Farm Manager

If you are passionate about high-producing, low-cost, grass-based dairy farming and are looking for a role where you can continue to grow, develop, and take on greater responsibility, we would love to hear from you.

LH Dairy is a family-owned and operated dairy business, milking approximately 5,000 cows across Canterbury. Our growth has been built on disciplined, pasture-focused systems that deliver strong production while maintaining a low-cost structure.

We have a proven track record of developing people through our system, providing clear pathways from junior roles through to management and ownership.

The farm is located halfway between Culverden and Hanmer Springs in North Canterbury. Culverden offers local amenities and schooling, with a school bus stop at the end of the driveway. While Hanmer Springs provides excellent lifestyle, recreation, and dining options.

The Role

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day farm performance within a high-producing, grass-based system and leading a motivated team of six. You will be supported to build on your strengths while developing the skills needed for future progression.

Key focus areas include:

· Maximizing pasture quality, utilization, and feed conversion

· Maintaining high standards of animal health, fertility, and animal welfare

· Developing people and building capability within the team

What we offer

· Competitive remuneration

· Modern on-farm accommodation

· Supportive, family-run environment with proven career pathways

· Opportunities to be involved in higher-level decision-making and system development

· Fully automated irrigation

· Fully automated 60 bale rotary with Allflex collars

What we are looking for

· Minimum 3+ year’s dairy farming experience

· Interest in high-producing, grass-based systems and learning how to refine them

· Motivation to build a long-term career and grow within a business

· Willingness to develop others and contribute positively to team culture

· Practical, disciplined approach to farm decision-making

· Comfortable with farm technology and basic computer systems

· Full driver’s license and fluent English

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to: 📧 toberheaddairies@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you.