33 farm manager jobs found in Balfour

We are seeking a highly skilled farm manager to run a 600 cow dairy farm at Balfour. The farm has a herringbone cowshed. The farm is well setup and an easy to run property. The successful candidate will be competent in all aspects of farm management including feed, animal health, and staff organaisation skills. You will have support from the farm owner and the farm consultant so you can thrive in the role.  Please only apply if you are elidable to work in New Zealand.  

Ready for the next paddock?  Experienced 2IC/Assistant Farm Manager - GORE An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced, motivated dairy farmer to join our team in a key leadership role.  Our current Assistant Farm Manager is relocating unexpectedly following a change in personal circumstances, so we are looking for a capable person to step in and join our amazing team.  We know this is a busy time of year, so we are ready to talk with the right person about a start date that works for everyone. This is a hands-on  2IC/Assistant Farm Manager role on an 800 cow, system 3 dairy farm, located just 15 minutes from Gore.  You will work as part of a team of five and play an important role in keeping farm operations running smoothly. You will be an excellent communicator who is confident in taking responsibility, supporting team members, and stepping up to run a safe, efficient day-to-day operation in the Farm Manager's absence.  This role will suit someone who enjoys...

We are owner operators seeking experienced and motivated individual who enjoys farming with a strong work ethic and who is capable to assist with the day to day running of the farm. Our farm is a tidy, well established 146ha flat to undulating farm which is located in Isla Bank, Western Southland. We winter 470 crossbred cows on a family runoff in Dipton and peak milk 460 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed. We have ACRs, Protrack, Auto draft, Auto teatsprayer, and Halter Collars. We are owner operators, who want to see the best of the farm, cows and staff. 6/2 roster all year round except for calving (1st Aug – 31st Oct) where rosters are 6/1) 2 full-time staff throughout the season. General duties include but are not limited to:   - Milking, dairy hygiene/cleaning - Temporary and permanent fencing  - Treating lame cows - Farm maintenance, spraying, etc - Feeding bobby calves - Identifying and managing cow health - eg identifying mastitis...

Milking - Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine.  Follow procedure to produce high quality milk.   Animals - Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy.  Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock.       Feed -Mange the on farm feed plan.  Manage pasture and crop weed control and feed allocations and health issues associated with crops.    Environment - Manage dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these.    People - Manage and work well with others, building a strong team culture.  Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team.    Machine, vehicles, and technology - Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy....

Due to genuine reasons, our client is looking for a manager or experienced 2IC to help run their 300 cow dairy farm near Tuatapere. Ideally we want someone who has a great attitude and the confidence and experience to make on farm decisions on a daily basis. You will have support from the owners and their team, and the farm has recently installed Halter. Excellent animal health and feeding skills are essential, as well as the ability to operate tractors and machinery. We value health and safety and great communication. The farm has a herringbone shed with inshed feeding and a feed pad. Please apply online with a CV and references. We are flexible with regards to employing either a manager or 2IC. There could be part time work for a partner. Start date is negotiable. 

FARM ASSISTANT & HERD MANAGER Falcon Trust Partnership | Balfour, Southland Due to a staff injury, we are seeking a reliable Farm Assistant and Herd Manager to join our team. Immediate start available. What we offer: Flexible placement options in a herringbone or rotary shed. Well-equipped sheds with ACRs, in-shed feeding and automatic teat spraying. Tidy housing supplied. 8-on, 2-off, 8-on, 3-off roster during the season and 6-on, 1-off during calving . What we are looking for: Good stock sense, quiet cow handling and a commitment to animal welfare. Ability to identify mastitis, lameness and other animal health concerns, report issues promptly and follow treatment instructions. Safe, confident operation of two-wheel farm motorbikes and quad bikes. Reliable milking routines, good shed hygiene and accurate record keeping. A positive attitude, good communication and pride in keeping the farm tidy....

We have a 2IC/Herd managers role available.  50 Bale rotary cowshed with ACRs with feedpad.  The successful candidate will have good pasture management and animal health skills and can run the farm for short periods of time in the absence of the farm manager.  You will be working with a competent farm manager and have good support from the farm owner.  You may be an existing dairy assistant or herd manager who is wanting to take the next step.  Please apply online only if you live in New Zealand. 

