Assistant Farm Manager Needed in Whataroa (REC-2IC-HD)

$104,040 - $114,040 yearly

Job Description

We have a job available for an Assistant Farm Manager  with at least 2+ years' experience on a 1150-cow farm in the Whataroa area, milking through a 70 Bail Rotary shed.

You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including:

  • Milking
  • Shed Management
  • Animal Husbandry and Production
  • Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment
  • Pasture and fodder Management
  • Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery
  • Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements
  • Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management
  • Cattle transportation
  • Contractor Organisation and Management
  • Staff Management 
  • and other general farm duties.

Weekly hours are a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 60. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed maximum hours in a fortnightly pay period, you will be paid the agreed overtime hourly rate for each additional hour worked.

The schedule may vary; Roster will be 8 days on, 3 days off.

Salary ranges from $104,040 - $114,040 per annum. 

Candidates are required to provide good related references. 

To be considered you must:

  • provide a CV which is current, correct and complete or alternative evidence of work (this is proof of work and professionalism and the employer will not consider you without this)
  • be a solid worker and with good character (where possible, we will do a criminal check)
  • be physically fit
  • be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
  • have at least a restricted driver licence 

If you're committed to getting up early, working hard, treating the animals with care and respect and communicating well with others, you will want this job (and last in it).

Farm Size (ha)

530

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1150

Typical On-farm Staff

7

Position Start Date

31/07/2026

Accommodation available

A solo 3-bedroom house is included. No pets or smoking in the accommodation. Rent will be deducted from wages. Power and Internet are payable by the worker.

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

53

Roster

Single rotation - 8 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

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