2 farm assistant 2ic jobs found in Hamilton, waikato region

Our awesome 2IC has found a great opportunity to move into managing which has opened an exciting opportunity on our Collins Rd farm.   This could suit: • A progressive Herd Manager wanting to step up • A 2IC wanting to consolidate and grow their skills at scale  • Or, a Manager /Contract Milker wanting to step back   About the role: Collins Road farm milks 1000 cows and is located on the Hamilton City Boundary! This farm is finding its sweet spot, and the improvements are clear to see with an experienced and engaged team looking to keep this momentum going.     About the company: Theland Tahi Farm Group has a vision to ‘Create, Harvest, and Share Value’ This extends to our people, our communities, and the wider agri-industry in New Zealand. We are one of New Zealand’s largest dairy farming businesses with 10 dairy farms and 3 Dairy Support Blocks in the North Island and 11 Dairy farms with support blocks in the South Island.   We are looking...

Assistant Dairy Manager Position Summary The Assistant Dairy Manager works alongside the Farm Manager to achieve high standards of animal welfare, pasture management, milk production, staff leadership, and farm profitability. The role involves taking responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the farm when required and contributing to continuous improvement across all aspects of the business. Farm Details 600-cow seasonal dairy herd 200-hectare effective grazing platform System 3 operation Once-a-day (OAD) milking from Christmas Focus on pasture utilisation, animal health, and efficient farm systems Key Responsibilities Milking Operations Assist with twice-daily milking until Christmas, transitioning to OAD milking thereafter. Ensure consistent milk quality and maintain low somatic cell counts. Operate and maintain the dairy shed to a high standard. Follow all milk quality, hygiene, and food safety procedures....