2IC (Assistant Manager)

2IC – 500 COW OAD DAIRY FARM | NORTHLAND

Position starting January / February 2027

We are looking for an experienced, reliable and motivated dairy farmer to join our team as 2IC on our 500-cow dairy farm in Northland.

This is a great opportunity for someone confident working with cows, who enjoys taking responsibility and wants to be an important part of a progressive and well-organised farming operation.

THE FARM

• 500 cows
• 220ha Dairy Farm 
• Once-a-day milking all year round
• Split-calving system – approximately 350 autumn-calving and 150 spring-calving cows
• 40-aside herringbone cowshed
• Automatic drafting gate
• SenseHub collars for herd monitoring and management
• Modern farming systems and technology
• Good team environment
• 3-bedroom house available on farm
• 11 days on / 3 days off roster

THE ROLE

The 2IC will work closely with the farm owner and play an important role in the day-to-day running of the farm.

The successful applicant will be milking full-time alongside another milker, as well as taking responsibility for a range of other farm duties.

• Assist with day-to-day farm management
• Milk quality management
• Take responsibility for herd and stock work
• Animal health and reproductive management
• Pasture and feed management
• Use SenseHub technology to monitor the herd
• Stock movements
• General farm maintenance and fencing
• Tractor, machinery and irrigation work
• Help maintain high standards across the farm
• Step up and take responsibility when the farm owner is away

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for someone who:

• Has solid NZ dairy farming experience
• Has previous 2IC or senior farm assistant experience
• Is confident with cows and general farm management
• Has good animal health and stockmanship skills
• Has good communication 
• Is reliable, honest and hardworking
• Can work well as part of a team and independently
• Is organised and takes pride in their work
• Is willing to take responsibility and make decisions when required
• Has a positive attitude and is keen to continue developing their skills
• Holds a current NZ driver’s licence
• Is drug-free and willing to undertake pre-employment drug testing and a criminal history check prior to starting

ACCOMODATION

A 3-bedroom house is available on farm as part of the position.

SALARY

Salary will be negotiated based on experience, skills and suitability for the role.

If you’re an experienced dairy farmer looking for the next step in your career and would like to be part of a progressive 500-cow, OAD operation, we’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch to discuss the position or send through your CV.