48 2ic assistant manager jobs found

Due to our current 2IC wanting to leave to be closer to family we now looking for someone to fill our role as 2IC. We will be milking 440-450 cows in a 37 A/S H/B shed,twice a day on150Ha dairy platform.Our farm is located 15 minutes from  Greytown, Martinborough and Featherston. Our local school is   2km's away with a school bus at the gate. Accommodation is a 3bdrm home, enclosed single garage and small shed  adjoining the garage. Warm home, neat and tidy, suitable for a small family.  We are looking for a team player, with 2 or more years of experience, who  will get stuck in and get the jobs done. Able to work efficiently milking,  calving, shifting irrigators, feeding out, and just enjoys farm work and  cows. You will need to be able to ride a motorbike, be competent in using  machinery to feed out hay, baleage and silage.A current NZ drivers license is essential. We encourage you the opportunity to learn and grow, and continue to build   on dairy farming...

Candy Dairy is a fully irrigated farm located 25 mins inland from Timaru. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic assistant farm manager/ 2IC to join and help lead our team. This farm peak milks 800 cows through a 54 bail rotary with split calving 100 in autumn 700 spring winter milking 200 cows. We run Halter on our cows and also young stock. The successful applicant will: - Work well in a team and be able to lead and take charge when required - Take pride in all that you do - Have at least 3 years’ experience in a NZ dairy system - Be honest and H&S minded - Have strong animal husbandry skills - the ability to diagnose and treat animals accordingly - Strong pasture management & be competent with machinery and motorbikes - Be able to work unsupervised & take responsibility for operating the shed & dairy unit. - Have a current and clean NZ drivers’ license - Be a NZ citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work visa and currently be in New Zealand We will...

2IC required for 280 cow farm near Morrinsville. We are looking for a self-motivated  worker with strong attention to detail to help manage this high producing herd.  3 bedroom + office provided You will have at least 2 years full time farm experience. Milking through a 22ashb

Take the next step in your dairy career with a respected family-owned farming business that invests in its people. If you're an experienced Farm Assistant ready to step into a 2IC role, or a Junior 2IC looking for genuine career progression, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-run, modern dairy operation in beautiful North West Tasmania. Why you'll love this role $75,000 AUD salary + 12% Superannuation Tidy 2-bedroom home provided Relocation support available Maximum average 50-hour work week Opportunity for your partner to gain employment on-farm Work with a supportive Farm Manager and Operations Manager who are committed to your development Be part of a growing business with long-term career opportunities About the farm You'll join a well-established, family-owned agricultural business with over 20 years of successful dairy and beef farming operations across Australia and Tasmania. The farm milks 750 cross-bred cows through a modern...

We are looking for a Assistant manager who can confidently run one of the 2 dairy sheds of the farm. The farm is located 15 minutes from gore and 5 minutes from Riversdale. The farm has 430ha all flat and has 2 sheds, A 50 and 54 bale rotary both are ACR and have PROTRACT drafting gate. Each shed will have 1 2IC, 1 herd manager and 1 assistant herd manager( reliever). the farm will calved 1200 cows this season and will get split evenly on both sheds after calving. The successful applicant will be working along with the farm manager. We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) with plenty of dairy operating experience. Someone who is self motivated and efficient. Duties and Responsibilities includes: Pasture and grazing management milk production stock management animal health and welfare breeding calving recording plant/machinery/ farm vehicles environmental management staff management health and safety This is a fantastic opportunity for...

Experienced 2IC Farm Worker Wanted – Bainham Not an accredited employer We’re looking for a capable, reliable farm worker with 3+ years’ experience to step into a key 2IC role on a 1200-cow farm located 18 minutes from Collingwood in Golden Bay. The farm operates an 80-bail rotary and needs someone confident, skilled and ready to support day-to-day management. As 2IC, you’ll work closely with the Farm Manager and be an important part of the day-to-day running of the farm. What You’ll Be Doing Working closely with the Farm Manager with day-day farm operations Milking and shed management Animal husbandry, production and health monitoring Pasture and fodder management Machinery, equipment, shed maintenance and general farm maintenance Meeting regulatory requirements Breeding, calving and calf-rearing Cattle transport Contractor coordination Staff support and general farm duties Hours & Pay...

Looking for your next long-term home in dairy farming? We are now looking for an experienced 2IC to join our brand new 1,500-cow conversion in Tarras. Our current 2IC is having to relocate due to an unexpected change in family circumstances, creating an opportunity for the right person to join us from late September. We’re looking for someone who wants to settle in, become part of the team and grow with the business — ideally someone looking for a long-term move for themselves and their family. What’s important to us: -        Strong pasture management skills -        Ability to lead and organise a team -        Good problem-solving and decision-making -        Clear, honest communication -        Strong stockmanship and animal health skills -        Someone who takes ownership and gets stuck in You’ll work directly alongside the contract milker and need to be confident taking responsibility for the farm when he’s away. The lifestyle:...

