2IC Position Available – Join Our Team!
Due to a change in availability, we are now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is keen to advance their career in the dairy industry. The role starts 1st June 2025, with flexibility for the right person.
This is a 2IC position involving a range of farm tasks, including but not limited to:
Pasture walks and herd feeding/planning
Weekly reporting of farm physical data
Day-to-day staff management
Adhering to farm policies and procedures
Taking the lead on animal health and stepping up in the manager’s absence
What we offer:
Competitive remuneration package
On-farm training and external development opportunities through Primary ITO and DairyNZ
Accommodation options:
Section of a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house
Modern 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom tiny home
Roster:
6:2 over calving
8:2, 8:3, or 5:2 from October onwards, depending on team needs
About the farm:
650 cows calved through a 50-bale internal rotary
Irrigation: 70% centre pivot, 25% rotorainer, 5% sprinklers/K-Line
700-cow concrete feed pad
Located 8km from Lincoln Township
2 full-time staff members plus the manager
What we’re looking for:
Minimum 2 years full-time dairying experience
Level 3 Primary ITO completed (Level 4 or tertiary education preferred)
Current full driver’s licence
Must be eligible to work in NZ and available for an in-person interview
Interested?
We’d love to hear from you!
Calving 650 cows through a 50-bale internal rotary the farm is irrigated by a centre pivot (70%), rotorainer (25%) and sprinklers/Kline (5%). The farm has a 700-cow concrete feed pad and is situated 8km from Lincoln township.