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SH
31/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Manager/2IC
Smith & Hales Ltd Tīrau, New Zealand
We are seeking a someone skilled and proficient in the day to day running of dairy farms to join our team We are a split calving farm, with a planned move to all autumn calving in the next year or two Milking 800 cows through an automated 70 bale rotary with Cow Manager Must have proven track record in communication, attention to detail, milk quality and animal health Ability to operate machinery and load/operate mixer wagon on feed pad is essential. DO NOT apply if you are not a NZ Citizen, we are NOT approved employers
Closing date for Applications:
06/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
14/09/2026
SF
30/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
🐄 Assistant Manager (2ic) WANTED – 1,500 COWS | TARRAS, CENTRAL OTAGO
Shaskey Farming Ltd Tarras, New Zealand
Looking for your next long-term home in dairy farming? We are now looking for an experienced 2IC to join our brand new 1,500-cow conversion in Tarras. Our current 2IC is having to relocate due to an unexpected change in family circumstances, creating an opportunity for the right person to join us from late September. We’re looking for someone who wants to settle in, become part of the team and grow with the business — ideally someone looking for a long-term move for themselves and their family. What’s important to us: -        Strong pasture management skills -        Ability to lead and organise a team -        Good problem-solving and decision-making -        Clear, honest communication -        Strong stockmanship and animal health skills -        Someone who takes ownership and gets stuck in You’ll work directly alongside the contract milker and need to be confident taking responsibility for the farm when he’s away. The lifestyle:...
Closing date for Applications:
13/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
05/10/2026
36
21/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
2IC Assistant Manager
36661 Cave, New Zealand
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...
Closing date for Applications:
12/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
01/10/2026
NZ
20/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Manager breeding and finishing pig farm
New Zealand Dairy Careers Lepperton, New Zealand
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...
Closing date for Applications:
19/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
20/08/2026
PF
16/08/2026
Fixed Term Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Percy Farms Oroua Downs, Himatangi, New Zealand
Hi team we have just recently had our staff member decide to move on to a family farm. This this has created a great opportunity in short notice for an individual or couple to join the team leading into the 1st August 2026-2027 season and beyond. The farm is a family farm with myself in an owner operator system. We are a team focused family farm with opportunities to progress and grow, this is a high achieving, happy and healthy minded workplace We have 440 cows on farm producing over 600 milk solids per cow with great infrastructure. The farm is near Foxton (Manawatu) and has an excellent infrastructure: 36 aside herring bone with a smooth flowing automatic teat spraying cow shed. In shed feeding is used in conjunction with grass/maize silage and PKE in the paddock as required, running on a system 5 basis. This is a well-structured farm with very good policies, procedures and guidelines in place. Percy Farms are currently seeking employment of an Assistant manager / 2IC or an...
Closing date for Applications:
15/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
01/09/2026
16/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Manager
Balfour, New Zealand
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.
Closing date for Applications:
15/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
01/10/2026
74
15/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant manager 2ic
74259 Multiple farms
Due to unforseen circumstances we are looking for our  next 2ic THIS IS A IMMEDIATE  START.  WE ARE NOT ACCREDITED  SO DONT BOTHER APPYING IF YOU NEED A ACCREDITED EMPLOYER AND DONT LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND  . we milk 500 cows thru a 44 bail rotary with acrs .protrak and heat detection cameras  You must be a team player  as we are a team of 3  .the farm is  flat to rolling contour  just 10 mins  to otorohanga 15 mins to  te awamutu  . You will work a 8on 2 off  then 8 on 3 off roster. There is a good 3 bedroom house avalible  with good  schools close . You have to competent  with tractors as well as 2  and 4 wheeler  motorbikes  and be able to manage staff when the manager is away . Detection mastitis as well as lame cows  . If this sounds like a bit of you please apply directly  to [email protected]  with a min of 3 references  that are  valid aswell as a brief work.history  .must be able to pass pre employment drug test  as well as random drug tests
Closing date for Applications:
14/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
01/09/2026
3B
09/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Manager/2IC - Millvale
38161 Brooksdale Dairy Ltd Corporate farm (Tapanui, New Zealand)
Ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking a driven and experienced full time Assistant Manager/2IC to join our team at Millvale farm, we’re keen for someone with a can-do attitude with problem solving abilities, our ideal applicant has a minimum of 1 years’ experience in a Farm Assistant role, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system. 📍 Location: Just 30 minutes from Gore and 15 minutes from Tapanui: 116 hectare 380 peak milking 36 a side herringbone shed 🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates over 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 20 years. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around our people, our process, and our pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities and a clear career pathway to Management, Contract Milking and Sharemilking for the right people. ....
Closing date for Applications:
08/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC) Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
09/08/2026
AF
08/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
2ic Assistant Manager
Anonymous Farm Business Morrinsville, Waikato Region, New Zealand
2IC required for 280 cow farm near Morrinsville. We are looking for a self-motivated  worker with strong attention to detail to help manage this high producing herd.  3 bedroom + office provided You will have at least 2 years full time farm experience. Milking through a 22ashb
Closing date for Applications:
07/09/2026
Assistant Herd Manager Assistant Manager (2IC) Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
01/06/2026
MR
05/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Manager - NW Tasmania!
