19 assistant manager 2ic jobs found in Dunsandel

Are you enthusiastic about dairy farming and wanting to progress in the industry? Are you highly skilled in the key areas of dairy farm operation? Whether you are an experienced 2IC looking for change, or a senior staff member ready to take the next step, you could be just the person to fit into our team as an Assistant Manager/2IC. In return for your dedication and hard work you will be given a very competitive remuneration package and a team environment where people are valued, encouraged and supported to achieve high standards. We are looking for someone who is an: Excellent team member Great communicator Skilled with pasture management Able to identify/record/treat health issues Confident with hoof trimming Knowledge to operate machinery safely Calf rearing opportunities for partner if required. *IMPORTANT* To be considered for this role, you need to already be located in New Zealand and be eligible to work in New Zealand.  A current CV must be uploaded to...

"Applicant must be in New Zealand" We are looking for a motivated Assistant Manager (2IC) to join our team next season 2025/2026 and there is potential to become a Farm Manager in the near future. Our ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years' experience at a 2IC level and can work with the Protrack and Minda. Applicant must have a great work attitude, honest and reliable. It is important to us that any employee can work within a multicultural environment, so it is vital that our employees accept and respect each other despite our differences. We have a zero tolerance to drugs so to keep everyone safe we have pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing on farm, whilst we do this frequently it is to ensure we keep a safe farm. A third-party company is used for this. To apply for the role please send us a cv and cover letter. Key responsibilities : To assist Contract Milker for the day-to-day operation of dairy farm. Duties include: -Maximizing Herd...

We offer a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career in the dairy industry.  Previous experience as a 2ic is preferred. If you have a positive outlook, want to continue to learn and develop on a high performing farm, then this could be the opportunity for you.  The farm is a 288ha milking platform, peak milking 1100 cows, with pivot irrigation located 3 minutes from Kirwee and 30 minutes from Christchurch. We are self-contained with support land, all located within a 5-minute drive.  The Friesian cows are milked through a 50 bale rotary shed, automatic cup removers and protrack automatic drafting. Our team have a fair milking roster with first herd early start milking receiving early knock off. Grain is fed in-shed year-round, with maize silage, pasture silage and PKE fed in paddock as required.  Annual production is 530-569,000kgMS The 2ic will work under the farm manager and be capable of operating the dairy farm, runoff and staff without...

We are on the hunt for an Assistant Manager / 2IC for the start of next season. Located 10 minutes from Oxford We are milking 800 cows through a 54 bale rotary with cup removers. The ideal candidate is someone looking for an extra challenge and opportunity to grow and develop their management skills, this position has the potential to help take the next step in their dairy career. You will be working along side a Contract Milker who is very hands on, and willing to share his knowledge. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to grow within the industry and continue their development, working closely alongside the Contract Milker. You will be responsible for been able to run and manage the shed effectively, be able to maintain high standards, implement proven systems, and lead by example to other staff. You must be confident to work unsupervised and be able to think on your feet when the Contract Milker is for some reason off farm, Have excellent...

You will be part of a 4–5-person team plus contract milker and partner, within a well-supported corporate, with potential to grow in your career The farm consists of a 314 affective platform with a 60-bale rotary shed, fully automated plus in shed feeding milking approximately 1020 cows at peak The ideal candidate needs a good understanding of Minda and Protrack. including,skills in animal health.  pasture management, and machinery operating, a knowledge of pivot and k line irrigation and cow wearables would also be seen as an advantage  The ideal candidate will have had a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role. We are prepared to consider a person from a herd manager role looking for the next step up, if they can show the level of aptitude and motivation required. The candidate must be a good communicator, be honest with a positive attitude We are not accredited employers so please only apply if you have permanent residency or are otherwise eligible to work in...

We are contract milkers milking 630 cows and are looking for a motivated 2IC to join our  team. The farm is located in the Hinds district, 20 minutes from Ashburton. It is 182ha, producing  500+kgms/cow. The farm is irrigated with 2 pivots, 15ha Kline and 5Ha of fixed grid. The  shed is a 54-bale rotary with in-shed feeding, ACRs and protrack with automatic drafting.   The successful applicant will have experience in pasture management, animal health, basic record  keeping and making sure machinery and farm are well- maintained. They will be able to drive a tractor  (including mowing and feeding out) and run the farm in the absence of the contract milker.  Primary  ITO Level 3 is required. We are looking for someone who is a good communicator, a team player, takes pride in their workplace  and is a self-starter who can motivate themselves and others. This role is best suited to someone  with at least 3 years dairy farming experience and clear goals of progression in the industry....

Looking for an experienced 2IC to work alongside contract milker. Must have minimum 3 years experience, experience in a management role is preferred. Need to have a can do attitude and be able to problem solve and manage a large multi cultural team. Ideally can hit the ground running and bring enthusiasm to build the team culture, aligning with our values of efficiency and high attention to detail by leading by example.  Basic overview of farm: peak milk 1300 cows 80 bale rotary with ACRs and auto drafting gate Grass based feeding system with some supplement targeting 460 milk solids per cow 90% pivot irrigation Only 10 minutes from Ashburton town  Skills required: experience managing pasture, our system aims to harvest the maximum pasture possible with strategic supplement use People management as we have 5 full time staff plus up to 2 relief staff  Strong animal health knowledge - ability to make decisions around animal health in contract milkers...

T.H Enterprises Ltd welcomes applicants for two permanent 2IC roles in their South Island Group of Farms - one is on Dunsandel Farm, see other listing for Darfield Farm. All accommodation is well maintained and within a 45-minute drive to Christchurch Airport, and 25 minutes to Rolleston. All T.H Enterprises Ltd farms follow an 8-2 roster all season and career development, including off farm  training, is provided.      Dunsandel Farm 2IC      This farm milks 1200 cows through a 60-bale rotary with modern ACRs and Protrack being installed over the 2025 winter. Irrigation is by centre pivots and grid sprinklers with limited k-lines. You will be joining an established team of four (plus you) with extra support over calving. Wintering is on farm. Accommodation is a well maintained four-bedroom bungalow with established gardens and a lovely lawn area. The home features a log burner, office, two lounges, carport and shed. Option of a two-bedroom house with low maintenance...

We are looking for a competent Herd Manager (2IC) to work on our modern 1400 cow dairy farm through a 50-bale rotary with ACR's and Protrack automation and has Halter Collar technology. The successful applicant will need to be honest, hardworking, reliable, have excellent pasture management, able to problem solve on the go, be skilled in animal husbandry, machinery operation and have excellent communication skills and able to work in a team environment.  The applicant must adhere to the company's drug and alcohol-free policy/environment. The applicant must have a minimum of 3 year's full-time experience in the dairy industry. References are required. The applicant must currently be in NZ and must be available to undergo the interviewing process. The roster is currently 6 days on 2 days off.  

We have a rare and exciting opportunity available for the right person on our dairy sheep farm. We are family-owned and operated and milk 500 ewes through a 12-aside herringbone (24 cups) with an in-shed feeding system farm across 50 hectares. There is also a quaint and newly kitted out process factory on site where we processes the raw milk for cheese and yoghurt on site. About the Role The farm is located in Kirwee, 20 minutes from Christchurch City. There is a short drive to the Darfield town centre which includes all amenities a family would need. There is plenty of variety in this position, with two days never the same, each day bringing a different set of challenges and rewards.   This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working hard to see the rewards and who prides themselves on a happy and healthy flock. We are looking for someone who is passionate about dairy farming and we welcome applicants that have extensive experience. We also encourage and like to "get...

T.H Enterprises Ltd welcomes applicants for a permanent 2IC role at Darfield Farm, one of the dairy farms in their South Island Group. Accommodation is well maintained and within a 45-minute drive to Christchurch Airport, and 25 minutes to Rolleston. All T.H Enterprises Ltd farms follow an 8-2 roster all season and career development, including off farm training, is provided.    Darfield Farm 2IC This farm milks 1050 cows through a 60-bale rotary with modern ACRs and Protrack being installed over the 2025 winter. Irrigation is by centre pivots. Vacancies do not come up often as this is owner-operator led with conversion eleven years ago. This is an established team of four (plus you) with extra support over calving. Accommodation is a 2-bedroom modern farmhouse with two bathrooms, heat pump and is ideally suited to a working couple or small family.    The successful applicant will have a full driver’s license, New Zealand citizenship and two years of experience...

Assist with managing a 1100 cow dairy farm duties include but not limited too: Managing the farm whenever the contract milker is on days off.  Irrigation Pasture management, Record keeping, Milking. We are happy to provide the successful applicant with on farm and off farm training. 

Position: 2IC - Family Dairy Farm Location: 10 minutes from Oxford, New Zealand Start Date: June 2025 Eligibility: Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or residents. We are not an accredited employer. We are a proud family-owned dairy farm, striving to be in the top 10% of the dairy industry. Our farm, a Synlait Lead with Pride Gold Elite, is located just 10 minutes from Oxford, and we are looking for a passionate and experienced 2IC to join our dedicated team. With 550 peak cows being milked through a 45-a-side herringbone shed and in-shed feeding.   We are fully self-contained farm in a picturesque setting. Young stock are kept on farm and run by us, cows are wintered in barns and fed inside, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference on a high-performing farm. About the Role: As the 2IC, you will play a vital role in the daily farm operations. Working alongside us, the contract milkers and one other employee. You...

