3 jobs found in Ashburton

Junior manager/2IC Dairy Farm Position  We are seeking a motivated and capable  2IC (Second in Charge) or trainee manager  to join our team on a  550-cow dairy farm . Our farm operates a  40-aside herringbone shed  and you will be working alongside  two other team members  in a supportive environment. This role suits someone who is confident stepping into a leadership position and helping run the day-to-day operations of the farm. Key Responsibilities Assist with the day-to-day management of the farm Support and help manage staff Milking in a 40-aside herringbone shed Animal health, pasture management, and general farm duties Taking responsibility for farm operations when the manager is off-farm You’ll be working alongside   two other team members   in a team-focused environment where   respect, communication, and helping each other succeed are a big priority . We run an additional farm 5km away and...

We are looking for an enthusiastic person with initiative and drive who can work well on their own and as part of a team. This run-off property provides dairy support for two dairy farms. The manager is responsible for the day to day running of the property (in communication with the farm owner) and is required to manage the grazing and feeding of all dry stock, ensuring they meet target weights and condition. You will have a varied work load Managing - animal health, pasture and cropping management, staff management during winter, vehicle and equipment maintenance, general farm maintenance, record keeping, co-ordination/ communication with various people & businesses, as well as health and safety. Please provide an updated CV with references.  Must be a New Zealand citizen. 

Farm Manager – Awamoko Dairy Location: North Otago (Oamaru region) Roster: To be discussed / Competitive Technology: Fully integrated Halter system   About the Role Awamoko Dairy (part of Marchwood Farms) is looking for an experienced, tech-savvy Farm Manager to lead our progressive dairy unit. If you are passionate about high-performing pasture management, top-tier animal health, and leveraging cutting-edge ag-tech to make farming smarter, not harder, this is the role for you. We have completely transitioned away from traditional fences and intensive physical herding, running our herd entirely on the Halter collar system.   Key Responsibilities Tech-Driven Herd Management: Oversee daily herd health, heat detection, and automated drafting using Halter data and insights. Precision Grazing: Utilise Halter’s virtual fencing to optimise pasture allocation (kg/DM per cow), monitor daily paddock covers, and protect regrowth.  Team...