Mills Recruitment NW Tasmania
Take the next step in your dairy career with a respected family-owned farming business that invests in its people. If you're an experienced Farm Assistant ready to step into a 2IC role, or a Junior 2IC looking for genuine career progression, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-run, modern dairy operation in beautiful North West Tasmania. Why you'll love this role $75,000 AUD salary + 12% Superannuation Tidy 2-bedroom home provided Relocation support available Maximum average 50-hour work week Opportunity for your partner to gain employment on-farm Work with a supportive Farm Manager and Operations Manager who are committed to your development Be part of a growing business with long-term career opportunities About the farm You'll join a well-established, family-owned agricultural business with over 20 years of successful dairy and beef farming operations across Australia and Tasmania. The farm milks 750 cross-bred cows through a modern...
Closing date for Applications:
04/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
13/09/2026
MF
31/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Farm Manager
Matham Family Farm Tokoroa
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.
Closing date for Applications:
30/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
16/09/2026
LT
20/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm assistant/Herd manager
LTD South Waikato
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...
Closing date for Applications:
19/09/2026
Assistant Herd Manager Assistant Manager (2IC) Farm Assistant Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
31/08/2026
Sf
20/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant farm manager
Sangha farm limited Invercargill, New Zealand
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.
Closing date for Applications:
12/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
20/08/2026
WM
18/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Assistant Farm Manager (2IC)
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation Corporate farm (Mangakino, New Zealand)
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....
Closing date for Applications:
17/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
24/08/2026
14/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Herd Manager/ Senior farm assistant
SH 1, New Zealand
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 
Closing date for Applications:
13/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
31/08/2026
34
30/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Experienced Farm Workers Required - Otautau
34952 Otautau, New Zealand
Due to a change in circumstances we are looking for 2x team members from the beginning of September to join our team full time. We milk 750 cows through a modern 54 bail rotary that is centrally located. Our roster is 6 days on 1 day off over calving with the remaining season 6 days on 2 days off. Accommodation available is: 1x large 4 bedroom house with a heatpump & gas hot water 1x small 2 bedroom cottage with a heatpump We are not accredited employers so you must have the legal right to work in NZ. Experience is required.
Closing date for Applications:
29/09/2026
Assistant Herd Manager Assistant Manager (2IC) Farm Assistant Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
09/09/2026
Te
29/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm assistant/2IC/tractor driver
Tessa Maruia, New Zealand
Top 400 cows twice a day, the rest once a day morning only, everything once a day March to end of May. We have a system that allows for not getting cows in, they walk themselves to milking while the coffees being drunk. Calves are grazed off farm from January till they return in May the following year as in calf. All ground work is done in house so plenty of tractor work available. We are looking for a permanent staff member to jump aboard our team once our Scottsman's visa has run out in November. Preferably chasing a character that knows how to jump into battle when the busy time is on. Must have a can do attitude and be willing to get their hands dirty, be able to laugh and have a genuine interest in dairy farming. 3 bedroom house with log burner. Firewood available on farm. We are NOT accredited, work visas welcome
Closing date for Applications:
28/09/2026
Assistant Herd Manager Assistant Manager (2IC) Farm Assistant Farmhand Herd Manager Tractor Driver
Position Start Date:
01/11/2026
HA
28/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Farm manager
Hodgson Agri Ltd Multiple farms (Whangārei, New Zealand)
We are on the Hunt for a farm manager on our farm 10 minutes to whangarei We run 3 farms all close to whangarei 1500 cows in total so plenty of progression for the right person. There is a 3 bedroom house available. We use a consultant and provide plenty of support. Allflex collars auto drafting system 3 with maize and pke using a mixer wagon. 
Closing date for Applications:
27/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC) Herd Manager
Position Start Date:
01/09/2026
JA
28/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
2iC Otorohanga
Jett Ag Limited Otorohanga, New Zealand
Mid season opportunity to join our team! Milking peak of 480 cows through an internal rotary just minutes from town.  Roster 11 on 3 off. Essential work only on weekends.  Team of 3, Sharemilker, 2ic and Farm assistant.  3 bedroom 1 bathroom house.  Looking for someone hard working, experienced, honest and able to take charge of some of the farm responsibilities.  Send through CV on here or email [email protected]
Closing date for Applications:
27/09/2026
Assistant Manager (2IC)
Position Start Date:
21/09/2026
BF
28/08/2026
Permanent - Full Time
Dairy Farm Assistant
Bhaika Farm Limited Mokoreta, New Zealand
We have two position available for Dairy Farm Assistant roles, on our 1100-cow farm. The positions are based in Mokoreta area in New Zealand. These are full-time, permanent positions guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $24 per hour. Dairy Farm Assistant is responsible for working closely with the contract milker/Assistant Manager/Herd Manager to run the farm efficiently. His primary focus is on the day-to-day operations of the farm, aiming to maximize productivity and efficiency. He collaborates with the contract milker and other farm management/staff. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Milking: Dairy Farm Assistant actively participates in milking operations. Milking 1100 cross breed cows on 64 bail rotary cow shed with automatic cup removers with cow manager technology. The farm is 391 ha flat to rolling with small hills. Equipment handling: Experience with riding 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers is...
Closing date for Applications:
19/09/2026
Farm Assistant
Position Start Date:
01/10/2026
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