5 assistant farm manager jobs found

2IC Position Available – Join Our Team! Due to a change in availability, we are now looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is keen to advance their career in the dairy industry. The role starts 1st June 2025 , with flexibility for the right person. This is a 2IC position involving a range of farm tasks, including but not limited to: Pasture walks and herd feeding/planning Weekly reporting of farm physical data Day-to-day staff management Adhering to farm policies and procedures Taking the lead on animal health and stepping up in the manager’s absence What we offer: Competitive remuneration package On-farm training and external development opportunities through Primary ITO and DairyNZ Accommodation options: Section of a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house Modern 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom tiny home Roster: 6:2 over calving 8:2, 8:3, or 5:2 from October onwards,...

Stunning family-owned farm, 2100 cows through a very high tech 80 bail rotary. 582Ha of flat land, 15 mins to Geraldine, 20 to Ashburton, 25 to Methven ... So, if on your days off you want to get away from the farm and enjoy some of the many activities in the area such as skiing, fishing, hunting, cafés and shops then this is the perfect location for you!  6/3 roster - so that our people can have a good work life balance. Our cows get milked twice a day but our humans only milk once a day.  3 pm shifts, then 3 morning shifts - so on your last day on - you are all done by 3pm. Then start back on the pm shift - full handover from am crew and a bit of sleep in!! SO... you actually get 3&1/2 days off!! We care about our people, and we strive to be the best employers we can be.  This is an ideal role for a someone who is serious about growing their career as we do like to promote from within.  You may have been a dairy farm assistant for the last couple of years and are looking...

The Role We are looking for a strong Farm Assistant to join our team based in Dunsandel which is an excellent location close to Christchurch. You will be assisting with leading a team and milking 850 cows. This will be on a rotating roster of 6 days on and 2 days off.  You will be a team player, have strong pasture management knowledge and a genuine desire to achieve the farms goals. The main responsibilities of this role include… Animal Care – feeding, milking, health checks, seasonal tasks (calving, mating). Farm Operations – moving stock, fencing, irrigation, operating machinery. Maintenance – repairs to fences, water systems, vehicles, and sheds. Compliance & Environment – follow health & safety, effluent, and biosecurity rules. General Support – assist manager, support contractors, tidy and prepare work areas. Skills and Experience  To be considered for this role will require …  At least 2 years...

Please specify the following: Current visa conditions If you are currently overseas If you are applying on behalf of someone else We are looking for 2 dairy Farm Assistants to join the team on our Split calving Dairy Farm milking 1850 cows in Temuka. *Job description: General farm duties will include but are not limited to: -Twice a day Milking: Morning and afternoon milking. Assists in efficient and hygienic milking routine. Start times are 3:30am and 1.30pm daily. -Feed: Controls weeds. Set up break fences. Assist with pasture management as directed by Farm Manager.  -Animals: Assists in the safe handling of animals, reports any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. - Team responsibilities: Contribute to an effective team working environment. Works well with others, building a strong team culture. -Environment: Assists with effluent and water management as directed by farm policy. -Health, safety: Comply with farm Health and Safety policies and...

Apply only if you are in New Zealand. We are seeking an honest and hard-working farm assistant to join our team. You will be part of 4 staff team and report to the farm manager. Milk 800 cows. 40-bail rotary, ACR, and auto teat spray. Fully irrigated. Duties are not limited to: Milking - Assist in an efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follow the procedure to produce high-quality milk. Animals - Assist in safely handling animals and report any health and welfare issues as per farmpolicy. Assist with moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on the well- being of all classes of stock. Feed - Set break fences. Assist with pasture and crop weed control. Environment - Understand how 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 - Work well with others, building a strong team culture. Develop an...