Unit Manager

We are seeking a motivated individual who has a passion for farming and wants to learn to assist with the day to day running of the farm. Tidy, well established 114 ha flat farm. 400 Friesian cows through a 40 aside double up h/bone, ACRs, Protrack, Auto teatsprayer, All Flex collars. Very supportive owners, who want to see the best of the farm and staff. 6/1 roster through calving, negotiable for rest of season. 2 fulltime staff throughout the season. Calf rearer and relief milking available for partner. General duties include but are not limited to: - Milking, dairy hygiene/cleaning - Temporary and permanent fencing - Treating lame cows - Farm maintenance, spraying, etc - Feeding calves - Identifying mastitis and treatment - Tractor work, feeding out, etc - Capable to work without supervision - Confident to run farm in absence of manager What we expect: Honest Punctual Passionate Trustworthy Must be competent in riding two and four wheel motorbikes. A minimum of 2yrs full time dairy experience in NZ preferred. We are not accredited employers so you must be able to legally work and live in New Zealand. If this sounds like you, please get in touch via farm source website, or email me at udderproduction@outlook.com with a Cover letter, Current CV and atleast 2 supporting references. CVs will be looked at as they come through, not necessarily once applications close. Farm Size (ha) 114 Peak Herd Size (cows) 400 Typical On-farm Staff 2.5 Position Start Date 02/06/2026 Accommodation available 2 bedroom cottage on farm Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 55 Roster By negotiation Remuneration paid by Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits)

We are owner operators seeking a motivated individual who enjoys farming with a strong work ethic and who is capable to assist with the day to day running of the farm. Our farm is a tidy, well established 146ha flat to undulating farm which is located in Isla Bank, Western Southland. We winter 470 crossbred cows on a family runoff in Dipton and peak milk 460 cows through a 50 bale rotary cowshed. We have ACRs, Protrack, Auto draft, Auto teatsprayer, and Halter Collars. We are owner operators, who want to see the best of the farm, cows and staff. 6/2 roster all year round except for calving (1st Aug – 31st Oct) where rosters are 6/1) 2 full-time staff throughout the season. General duties include but are not limited to: - Milking, dairy hygiene/cleaning - Temporary and permanent fencing - Treating lame cows - Farm maintenance, spraying, etc - Feeding bobby calves - Identifying mastitis and treatment - Tractor work, feeding out, etc - Moving Effluent pods and making decisions around effluent management - Capable to work without supervision - Confident to run farm in absence of owner What we expect: - Honest - Reliable - Can use initiative - Have good communication Must be competent in riding two and four wheel motorbikes and driving a tractor. A minimum of 2yrs full time dairy experience in NZ preferred. Must be able to legally work and live in New Zealand. If this sounds like you, please get in touch via farm source website, please include a Cover letter, Current CV and at least 2 supporting references.

170 odd Ha dairy platform located in Hedgehope Southland, 30km to Invercargill and 20km to Winton. Milking 600 predominantly Jersey cows through a 50-bail rotary shed, in the last 12 months new CR1 cup removers fitted and new vacuum pump. The farm has had a full over-hall this season. New farm layout New lanes New fences New water system including filtration. 1/3 of the farm regrassed. We are looking for a person to work alongside myself and one other staff member on a 8:2 8:3 roster. Farm Size (ha) 170 Peak Herd Size (cows) 600 Typical On-farm Staff 2 Position Start Date 01/06/2026 Accommodation available yes Hour Type negotiable Average Hours Per week 45 Roster Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by By Negotiation

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.

2IC — 600 Cow Dairy Farm 📍 Awarua, 10 minutes south of Invercargill 🗓 Start 1 June 2026 We're Lucy and Dale, young contract milkers starting our first season on a 600-cow farm. We want a 2IC who knows cows and the shed inside out. That's where you'll complement what we bring to the table. We believe in being transparent. You'll always know where things are at, how the business is running, and what we're working toward together. We want an environment that's close-knit, fun, and high-achieving. The Farm: - 226 ha effective, flat with good lanes - 600 cows - 40-aside herringbone with in-shed feeding - Well set-up calf rearing and storage - School bus at the gate - 3-bedroom house provided The Role: You'll be across everything the farm needs, from the shed and calving to grazing decisions and sole charge. The kind of person who takes pride in how things are done, not just that they get done. About You: - Eligible to work in NZ (we are not accredited employers). - NZ dairy experience required - Comfortable stepping into sole charge - Good stockmanship and eye for detail - Full NZ driver licence preferred - Easy to work with, honest, and keen to grow What You'll Get: - Competitive pay based on experience - 3-bedroom house - Full transparency on how the business runs - Genuine flexibility. We understand life happens. - A small team that actually gives a damn We'll Invest in You: Whether it's a DairyNZ course, discussion group, Young Farmers, the NZ Dairy Industry Awards, or something specific to where you want to go, we'll back you. We want you to end each season better than you started. To Apply: Send your CV and a short note about yourself and what you're looking for to: 📧 headwayfarming@outlook.co.nz We'd love to hear from you.

