Farm Manager – Large Scale Dairy Operation

We are looking for a enthusiastic person that has been in the dairy industry for at least 1 season for The Kapenga M Trust KMS dairy farm. The farm is situated 20 mins south of Rotorua. It is a rolling to steep farm so ideally you will have had experience driving bikes and tractors on this kind of terrain. We expect you to - Be able to milk efficiently - Detect cows that are sick or lame - Put up break fences and work out paddock areas - Be able to operate vehicles in a safe manner - Be a team player and help out the team when asked. - Be able to follow instructions and be confident to ask questions - Be punctual reliable and a good time manager but not a clock watcher - Be willing to learn - Clean and tidy and take pride in the workplace. You need to be fit and healthy and drug free. You must be legally able to work in NZ (Kapenga is not an accredited employer) Kapenga M Trust is a progressive Trust with 2 dairy farms and a sheep, beef and deer unit. They are supportive of staff and encourage training for the right person. There are opportunities to grow within the Trust. If this sounds like you include your CV and 2 referees in your application.

We require a motivated and reliable Farm Manager and Herd Manager to join our team on a progressive, spring calving farm near Whangarei. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and wants to grow their skills and responsibility over time. This role is one that has potential to transfer to a Contract Milking role as the Owners wish to step back within the next 1-2 years. You'll be involved in all day-to-day dairy operations, with good systems, support and opportunities to upskill for the right person. Farm Size (ha): 185 Peak Herd Size (cows): 420 Typical On-farm Staff: 2.5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 2 * 3 Bedroom Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 55 Roster: Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by: Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

Managing a split calving dairy farm. Suit couple. Rear calves. Look after water supply and electric fences. Farm Size (ha): 100 Peak Herd Size (cows): 200 Typical On-farm Staff: 2 Accommodation available: 3 bedroom older home Hour Type: season Average Hours Per week: 60 Roster: Single rotation - 12 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): 100k

**Job Description** We are seeking an experienced and capable Farm Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of our 180-cow farm, 70-hectare dairy farm in Warea, South Taranaki operating a 16-aside herringbone shed. The Farm Manager is responsible for meeting farm goals in terms of production, animal performance, feed, environment, machinery. Milking dairy herd sole charge on daily basis. **This farm features:** - Milking platform: 70 ha platform - Contour: Predominantly flat contour with some rolling hills - Infrastructure: 16-bail herringbone shed with new ab race and drafting facility - Herd: 180 cows producing 70,000 kg MS **What you will bring:** - Experience in managing a dairy farm. - Strong leadership skills with experience in managing a team. - Understands pasture management & animal welfare best practice. - Experience and confidence in identifying cows for AB. - Can follow and implement Health & Safety best practice. - Familiarity with farm management technology and record keeping systems. - Reliable and honest with a good work ethic. - Strong communication skills both written and verbal. - Machinery skills which includes tractor work and feeding out effluent spreading. - Motivated with a hands-on approach to managing their team. - Competent in all aspects of dairy farming in NZ. - Treat the property with pride and a sense of ownership. - A current full NZ driver’s license. **What we offer you:** - An excellent remuneration package is offered based on skills and experience. - Scalable farming practices with hands-on support from an experienced General Manager/Farm Supervisor. - A supportive team-focused environment where your growth matters, with career development opportunities. - A great work/family life balance. **How to apply:** Please send your application with a CV and cover letter to jacobglen7@hotmail.com. As Block B is committed to a safe and healthy work environment, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a drug screening test. Applicants for this role must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

We are looking for a motivated and capable Farm Manager to lead our high-performing dairy farm. Our operation is a top performer in financial results, productivity, efficiency, environmental stewardship, and community service. We run a well-proven, successful farm system with clear expectations and strong support. This role is backed by young, enthusiastic owners who are hands-on, supportive, and committed to developing people. We have a strong track record of staff achieving career progression, formal qualifications, and industry awards. What we offer: - A proven, efficient farm system - Genuine support and investment from owners - Clear opportunities for career development and progression - A positive, professional team culture If you take pride in performance, leadership, and continual improvement — and want a role where your career can grow — we’d love to hear from you. We will only be considering applications where applicants are already eligible to work in NZ. Farm Size (ha): 170 Peak Herd Size (cows): 500 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 full time Accommodation available: Tidy, modern, 3 bedroom home Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 45 Roster: By negotiation Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

