84 assistant farm manager jobs found

The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for the day to day operation of the farm which is a milking platform with young stock grazed off after weaning. General responsibility for maintaining stock and farm records.  This is an easy contour farm with 28 aside herringbone shed, in shed feeding. Aiming to calve about 150 cows in the spring with 80-100 autumn calving for the winter. The property is close to Tokoroa with several school choices. Accommodation tidy four bedroom house. No dogs.  We do pre-employment drug testing. The Farm Manager must have more than 3 years NZ experience and have a consistent work history in dairying. They also need to demonstrate good communication and practical dairy farming skills. We encourage involvement in our local community.

We are looking for Assistant Farm Manager to help run the daily operation of a 680 high production cow farm near invercargill, Southland. 215 hectare effective. A 44 aside herringbone shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating.  To be considered for the role you must have herringbone cowshed experience and a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how.  In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump.

Wairarapa Moana Incorporation is one of Aotearoa’s largest Māori-owned farming operations, owned by over 3,000 descendants of the original owners of Lake Wairarapa. With 3,850 hectares in dairy farms milking 12,000 cows, 1,460 hectares in dairy support, and 5,820 hectares in forestry, we are committed to sustainable, values-led growth that reflects our unique legacy and vision for the future. The opportunity – We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) for one of our 12 dairy units. The dairy unit is ha with 730 cows milked through a 43-bail herringbone.  This role reports directly to the Farm Manager and you will work closely with them to ensure the farm plans and targets are achieved. What you need – To be successful in this role, you will need excellent animal husbandry (lame cow management), pasture and feed management skills and knowledge, experienced tractor skills, excellent communication skills both written and oral....

·        Breeding - Breeding and raising livestock for the production of Milk ·        Animal Health – Managing and monitoring health of the livestock ·        Livestock Management and Pasture care – Moving livestock and providing proper fodder to       maintain appropriate nutritional levels ·        Managing Farm operation – Oversee, conduct and manage livestock, machines, staff and production ·        Record Management and Budgeting - Collect, maintain and evaluate records for budgeting, taxation and financial management operations ·        Production of Milk – including managing quality, shed hygiene, cleaning and milking routines   Please note this is a management role and you are expected to work unsupervised in this role.   Applicant must have a good work ethic and right attitude. Must provide previous work references, an up-to-date full CV and have a minimum of 2 years experience in farming or a relevant qualification or a...

Experienced 2IC Farm Worker Wanted – Bainham Not an accredited employer We’re looking for a capable, reliable farm worker with 3+ years’ experience to step into a key 2IC role on a 1200-cow farm located 18 minutes from Collingwood in Golden Bay. The farm operates an 80-bail rotary and needs someone confident, skilled and ready to support day-to-day management. As 2IC, you’ll work closely with the Farm Manager and be an important part of the day-to-day running of the farm. What You’ll Be Doing Working closely with the Farm Manager with day-day farm operations Milking and shed management Animal husbandry, production and health monitoring Pasture and fodder management Machinery, equipment, shed maintenance and general farm maintenance Meeting regulatory requirements Breeding, calving and calf-rearing Cattle transport Contractor coordination Staff support and general farm duties Hours & Pay...

Location: Lepperton, Taranaki We are looking for a motivated and reliable Assistant Farm Manager to join our client's modern breeding and finishing pig farm in Lepperton, Taranaki. Working alongside the Farm Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the farm, helping to ensure high standards of animal welfare, productivity, and farm performance. About the Role Key responsibilities include: Assisting with the daily management of breeding and finishing pigs. Monitoring animal health, welfare, and performance. Feeding, husbandry, and stock handling. Supporting farrowing, weaning, and breeding programmes. Maintaining accurate farm records. Assisting with staff supervision and training when required. Operating and maintaining farm equipment and facilities. Following biosecurity, health and safety, and animal welfare standards. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous...

Due to a valued member of our team relocating to be closer to family, we have an opportunity available for someone who is eager to learn and be apart of a young and efficient team. About us We are an experienced team of young people with drive and passion for the industry, who enjoy good banter along the way. we welcome all applicants who value knowledge and are looking to grow and progress through the industry. We are not accredited, so residents and citizens only The Farm 60 bail external rotary, cup reomvers, automatic teat spray and automatic drafting. exceptional housing exceptional infrastructure  New motorbikes and machinery rolling to flat within 10 minutes drive of town (Tokoroa) 45 minutes to Taupo or Rotorua and 1 hour to hamilton What we offer A competitive base slary, with bonuses such as H&S, Production and mating related. Regular time off (8/2) ITO Training support Freezer meat annually full set of wet...

We’re looking for a reliable, hard-working person to join our team. Our business specialises in clearing and removing animal bedding from sheds, so this is a hands-on role involving machinery operation and physical work. We’re looking for someone who: ● Can preferably operate a tractor / skid steer and other machinery ● Is physically fit and comfortable with manual labour ● Has a strong understanding of health and safety and can follow safe work procedures ● Is reliable, practical and has a good work ethic ● Can work well as part of a team ● Holds a current driver licence ● Can pass a pre-employment drug test Experience with farming, machinery or similar physical work would be an advantage, but reliability, safety and a willingness to get stuck in are most important. Competitive pay based on experience.

Candy Dairy is a fully irrigated farm located 25 mins inland from Timaru. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic assistant farm manager/ 2IC to join and help lead our team. This farm peak milks 800 cows through a 54 bail rotary with split calving 100 in autumn 700 spring winter milking 200 cows. We run Halter on our cows and also young stock. The successful applicant will: - Work well in a team and be able to lead and take charge when required - Take pride in all that you do - Have at least 3 years’ experience in a NZ dairy system - Be honest and H&S minded - Have strong animal husbandry skills - the ability to diagnose and treat animals accordingly - Strong pasture management & be competent with machinery and motorbikes - Be able to work unsupervised & take responsibility for operating the shed & dairy unit. - Have a current and clean NZ drivers’ license - Be a NZ citizen, permanent resident or have a valid work visa and currently be in New Zealand We will...

We’re looking for a reliable, hard-working person to join our team. Our business specialises in clearing and removing animal bedding from sheds, so this is a hands-on role involving machinery operation and physical work. We’re looking for someone who: ● Can preferably operate a tractor / skid steer and other machinery ● Is physically fit and comfortable with manual labour ● Has a strong understanding of health and safety and can follow safe work procedures ● Is reliable, practical and has a good work ethic ● Can work well as part of a team ● Holds a current driver licence ● Can pass a pre-employment drug test Experience with farming, machinery or similar physical work would be an advantage, but reliability, safety and a willingness to get stuck in are most important. Competitive pay based on experience.

Assistant Farm Manager wanted to help run the daily operation of a 750 cow farm near Balfour, Southland. 310 hectare effective. A 60 bail rotary dairy shed for milking with in-shed feeding, auto drafting, auto cup remover with cow collar to aid with health monitoring and mating.  To be considered for the role you must have a strong background on all aspect of day to day running of the operation and a solid work ethics. You will be expected to lead a team of junior staff, monitor pasture and animal health with the basic farm and machinery maintenance and know how.  In return a competitive renumeration package with a 3 bedroom house with heat pump, good working gear and machinery is on offer.

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are looking for someone to join us on our Dairy Farm near Morrinsville. We are milking 300 crossbred cows on 107ha 15 minutes North of Morrinsville. We have a brand new 30 aside herringbone cowshed with automatic cup removers and auto yard wash. There is a tidy 3 bedroom home available. The farm is grass based with grass and grass silage as the main feeds so this is a great place to learn excellent pasture management. We do about 110,000kgMS per year and typically go OAD in January each year. We aim for best practice in every area especially cow health, incalf rates, SCC and youngstock rearing. We rear ~70 replacement calves and they stay on farm until 1st May. This is a great opportunity to work with the farm owners and set yourself up for a great career in dairying. Typically there are 2 people on farm through calving and mating and then after this the employee can take on more responsibilities. We are young farm owners and we would love to...

Looking for an enthusiastic, team minded person to work on our family farm near Oxford. Milking 740 through 60 bale rotary.  Lead with Pride accredited so expecting candidate to be as engaged as us with this. Strictly drug and smoke free. Four permanent staff plus relief milkers, all pitching in to do the job. Must be passionate about farming and learning to be their best.  Must have previous dairy farm experience as farm assistant. NZ resident/citizens only please. The candidate should enjoy day to day tasks such as milking and be observant and able to spot the abnormal (e.g. lameness/mastitis). Also be willing to take on responsibility. Accommodation available suitable for single person only, no dogs.

We are seeking an experienced Dairy Farm Assistant that would like to progress in the role long term.  About the Farm 575 cows  45-a-side herringbone shed 2-person shed with protrac drafting and in-shed feeders Once-a-day milking for one herd, Twice-a-day herd transitioning to OAD December Flat, rolling and steep farm terrain. System 2 farm with summer & winter cropping Beef block rearing 120 cattle 1 or 4 Bedroom house depending on family situation Pay negotiable What We’re Looking For Minimum of 2 years’ dairy farming experience Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Confident operating quad bikes and tractors Tractor work includes feeding out in paddocks, boom spraying and topping Reliable, proactive and able to prioritise work New Zealand citizen or resident, currently living in NZ

herd manager/2ic role available due to a team members health deteriorating  experience in major aspect of NZ dairy farming is must  HB shed with Acr's and in shed feed 450 peak cows 

Are you ready to step into your next role? This position involves working towards supporting the Contract milker in achieving the farm’s production and profit goals through assisting with the day-to-day operation of the farm. The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the farm and will require the following skills/attributes: Driven to learn the day-day responsibilities of dairy farming. Honest, hardworking, trusted and reliable team player. Good animal husbandry skills. Milking and maintaining high hygiene standards.  Setting break fences and moving stock. Weed control. General repairs and maintenance of fencing and water systems. Tractor operation and feeding out. Calving and mating (We do not rear the calves). Relevant record keeping. Hazard identification and Health and Safety. K-Line & Pivot Irrigation experience. Some understanding of pasture management. The ideal candidate will have/be: Good Communication skills. Reliable, motivated, and...

You must be in NZ to apply for this position - we are not an accredited employer! We have an opportunity for a Farm Assistant on our farm in Rotoorangi – 10 minutes from Cambridge. We milk 600 cows in a modern 50-bale rotary, running two herds. Our farm is relatively flat with the odd rolling hill. We use cow manager ear tags for heat and health detection and automatic drafting. In this role you will assist in the day to day running of the farm including milk and shed hygiene, effluent irrigation, break fencing, general maintenance and repairs and other farm duties. Our ideal Farm Assistant will need: Good communication skills Excellent stock management skills To be a great team member · Great time management skills We require someone who is reliable, fit and healthy. Someone who enjoys working with animals and seeing them do their best. A person who is keen to learn and progress within our farm business. We are looking at running a 9/2,8/2 roster (over...

We are currently looking for someone with farming experience to take on a permanent role on farm from late October 2026. The successful applicant must provide up to date references and be eligible to work in NZ. Position would include Calving, Calf rearing, feeding out and milking etc depending on experience. A Tidy 2 Bedroom house is available that would suit a couple or a small family. We Calve down approximately 280 cows from 1st March and 250 from 1st August, both herds mated for 8 weeks. Halter, Acr's, Quad sense and Auto Teat spray used on farm, currently milking 250 spring calved cows through a 40 Bail internal rotary with in shed feeding.  The farm location is Pollok, 20 mins North of Waiuku.  Please get in touch if you are interested, successful applicants must have a clean NZ driver's license, and are eligible to work in NZ.

We require a Farm Manager for our farm 5km from Morrinsville. The farm is 115ha effective, flat to rolling with 10% steeper country. The farm is a system 3 with Maize grown on farm, and in shed meal feeders.  The shed is a 36 bale rotary with cup removers, centrally located, one person can milk.  We are looking for an experienced Farm Manager with excellent pasture management skills, animal health and self/time management skills as the owner lives off farm. Key Responsibilities: Pasture Management: Achieving high pasture utilization, managing rounds, and overseeing maize silage and cropping transitions. Animal Health & Breeding: Maintaining exceptional herd health, somatic cell count management, and mating programmes. Feed System Operations: Managing the System 3 feeding regime, including the in-shed meal system and silage feeding. Self-Management: Overseeing day-to-day operations, farm hygiene, and compliance autonomously. The...

We are seeking a Dairy Assistant  to join our team milking 390cows,  Located 10minutes from Feilding, the farm milks 390cows through a 28 aside  herrinbone cowshed. You will assist with daily operational activities. We are a  high performing dairy farm that is characterised by A team that cares, has fun and grows. Proud of the farm, animals and people. We are currently seeking Dairy Assistant who have a passion for the dairy industry. Someone who takes pride in their work, has a passion for farming, is keen to learn and upskill, and all-round great attitude.  Chasing quality milk production from pasture, summer crops and PK mix. We are seeking someone with a minimum of 1 years experience.  We are looking for a person who takes pride in the shed hygiene and Animal Health.