Hopkins Farming Group

Hopkins farming Group owns and operates 10 farms within the wider Manawatu Region.  

Hopkins Farming Group Strategy is to ‘Grow Talented Dairy Farmers’ guided by the following three strategic pillars,

  • Our People – Talented and Safe People (Proud to work for Hopkins)
  • Our Planet – Farms and animals to be proud of (We care)
  • Our Profit – A high performing business (Achieving top 20% profitability)

15/11/2024
Permanent - Full Time
Hopkins Farming Group Horowhenua, Manawatu, Palmerston North
We are seeking an Assistant Manager for our Blythe farm. Located 15 minutes from Palmerston North in the Opiki area. The farm milks 740 cows through a herringbone cowshed. As part of a team of 4, you will support the manager lead the team to operate the farm. Chasing quality milk production from pasture, summer crop chicory is used and supplement over the feedpad through a mixer wagon sets a great base. We are seeking someone with 2-3 years experience, either in a 2IC role or with the skills suitable to step up. We are currently seeking a 2IC on our Blythe farm who has a passion for the dairy industry. Someone who takes pride in their work, has experience in pasture management, animal husbandry, compliance, people management, health and safety compliance and all-round great attitude. Blythe farm is located 20 minutes from Palmerston North and 5 minutes from Tokomaru. We milk 740 cows through a 44ASHB shed. The farm has centre pivot irrigation, a mixer wagon, and utilizes...
Closing date for Applications:
16/12/2024