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) for one of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is ha with 730 cows milked through a 43-bail herringbone.  This role reports directly to the Farm Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need excellent animal husbandry (lame cow management), pasture and feed management skills and knowledge, experienced tractor skills, excellent communication skills both written and oral....

Hi team we have just recently had our staff member decide to move on to a family farm. This this has created a great opportunity in short notice for an individual or couple to join the team leading into the 1st August 2026-2027 season and beyond. The farm is a family farm with myself in an owner operator system. We are a team focused family farm with opportunities to progress and grow, this is a high achieving, happy and healthy minded workplace We have 440 cows on farm producing over 600 milk solids per cow with great infrastructure. The farm is near Foxton (Manawatu) and has an excellent infrastructure: 36 aside herring bone with a smooth flowing automatic teat spraying cow shed. In shed feeding is used in conjunction with grass/maize silage and PKE in the paddock as required, running on a system 5 basis. This is a well-structured farm with very good policies, procedures and guidelines in place. Percy Farms are currently seeking employment of an Assistant manager / 2IC or an...

Due to unforseen circumstances we are looking for our  next 2ic THIS IS A IMMEDIATE  START.  WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED  SO DONT BOTHER APPYING IF YOU NEED A ACCREDITED EMPLOYER AND DONT LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND  . we milk 500 cows thru a 44 bail rotary with acrs .protrak and heat detection cameras  You must be a team player  as we are a team of 3  .the farm is  flat to rolling contour  just 10 mins  to otorohanga 15 mins to  te awamutu  . You will work a 8on 2 off  then 8 on 3 off roster. There is a good 3 bedroom house avalible  with good  schools close . You have to competent  with tractors as well as 2  and 4 wheeler  motorbikes  and be able to manage staff when the manager is away . Detection mastitis as well as lame cows  . If this sounds like a bit of you please apply directly  to [email protected]  with a min of 3 references  that are  valid aswell as a brief work.history  .must be able to pass pre employment drug test  as well as random drug tests

Note - Not all applicants will be contacted. Only looking due to change in role in business for current staff member. Seeking 1 person for this current season & beyond. 3-bedroom House is be available and is on farm - 13km/13mins from Waimate, South Canterbury. Applicant preferably someone who has done 2yrs of dairy farming and is motivated to learn, and feed cows.  Farm details: The dairy platform is approx.420ha effective, located 13km/13mins from the township of Waimate. Current Peak milk 940-980 cows through 54 bale rotary, with halter collars, with slight increase likely and in-shed feeding & pro-track like gate Irrigation: dryland farm. Cows will be milked twice daily for majority of season– 4/4.30am & 2pm cups on.  Typical breaks post calving of 8.30-9.30am, 11.30-2pm. Winter; 8-12, 1.30-4.30 Roster current 6/2 in calving can change with rotary shed. Salary, to be negotiated / based on experience. Benefits firewood (we will...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for a keen and motivated person to assist our team with the daily running of a 600 cow farm in Opio.  this position is flexible whether it be part time or full time, fixed term or permanent. There is a 3 bedroom home available for the right applicant and we are happy to tailor the job to suit.  farm is a tidy 200 ha unit with 40 aside herringbone with ACR, Protrack, walk over teat sprayer, and more. Milkings are quick and efficient always milking with one other staff member.  an excellent remuneration package is on offer to the suitable applicant. Please apply below with CV and current referees.  we are NOT accredited so you must be able to live and work in Nz otherwise please do not apply. 

Experienced Farm Assistant / 2IC – Sherry River, Tapawera 480–500 cows | 28-bale rotary | Excellent accommodation | Salary negotiable We are looking for an experienced and capable Farm Assistant / 2IC to join our team on our Sherry River dairy farm near Tapawera, Tasman . Milking approximately 480–500 cows through a 28-bale rotary , this is a hands-on position working alongside our Farm Manager and his partner. This is not an entry-level farm assistant position . We are looking for someone with solid dairy farming experience who is confident carrying out day-to-day farm operations and has the practical ability and judgement to step up and competently operate the farm in the Farm Manager's absence . About the role The successful applicant will be involved across the day-to-day operation of the farm, including: Milking and general dairy shed duties Confident and competent tractor operation Feeding out and feed management Fertiliser...

