Altavady Group is a family-run farming business seeking a motivated Assistant Manager to join our dairy support operation in Papakaio, North Otago. Working alongside the Dairy Support Manager, you'll take on real responsibility and have clear opportunities to develop your skills and progress into management.
Our dairy support farms range from flat to rolling hill country and are well-equipped with quality infrastructure and technology, including Halter. This is a varied, hands-on role with responsibility across livestock, pasture, irrigation and machinery operations within a progressive farming business focused on performance and continual improvement.
The Role
*Feeding management of young stock
*Wintering dairy cows and managing crop breaks
*Animal health, pasture management and feed budgeting
*Irrigation management (pivot and K-line)
*Tractor and machinery operation
*Farm maintenance and development
*Contributing to farm productivity and efficiency
About You
*Experience in dairy, dairy support or drystock farming
*Good stockmanship and confidence with machinery
*Comfortable with technology or willing to learn
*Reliable, practical and self-motivated
*Keen to develop management skills
*NZ citizen or permanent resident
Previous experience is beneficial, but attitude, capability and reliability are what matter most.
What We Offer
*Supportive team culture across our farming group
*Experience with leading farm technology, including Halter
*A stable role within a diverse business spanning dairy, dairy support, dairy beef and forestry
*Genuine career progression opportunities
*Tidy on-farm accommodation available
Learn more about us on our website and social media.
www.altavadygroup.co.nz