2IC (Must Currently be in New Zealand)

34366 MaxviewAssistant Manager (2IC)Glenham, Southland1d ago
We are looking for a motivated 2IC to work alongside farm owner. We are looking for someone with experience, motivation and passion. Someone with the ability to step into farm manager. Must currently be in New Zealand. Must have at least 2-year dairy experience. Must be able to speak. We milk 330 through 25ASHB based at Glenham. 40km from Invercargill 30 km from Gore. We also run 410 cow fully self-contained sharemilking job next door. We are hand on owners that work alongside our staff day in day out. We all work together on both farms to get the jobs done. Duties Include, Milking unsupervised, Calf rearing, weed control, Crop shifting, Effluent management, young stock work at runoff, Fencing and other farm duties. Agito also offered to further your skills in the industry. Roster is 5 on 2 off, 6 on 1 off over calving. Min hours 70hr fortnight.

Related jobs

Herd Manager

31845 Kakariki Valley TrustHerd ManagerBetween Winton & Invercargill, Southland

PLEASE INCLUDE CONTACTABLE REFERENCES WHEN APPLYING IN THE FIRST INSTANCE. Applicants must hold a current NZ working visa or be a NZ resident. Farm Overview We are located 15 minutes from Winton and 20 minutes from Invercargill in Southland. Milking approximately 630 cows at peak Predominantly Holstein Friesian Self-contained farming system Wintering barn Automatic calf feeders 60-bail rotary with ACRs We operate a supportive and inclusive work environment, and our current team is young and has worked together for the past three seasons. Roster 6 & 2 for most of the year 6 & 1 through peak calving Additional time off flexible within reason We value work-life balance and encourage learning opportunities (e.g., AgITO training) The Role – Dairy Farm Manager You will assist with daily farm operations as directed, including: Milking and shed hygiene Feeding and pasture management Animal health and welfare Calf rearing support Effluent management General farm maintenance Adhering to on-farm compliance (health & safety, environmental, animal welfare) What We’re Looking For... Positive, can-do attitude Team player with good communication skills Strong awareness of health and safety Willingness to learn and grow Previous dairy experience preferred but not essential If you are motivated, reliable, and keen to be part of a strong, supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Start Date (Negotiable) 01/06/2026 Farm Size (ha) 200 ha Peak Herd Size (cows) 630 Typical On-farm Staff Managers Position Start Date 02/08/2026 Accommodation available Singlemans as well as family housing Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 45 Roster Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits) 70800.00

1d ago

Dairy Assistant Manager/2IC - Mowata Two

Dairy Holdings LtdAssistant Manager (2IC)Rangitata, Canterbury

Ready for your next challenge? We’re seeking a full time, fixed term Assistant Manager/2IC to join our team at Mowata Two, we’re keen for someone with a can-do attitude with problem solving abilities, our ideal applicant has a minimum of 2 years’ farming experience, prioritizes health and safety, skilled in pasture-based system based system. 📍 Location: Rangitata, just 15 minutes from Geraldine and 35 minutes from Ashburton: 201 hectare 750 peak milking 54 bail rotary 2 pivots 🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 69 dairy farms and over 20 support blocks that has been operating for over 25 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. 📋 Key Responsibilities: - Pasture and feed management - Animal care and welfare - Shed management and milk quality - Herd management and calf rearing - Land use and farm presentation - General farm maintenance - Health and safety compliance - Staff management - Accurate record keeping and financial management 👤 Who We’re Looking For: You’ll thrive in this role if you: - Put health and safety first - Have experience in pasture-based systems - Are committed to environmental and animal welfare standards - Possess strong people management and problem-solving skills - Bring a proactive, can-do attitude 💼 What We Offer: - Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) - On-farm housing available - Opportunities for career growth within our wider farming business 📝 Additional Requirements: - Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check - Must hold and maintain a valid New Zealand work visa Apply now by sending your CV through at jobs@dairyholdings.co.nz

1d ago

Shed Manager / 2IC

Shaw Farming LtdAssistant Manager (2IC)Waitōtara, Taranaki

Due to our Shed manager resigning to go support family overseas, we have a position available on a 750 cow farm in the Waitotara/Waverley area. **Skills:** - We need someone with at least 3 years dairy experience. - Have the confidence and skills to run a cowshed, ensuring all procedures are followed to avoid milk penalties, can do plant & vat washes. - Can identify sick animals and treat them. - Good stockmanship skills. **Duties:** - Milk Cows - Plant & Vat washes, cleaning of shed & yards - Assist contract milker team to pick up calves, draft cows etc. - Feed out - feed pad - During summer months - weed spraying **Farm Size (ha):** 250 **Peak Herd Size (cows):** 750 **Typical On-farm Staff:** 3 **Accommodation available:** 3 Bedroom house **Average Hours Per week:** 50-55 **Roster:** Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by:** By Negotiation **Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits):** Salary + accommodation

