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1408

  • Tapanui, New Zealand

Herd Manager/2ic

We are on the look out for a skilled and dedicated herd manager with the goal of becoming 2ic, to join our team this 26/27 season starting June.

NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS

must be available for an in person interview.

We milk all year round, milking 250 cows over June/July.

Calving 150 in February, 100 in May and 600 in July/August.

Farm is located 10 minutes from Tapanui, 25 minutes to Gore.

Shed is a 54 bale rotary with ACR’s and smart wash.

Cows wintered in Wintering barn on farm and on support blocks nearby

Accommodation is a new tiny home, better suited to a single person or a couple with room for expansion in the future.

Good and tidy farm infrastructure.

5 and 2 roster all year round

Key responsibilities will include:

-Assisting with all aspects of the dairy farm including Milking, feeding, general farm maintenance and cow health.

-Be confident but careful on a 4 wheeler.

-Be comfortable with basic shed maintenance and keeping it clean and tidy. -Being capable and confident in tractor work is preferable, further training can be provided to the right applicant.

We’re looking for someone with a minimum of 2 years dairy farming experience, salary will be experience based.

Must be trustworthy, take pride in your job and have a passion for dairy farming with a goal to grow in the industry.

For all inquires please send your CV to along with 2 references Cameron at [email protected]

05/10/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Senior farm assistant/couples role
1408 Tapanui, New Zealand
Senior farm assistant role, will suit couple. We are on the lookout for a skilled and dedicated herd manager with the goal of becoming 2ic, to join our team this 26/27 season starting in October there is also work for partner duties will include milkings/general farm work in all aspects. We are happy to provide training for the right applicant. NOT ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS must be an NZ citizen or NZ resident Must be available for an in-person interview. We milk all year round, milking 250 cows over June/July. Calving 150 in February, 100 in May and 600 in July/August. Farm is located 6 minutes from Tapanui, 25 minutes to Gore. Shed is a 54-bale rotary with ACR’s and smart wash. Our cows are wintered in a Wintering barn on farm and on support blocks nearby. Accommodation is a 3 bedroom home in the Tapanui township, close to local schools. Good and tidy farm infrastructure. 6 and 1 over calving 5 and 2 during the...
Closing date for Applications:
04/11/2026
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