We are looking for a Assistant manager who can confidently run one of the 2 dairy sheds of the farm. The farm is located 15 minutes from gore and 5 minutes from Riversdale. The farm has 430ha all flat and has 2 sheds, A 50 and 54 bale rotary both are ACR and have PROTRACT drafting gate. Each shed will have 1 2IC, 1 herd manager and 1 assistant herd manager( reliever). the farm will calved 1200 cows this season and will get split evenly on both sheds after calving. The successful applicant will be working along with the farm manager. We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) with plenty of dairy operating experience. Someone who is self motivated and efficient. Duties and Responsibilities includes: Pasture and grazing management milk production stock management animal health and welfare breeding calving recording plant/machinery/ farm vehicles environmental management staff management health and safety This is a fantastic opportunity for...

Smithill Limited is looking for a reliable and motivated Farm Assistant to join the team at Moanui, one of our dairy farms in Western Southland. This is a hands on role covering all aspects of day to day dairy farming. It would suit someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in doing a job properly and wants to keep building their practical farming skills. THE ROLE Working alongside the Farm Manager and wider Smithill Team, your responsibilities will include: • Milking cows efficiently and safely • Maintaining excellent dairy shed and plant hygiene • Monitoring animal health and reporting concerns early • Assisting with animal treatments, calving, calf rearing and mating • Moving and handling stock calmly and safely • Setting up break fences and assisting with pasture and feed allocation • Feeding out and completing general tractor and machinery work • Operating and monitoring the farm’s effluent and water systems • Fencing, basic...

ABOUT SMITHILL Smithill Limited is a family-owned and operated Southland farming business running four dairy farms and an expanding dairy support operation. Following the purchase of a dry stock block in Clifden, we are looking for a practical and capable  Machinery Operator and Dry Stock (Dairy Support) Assistant to join our team. This is an opportunity to become part of a growing operation and help establish and develop a new support property. ABOUT THE ROLE Based primarily on our dry stock blocks, you will work closely with the Farm Manager and wider Smithill team. This is a varied, hands-on role combining machinery operation, cattle work, cropping, feeding, maintenance and farm development. Your responsibilities will include: • Operating tractors and farm machinery for cultivation, sowing, mowing, fertiliser application and feeding out • Operating silage wagons, feeding equipment and other implements • Digger operation where trained and competent •...

Feed Production Management • Assist with any feed planning or the management of as appropriate. • Assist to manage weeds and pests to maintain pasture and crops. • Milking • Ensure the effective operation of all aspects of the milking process, including plant hygiene and somatic cell count, to maintain grade free standards. Effluent • Operate and maintain the effluent system on your farm to all regional council compliance requirements and the employer’s additional standards. • Maintain all appropriate effluent management records. • Know what to do when things go wrong. Animals • Implement animal health program to maintain good health. • Assist with calving and the calf rearing program to achieve minimal losses and ensure high quality replacements are available for the herd. • Ensure all herd records are maintained. Business • Work with the Dairy Farm Manager to contribute to Farm Business Plan. • Assist to manage repairs and maintenance schedule for all plant, machinery and...

Managing on a day to day basis. This dry stock block which services 2 dairy farms, wintering approximately 1100 cows plus young stock and some young bulls. Tractor driving, balage making and good stockmanship skills desirable. Comfortable 3 bedroom brick and roughcast house with conservatory. Log burner for heating. Couple preferred. Located 14km from Te Anau in the Te Anau Basin, handy to facilities. School bus at gate.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Dairy Farm Assistant to join our dairy farming team in Fortrose, Southland. This is a full-time permanent position assisting with the day-to-day operation of the dairy farm. Applicant must currently reside in New Zealand.  The role involves hands-on work with livestock and a range of general dairy farming duties. The successful applicant will have a strong focus on animal welfare, milk quality, health and safety, and working effectively as part of the farm team. Key Responsibilities Assisting with milking cows and maintaining good milk quality and hygiene standards Bringing cows to and from the dairy shed Setting up, cleaning and maintaining the dairy shed and milking equipment Monitoring cows and young stock for signs of illness, injury, lameness or other health concerns Reporting animal health and welfare concerns to the farm manager Assisting with animal health treatments as directed...

