46 Assistant Manager (2IC) jobs

Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues. Identifies, maintains, and fixes faults in the milking plant and farm dairy equipment. Implements and monitors the animal health plan, and records and reports on this. Diagnoses and treats all animal health issues and demonstrates best practice in the areas of animal handling, health, and welfare. Supports and trains junior staff in their development. Monitors all calving mobs and calf rearing on farm. Diagnoses and manages all calving-related health issues and ensures the recording and tagging of young stock. Monitors pasture covers, feed intakes and cow condition, and discusses appropriate management with senior staff. Implements the farm's feed plan and develops the feed budget. Determines the feed values of crops. Calculates appropriate feed for stage of lactation and resolves any feeding issues. Implements the farm plan for...

We are looking for an experienced 2IC to join us for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season. Our farm is located in Northern Southland - milking 1000 cows through a 50 bail rotary with Afimilk collars, Protrack drafting and automatic cup removers. You will be working with the sharemilkers and other staff members. Key duties will be milking, ensuring milk quality and shed hygiene is maintained to a high standard and assisting with feeding of stock as advised by sharemilker. You must be able to assist with all calving and mating requirements, be able to record information accurately and have good knowledge of animal health and welfare. You must be able to communicate effectively within a team, comply with all health and safety policies and take pride in maintaining a clean and tidy dairy platform. You must also be able to drive a tractor and be confident using implements.  There is a warm 3 bedroom house with a fire available.  Relief work will be available for a partner also....

Hi team we have just recently had our staff member decide to move on to a family farm. This this has created a great opportunity in short notice for an individual or couple to join the team leading into the 1st August 2026-2027 season and beyond. The farm is a family farm with myself in an owner operator system. We are a team focused family farm with opportunities to progress and grow, this is a high achieving, happy and healthy minded workplace We have 440 cows on farm producing over 600 milk solids per cow with great infrastructure. The farm is near Foxton (Manawatu) and has an excellent infrastructure: 36 aside herring bone with a smooth flowing automatic teat spraying cow shed. In shed feeding is used in conjunction with grass/maize silage and PKE in the paddock as required, running on a system 5 basis. This is a well-structured farm with very good policies, procedures and guidelines in place. Percy Farms are currently seeking employment of an Assistant manager / 2IC or an...

Assistant Farm Manager wanted to help run the daily operation of a 750 cow farm near Balfour, Southland. 310 hectare effective. A 60 bail rotary dairy shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, auto cup remover with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating.  To be considered for the role you must have a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how.  In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump, good working gear and machinery is on offer.

Permanent - Full Time   We have farmed our stunning family owned and operated 430 cow dairy farm is set on 200 Ha of beautiful flat land just minutes from the township of Ikamatua for five generations. In May this year we suffered a huge family loss. With wonderful support from our community and special fixed term staff, as a family we have been able to dry off, look after our precious 430-cow herd and welcome our beautiful calves. Now we're ready to bring an experienced Manager onto the team for the long term. We're looking for the right person to come alongside our 20-year-old son– to mentor him, share your experience, and help him keep growing – while also taking your lead from him day to day, because at the end of the day; this wonderful young Kiwi bloke is now our Farm Manager. It would mean so much to us to find someone who fits, who wants to build a life here – to put down roots, grow your own young family if that's where you're at, and become part of our...

Due to unforseen circumstances we are looking for our  next 2ic THIS IS A IMMEDIATE  START.  WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED  SO DONT BOTHER APPYING IF YOU NEED A ACCREDITED EMPLOYER AND DONT LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND  . we milk 500 cows thru a 44 bail rotary with acrs .protrak and heat detection cameras  You must be a team player  as we are a team of 3  .the farm is  flat to rolling contour  just 10 mins  to otorohanga 15 mins to  te awamutu  . You will work a 8on 2 off  then 8 on 3 off roster. There is a good 3 bedroom house avalible  with good  schools close . You have to competent  with tractors as well as 2  and 4 wheeler  motorbikes  and be able to manage staff when the manager is away . Detection mastitis as well as lame cows  . If this sounds like a bit of you please apply directly  to [email protected]  with a min of 3 references  that are  valid aswell as a brief work.history  .must be able to pass pre employment drug test  as well as random drug tests