Are you passionate about dairy farming and want to develop professionally within the industry? We are large scale, established Contract Milkers moving onto a new farm next season. Due to our progressive employees career growth, we have the exciting opportunity for two new team members to join us in our venture. The farm has the following: - 1600 cows. 60-bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray and inshed feeding. System 3-4 with Halter technology. Located 10 minutes to Reporoa town and 25 minutes from Taupo. The role: - Milking - Operation of 2-wheel motorbike and tractor to complete general farm duties such as feeding cleaning, animal handling and equipment maintenance - Maintain herd health through assisting with routine health checks, vaccinations and other care tasks and learning to identify signs of sickness - Weed control and farm upkeep What we require: - Basic farming experience preferred but not essential - full training will be provided - A great communicator, who will bring positivity to our team - The ability to follow directions and prioritise - Excellent time management - A keen learner who wants to progress quickly within the industry - A desire to advance with the times with on farm technology and farming innovation - A full clean driver’s license - Ability to pass both a pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing What we offer: - Excellent roster; 4 days off in 14 including alternate weekends - Competitive salary based on experience - A supportive environment with training and career growth opportunity - A good quality two or three bedroom home - A well-maintained farm with good infrastructure and quality machinery - High standards in animal health, health and safety and environmental sustainability How to apply: To apply please send an up-to-date CV including two references from previous employers to idealfarming@outlook.com.

We are seeking a keen and motivated person to manage our 132ha, 360 cow dairy farm. The farm is mainly flat with some rolling hills. It is a low system, low stress operation. The successful applicant would be responsible not just for the milk harvesting, pasture management, weed control but also the day to day management of a staff member. The 3 bedroom home on the farm is 5 minutes from the local township with a primary school and childcare centre. It is 20 minutes from Dannevirke. We are open to tailoring the position to suit the right person.

Are you passionate about dairy farming and want to develop professionally within the industry? We are large scale, established Contract Milkers moving onto a new farm next season. Due to our progressive employees career growth, we have the exciting opportunity for two new team members to join us in our venture. The farm has the following: - 1600 cows. 60-bale rotary with ACRs, auto teat spray and inshed feeding. System 3-4 with Halter technology. Located 10 minutes to Reporoa town and 25 minutes from Taupo. What we require: - At least two full time years of successful farming experience - Excellent animal health management; including but not limited to identifying and treating mastitis and lameness - A good grasp of basic feed allocation - A great communicator, who will bring positivity to our team - The ability to prioritise and excellent time management - Good 2-wheeler and tractor driving ability - A desire to advance with the times with on farm technology and farming innovation - A full clean driver’s license - Ability to pass both a pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing What we offer: - Excellent roster; 4 days off in 14 including alternate weekends - Competitive salary based on experience - A supportive environment with training and career growth opportunity - A good quality two or three bedroom home - A well-maintained farm with good infrastructure and quality machinery - High standards in animal health, health and safety and environmental sustainability How to apply: To apply please send an up-to-date CV including two references from previous employers to idealfarming@outlook.com.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Second-in-Charge (2IC) to join our team on a dairy farm unit in the Rotorua area. This role replaces our current Senior Farm Assistant who is off to explore the world leaving us with big shoes to fill. This is a key position working closely with the Contract Milker in the day-to-day running of the farm. The Farm 980 cows, 260ha, 44bail Rotary. Predominantly pasture-based system with some supplement, Established team and good systems in place, Located on a school bus route to a great local school. The Role The 2IC will support the Contract Milker and take responsibility across farm operations, including: - Herd management and animal health - Milking and shed management - Assisting with staff supervision and training - Feeding, pasture management, and general farm duties - Stepping up in the Contract Milker’s absence The Ideal Candidate - Proven dairy farming experience at Senior Assistant or 2IC level - Strong animal husbandry skills - Good communication and leadership ability - Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently - Enjoys being part of a supportive, team-focused workplace What We Offer - Competitive remuneration based on experience - Supportive Contract Milker and stable team - Opportunity to further develop leadership and management skills - Accommodation available (details to be discussed)

Due to our current farm manager wanting to have a change in his farming role, and our current 2ic getting another Managers role for next season, we are on the lookout for a motivated person who is keen to take the next step in the Dairy Industry. We are after a well rounded person that is after a dairy farm managers position in North Otago. We milk 1100 cows and have a split calving of 900 spring, and 200 autumn calvers. We milk all year and have acquired a feed pad to do this. We will winter cows on farm and we have an adjacent runoff where we run all our young stock. We have a 320ha platform that is irrigated via spray irrigation (Pivots, Fixed Grid, Kline). Cows are milked through a 60 bail Waikato Rotary cowshed. Its equipped with cup removers, Protrack and inshed feeding. We have used Allflex collars on our cows for 9 seasons and are looking into other options of wearables currently. The successful applicant would run the day to day management of the dairy platform. Cows, Grass, feeding, people and harvesting the milk in an efficient way. We would offer support through the farm owner and current manager working alongside the applicant to find their feet and to learn our system. We have an existing team of capable and good humans, and we like to foster a fun and safe work environment for our team that makes our farm an enjoyable place to work. Farm Size (ha): 320 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1100 Typical On-farm Staff: 5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: Different options depending on applicant. We have a tidy 3 bedroom home on farm with wood fire and heat pump. Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 65 Roster: Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation