Assistant Manager (2IC) Jobs in Otago

We are looking for a hard working and enthusiastic assistant manager to assist the manager in daily operations of the farm. About us and our farm… We our a couple who have in the dairy industry for the past 10 years, we share milk our beautiful 500 kiwi cross breed cows on a 190ha farm, through a 55 bail rotary shed, equipped with a Protrack drafting system, automatic teat sprayer, automatic cup removers, and auto wash system. We are also putting halter on for our next season which we are really excited about! We milk our cows OAD year round.(Cups on is 6am)We encourage a good work to life balance and care about our staff’s wellbeing. What where looking for… On our farm we run 3 staff( a herd manager, a assistant manager, and a manager) due to our current assistant manager who is leaving us at the end of the season to take on a management role we are looking at getting someone in to replace him, we are looking for someone who is… •Hard Working • Willing to learn and give everything a go • Has a good sense of humour • Someone who loves dairy farming • Has at least 2 years experience in dairy farming If this sounds like you, and your wanting to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for an Assistant Manager (2IC) at our Waiareka Farm, located 20 minutes outside Oamaru near Windsor, for the coming 26/27 season. Key Tasks & Responsibilities: - Responsible for assisting the Farm Manager in operating the farm, including providing support and supervision to the team and contractors as directed. - Responsible for supervising milking operations from paddock to dairy shed as required. - Responsible for managing all stock in accordance with industry and company animal health and welfare guidelines and farm policies and procedures. - Responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the feed budget based on seasonal feed requirements, ensuring that all stock are fed to target. - Responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations through effective management of soil, nutrients, effluent, and water on farm. - Responsible for adhering to all farm health and safety guidelines as outlined in the Individual Employment Agreement and the farm Health & Safety Manual. - Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all farm vehicles and equipment, ensuring they are used correctly, kept in good working order, and any faults or issues are reported promptly. Experience & Skills Required: - Minimum of 4 years dairy farm experience with 2 years as Herd Manager - Works effectively with minimal direction, demonstrates initiative, and appropriate escalation of relevant matters - Have excellent communication Skills including verbal, written and electronic - Deliver against our values of Leadership Respect and Results - Have valid full driver license and own vehicle - Strong problem solving abilities - Competent stockperson with the ability to identify and treat animal health issues. Farm Size (ha): 208 Peak Herd Size (cows): 730 Typical On-farm Staff: 3.5 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 3 Bedroom Home available Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

**Job Description** What we are looking for We are looking for a positive, motivated and growth-driven individual to join our team as a 2IC. This position is ideal for someone with strong practical dairy farming skills who is eager to further develop their management capabilities. You will be supported by an on farm Contract Milker throughout your role. We place a strong emphasis on animal health, pasture management, and overall farm presentation. Our system is built around well-fed, healthy cows, with a focus on maximizing grass utilisation and strategically supplementing when required. **About the farm** Based in Momona, just 5 minutes from Dunedin Airport. 30 Minutes from Dunedin City. 360 cows on a 117ha effective dairy platform. Fully self-contained with a neighbouring support block. 46 bail rotary with in shed feeding, ACRs, auto drafting. Spring calving, grass based system with in shed feeding year round. Well maintained farm, good layout with good infrastructures. **Key responsibilities** - Milking, animal health, effluent and irrigation management. - Feed management and pasture planning. - Maintain high standards of farm presentation and performance. - Strong shed hygiene and milk quality awareness. - Weekly recording (MINDA) and planning. - Helping manage animal health and welfare, including identifying issues and carrying out treatments. - Competent hoof trimming and lameness detection. - Operate tractors and farm machinery safely and efficiently. - Support calf rearing operations. - Assist with farm maintenance and upkeep of buildings and equipment. - Communicate effectively with the Contract Milker and team. - Step up and run the farm in the absence of the Contract Milker. **Skills and experience required** - Previous dairy farming experience, ideally a minimum of 2 years in New Zealand. - Strong stock sense. - Confident tractor driving skills. - Confident using modern technology. - Strong organisation and a proactive, can-do approach. - Good communication and leadership skills. - A genuine interest in career progression within the dairy industry. **What we offer** - Modern 3 bedroom house. - Modern, well-equipped farming operation. - A happy and positive workplace environment. - Supportive working environment with opportunities to grow your skills. - Competitive remuneration, based on experience. This is the perfect role for someone with existing small to medium dairy farming experience, or someone keen to step up and progress within the dairy industry. Applicants must currently live in New Zealand and hold a valid visa that allows them to work. We are currently accredited employers. To apply please send through a cover letter and current CV with 2 contactable references.

