11 Farm Manager jobs

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Runoff Farm Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our well-maintained runoff farm, located just 15 minutes southwest of Oamaru. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in livestock, pasture, and property management and wants to be part of a progressive farming business focused on achieving outstanding results. About the Role You will be responsible for the overall management of the runoff property, working closely with the dairy farm management team to ensure stock are well cared for and feed resources are utilized efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Managing young stock, dry cows, and wintering stock. Feed budgeting and pasture management. Crop establishment and grazing management. Animal health and welfare. Irrigation operation and maintenance (where applicable). Tractor work, feeding out, cultivation, and general farm maintenance. Fencing, weed...

On behalf of a client we have a farm managers role available for a hard working motivated person, the farm is 700-750 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed with cup removers and autodrafting.  The system is a system 3 where about 700-1,000Kgs of supplements is imported onto the farm.  You will be working with a skilled farm owner along with the farm consultant, this support network will enable you to perform well and grow your skills for your next opportunity.  This role may lead to a contract milking role for the right candidate the following season if they perform well and fit in with the management team.  Please apply online via this website and we will contact you back with next steps. 

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Ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking a driven and experienced full time Farm Manager to join our team at Millvale farm, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the farm.  Our ideal applicant must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a 2IC/Farm Manager role, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system. 📍 Location: Just 30 minutes from Gore and 15 minutes from Tapanui: 116 hectare 380 peak milking 36 a side herringbone shed   🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates over 60 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Share milking for the right people. . 📋 Key...

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with initiative and drive who can work well on their own and as part of a team. This run-off property provides dairy support for two dairy farms. The manager is responsible for the day to day running of the property (in communication with the farm owner) and is required to manage the grazing and feeding of all dry stock, ensuring they meet target weights and condition. You will have a varied work load Managing - animal health, pasture and cropping management, staff management during winter, vehicle and equipment maintenance, general farm maintenance, record keeping, co-ordination/ communication with various people & businesses, as well as health and safety. Please provide an updated CV with references.  Must be a New Zealand citizen. 

  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...

FARM MANAGER / CONTRACT MILKER – OAD DAIRY FARM Experienced Dairy Operator Wanted – Southland We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager / Contract Milker / Sharemilker-level dairy operator to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of a progressive OAD dairy farm in Southland . This is a hands-on management position for someone who understands that running a profitable dairy farm requires more than simply getting cows milked. We are looking for someone who can take ownership, make decisions, identify problems before they become problems, manage people and cows effectively, and drive production and profitability. The successful applicant will have a strong background in dairy farming and ideally have experience as a Contract Milker, Sharemilker, 2IC or Farm Manager . THE FARM Approximately 330 cows Approximately 150 ha dairy platform Once-a-day (OAD) milking system Southland location...

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Assistant Manager or 2IC looking to take a step into a Farm Management role. Location: Lake Arapuni rd, Putaruru Farm Details: • 129 ha • milking 320 Friesian X cows • 26 ashb with meal feeders and auto cup-removers Our Team: You will be assisting the farm owner with the day-to-day running of the dairy farm with the opportunity to upskill and run the operation sole charge. Start Date: August/September 2026 Key Skills/Responsibilities:  Milking shed management and hygiene.  Animal health; identifying and treating (e.g. mastitis, lameness, milk fever).  Records; assist with animal records including; calving, mating, animal health and treatments.  Pasture management; farm walks, calculating feed...

Looking for a competent manager/2ic to help run a 950 cow dairy unit based in riverton for the season, due to health issues of a previous staff member who had to unfourtuantly leave.  We run a 6n2 roster all season.  Big 5 bedroom newer home.  The candidate will be responsible for assisting myself with full farm managment Must be competent in all animal health Able to drive tractors for feeding out and mowing.  Good pasture managment. Must be good with foreign staff and able to handle challenges. Must be a nz resident or hold open work Visa. Salary will reflect experience. Possible releif milking available for partner

Junior manager/2IC Dairy Farm Position  We are seeking a motivated and capable  2IC (Second in Charge) or trainee manager  to join our team on a  550-cow dairy farm . Our farm operates a  40-aside herringbone shed  and you will be working alongside  two other team members  in a supportive environment. This role suits someone who is confident stepping into a leadership position and helping run the day-to-day operations of the farm. Key Responsibilities Assist with the day-to-day management of the farm Support and help manage staff Milking in a 40-aside herringbone shed Animal health, pasture management, and general farm duties Taking responsibility for farm operations when the manager is off-farm You’ll be working alongside   two other team members   in a team-focused environment where   respect, communication, and helping each other succeed are a big priority . We run an additional farm 5km away and...

Farm Manager – Awamoko Dairy Location: North Otago (Oamaru region) Roster: To be discussed / Competitive Technology: Fully integrated Halter system   About the Role Awamoko Dairy (part of Marchwood Farms) is looking for an experienced, tech-savvy Farm Manager to lead our progressive dairy unit. If you are passionate about high-performing pasture management, top-tier animal health, and leveraging cutting-edge ag-tech to make farming smarter, not harder, this is the role for you. We have completely transitioned away from traditional fences and intensive physical herding, running our herd entirely on the Halter collar system.   Key Responsibilities Tech-Driven Herd Management: Oversee daily herd health, heat detection, and automated drafting using Halter data and insights. Precision Grazing: Utilise Halter’s virtual fencing to optimise pasture allocation (kg/DM per cow), monitor daily paddock covers, and protect regrowth.  Team...