Assistant Manager (2IC) Jobs in Northland

Senior Farm Assistant/2ic position available working alongside farm owners and one other staff member. 300 spring calving cows. 100 Autumn calving cows. TAD. 36 ASHB. System 4 with silage, maize and PKE. The applicant must be self-motivated, reliable and honest person to help with general farm duties and milking cows. Have at least 3 years NZ experience. Keen to progress. Have basic knowledge and understanding of farm duties, milking, animal health, effluent management, and calf rearing. Must have basic tractor experience. Ability to work alone and within a team. Good communication and shows efficiency. Can pass a drug test. Provide 2 x references. Applicants must have NZ residency or right to work in NZ.

We are looking for someone with existing Dairy Farming experience to join our team as a 2ic working with our farm manager. We milk 320 cows Autumn calving. The role includes some sole charge work while the manager is on leave so experience is a must. The duties will include all general Dairy farm duties such as milking, animal health, farm maintenance and machinery operation. The farms location is Near Awanui and Kaitaia in the Far North. please apply with references.

**Job Description** Experienced Herd Manager / 2IC – Northland We are seeking an experienced Herd Manager or 2IC to join our dairy operation located in Maugakahia, Titoki, approximately 26km east of Whangarei, Northland. **The Farm:** - Milking 600 cows - 40 aside herringbone shed - Well-established systems with a strong focus on efficiency and animal welfare - Supplement feeding on a feed pad - Feeding silage, PKE and maize - Introducing Halter on Farm in May **Key Responsibilities:** - Day-to-day herd management and milking operations - Confident operation of a tractor and feed wagon - Animal health, pasture management and accurate record keeping - Supporting the Farm Manager and taking responsibility in their absence (for 2IC role) - Maintaining a safe, tidy and well-run farm environment **What We’re Looking For:** - Proven experience as a Herd Manager / 2IC - Confident and competent tractor operator - Strong stockmanship and attention to detail - Good communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude - Ability to work independently and as part of a team **Employment Details & Requirements:** - Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week - Salary: $82,000 - $88,000 based on a 50-hour week - Full New Zealand driving licence required - Clear criminal record required - Pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing - Applicants must be drug free - Non-smoking farm - No pets - On-farm accommodation required due to the operational needs of the role **What We Offer:** - Competitive salary based on experience - Good roster - 5 days on 2 days off/6 days on 1 day off - Supportive and professional working environment - Well-maintained infrastructure and equipment - Long-term, stable employment on a progressive Northland dairy farm with a good enthusiastic team If you are reliable, motivated, and looking for a responsible role with good systems and support, we would love to hear from you.

If you are not in New Zealand now do not apply for this job. The farm is about 26 km north of Dargaville. I am looking for a full time farm worker and it is permanent position but still has the 90 Day trial. The work is mostly normal day to day farm duties. 270 cows. The applicant must be self motivated, reliable and honest person to help with general farm duties and milking cows. Must be experienced or fast learner, use common sense and be drug/alcohol free and not full of bullshit. Must be willing to do and pass drug test and not be a smoker or vapour. They must have a clean criminal record. Suit male or female. If you have bad debts, I don't want to work for you and be your banker, or your finance company. If you want to be your own boss and not follow directions or farm policy, please make me an offer to buy it and then do as you please.

The USA is calling! Our clients run a successful ‘pasture-first’ farm in Missouri and are looking for an energetic dairy farming professional to join their team, making the most of kiwi dairy thinking where it fits into the practicalities of a USA farm system. As the 2IC you’ll drive performance, productivity in a hands-on environment while motivating and training a team to excel. Critical will be your operational experience along with your ability to adapt to a new environment and your ability to apply your skills, and modify your thinking, to suit this new environment. It’s a role with a difference and will suit you if you: Are a dynamic dairy farming professional focused on building your career. Can show us that you are up to the challenge of applying your practical dairy farming knowledge in a new environment. Know that adding international dairy farm experience to your CV is a leap in the right direction. Focal Dairies, situated near Harwood, Missouri is a pasture-based operation, currently running c2300 cows. Running across three separate platforms including: Make no mistake; this is a challenging role in a business that likes to challenge itself. But any serious professional knows that challenge equals opportunity and the easy opportunities to see in this role are the chance to be involved with a business that thinks strategically and plans for success, the chance to put your leadership skills to the test and build your career and reputation, and of course the opportunity for adventure in the US of A. Critical for success in this role will be your skills in pasture-based farm systems, your ability to work in a team and your exposure to large-scale dairy farming operations in New Zealand or the New Zealand style. We’re not fixed on what your career path to date might be, but your passion must lie in turning grass into milk profitably and your collaborative leadership style. So, if you’re keen to develop your career and up for a new adventure apply now. Ideally you will have or have access to working rights in the USA, but don’t hold back applying if not, we have previously supported many kiwis into a visa approved status.