16 assistant manager 2ic jobs found in Otorohanga

About us We are a family owned and operated farming business. We are looking for a confident assistant manager based in Otorohanga. Our farm is located 10 mins between Otorohanga and 10 mins to Te Kuiti. Our farm is 1/3 rolling, 1/3 flat and 1/3 steep. We milk out of a 60 bale rotary with automatic cup removers.  You will be working closely with us the farm Owners.  What we are looking For: A highly motivated individual who is a keen team player with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude with a can do attitude with a genuine desire to learn. We are looking for someone with excellent time management skills, who is able to manage a team efficiently when the farm owners are off farm.     Your responsibility will include but not limited to as follows: - Milking - Shed Management - Animal Husbandry and Production - Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment - Pasture and fodder Management - Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery...

We are seeking a motivated and responsible person or couple with a solid background in animal husbandry and milk production to join our team for our spilt calving 450 Cow dairy operation in the beautiful Pukeatua district. As the Assistant Manager (2IC), you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the farm, working closely with the farm owner to ensure efficient, high quality milk production. You will assist with herd management and ensure that the farm runs smoothly while adhering to the industry's best practices and compliance with health & safety standards. We want someone who will take pride in their work and in the presentation of the farm. Our farm runs a split calving system Autumn and Spring on an irrigated farm. Our mainly Friesian herd is milked through a 40 aside herringbone shed twice a day with in-shed feeding. The farm has a 130-hectare milking platform flat to rolling hills. The potential employee will work closely with the farm owner...

We have a job for an experienced farm worker (3+ years) for an Assistant Manager position on a farm in the Arapuni area in Waikato. This is for a 300 cow farm, 25 minutes from Tokoroa, milking through a 24 Aside Herringbone shed. You'll have a range of responsibilities including the day-to-day management support including: - Milking - Shed Management - Animal Husbandry and Production - Animal Health Monitoring, Management and Treatment - Pasture and fodder Management - Maintenance of Shed, Equipment and Machinery - Know and meet regulatory rules & requirements - Breeding, Calving and Calf rearing Management - Cattle transportation - Contractor Organisation and Management - Staff Management - and other general farm duties Weekly hours are a minimum of 35, average of 48 and a maximum of 50 for the salary. Since farm work is dependent on a number of unknown factors like weather and animals, should you work beyond the agreed...

🌾 Join Our Team! 🐄 We’re looking for a Second-in-Charge who’s ready to roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and bring a strong work ethic to the table— but also knows how to keep things light with a good sense of humor ! If you're passionate about farming, love a challenge, and can make a tough day feel like a breeze with a laugh, we want you! What we’re looking for: Hardworking, reliable, and ready to jump in whenever needed Have initiative to know what jobs need doing, read a job list on the board or able to ask "what's next?" Run the Farm efficiently in our absence (We are happy to stay in contact via phone during this time) A sense of humor to keep the crew smiling, even on the busiest days! Possibly a partner who's keen for part time milking, relief cover and as an extra hand over the busy periods. Our Farm: At the moment we run 450 cows through a 50-bail internal rotary with automatic removers, teat spray and wash. We utilise the...

Located in Pokuru, 12 minutes from Te Awamutu, with stunning views of Mt Pirongia running alongside the Waipa River is this 115 Ha (effective) Dairy farm. They are looking for a Herd Manager to work alongside the farm owner, milking 385 crossbreed cows under a System 4 feeding regime. This is a unique and efficient shed, milking the girls through a 24 aside double-up herringbone (48 sets of cups) supported by a feedpad that holds 200 cows. What the farm owners are looking for; Someone that has a keen eye for feeding cows and looking after them as there own. A self-motivated person that is keen to learn, not afraid to ask questions and bring new ideas. Organisation is a must, knowing how to prioritise is key in this farming operation as you will step up and take the reins in the farmers absence. Tractor experience would be a great advantage, but they are always keen to teach. The farm has plenty of maintenance and capital development projects on the go to grow your...