Dairy Farm Assistant Manager (2IC) Location: Ngatea. we are looking for a top operator (or aspiring to be) Assistant Manager to help us keep our dairy operations running as smooth as fresh cream! The farm is 130ha and we milk through a 50 bale rotary, system 4. 480 cows. What You’ll Do: Support the team in daily operations—think herd care, milking routines, and equipment upkeep. Lead, train, and inspire a fantastic team of farm workers. Keep an eye on herd health, nutrition, and comfort—happy cows, happy farm! Dive into data—track production, feed, and efficiency, and help us keep improving. Work with the team to ensure we’re meeting sustainability goals—because we care about our cows, staff and the planet! Who You Are: You’ve got some farm experience (bonus if you know your way around a milking shed!). You’re a natural leader who thrives on teamwork and communication. You’re organized, adaptable, and excited to get your hands dirty. You’ve...

Experienced 2IC | Full Autumn Calving | Winter Milk We are looking for an experienced 2IC to join a well-run 370ha effective dairy farm, milking a Friesian herd and producing approximately 290,000kgMS. This is a full autumn-calving, winter-milk operation with no spring calving, operating a System 4 farming system. We are situated at Matauri Bay in Northland. The farm is part of an integrated farming business comprising 5 dairy platforms, and a beef finishing unit, dairy support unit and purpose-built calf rearing facility.   The farm offers: ·         Modern 54-bale rotary – 5 years old ·         Halter system with automatic drafting ·         Herd homes ·         Quality late-model machinery ·         Well-maintained infrastructure ·         Young stock grazed off farm ·         Excellent support systems We’re looking for someone who: ·         Has proven 2IC, Assistant Manager or equivalent dairy farming experience...

herd manager/2ic role available due to a team members health deteriorating  experience in major aspect of NZ dairy farming is must  HB shed with Acr's and in shed feed 450 peak cows 

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Manager to join our team.  The property has excellent infrastructure including 40 aside herringbone cowshed, in-shed feed system about to be installed, well maintained tracks and stock water system.  The property produced 223,987 kgMS from 573 cows peaked milked.  The aim is to run a farm system 3-4 with a strong focus on maximising pasture growth and pasture utilisation.  Pasture io is provided as a tool to assist with pasture management.  The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills, be a leader and be interested in learning and growing their knowledge of dairy farm systems. 

We are looking for a reliable, motivated and experienced 2IC to join our dairy farming team, located just 12 minutes from Taupō, commencing September 2026. About the Farm ● Approximately 650 cows ● Herd managed using Halter technology ● Modern 50 AS Herringbone dairy shed with ACR and Protrack drafting ● In-shed feeding system ● Warm modern 3-bedroom on-farm accommodation with garaging ● Progressive farming operation with a focus on efficient herd and pasture management The Role - Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will be involved across all areas of the dairy operation, including: ● Milking and day-to-day herd management ● Using Halter for herd movement, monitoring and grazing management ● Animal health and welfare ● Pasture and grazing management ● Calving and mating ● Feeding and supplementary feed, including in-shed feeding ● Tractor and machinery operation ● Effluent management and general farm maintenance ● Helping organise daily...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

We are looking for an experienced 2ic who can competently drive a tractor on hills, (dairy platform is mostly flat/rolling) feed out, efficiently milk and is able to carry out general farm maintenance. We are an organic, regenerative farm also with 200 head of beef. Organic experience is not necessary but would be an advantage .Animal health and pasture management are priorities . Halter is being installed so experience with that would be useful as is experience with minda and dairy dairy . The job comes with a 2/3 bedroom barn/house . We pay power and Internet too . We are 12 mins from town with own beach and small boat available to use . PLEASE do not apply if you aren't in New Zealand or don't have a work visa 

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Herd Manager for our 680-cow family dairy farm situated 8km from Dunsandel. We have a strong focus on fully feeding cows and animal health. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the dairy farm including milking in our modern 54 bail rotary with ACRs and in shed feeding through to pasture, fertilizer and irrigation management.   Our cows are wintered and calved down under cover in 3 herd homes. The ideal candidate will have a clear focus on individual responsibility and be a motivated team player that likes a laugh and is prepared to accept new challenges. A minimum of 3 years dairy experience is required.  Key attributes Being competent on tractors and around machinery  Good animal health awareness and early issue detection Competent hoof trimming an advantage  

Assistant Manager (2IC) required for our 480 cow OAD farm with runoff near Awanui. We are looking for someone: -With the relevant Visa or residency/ citizenship.  -At least 2 full seasons experience on Nz farms.  -Somone who wants to grow in the role and is committed to the Dairy industry.  -Great team player to work alongside our manager and other staff.  -You don't need to be an expert but we do need good skills around milking in a herringbone shed, tractor operations, animal health knowledge and general farm maintenance.  If this sounds like you, we would love to receive you cv with references.

