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Dairy Farm Assistant Manager (2IC) Location: Ngatea. we are looking for a top operator (or aspiring to be) Assistant Manager to help us keep our dairy operations running as smooth as fresh cream! The farm is 130ha and we milk through a 50 bale rotary, system 4. 480 cows. What You’ll Do: Support the team in daily operations—think herd care, milking routines, and equipment upkeep. Lead, train, and inspire a fantastic team of farm workers. Keep an eye on herd health, nutrition, and comfort—happy cows, happy farm! Dive into data—track production, feed, and efficiency, and help us keep improving. Work with the team to ensure we’re meeting sustainability goals—because we care about our cows, staff and the planet! Who You Are: You’ve got some farm experience (bonus if you know your way around a milking shed!). You’re a natural leader who thrives on teamwork and communication. You’re organized, adaptable, and excited to get your hands dirty. You’ve...

We are on the look out for a Assistant Manager wanting to actively assist management of our 685 cow farm operation in the South Waikato. The farm is a 230 hectare effective with a 50 bail rotary platform with in-shed feeding, automatic teat spray, auto draft with cow manager tags to aid with animal health and mating.  The successful applicant must have a proven track record in identifying pasture, moving and shifting of irrigators (travelling) organising and implementing animal health procedures, must be able to effectively manage other farm staff and at least 3 years dairy farming experience in New Zealand. This role is suited to someone who is ready to hit the ground running, with the ability to execute on farm tasks, follow farm procedures and able to lead other farm staff in absence of Contract Milker.  3 bedroom house with double garage and log burner available with position Great salary will be offered based on experience You must provide 3...

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are on the lookout for a 2ic or herd manager on our 500-520 cow farm located in Gordonton. Between Morrinsville and Gordonton. The shed is a 36 aside Herringbone shed with in shed feed.  You will report to and work alongside the manager on farm.  Due to lack of accomodation this is a shared accomodation role so would suit a single person. We are flexible on start date any time between 1st of June and 1st of July.  Please only apply if you are eligible to work in New Zealand.  Please apply through farm source with your updated CV and cover letter.