Dairy Farm Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking the right person to join our dairy farming business from the start of the 2027 season.

We are open-minded about exactly what this role looks like and would welcome conversations with applicants ranging from experienced Herd Managers through to Farm Managers, and potentially Contract Milkers for the right person. Our priority is not fitting someone into a predetermined role, but finding a person whose values, goals and approach to farming align with ours.

About Our Farm

Our farm operates a grass-first system, producing approximately 310,000kgMS annually. Significant investment in infrastructure, technology and staff housing has created a well-resourced farming operation with the tools and facilities needed to do the job well.

Supported by SmaXtec animal health monitoring technology and a highly automated cowshed, we combine strong farming fundamentals with a commitment to continual improvement.

We take genuine pride in our farm. Presentation, maintenance and doing the little things well matter to us, and we're looking for someone who shares that same sense of pride.

As owners, we live on-farm and are actively involved in the business. We believe the best outcomes come from good people working together, sharing ideas and taking pride in what they do.

We are looking for someone who is ready to take ownership of the day-to-day operation of the farm. This includes leading and supporting staff, managing rosters and workloads, maintaining high standards across the farm, and ensuring the business runs smoothly while working collaboratively with us as owners.

About You

You genuinely enjoy farming and take pride in doing the job well.

You care about your cows, your team, your workplace and the results you achieve. You understand the importance of strong grassland management, excellent stockmanship and clear communication. You're someone who notices the small things, maintains high standards and takes ownership of your responsibilities.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for the dairy industry
• Has a strong track record within New Zealand dairy systems
• Demonstrates excellent animal welfare and stockmanship
• Understands and enjoys grass-based farming systems
• Takes pride in maintaining a tidy, organised and well-presented farm
• Has strong pasture, feed and herd management skills
• Is capable of leading people, organising workloads and managing rosters
• Can confidently oversee the day-to-day operation of the farm
• Communicates openly and works well with others
• Is reliable, honest and accountable
• Is well organised and pays attention to detail
• Enjoys learning, improving and embracing new ideas
• Wants to contribute to a positive team culture

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares our values, takes genuine pride in their work, and wants to contribute to the long-term success of the farm.

What We Offer

• Excellent housing
• Modern cowshed with a high level of automation, monitoring and labour-saving technology
• SmaXtec animal monitoring technology
• Supportive, invested owners
• A positive and respectful working environment
• Flexibility to shape the role around the right person
• The opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and build a long-term future within the business

We're looking for more than someone to fill a position. We want to build a strong, long-term relationship with a person who cares about doing things well, shares our commitment to high standards, and is looking for a role where they can establish themselves, make a meaningful contribution, and be part of the business for the longer term.