We are a Family owned dairy farm in Central Hawkes Bay. 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 and environmental stewardship. We run a well-proven, successful farm system with clear expectations and strong support. The farm is a flat, well developed and tidy farm with very good housing and sheds. As farm manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of the dairy operation. You will work closely with the farm owners to meet production, animal health and financial targets while leading and developing the farm and staff to their full potential. What we offer: - Genuine support from the farm owners and a farm advisor - Opportunities for personal growth and progression - Possibly opportunity for partner involvement - Well maintained infrastructure - Good location, 2 mins off SHW2 (20 mins to Dannevirke, 15 mins to Waipukurau) - 580 cows 46 aside herringbone with ACR’s - In-shed feeding system - 183 hectares - Very good housing with primary bus at the gate. If you take pride in performance, leadership and personal growth, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV outlying your working history along with at least 2 references to office@brookwood.co.nz We will only be considering applicants that are currently in NZ and are already eligible to work in NZ

**2IC – 750 Cow Dairy Farm – Southland** We are seeking a capable and reliable 2IC to join our 750-cow dairy operation, located 10 minutes from Otautau, Southland. This is a genuine second-in-charge position within a tight three-person team (Contract milker, 2IC, Shed Manager). You will be responsible for helping lead the farm and confidently managing operations on the contract milkers days off. We run a performance-focused system and take pride in maintaining high standards across animal health, pasture management, shed hygiene, and overall farm presentation. Halter technology is in use, so confidence with tech-based systems is important. **Key Responsibilities:** - Assist with the day-to-day management of 750 cows - Confidently run the farm in the manager’s absence - Milking oversight and shed management - Animal health treatments and calving management - Mating management and record keeping - Feed allocation and pasture management - Machinery operation and general farm maintenance - Supporting and guiding the Shed Manager **The Ideal Candidate:** - Minimum 3+ years dairy experience - Strong calving and mating competency - Good understanding of pasture management - Reliable, organised and able to work unsupervised - Takes pride in stock and farm presentation - Good communication skills and team mindset - Must be a New Zealand resident or hold a valid NZ work visa (we are not accredited employers) **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary based on experience - 3-bedroom house available (10 minutes from Otautau) - Supportive and straightforward working environment - Opportunity to take real responsibility within a well-run system We are looking for someone dependable who wants to be part of a high-performing farm and take ownership of their role. Please apply with your CV and a brief outline of your experience.

We are looking for an honest tidy person to manage/work on our 380-fresain cow farm. There is an opportunity for your partner to do the calf rearing in spring 1 to 2 hrs per morning and casual relief milking. The cowshed is a 30ashb shed. The position for manager is fulltime and comes with a tidy 3-to-4-bedroom house; it has a large stand-alone shed/garage and attached carport to the house. Primary and secondary schools are within 5kms. This farm is a grass-based system. If you are house proud and treat all the machinery and bikes with care, please send a CV with a 3-4 of farming job references. We are not visa accredited; you must be available for an interview on the farm. The manager's position will consist of all record keeping that is required for Minda and Fonterra, also staff timesheet records. Pasture management, the daily running of the farm and upkeep is key. You will have a staff member, a 2ic, for whom time management skills, leadership, and communication are attributes to bring with you. You will be working closely at times with another of our farms nearby, 2km up the road. Not very often, but when needed to work in with a team environment.

We require a Herd Manager for 54 bale rotary 700 cow farm on 240 hectares. You must have minimum 2 years farm experience in New Zealand. Farm location is around 45 minutes from Invercargill and 2 hours from Dunedin. Purpose of the position: Understands and takes responsibility for daily tasks such as running of the dairy, effluent management and feeding. Completes tasks with minimal supervision and can supervise and train other staff if needed. Looks for opportunities to work more effectively and efficiently to improve the business. Your role includes but not limited to: - Milking: Understands and implements efficient milking practices and keeps the farm dairy hygienic. Records health treatments and solves milk quality. - Animals: Diagnoses common ailments and treats accordingly. Competent in all aspects of calving and reproduction, e.g. observation, recording and submitted on. - Environment: Understands regulations and management of nutrients, effluent and water and their most efficient use. - People: Trains junior employees in simple skills. Developing communication and reporting skills. - Machine, Vehicles and Technology: Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. - Health, safety and wellbeing: Models a health, safety and wellbeing culture, records accidents and identifies farm hazards and biosecurity issues. Must be able to drive Tractor, Quad bike. Working as a team is important, but you need to think for yourself. Getting up turning up on time on your allocated roster is essential; lateness and excuses will not work on this farm. This is an 11 on 2 off during calving and rest of season 11 on and 3 off roster. Candidate must have New Zealand dairy farming experience. We will hold a phone interview or face to face interview if needed. No pets on farm. No smoking or vaping. Must have a clean criminal record. Random drug testing if you're employed. You must live on the farm due to the requirements of the job. One bedroom cottage will be provided. It is suitable for only a single person, not for family. Farm Size (ha): 240 Peak Herd Size (cows): 700 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 Position Start Date: 20/03/2026 Accommodation available: 150 rent per week. One bedroom cottage, only for single person not suitable for family. Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 35-45 Roster: Single rotation - 11 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration: 55k-65k based on experience.