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN NEW ZEALAND This position is available for start next season We require an Assistant Manager to join our team in operating our 690 cow dairy farm. We have a 42 ASHB cowshed with cup removers, automatic teat spray, grain feeding, pivot irrigation, and lateral sprinklers, and a rotorainer.  We have a great team to work along side us, and run a great roster. 5on 2 off for the whole season, except August which is 6on 1 off. The right applicant will have a knowledge of NEW ZEALAND dairy farming systems, have a high level of understanding with pasture management, calving, animal health, mating selection, irrigation and be a team player. You must be comfortable in operating and managing the cowshed, SCC, picking sick/mastitis cows, performing treatment regimes, pasture management with some assistance, and milking unassisted. There is the opportunity to progress on farm. You will need a minimum of 3 years NEW ZEALAND dairy farming experience, and...

We are seeking an experienced 2ic or Herd Manager looking to progress in the industry, to join us for the 2025/2026 season. We are located 15 mins away from Ashburton, milking 1500 cows at peak. We are a split calving farm, 500 in Autumn and 900 in spring. 80 bail shed with inshed feeding, ACRs, Afimilk collars, protrack and automatic teatspray and a wintering barn for our winter milkers.  We run a young team of 6 on a 6/2 roster on a 50 hour week (Minimum 45 hours). Two thirds of the year we run a 3in2 milking, with a maximum of 3 early starts a week.  $29ph-$32ph depending on experience We are targeting an enthusiastic person who is able to delegate, support team members and able to run the farm while the contract milkers are away.  Key aspects- Identifying mastitis, sick and lame cows Pick calved cows Grass management- Keen eye for residuals or willing to learn a new approach to this Tractor driving- Feeding out, rolling, setting the mower up, scraping out...

Do you:  Want an opportunity to take your leadership experience to the next level? Want to work alongside a hands-on Manager, within a team of 5? have at least two years NZ dairy experience? or relevant qualifications with a passion to learn? hold a current NZ driver license and current eligibility to work in NZ? If you answered yes to all these questions - we want to hear from you! We're looking for an Assistant Manager/2IC to join our Chertsey Dairies team, milking 950 cows through a 50 bale rotary with proctrack and in shed feeding; all located just 10 minutes north of Ashburton in the heart of Mid Canterbury. In this position you will be part of our leadership team, taking responsibility and working as a team with the Farm Manager, and the assistance of the wider team of 4 others. This will include pasture monitoring, feeding, irrigation and other farm duties. You’ll have an interest and awareness of issues affecting the dairy industry and a drive to learn...

We are looking for our next team member to help us milk 1120 cows for the new dairy season. If you want a well laid out farm, good people to work with, and decent gear, you should get in touch with us.  We require a farm assistant to join the existing team of 2IC and herd manager. Your job will include, milk the cows, cow health, shed hygiene, shifting effluent and irrigation, general farm R and M, weed/pest control and farm presentation. We milk through a 54 bale rotary, with GEA ACRs, in-bale teat spray, plus the Ecolab Mixmaker to make teat spray a dream.  Irrigation is via 1 centre pivot (21 spans), plus 7 k lines and some single sprinklers. Effluent is spread either via the pivot or a travelling irrigator.  We are a all grass based system, which means minimal time in the tractor, but plenty out on the farm looking at grass.  We are part of the Dairy Holdings group of farms, so Health and Safety is of very high importance to us. Getting home safe, after a good day on...

We are looking for a Farm Assistant/Herd manager for the upcoming season. Located 10 Minutes from Oxford. We are Milking 800 cow through a 54 bale rotary with cup removers. The ideal candidate will have a 1 or more seasons experience in the industry and a good attitude towards dairy farming and willingness to learn. The role will predominantly be working alongside the Contract Milker and 2ic, milking and plant wash, calf rearing, shifting irrigation (K-lines and sprinklers), break fences, weed spraying and other general duties. We are after someone who just gets on with things, and wants to learn and wants to be part of a team that works together. Also someone who can be trusted to work independently. We encourage development, and are willing to support in and way we can to help people grow in the industry. The successful applicant must be able to work well on their own and with others, be trustworthy and honest, show initiative, use common sense and follow health and...

Farm assistant needed for 700 cow farm. WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED. Only NZ residents, working holiday visas and NZ citizens will be considered. You would be required to perform most duties involved with dairy farming including but not limited to, milking, bringing cows to the shed, feeding calves, detecting and treating sickness, feeding out, spraying weeds, working in a team and on your own, maintenance, cleaning, and assisting in day to day jobs requested by the 2IC and Manager. Experience on a 2-wheeler is necessary. Would prefer someone wanting to be trained up to take on more responsibility and wanting to climb up the ladder. With 2 other dairy farms in the group, this is a great opportunity for progression.