Applicants must be based in New Zealand when applying.
We have an exciting opportunity at Willsden Farm for a highly motivated individual to join our team as the Assistant Manager (2IC). The 2IC assists with the day-to-day running of the farm with a focus on implementing farm policies and plans.
Does this sound like you?
- You have at least 3 years’ experience in farming or a tertiary qualification in agriculture
- You have a sound knowledge of all aspects of large-scale dairy farming in New Zealand including people management, stock management, rotary dairy shed operation, machinery, irrigation, and pasture management.
- You have a good understanding of compliance requirements and a desire to be environmentally low impact.
- You’re able to maintain a high standard of milk quality and shed cleanliness.
- You’re a great record keeper and have excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
- You’re conscious about health & safety and will do everything you can to keep yourself and your team members safe.
- You can lead the farm team in the Managers absence.
We offer a competitive salary based on experience and skill level, accommodation, health insurance regular flexible rostered time off, and time off for training.
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 as you'll need to go between farm and runoff.
Two bedroom accommodation is available on-farm.
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