Job Description

We have a position available for an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager for our 700 cow Dairy Farm, with a  54 Bale Rotary,  ACR's,  Protrac and in shed feeding. You will  be working alongside a great team, on a tidy well maintained farm in a very desirable location.  The farm is irrigated by Centre pivots, set pole sprinklers  and a small amount of K-line.

The applicant must be currently residing in NZ, with a permanent work visa or residency. 

You must hold a very sound knowledge of Dairy farming, with pasture management skills, mating, and animal health, a good understanding of irrigation systems and be confident operating machinery. Able to communicate with staff, use your initiative and be able to step in and  run the farm on the Managers days off.

You will occupy a brand new,  modern 2 bedroom home.  Lauriston, OLS, Methven Primary and Mt Hutt college all available options for schooling.

Applicants are required to have a minimum of 3 years experience on a New Zealand Dairy farm.

You will be required to provide references.

Farm Size (ha)

200

Peak Herd Size (cows)

700

Typical On-farm Staff

4 plus owners

Position Start Date

04/12/2026

Accommodation available

New 2 bedroom house

Hour Type

negotiable

Average Hours Per week

50

Roster

Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off

Remuneration paid by

By Negotiation