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We have a position available for an experienced and motivated Assistant Manager for our 700 cow Dairy Farm, with a  54 Bale Rotary,  ACR's,  Protrac and in shed feeding. You will  be working alongside a great team, on a tidy well maintained farm in a very desirable location.  The farm is irrigated by Centre pivots, set pole sprinklers  and a small amount of K-line. The applicant must be currently residing in NZ, with a permanent work visa or residency.  You must hold a very sound knowledge of Dairy farming, with pasture management skills, mating, and animal health, a good understanding of irrigation systems and be confident operating machinery. Able to communicate with staff, use your initiative and be able to step in and  run the farm on the Managers days off. You will occupy a brand new,  modern 2 bedroom home.  Lauriston, OLS, Methven Primary and Mt Hutt college all available options for schooling. Applicants are required to have a minimum of 3 years experience on a New...

Keen to work in a supportive environment where you can grow as a leader? We need a 2IC to join us due to a team member relocating to the West Coast . About the Farm We milk 700  cows through a new 54‑bail rotary with ACR , designed for efficiency. The farm is newly converted and set up for success, so our team can focus on what they do best—producing top-quality results while enjoying their work.  About You You’re someone who brings energy, teamwork and a genuine passion for farming. You’re physically fit, positive, and thrive in a collaborative environment. If you enjoy problem solving, responsibility and helping teams succeed, you’ll be a great fit for the role. What You Must Bring To be successful in this role, you will need: Strong pasture management skills . Excellent animal husbandry , with a commitment to high welfare standards. Clear, effective communication —you’ll be working closely with the team every day....

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY RESIDING IN NEW ZEALAND This position is available to start early December. We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) to join our team on our 690-cow dairy farm. We have a 42-bail ASHB cowshed with cup removers, halter collars, automatic teat spray, grain feeding, pivot irrigation, lateral sprinklers, and a RotoRainer. We have a great team to work alongside and currently run a 6-on/2-off roster, except August which is 6-on/1-off. The right applicant will have solid knowledge of New Zealand dairy farming systems and a high level of understanding in pasture management, calving, animal health, mating selection, and irrigation. You must be a strong team player and comfortable operating and managing the cowshed, monitoring SCC, identifying and treating sick/mastitis cows, carrying out treatment regimes, assisting with pasture management, and milking unassisted. There is opportunity to progress on farm. A minimum of 3 years’ New...

We are looking for an Assistant Manager ready to lead a team on our 930-cow variable order sharemilking operation at Red Hill Dairy, Rotherham. You'll run the team and stock day to day after balance date. Earlier start date negotiable.   About us   Our mission is to  sustainably and efficiently produce high-quality milk by maintaining a high standard of animal health and wellbeing, caring for our environment, growing our people and minimising wastage. Cows: healthy, well-fed cows that live long, productive lives. Last season we averaged 477 kgMS per cow with a 14% empty rate, and this spring 93% of the herd calved in six weeks. We're working to lift per-cow production from here. Milk: milk quality we're proud of. Average SCC of 117,000, and Te Puku under Fonterra's Co-operative Difference, working towards Te Tihi. Planet: we want to leave this land better for the next generation. That means careful soil, water and fertiliser...

We are taking expressions of interest for an assistant Manager/ Manager position.  1300 cows TAD, leading a team of 6 staff.  Must be experienced and confident leading teams. Solid Dairy experience including leadership and running systems  Excellent tractor skills.  Large herd experience ideal  Cows have collars , experience with Allflex also ideal. Thorough commitment to health and safety. Can do attitude.  Start date negotiable, would consider over Summer start or start of next season.