, 2026
    Deadline: July 27, 2026