2d ago

2IC Assistant Manager

CastlecorAssistant Manager (2IC)Oldcastle, Wellington

Castlecor Farm is located in Meath, Central Ireland, and is operating under a farm partnership. Running 450 Spring Calving LIC X-Breed Cows on a New Zealand Pasture-based system 2 type system. We're looking for someone for a 2IC assistant manager role due to our current 2IC progressing to a management role in the industry, after over two year with us. Start date negotiable anytime between July and November. This is a permanent position with your own accommodation provided on-farm. Your position will consist of helping the herd owner/ farm manager operate the farm on day to day basis and leading the operation of the farm when the manager isn’t present. Your main roles would include, but are not limited to; - Assisting the farm manager in the general day-to-day operation of the farm, including: - Grass management, allocating feed and setting up breaks. - Herd health and general animal care. - Caring out the day to day operation of the farm when the manager is away. - Milking - Tractor work and feeding out - Breaks and break feeding - General maintenance and spraying - Some young stock work on heifer grazing farm - General treatment and animal husbandry of cows and calve in spring. Pay is negotiable depending on experience, ability and attitude. What we're looking for; - Someone with a good attitude who works well in a team and has a good sense of humour, and who is willing to learn is essential. - A good level of knowledge, understanding and skills related to grass-based dairy farming. – Previous experience is essential for this role. - Capable of operating machinery, driving tractors, feeding out and using quad bikes. - A basic level of stockmanship, animal health and husbandry skills. - A good work ethic What we're offering; - Your own recently renovated accommodation provided on farm in a nice setting. - Competitive remuneration package- based on level of experience and attitude. - A company vehicle is available for local and some weekend use. - Being part of an established team that gets along well and is enjoyable to work with. Over 2.5 years with zero permanent staff turnover. Position is only become available as our current 2IC is progressing to a management role in the industry. Good location, The farm is located 2 minutes outside of Oldcastle, a decent-sized town 1 hour north-west of Dublin Airport. This makes for easy access to Europe for weekend trips away. Would suit a young person well, who wants to work overseas with the option to travel Europe on their weekends and time off. * An Irish 12-month working holiday visa is easily and cheaply available for New Zealanders, a permanent work visa is also available. * * Previous employee reference available upon request* * Also and opportunity for a couple positions and or a short term dairy assistant position for the 2027 spring calving season.

1mo ago

Drive in calf rearer

Fortune creekContract MilkerGore, Southland

We are looking for an experienced person who can work well as part of a team and by themselves. This is a sole charge and fixed term position. Start date will be 1st of August to approximately 1st of October earlier start possible to negotiate. Key attributes we are looking for is someone with excellent attention to detail - can pick up sick calves quickly, makes sure animal welfare is priority, has great calfshed/gear hygiene and is physically fit. Main jobs include: - Making sure each calf gets gold colostrum - Teaching new calves to feed - feeding all calves twice daily - ensuring calves have clean water, meal and hay daily - keeping up with hygiene practices (cleaning calf feeders/bottles/buckets daily) - disinfection of calf pens via spraying virkon and sprinkling stalosan. We are located between Mandeville and Riversdale 15 minutes from Gore. We calve 650 cows. We aim to rear around 180 replacement heifers, sell 4 day old beefies and bobbies. All milk is pumped to each pen the only handling of buckets is gold colostrum and bobby milk. Great gear and facilities, on average 6 hours per day Drive in position. Hourly rate to be discussed based on experience. References are a must, send cv to cornishdairies@gmail.com Pm me or get hold of me on 0277564347.

2mo ago

Fixed term Calf rearer

33157 GlentuiFarmhandRiversdale, Southland

Calf rearer required - fixed term position. Minimum of 2 years experience, must be skilled in identifying health issues early, tubing calves with colostrum and administering treatments. An eye for detail and a stickler for keeping routine. Position runs from August 1 to January 31. Farm Size: 250 ha. Peak Herd Size: 775 cows. Typical On-farm Staff: 3.5. Average Hours Per week: 50. Roster: By negotiation. Remuneration: Total Package Value of $35,000.

4mo ago