🐄 Assistant Manager (2ic) WANTED – 1,500 COWS | TARRAS, CENTRAL OTAGO

Job Description

Looking for your next long-term home in dairy farming?

We are now looking for an experienced 2IC to join our brand new 1,500-cow conversion in Tarras.

Our current 2IC is having to relocate due to an unexpected change in family circumstances, creating an opportunity for the right person to join us from late September.

We’re looking for someone who wants to settle in, become part of the team and grow with the business — ideally someone looking for a long-term move for themselves and their family.

What’s important to us:

-       Strong pasture management skills

-       Ability to lead and organise a team

-       Good problem-solving and decision-making

-       Clear, honest communication

-       Strong stockmanship and animal health skills

-       Someone who takes ownership and gets stuck in

You’ll work directly alongside the contract milker and need to be confident taking responsibility for the farm when he’s away.

The lifestyle:

Accommodation is a brand-new 4-bedroom G.J. Gardner home, built to a high standard, with a log burner, heat pump, attached garage with internal access and amazing elevated views.

Located in Tarras, you're close to both Wānaka and Cromwell, with the local primary school just down the road and high schools accessible by school bus.

We’re building something for the long term and want someone who wants to be part of it.

1,500 cows | 510ha | 80-bale Waikato rotary | Protrack | In-shed feeding | Fully irrigated

Competitive package based on experience

If you're an experienced 2IC  and ready to step up, we’d like to hear from you.

Send through your CV and a bit about yourself and your farming experience to [email protected]

Farm Size (ha)

510

Peak Herd Size (cows)

1500

Typical On-farm Staff

6

Position Start Date

05/10/2026

Accommodation available

yes

Hour Type

week

Average Hours Per week

55

Roster

Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 3 days Off

Remuneration paid by

Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

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

Competitive salary package