Job Description

Assistant Farm Manager wanted to help run the daily operation of a 750 cow farm near Balfour, Southland. 310 hectare effective. A 60 bail rotary dairy shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, auto cup remover with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating. 

To be considered for the role you must have a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how. 

In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump, good working gear and machinery is on offer.

Farm Size (ha)

310 ha

Peak Herd Size (cows)

750

Typical On-farm Staff

3

Position Start Date

01/10/2026

Accommodation available

3 bedroom house with heat pump

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation