2IC Assistant Manager

Castlecor Farm is located in Meath, Central Ireland, and is operating under a farm partnership.

Running 450 Spring Calving LIC X-Breed Cows on a New Zealand Pasture-based system 2 type system.

We're looking for someone for a 2IC assistant manager role due to our current 2IC progressing to a management role in the industry, after over two year with us.  Start date negotiable anytime between July and November.

This is a permanent position with your own accommodation provided on-farm. Your position will consist of helping the herd owner/ farm manager operate the farm on day to day basis and leading the operation of the farm when the manager isn’t present.

Your main roles would include, but are not limited to;

Assisting the farm manager in the general day-to-day operation of the farm, including.

• Grass management, allocating feed and setting up breaks.
• Herd health and general animal care.
• Caring out the day to day operation of the farm when the manager is away.
• Milking
• Tractor work and feeding out
• Breaks and break feeding
• General maintenance and spraying
• Some young stock work on heifer grazing farm
• General treatment and animal husbandry of cows and calve in spring.

Pay is negotiable depending on experience, ability and attitude. 

What were looking for;

-            Someone with a good attitude who works well in a team and has a good sense of humour, and who is willing to learn is essential.

-            A good level of knowledge, understanding and skills related to grass-based dairy farming. – Previous experience is essential for this role.

-            Capable of operating machinery, driving tractors, feeding out and using quad bikes.

-            A basic level of stockmanship, animal health and husbandry skills.

-            A good work ethic

What were offering;

-            Your own recently renovated accommodation provided on farm in a nice setting.

-            Competitive remuneration package- based on level of experience and attitude.

-            A company vehicle is available for local and some weekend use.

-            Being part of an established team that gets along well and is enjoyable to work with. Over 2.5 years with zero permanent staff turnover. Position is only become available as our current 2IC is progressing to a management role in the industry.

• Good location, The farm is located 2 minutes outside of Oldcastle, a decent-sized town 1 hour north-west of Dublin Airport. This makes for easy access to Europe for weekend trips away.
• Would suit a young person well, who wants to work overseas with the option to travel Europe on their weekends and time off.

* An Irish 12-month working holiday visa is easily and cheaply available for New Zealanders, a permanent work visa is also available. *

* Previous employee reference available upon request*

* Also and opportunity for a couple positions and or a short term dairy assistant position for the 2027 spring calving season.