Assistant Farm Manager Opportunity – 530-Cow Dairy Farm We’re looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to join our team next season! As sharemilkers, we run a 530-cow operation on a well-maintained farm just 15 minutes from Te Awamutu . This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a young and progressive team while working with technology like Halter Virtual Fencing , which makes farm management easier and more efficient. About the Farm 530 crossbred cows , with all young stock raised on-farm. Milking through two herringbone sheds (32 a-side & 28 a-side). Rolling to gentle contour with well-maintained infrastructure. In-shed feeding & a feed pad for supplementing cows. Operates as a System 2 farm. Extensive native planting throughout the farm which enhances biodiversity, improves farm aesthetics and creates a pleasant work environment Halter Virtual Fencing : Eliminates the need for physical fences in many areas. Allows...

Are you seeking a supportive work environment where your development and progression are prioritised? We are an intergenerational proud farming family looking for a keen 2IC, who is as excited about the Dairy Industry as we are.  Our philosophy is heavily focused on cows, grass and people. We have a 500 cow Cross-bred herd in the top 5% of New Zealand for BW. We operate a low input farm system that is heavily focused on maximizing pasture growth and utilization. We pride ourselves that the people in our business are our biggest asset. We offer a high energy, progression focused environment that will be well suited to someone with a deep seated passion for dairy, and a hunger for personal development. Ideally you will have a minimum of 1 season fulltime farm experience, strong animal husbandry skills, a can do attitude, an appetite to learn and a desire to contribute to a fun & focused team environment. Applicants must currently reside, and be eligible to work in New...

Spring Calving herd in a great location just 10 minutes from Te Awamutu and Pirongia, and 20 minutes from Hamilton. This farm will work synergistically with the home farm (located down the road milking 600 cows in a split calving Autumn and Spring system). Cloverlea Farms is growing and this position has the potential to be molded into varying levels of responsibility dependent on the successful applicants goals and ambitions in Dairy Farming.  Get the benefits of a big team like regular time off, fun team events, many hands to help in the busy times, and a multitude of additional jobs done within our business which offers a lot of variety compared to the mundane day to day of simply milking cows. In this particular role, you will also enjoy the benefits of a small farm like a small herd and short milkings, making this position the best of both worlds.  400 Cows milked, calving in Spring Calves reared on farm, and shared between the home farm down the road System 5 fully...

If you are a couple looking to grow and gain more experience in the diary industry this could be the job for you! The applicant needs at least 2 years experience on a dairy farm, be reliable, tidy and a good communicator. You will be working with the farm owner to carry out day to day task and managing one of the two herds on a system 4 spring calving dairy farm. Milking 500 cows through a 30 a/s herringbone shed with automatic cup removers and in shed feeding. Cows are also fed on a feed pad 9 months of the year, so must be able to drive a tractor. The cow shed has just had an Allflex automatic teat sprayer and drafting gates installed and cows now have collars.  Ideally this position suits a couple as the partner will be employed as a calf rarer and relief milkier, rearing a 140 calves till the 1st of December. Average 50/60 hours a fortnight. The farm is located in Korakonui district 10 mins to Te Awamutu and Otorohanga with flat to rolling contour.

50 bails rotary with ACR and automatic teat spray.  Experience required: Minimum 4 years Location: Te Awamutu skills and attitudes required: understanding and Showing respect to animals welfare manage milking shed (Milking, plant wash, vat wash, drafting sick cows, weekly and monthly plant check) manage sick mobs (Treating and recording) Pasture management - allocating and setting up break fences, reading residuals, pasture walks Calving  - picking up calves , drafting new moms, managing colostrum mob, dusting, checking springer mob Team Collaboration: Assist the manager with planning day-to-day tasks, manage and train junior staff, and ensure the efficiency of all team members. Work as a cohesive team and show respect to other staff members. operating tractors and feed-out wagons/mixture wagon Perform basic repair and maintenance tasks, including fixing permanent fences and other essential Apply only NZ residents or citizens. Strictly no...