**Job Description** **Assistant Manager – Dairy Farm** June 2026/27 Season We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to join our dairy farming team for the June 2026/27 season. This position would suit someone with experience. **About the Role** You will be working on a well-run farm milking 620 cows through 50 bale manual Rotary Shed, with responsibilities including: - Assist with and take responsibility for daily milking operations - Strong pasture management, including feed allocation and stock movements and pasture rides each week - Help manage animal health and welfare, including identifying issues and carrying out treatments, especially should know how to treat lame cows - Maintain high standards of cowshed and yard hygiene - Assist with staff supervision, training, and support - Operate tractors and farm machinery safely and efficiently - Support calf rearing operations (seasonal) - Assist with farm maintenance and upkeep of buildings and equipment - Follow and help enforce health and safety policies - Communicate effectively with the Farm Manager and team - Step up to run the farm in the manager’s absence when required **Accommodation & Salary** $33.56 per hour Shared 2 bed Apartment **Skills & Experience Required** - Minimum over 1 full season of experience in New Zealand dairy farming - Confident tractor driving skills (essential) - Ability to work well as part of a team - Reliable, motivated, and proactive **Additional Requirements** - Pre-employment and random on-farm drug testing applies - Applicants must: - Currently live in New Zealand - No pets as accommodation is shared with Junior Employee - Must have no previous Criminal Records **Farm Size (ha)** 240 **Peak Herd Size (cows)** 620 **Typical On-farm Staff** 3.5 **Position Start Date** 01/06/2026 **Accommodation available** yes **Hour Type** week **Average Hours Per week** 40 **Roster** Double rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off - 6 Days on / 1 day Off **Remuneration paid by** Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

Are you ready to flourish in your dairy career in a supportive work environment? We have an exciting opportunity opening up this coming dairy season on our 550 cow, 40as/hb shed (with auto cup removers, auto draft and in-shed feeding) farm 5 minutes from Balclutha in South Otago. Optional earlier start date for the right candidate. Unfortunately due to family and relationship circumstances our current 2IC seasons is moving closer to family, leaving an opening for another team member. We run 2 identical neighboring dairy farms with a total of 5 staff and 2 contract milkers. We are relaxed employers who value our animals, a work/life balance, family and getting the job done efficiently. We support our staff who want to progress in the industry, both study and skill based. We are needing an experienced 2IC to complete our team. An ideal candidate would be confident in all aspects of running the dairy shed, a confident and careful tractor operator, in-tune with the cows and their behavior, a team player and able to delegate tasks to other staff, have some understanding of pasture management, grass rotation and fencing skills. If this sounds like you then please don't hesitate to contact us by applying below, we are offering an attractive package for the right candidate with plenty of perks and a warm 4 bed+ office homestead with new carpets, fresh paint, diesel heating throughout, 2 woodburners and 2 heatpumps. When applying please ensure you have at least 2 recent references and have at the minimum 3 full seasons consecutive dairy farming experience. In person Interviews will be run from Mid February - Mid march for all successful applicants. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for a reliable and motivated 2IC to join our team on a well-managed dairy farm in Ranfurly. We run 850 cows 50 a side herringbone shed equipped with Protrack, ACR and Datamars tags, under a consistent, team-focused operation and need someone who can take responsibility, think ahead, and support daily operations to a high standard. What We’re Looking For: - Strong pasture management skills – confident making grazing plans and monitoring pasture quality. - Competent tractor operator – feeding out, fencing, and general farm machinery work. - Milking experience – consistent, efficient and able to maintain shed routines to a high standard. - Animal health awareness – able to identify early signs of illness, detect mastitis, monitor cow condition, and carry out treatments accurately following farm protocols. - Reliable, honest, and hardworking – someone who takes ownership of their work and communicates clearly. - Team player – positive attitude and able to support a smooth, respectful working environment. What We Offer: - Supportive and well-organised workplace. - Clear systems and expectations. - Competitive pay based on experience. - Opportunity to grow into more responsibility. Only applicants currently in New Zealand with a valid work visa, residency, or citizenship will be considered. Sponsorship may be available for the right person already in NZ. If you’re ready to step up and contribute to a well-run dairy operation, please send us your CV or message for more details.

