2IC Assistant Manager

Key duties

• Assist with daily farm management and implement farm policies and seasonal plans.
• Manage daily planning and staff supervision in the absence of the Farm Manager / Owner.
• Lead and supervise milking and shed routines, including rotary, ACR and ProTrac systems, maintaining milk quality, hygiene and efficiency.
• Coordinate herd routines, including stock movements, drafting and yard work.
• Implement and monitor animal health and welfare plans; identify and treat health issues in accordance with farm protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Implement and monitor calving, mating and seasonal herd management plans, recording events and reporting progress.
• Develop, implement and monitor the seasonal feed budget, including pasture allocation, break fencing, supplementary feeding and in-shed feed checks.
• Manage soil, nutrients, effluent and water in accordance with farm plans and environmental requirements, including irrigation where applicable.
• Coordinate and train junior staff, communicate priorities and support effective teamwork.
• Safely operate farm vehicles and machinery, implement routine maintenance schedules, carry out basic repairs and report breakdowns promptly.
• Maintain fences, water systems and general farm infrastructure.
• Model safe working practices and support the health, safety and wellbeing of the team.
• Assist with developing and monitoring the farm budget, track resource use and report cost concerns.
• Monitor and benchmark key performance indicators and progress towards seasonal farm goals.

Minimum Hours = 30 hours per week, annual hours 2600 per season

$2028 non-taxable allowance for work clothing

Minimum requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the following:

• At least 2 years of relevant dairy farming experience, OR

• A relevant NZQA Level 4 qualification

Pre-employment checks

• Police clearance

• Drug test

Eligibility to apply

Only New Zealand citizens or New Zealand residents need apply.

How to apply

Please apply with your CV, including references.