We are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) or good farm assistant that can soon step up to 2IC, to join our team on Mount Bee Dairies, located in Northern Southland 40–60 minutes from Te Anau, Gore, Invercargill, and Queenstown.
With the possibility of taking over Management in 1 or 2 years for the right person.
We milk 630 cows through a 54-bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray, in-shed feeding. Our farm is 226 hectares of effective area. We winter cows on fodder beet and swedes ourselves on our additional Run off block of 55Ha, raise young stock on the farm until they reach 100kg before they go grazing. There is also the option for a partner to take part in calf rearing/relief milking.
you will work in a team of three including myself as manager and relief staff when needed. You will need to be hands-on, willing to get the job done, but also ready to step into a leadership role and make decisions when required.
Our farm is a grass-based system 2 farm, so pasture management is key. So, we are looking for someone who
· Can allocate feed and, ideally, develop a feed plan or be keen to learn, or willing to learn.
· Is calm with people and stock
· Is confident in milk quality and herd management.
· Has great stockman ship and attention to detail
· Can do general farm and asset maintenance.
· Will follow health and safety protocols and lead team by example
· Is confident on two-wheeler
Previous 2 years of NZ farm experience are essential to apply for this position
Depending on experience we can offer a competitive salary. Roster changes if/when required depending on workload. 8-2 at calving, 9-3 from January onwards.
Upon application applicants must consider that they would:
- pass a pre-employment drug ang alcohol test and random on farm tests when required
- provide at least 2 references unless you are long-time employee
- be fit and able to fulfil the role
- pass a criminal conviction check
- already be in NZ and if required have a valid NZ work visa
- be able to work as part of a team but also work alone
- have good communication skills
- take pride in the work they do
- be honest and punctual
Starting date is 01/06/2026 or negotiable.
Mount Bee Dairies is hiring
We are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) to join our team on Mount Bee Dairies, located in Northern Southland 45–70 minutes from Te Anau, Gore, Invercargill, and Queenstown.
We milk 630 cows through a 54-bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray, in-shed feeding. Our farm is 226 hectares of effective area. We winter cows on fodder beet and swedes ourselves on our additional Run off block of 55Ha, raise young stock on the farm until they reach 100kg before they go grazing. There is also the option for a partner to take part in calf rearing/relief milking.
As 2IC, you will work in a team of three including myself as manager and relief staff when needed. You will need to be hands-on, willing to get the job done, but also ready to step into a leadership role and make decisions when required.
Our farm is a grass-based system 2 farm, so pasture management is key.