Job Description

We are on the look out for a Assistant Manager wanting to actively assist management of our 685 cow farm operation in the South Waikato.

The farm is a 230 hectare effective with a 50 bail rotary platform with in-shed feeding, automatic teat spray, auto draft with cow manager tags to aid with animal health and mating. 

The successful applicant must have a proven track record in identifying pasture, moving and shifting of irrigators (travelling) organising and implementing animal health procedures, must be able to effectively manage other farm staff and at least 3 years dairy farming experience in New Zealand.

This role is suited to someone who is ready to hit the ground running, with the ability to execute on farm tasks, follow farm procedures and able to lead other farm staff in absence of Contract Milker. 

3 bedroom house with double garage and log burner available with position

Great salary will be offered based on experience

You must provide 3 references, with your most current employer being 1 of those and MUST pass a pre-employement drug test

Farm Size (ha)

230

Peak Herd Size (cows)

685

Typical On-farm Staff

4.5

Position Start Date

13/07/2026

Accommodation available

3 bedroom home with double garage and log burner

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation