Grazing Block Assistant Manager/2IC - Glencoe

🐄 Ready for your next challenge? Our Glencoe support block which runs R1 and R2 heifers using a pasture-based farming system with a strong focus on animal welfare. We’re seeking a driven Assistant Manager/2IC to join our team.

📍 Location: Just 20 mins from Gore and 30 mins from Winton and Invercargill:

• Peak herd 2000, R1 and R2 heifers
• 25ha of beet

🛠️ About the Role: This is a permanent, full-time position focused on:

• Pasture allocation and stock management
• Tractor work (feeding out, fencing, general yard duties)

 🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 20 dairy support blocks in the South Island that winter most of our 57,000 MA Cows and graze our 29,000 young stock. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around people, process, and 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.

📋 Key Responsibilities:

• Pasture and feed management
• Animal care and welfare
• Land use and farm presentation
• General farm maintenance
• Health and safety compliance
• Staff supervision
• Accurate record keeping

👤 Who We’re Looking For: You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Put health and safety first
• Have experience or keen to learn pasture-based systems
• Are committed to environmental and animal welfare standards
• Bring a proactive, can-do attitude

💼 What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
• On-farm housing available including electricity (reasonable costs).
• Opportunities for career growth within our wider farming business

📝 Additional Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check
• Must hold and maintain a valid New Zealand work visa

Apply now by sending your CV through at [email protected]