2IC Northern Southland

Permanent - Full Time Assistant Manager (2IC) Herd Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a 2IC/Herd Manager to join us for the 2025/2026 season.

Our farm is located in Mossburn. We milk 950 cows through a 50 bail rotary on a 370 hectare milking platform with Afimilk collars, Protrack drafting and automatic cup removers. You will be working with the sharemilkers and three other staff members. All cows are wintered off farm. 

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 have a minimum of 3 years experience in the industry. 

Please apply online with an up to date CV and at least 2 references. 

Farm Size (ha)

370

Peak Herd Size (cows)

950

Typical On-farm Staff

4

Position Start Date

15/06/2025

Accommodation available

Tidy 2 bedroom house with heat pump - suited to single person or couple

Hour Type

season

Average Hours Per week

45

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)