Our system 4-5, split calving 380 cow dairy unit is located in the beautiful Te Pahu district, with rolling to steep contour.  We have a 36ashb which is efficient & well set up with technology.  Located 20 minutes to Hamilton and 25 minutes to Te Awamutu,  We are seeking an experienced 2IC to join our team. Our ideal 2IC will have a passion for the dairy industry and be keen to learn & progress in it, have excellent animal health & husbandry and all general on farm skills including good tractor experience. Great communication & a 'can do' attitude are a must.  The remuneration package offered for the successful applicant will be $24-30/hr for a minimum 30 and maximum 55 hours per week. This is paid fortnightly. Duties & Responsibilities include: Milking Feed Management Animal Health Mating Plant & Machinery Maintenance Tractor Work  Irrigation/Effluent Stock Work Calf Rearing Record Keeping Farm Maintenance Health & Safety...

We are looking for a 2IC to support me at our contract milking position,  Situated in Ngāhinapōuri , 15 minutes to Te Awamutu, 20 minutes to Hamilton and 25 minutes to Cambridge. 470 cows through a 40ashb shed with cup removers, protrack drafting and Allflex collars.    You must be a New Zealand  citizen or resident to apply for this position. WE ARE NOT  ACCREDITED EMPLOYERS  SAMS & CO 2025 Limited is looking for a keen and skilled Nz dairy farmer to assist in the day to day tasks/Management on our newly taken contract milking role for the upcoming season. Setting up in a awesome location in the Waikato. You will be working alongside me (Sam)  who has been a high performing Waikato farm manager for the past 7seasons on a larger dairy farm. Now taking my next step in the industry , We are on the hunt for a superstar to become a part of my team,  looking for someone who also has a passion for farming, who is looking refine there current skills and learn some...

System 5 - 400 cows - South of Te Awamutu, this is a beautifully presented property looking for an experienced 2IC with previous staff management experience. Current Manager will be Contract Milking as farm owner is stepping down, Accommodation is by way of a single cottage.  It is small but meets healthy homes as has been recently renovated.  Suitable for a couple but not a family. If you would like further information, please contact me directly [email protected] Not an Accredited Employer.  You must be eligible to work in NZ.

Sheep Dairy Farming – Two Vacancies We are looking for two new team members to join our team. 1.     Full time Dairy shepherd/ General Hand with strong attention to detail; and 2.     A Milk harvester to milk 4-5 days a week.   The Opportunity: ·      Great location, just 5 minutes from Cambridge ·      1900 sheep / 380 ha ·      Lovely 3-bedroom house that has been done up. ·      Great for a couple or two people who are happy to share a home. ·      Supportive owners who are happy to help drive professional development. ·      Motivated, high-energy team   Dairy/ shepherd duties & responsibilities ·      Care for the stock, ensuring their health, safety and well-being. ·      Milking, ensuring milk quality and hygiene standards are maintained. ·      Driving machinery ·      Assisting in ensuring all herd records are maintained. ·      Ensuring all relevant standards and...

We require a motivated Assistant Manager (2IC) to join our friendly team.  We are based 10mins from Hamilton on a predominantly flat farm with great infrastructure. The successful applicant will have: a minimum of 3 years' NZ farming experience (ideally on a large scale farm) backed with solid references a great work attitude, honest and reliable. the ability to work as a member of a team including varied nationalities  confidence in operating all farm machinery the ability to step into the Farm Manager role in the Managers absence including staff delegation a high level of animal husbandry skills  know how to use Protrack and Minda  be prepared to undergo random drug testing  Job Description MILKING Manages milk harvesting to optimise quality, efficiency and yield, monitoring milk dockets to help troubleshoot issues. ANIMALS Implements and monitors the animal health plan, and records and reports on this. Diagnoses and treats all animal health...

We are on the hunt for an enthusiastic new team member to fill our Herd manager role here in Roto-O-Rangi. We have been Contract milking our Family owned and operated Dairy farm for the last 6 years with the goal to continue improving animal health and productivity each season. Our current herd manager began with us three seasons ago as a farm assistant and has made the decision to move on to new challenges with a sole charge roll. This roll will require pasture management and herd health skills to be applied on a daily basis along with good communication skills when working alongside us as contract milkers. The applicant will be required to communicate and guide a 2ic with daily tasks and work well as a team. This farm runs 540 kiwi cross cows through a 40 per side hearing bone shed with automatic cup removers and a modern plant / infostructure.  We also have a small 18 per side shed with in shed feeing that we start calving through to help spread the feeding pressures...