Assistant Manager wanted to run the daily operation of a 750 cow farm near Riversdale Southland. You must be experienced in all day to day aspect of running an efficient dairy farming operation including but not limited to milking, pasture and staff management.

500 cow farm in Mandeville southland  We require a 2ic to assist us with the daily operation of our farm 15 mins from Gore in southland  we are not accredited  do not apply if you are not in New Zealand 

We are looking for an experienced 2IC to join us for the remainder of the 2026/2027 season. Our farm is located in Northern Southland - milking 1000 cows through a 50 bail rotary with Afimilk collars, Protrack drafting and automatic cup removers. You will be working with the sharemilkers and other staff members. Key duties will be milking, ensuring milk quality and shed hygiene is maintained to a high standard and assisting with feeding of stock as advised by sharemilker. You must be able to assist with all calving and mating requirements, be able to record information accurately and have good knowledge of animal health and welfare. You must be able to communicate effectively within a team, comply with all health and safety policies and take pride in maintaining a clean and tidy dairy platform. You must also be able to drive a tractor and be confident using implements.  There is a warm 3 bedroom house with a fire available.  Relief work will be available for a partner also....

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Calf Rearer for a fixed-term position from October 2026 to April 2027. This role is with a rural contracting and dairy support business caring for approximately 550 R1 and 550 R2 young stock, as well as around 30 R1 beef animals. Previous calf-rearing or young-stock experience is preferred but not essential. The successful candidate will need to have a genuine interest in animal care and welfare, be observant and reliable, and be willing to learn and follow the farm’s animal health and management procedures. You'll have a range of duties to keep you busy, interested and developing including: Feeding and caring for calves and young stock Ensuring calves receive adequate and timely nutrition, including colostrum management Monitoring calves for signs of illness, injury or poor health and reporting concerns to the manager Drafting sick calves into the appropriate sick pen and assisting with treatments as directed...

2IC Dairy Farm Position – Merino Downs We are looking for a reliable and capable 2IC to join our team on our dairy farm in Merino Downs, just 20 minutes from Gore and 10 minutes from Tapanui. This is a great opportunity for someone who is confident working independently and is happy to take responsibility for day-to-day farm tasks. About the farm: 430 cows 40 aside herringbone shed Currently no cup removers, however shed upgrades are in progress Currently a 2-person shed, moving to a 1-person shed once upgrades are complete 2-bedroom cottage included What we're looking for: Previous dairy farming experience Confident and capable tractor operator Able to ride a 2 wheeler motorbike  Able to work independently and be trusted to manage the farm when left unattended Confident with effluent management and able to operate the effluent system Reliable, motivated and willing to get stuck in Good communication and a...

We require an honest reliable Herd Manager to join our team in Southland. 2 years experience  or a qualification Level 4 or above required . Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business.   Duties include but not limited to Milking: Manages an efficient and hygienic milking routine Animals: Manages safe handling of animals, records, reports and treat, any health issue   Feed: Controls weeds. Sets break fences and feeds out as directed. Environment: Assists with nutrients, effluent and water management People: Manages junior farm staff. Works well with others, building a strong team culture Machinery Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains plant and farm vehicles. Pay rate is $30 - $35 per hour....

We are looking for a new team member to join our team, we are looking for a capable dairy farmer with a passion for farming and keen to join a well setup farm. The farm will peak milk 950 cows on 354ha near Drummond in Southland. We run a modern high performing dairy farm, take pride in doing our work well and providing an innovative well rounded workplace. We have a strong culture creating a good place to work where your efforts are rewarded. About You: -            Being a dairy farmer is your career, you are or desire to be a professional dairy farmer that                         works on a top class farm. -            A good understanding of the fundamentals of dairy farming and the ability to complete basic                   duties well. -            Ability to work efficiently in a team and on your own. -            Have a can do attitude and like to get stuck in to complete jobs to a high standard. -            Proficient in technology and can...