  DAIRY FARM POSITION – 600 COWS | 170HA  We’re looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our team on a well-maintained 600-cow, 170ha dairy farm.   PLEASE NOTE: We are not an Accredited Employer, so applicants must already be based in New Zealand and have the legal right to work in NZ. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants. We are accepting applications across a range of experience levels — from someone with 2+ years’ dairy farming experience through to an experienced 2IC or Farm Manager. The position and level of responsibility can be tailored to suit the right person. About the farm: • 600 cows • 170ha • Well-maintained farm, machinery and facilities • 52-bail rotary shed • ACRs and auto wash, along with good shed automation • Good systems in place to make the day-to-day operation run efficiently About you: We’d preferably like someone with solid dairy experience who can think on their feet, use their initiative and get on...

We are seeking an energetic and experienced 2IC who is honest, reliable and trustworthy to join our team. You will be working in a team of 4. The appointed person would work alongside the owner and other staff and be capable of sole milking with good animal husbandry. This is a great farm to learn more or bring your expertise to the team. The ideal candidate would: - be able to work in a team environment - have at least 2 years dairy farm experience - have experience with tractor work - capable of riding a 2 and 4 wheeler motorbike.  Confident with pasture management, shed hygiene and animal health, daily running of the cowshed, and daily farm maintenance.  We are happy to provide training and support to someone wanting to upskill and further their farming career. Please only apply if you are residing in New Zealand.

We are looking for either a 2IC or farm assistant to assist in the daily running of my farming operation. We are not AEWV accredited employers so all applicants need to be NZ citizens or have valid work visa. We peak milk 520 cows through a 44 aside herringbone with in shed meal feeding. We have a 50 ha run off block and a 50 ha lease block 6k down the road. The run off block is used for wintering half our cows, raising young stock from weaners to R1s, and making baleage. The lease block is used for raising 50 of our R1s through to R2s and a small mob raising beef on dairy stock and some baleage.  We are seeking someone who has some previous dairy experience and can work unassisted. We offer competitive remuneration in a beautiful outdoor environment. 

We require a new manager/2IC to assist us in running our 550 cow farm near Enfield. Our previous 2IC of 4 years left at the end of the last season and we are looking for a fit and energetic person to join our team. Farm Information: 54 bail rotary with in-shed feeding and cup removers Fully irrigated 165 ha dairy platform with 3 pivots and fixed grid poles High performing XB herd targeting 550MS/cow and 2000 MS/ha 80ha Run-off that is fully irrigated with fixed grid poles We require someone that is capeable of running the farm to a high standard in the absence of the owners later in the season. They would need to be able to manage pasture, heat detect cows, and drive the tractor feeding out and spreading fertiliser on rolling hills. They need to be able to speak and understand English and be a NZ Resident or allowed to work in NZ The farm is located 10 minutes from Oamaru and 5 minutes from Enfield.

Glencairn Dairy Ltd are on the hunt for an awesome 2IC to join us on our 500 cow farm.  We are located 20 minutes from Oamaru near Windsor.  The farm is flat to rolling, 85% of the farm is irrigated with pivots and the balance is in k-line. The shed is a 40 ASHB with feed pad, in shed feeding, protrack, ACR's and auto teat sprayer. Glencairn is part of a larger corporate structure, there is plenty of opportunity to grow and learn within that environment. We would like the 2IC to be involved in all aspects of the farm, including financial budgeting, environmental compliance and H&S. Training will be provided Key tasks and responsibilities include:  Responsible for supporting manager to manage all stock in accordance with industry animal health and welfare guidelines and farm policies and procedures. Responsible for implementing efficient, effective milking and dairy hygiene practices. Ensuring all milk quality protocols are followed. Responsible for supporting...