About the role We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable 2IC or Herd Manager to join our small dairy farming team. This is a hands-on and wide-ranging role working closely with the contract milking couple across all aspects of the family-owned farming operation. The role would suit someone who enjoys looking after and milking cows, and has attention to detail regarding both animal welfare and pasture management. The farm uses utilises Halter technology on the mostly rolling contour and peak milks 500 cows through a 50-bale rotary with in-shed feeding, ACR’s, auto-teatspraying and Protrack drafting. Key responsibilities ·        Work alongside the contract milkers in the daily running of the farm. ·        Carry out efficient, hygienic milking to maintain excellent milk quality with a calm demeanour in the shed. ·        Support pasture management and feed allocation through the use of Halter technology. ·        Operate and maintain farm...

With our amazing 2IC heading back overseas in October we are now seeking a motivated and reliable person or couple to help us milk 500 quiet crossbred cows through an older but efficient 32 bale rotary shed. This is a fixed term role for the remainder of the season midway between Whitianga and Coromandel towns. Main duties include getting cows in, milking, effluent management, water management and general farm tidying and maintenance. There is not much tractor work so if this is not a strength that's no issue. We value reliability and people who have a calm demeanor around livestock and co-workers. We are open to a range of scenarios and ideally would like a full time worker and part time milker. We have 2 accommodation options which can be discussed but both can be basically furnished if required and are located right on the harbours edge. This could suit WHV holders or someone looking for a short term gig before the new season starts. If this sounds like an opportunity that...

Are you ready to step into your next role? This position involves working towards supporting the Contract milker in achieving the farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the farm. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the farm and will require the following skills/attributes: Driven to learn the day-day responsibilities of dairy farming. Honest, hardworking, trusted and reliable team player. Good animal husbandry skills. Milking and maintaining high hygiene standards.  Setting break fences and moving stock. Weed control. General repairs and maintenance of fencing and water systems. Tractor operation and feeding out. Calving and mating (We do not rear the calves). Relevant record keeping. Hazard identification and Health and Safety. K-Line & Pivot Irrigation experience. Some understanding of pasture management. The ideal candidate will have/be: Good Communication skills. Reliable, motivated, and...

·        Breeding - Breeding and raising livestock for the production of Milk ·        Animal Health – Managing and monitoring health of the livestock ·        Livestock Management and Pasture care – Moving livestock and providing proper fodder to       maintain appropriate nutritional levels ·        Managing Farm operation – Oversee, conduct and manage livestock, machines, staff and production ·        Record Management and Budgeting - Collect, maintain and evaluate records for budgeting, taxation and financial management operations ·        Production of Milk – including managing quality, shed hygiene, cleaning and milking routines   Please note this is a management role and you are expected to work unsupervised in this role.   Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Must provide previous work references, an up-to-date full CV and have a minimum of 2 years experience in farming or a relevant qualification or a...

We require a Farm Manager for our farm 5km from Morrinsville. The farm is 115ha effective, flat to rolling with 10% steeper country. The farm is a system 3 with Maize grown on farm, and in shed meal feeders.  The shed is a 36 bale rotary with cup removers, centrally located, one person can milk.  We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager with excellent pasture management skills, animal health and self/time management skills as the owner lives off farm. Key Responsibilities: Pasture Management: Achieving high pasture utilization, managing rounds, and overseeing maize silage and cropping transitions. Animal Health & Breeding: Maintaining exceptional herd health, somatic cell count management, and mating programmes. Feed System Operations: Managing the System 3 feeding regime, including the in-shed meal system and silage feeding. Self-Management: Overseeing day-to-day operations, farm hygiene, and compliance autonomously. The...

The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for the day to day operation of the farm which is a milking platform with young stock grazed off after weaning. General responsibility for maintaining stock and farm records.  This is an easy contour farm with 28 aside herringbone shed, in shed feeding. Aiming to calve about 150 cows in the spring with 80-100 autumn calving for the winter. The property is close to Tokoroa with several school choices. Accommodation tidy four bedroom house. No dogs.  We do pre-employment drug testing. The Farm Manager must have more than 3 years NZ experience and have a consistent work history in dairying. They also need to demonstrate good communication and practical dairy farming skills. We encourage involvement in our local community.

Due to a change in circumstances we are looking for 2x team members from the beginning of September to join our team full time. We milk 750 cows through a modern 54 bail rotary that is centrally located. Our roster is 6 days on 1 day off over calving with the remaining season 6 days on 2 days off. Accommodation available is: 1x large 4 bedroom house with a heatpump & gas hot water 1x small 2 bedroom cottage with a heatpump We are not accredited employers so you must have the legal right to work in NZ. Experience is required.