10 jobs found in Whanganui

We require a 2IC to assist with the day to day running of our 900 cow dairy farm 12 minutes out of Bulls Manawatu. We have a great team and we are looking for the right person who will fit in as team culture is really important to us. The successful applicant must be honest, reliable, enthusiastic, motivated and positive. The successful applicant must have excellent communication skill, a minimum of 3 years dairy farming experience, must be confident in the dairy shed, with operating machinery and have basic pasture management skills.  Qualifications would be an advantage but full training will be provided. Duties and responsibilities include: milking, animal health, feeding out, calving, mating and general farm maintenance.  The applicants must be willing to undergo a drug test. We are not accredited employers so please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.

NZ Residents Only. This role is not visa accredited. Applicants must already have the right to work in New Zealand.   Due to unexpected family circumstances our 2IC is moving on so we are now looking for someone to assist on our 350-cow dairy farm, near Tokomaru, 15 minutes south of Palmerston North. We have a 25-aside herringbone shed with ACRs, and the farm is a system 5 with feedpad and mixer wagon. We use SmaXtec cow monitoring system.   We are looking for someone who ·         has a minimum of 2 full seasons NZ dairy experience ·         is motivated & reliable ·         has excellent communication skills ·         is capable of managing the daily operations in the farm owner’s absence ·         is mature and capable of working with younger staff ·         is careful & responsible operating machinery, competent driving tractors, loading & feeding out supplements and riding a 2-wheel motorbike ·...

Farm Assistant required. Position would suit a keen, fit, motivated person to work with farm owner 40 bale rotary with ACR's. Drive in postion handy to Stratford and Eltham, prefer work ready with basic farming skills and experience in place but would consider entry level with a can do attitude, if however you are more experienced then there is opportunity to grow with extra responsibility, flexible position up to herd manager/ 2ic.   We can support on farm learning for the right person, drug free and reliability a must. Not accredited employer, please only apply if currently within NZ.  Please provide a short cover letter and references to be considered.

Our Client  Our client is a well-established, family-owned agricultural business with over 20 years of successful dairy and beef farming operations across Australia and Tasmania. Known for their strong team culture, modern farming practices, and focus on herd health and efficiency, they are seeking a motivated Assistant Manager / 2IC to join one of their well-run 750-cow dairy units in North West Tasmania. The Opportunity The farm milks 750 cross-bred cows through a modern 60-stand rotary shed and operates a predominantly pasture-based system with grain fed in the dairy. The property is well maintained, easy rolling, and offers an enjoyable working environment with excellent infrastructure and systems already in place. The herd calves in Autumn, with calving for this season now largely complete, making this an ideal opportunity for someone to settle into the role outside of the busiest period. This role would suit either a capable Junior 2IC looking to further...

Castlecor Farm is located in Meath, Central Ireland, and is operating under a farm partnership. Running 450 Spring Calving LIC X-Breed Cows on a New Zealand Pasture-based system 2 type system. We're looking for someone for a 2IC assistant manager role due to our current 2IC progressing to a management role in the industry, after over two year with us.  Start date negotiable anytime between July and November. This is a permanent position with your own accommodation provided on-farm. Your position will consist of helping the herd owner/ farm manager operate the farm on day to day basis and leading the operation of the farm when the manager isn’t present. Your main roles would include, but are not limited to; Assisting the farm manager in the general day-to-day operation of the farm, including. Grass management, allocating feed and setting up breaks. Herd health and general animal care. Caring out the day to day operation of the farm when the...

We are family owned dairy farm near Morrinsville, Waikato, looking for a motivated and reliable person to join our team as an assistant manager (2IC). This role involves working closely with the owner to ensure the smooth running of our 280-cow operation. All relevant key responsibilities apply of running a dairy farm efficiently & productively. We will offer a competitive salary/remuneration package based on experience and other incentives may be included in due course. On site accommodation is available as a part of the package. It is a supportive, family oriented work environment. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances We are looking for a 2ic to work with us on 148ha farm, milking 460 cows  through 32 bail rotary. Can start as soon as possible  Only apply if you are in New Zealand  We are looking for;  Someone that has a keen eye for feeding cows and looking after them as their own. A self-motivated person that is keen to learn, not afraid to ask questions and bring new ideas. Organisation is a must, knowing how to prioritise is key in this farming operation as will step up and take the reins in our absence. Tractor experience would be great advantage, but will be more than happy to teach We have 60 ha k-line takes about 2 and half hours to move daily over summer period  You must be physically fit  Clean criminal records  Random drug test As a 2ic , you are expected to work alongside the contract milkers to perform the following duties: Ensuring the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene...

After 2 solid seasons our awesome 2IC was offered his next career step which has open an opportunity on our K Road Farm, but his late notice has left us with a gap to fill. K Road farm has an experienced and competent Farm Manager and a young and enthusiastic team, we are just missing an amazing 2IC / Herd Manager to help them out. We are flexible with how this role is structured, so happy to look at fixed term if you are wanting to keep your options open for next season....... About the farm: K Road farm is located on the stunning shores of Lake Taupo’s western bays approx. 20 min from Turangi. Milking 1250 cows, it runs a low input, fully self-contained system with a focus on pasture and plantain. This farm is well set up, with an easy flat contour. Excellent primary schooling is available locally with the school bus stopping at the farm gate. A three-bedroom family home with extensive views is available to the successful candidate. This role will also appeal to...

1,500 cows at Patoka, running a split shift, either 3.30am to 3pm or 7am to 5.30pm. Breakfast provided to the early shift over calving & mating. We are a Halter farm with protrac, inshed feeding and utilising a feed pad when necessary. We are a team of eight with two 2IC’s running separate shifts. Experience and the ability to lead people and work within the team is a must.

Looking for Assistant Farm Manager/2IC  atleast 3 years of experience in dairy farming mechanical minded Animal Health Record Keeping