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THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced senior farm assistant looking for the next step in your farming career, or you may have already been in a similar role, either way - this Production Manager (2IC) leadership opportunity at Totara Dairy could be the ideal opportunity for you. Join this supportive and friendly team who all work well together, as 2IC you will also work closely with the Farm Manager.  You will help to implement farm plans and take on a degree of responsibility for feed allocation, animal health and breeding and animal records.  You will also be happy to muck in and support the team where needed. On the Farm Managers Day off, you will take responsibility for the team, ensuring everything runs smoothly. THE FARM   Totara Dairy is a high-performing, well-established farm just ten minutes from Westport. Set across 480 effective hectares, we milk 1,100 cows through a modern 60-bale rotary shed equipped with milk hub technology, automatic cup removers, and...

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....

1,100 cows   I   60 BR   I   1st June 2026 This is one of BEL Group’s larger dairy operations in Central Hawke’s Bay, milking approximately 1,100 cows through a 60-bale rotary. With strong infrastructure, clear systems and a pasture-first operating model, this is a great opportunity for a capable Assistant Farm Manager who enjoys scale, structure and being part of a high-performing team. This role offers a strong development pathway for someone wanting to keep building their farming and leadership capability. You’ll work closely with an experienced Farm Manager who is a great farmer and has a wealth of practical knowledge to share. For someone with the right attitude, this role offers the chance to learn from a strong operator while contributing meaningfully to the day-to-day running of a large, well-supported farm. Located within easy reach of Waipukurau and Central Hawke’s Bay services, this is a practical move for someone wanting to grow within a progressive farming...

We are looking for a motivated Herd Manager to join our team on a 685-cow dairy farm in Tokoroa The farm operates a 50-bale rotary shed and is irrigated via 2 x Travelling irrigators Key Responsibilities Your role will include, but is not limited to: Milking Identifying and managing lame or sick cows Assisting with pasture management and feed allocation Plant and vat wash Tractor work and feeding out Fencing and general maintenance Weed control Assisting with calving and mating Leading and supporting other staff when required Maintaining high standards of animal welfare and farm presentation General farm duties What We Are Looking For The successful applicant will have: At least 2 years of dairy farming experience in New Zealand Previous experience in a Herd Manager or similar role preferred Good knowledge of animal health and pasture management The ability to work independently and within a team...

·         Do you have at least 5 years of solid NZ dairy farming experience? ·         Are you comfortable getting the best out of people and looking to grow in this area? ·         Are you looking to take your pasture management skills to the next level? ·         Do you enjoy systems and working on farms of scale?   Then this might be the opportunity for you! Pineview is consistently one of the top farms in the Theland Tahi Farm Group.  It has great soils, grows great grass and is run by an experienced manager who has systems in place to maximise what nature delivers. The farm is well subdivided and complimented with a modern fleet of tractor, feed out wagon and motorbikes. Pineview peak milks 1425 cows (including ~400 OAD all year round) through a modern 60-bale rotary with automatic cup removers, Protrack and in-shed feeding.   What you get from us: Industry leading remuneration package - negotiable depending on...