Job Description 40 HB parlor with ACRs and collar management system milking 620 cows. Fully sprayed irrigated farm with no sharing cottage available for the successful applicant. Farm Size (ha) 165 Peak Herd Size (cows) 620 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 12/01/2026 Accommodation available yes Hour Type week Average Hours Per week 55 Roster Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by By Negotiation

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated 2IC to join our team on a progressive dairy farm in Central Otago. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership role, working alongside experienced operators in a supportive environment with strong systems and high stock performance. **The Role** Working closely with the Farm Manager, you will assist with the daily operation of the 900-cow dairy farm, contribute to team supervision, and support animal welfare while developing your management and technical skills. **Key responsibilities include:** - Milking and shed management - Feeding, stock movements and animal health monitoring - Training and supervising staff when required - Machinery operation and maintenance - Effluent and pasture management - Supporting farm compliance and health & safety processes - Halter / shed technology **About You** We’re looking for someone who: - Has previous dairy farming experience (at Senior Farm Assistant or early 2IC level) - Is confident in the milking shed and general farm tasks - Has good stockmanship and attention to detail - Is reliable, motivated, and takes pride in their work - Demonstrates leadership potential and enjoys working within a team A positive, can-do attitude, pride in your work, and excellent communication skills are essential. Restricted or full NZ driver licence required. **Eligibility** Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. **What We Offer** - Competitive remuneration package based on experience - Comfortable farm accommodation - Supportive team environment and great rural lifestyle - Practical leadership development opportunities - A well-run farm with strong systems and animal-welfare focus **Farm Size (ha)**: 475 **Peak Herd Size (cows)**: 900 **Typical On-farm Staff**: 5 **Position Start Date**: 01/02/2026 **Accommodation available**: Yes **Hour Type**: season **Average Hours Per week**: 50 **Roster**: Single rotation - 5 Days on / 2 days Off **Remuneration paid by**: Hourly / Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Yearly

Looking for our next awesome team member as an Assistant Farm Manager. This position will require a minimum of two full seasons of experience farming in NZ. 950 cow, 60 bale rotary with ACRs and protract, running Halter. Successful applicants must provide relevant references, pass a drug and alcohol test, have a current full driver's license and own transport. A warm three-bedroom house with garaging will be provided. Job description will be modeled off Dairy NZ best practice, i.e., milking cows, pasture and staff management, weed control and farm presentation. Must be able to calculate daily intakes for cows, working closely with the farm manager. A good understanding of Minda and animal health will be an advantage. Minimum guaranteed hours of work will be 48 hours per week. Farm Size (ha): 550 Peak Herd Size (cows): 950 Typical On-farm Staff: 4 Position Start Date: 05/01/2026 Accommodation available: modern warm two or three-bedroom house with garaging Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: Single rotation - 9 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): 80000

We are looking for a farm manager or a 2ic with experience that wants to grow into a management role. The farm owners live on farm and are hands on for now so there is a lot of support around to help you progress to your next step. We are a growing business so there is potential for contract milking/sharemilking positions in the future for the right people. We calve around 480 cows and milk them through a 40 a side herringbone with cup removers, auto teat spray, inshed feeding, protrac and alflex collars. We are fully irrigated with pivot, fixed grid and a small bit of kline which is getting converted to fixed grid hopefully before next season. Effluent is spread through the pivot. We are on track to do 580kgms/cow and 2250kgms/ha with 1700kg supplement bought onto the farm. As a very high producing unit our attention to detail is key in all aspects of the business so would suit someone who is always striving for better. We are in Enfield which is a great location with the fort enfield tavern/cafe only 2min away, Weston which has a school foursquare etc 10min away and Oamaru being 15min.

About Us: Altavady Group is a family-owned and operated farming business located in the Lower Waitaki area. We proudly milk 3,200 cows across four dairy farms, complemented by three support blocks. Learn more about us by checking out our social media or visiting our website www.altavadygroup.co.nz The Opportunity: We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated, and experienced individuals to join our dynamic team. Our farms are future-forward, featuring modern facilities and technology such as Halter, in-shed feed, integrated Protrack, and primarily automated irrigation. If you think we're a good match and you share our values, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? Supportive Team Environment: We’re a group of dedicated people who prioritise looking after each other, our animals, and the environment while producing top-quality products. Innovative Practices: Embrace cutting-edge farming technology and sustainable practices. Room to Grow: With multiple dairy farms and runoff blocks under our operation, we provide the resources and support you need to thrive and progress in your career. Who We're Looking For: Our ideal candidate is someone who: - Has experience in New Zealand pastoral dairy farming. - Understands the basics of managing pasture for optimal performance. - Makes decisions grounded in common sense, technical knowledge, and practical skills. - Takes pride in the health and condition of livestock. - Values the presentation of both our workplace and home. Your Attitude Matters: While experience and skills are beneficial, what truly sets you apart is your attitude, work ethic, willingness to learn, and motivation to progress. We value individuals who are passionate about dairy farming and are ready to take their careers to the next level. Apply Now: If you are currently working in New Zealand and share our passion for dairy farming, we encourage you to apply.