Assistant Manager (2IC) Jobs in Southland

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

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.

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.

**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.

Only apply if you are a NZ resident. I am after a motivated individual who has a passion for farming and wants to learn to assist with the day to day running of the farm. We peak milk 730 x-bred cows through a 50 bail rotary with acr's. The farm is flat and located 15 minutes from Winton. A warm home with a school bus to the gate is available. Cows are wintered in Mossburn. Expectations for this role include: - Punctuality - Ability to allocate feed - Assist with hoof trimming - Effluent management - Confidence in all other day to day jobs. If you aren't capable with any of these and want to learn, I am more than happy for that to be arranged. Opportunities to progress within the business are available. Thanks, Nick

**Job Description** Dairy Farm Position Available Position Vacancy We currently have a job opening on our farm, which has become available as one of our long-serving team members advances in their dairy career. We are looking for a candidate who has completed at least two full dairy seasons and possesses solid experience in animal health, tractor operation, and general farming skills. Our team is tight-knit and enjoys friendly banter, so a good sense of humour is essential. **Farm Setup and Operations** Our farm operates at peak milk with 775 cows and is equipped with a 64-bale Waikato rotary platform. We utilise Protrack, in-shed feeding systems, automatic drafting, and Allflex collars to support efficient and effective dairy operations. **Paddock Layout** The farm is well designed, with all paddocks sized at 5 hectares. The centrally located cow shed ensures the herd does not face long walks, providing convenience for both staff and animals. **Grass System and Irrigation** We run a full grass system with no cropping on the farm. Reliable pasture growth throughout the season is maintained by two centre pivots and three wipers. **Accommodation** The successful applicant will have access to a ten-year-old, three-bedroom house, which includes a small ensuite. The property is situated 8 kilometres outside of Riversdale, with a primary school bus stop just 200 metres from the driveway and a secondary school bus stop located 3 kilometres away at the end of the road. **Applicant Requirements** Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and, ideally, be able to provide two references.

We are looking for an Assistant Dairy Farm Manager /2IC. The position is based in Mokoreta, Invercargill, Southland area in New Zealand. This is full-time, permanent positions guaranteeing at least 30 hours of work per week, but you will usually work between 30 to 50 hours per week. The pay rate is $32 per hour. Responsibilities: The 2IC / Assistant Dairy Farm Manager will work closely with the Contract Milker to ensure the smooth and efficient daily operations of the farm. The role requires overseeing the day-to-day management of the farm, including milking, animal health, calving, mating, equipment handling, general farm maintenance, implementing farm policies and plans. The 2IC will act as the second in-command and will be expected to manage the farm in the absence of the Contract Milker. Assistant Dairy Farm Manager must report to contract milker. Supervises milking from paddock to farm dairy as required. Implements routine maintenance schedules, including the milking plant, identifying and fixing faults as needed. Maintains hygiene and cleanliness around dairy. Implements and monitors health, calving and mating plans and reports progress. Identifies and treats animal health problems. Monitors all calving mobs and calf rearing on farm. Diagnoses and manages all calving-related health issues and ensures the recording and tagging of young stock. Carry out effluent disposal and irrigation in accordance with environmental policies and farm instructions. Monitors the irrigation and pumping system and repairs minor faults and troubleshoots problems. Actively models a H, S & W culture and is aware of others in the workplace. Understands and assists with development and monitors throughout season; assists with developing farm budget. Safely uses and maintains vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. Supports and trains junior employees in their development. Assist with additional farm tasks & projects as required. Requirements: Tertiary qualification (Level 4 or higher), ideally in dairy, but will also consider qualifications in management/business/administration/leadership or another field, or At least 2.5 to 3 years' experience in the dairy farm industry, with excellent knowledge of dairy farm framework. (knowledge will be extensively tested at interview) Intricate knowledge of workplace safety standards. (Knowledge will be extensively tested at interview) Ability to communicate effectively to a multi-cultural team and other management. Applicant should be reliable, enthusiastic, honest, proactive and working. Be physically fit and can-do-attitude. A Cover Letter & current CV with two work references is required. The farm maintains a drug & smoke free environment. Candidate must go through drug test at nearest medical centre. Pets & smoking is strongly prohibited. No criminal history. PLEASE NOTE: ACCOMMODATION IS SHARED at Farmhouse

Up to 330 cows are milked through a 36-aside herringbone on a 120 ha effective milking platform. The successful applicant will have at least 2 years experience, passionate about cows and keen to advance in the industry. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the farm at the direction of the farm owner, including feed management, calving, milking, mating, animal health, effluent management, weed control, some tractor work (such as mowing and feeding out) and general farm maintenance. Only those legally eligible to work in NZ need apply and all applications must be accompanied by a current c.v. Police checks and random drug tests are routine. The start date is flexible. This position is ideally suited to a couple. Relief milking and calf rearing available to a partner, with payment on an hourly basis. The local primary school is 1 km. Secondary schools are located in Gore (21 km) and Tapanui (15 km).

We're looking for an experienced dairy farmer to join our team as 2ic. You'll be working closely with the farm management to oversee daily operations and help drive the farm's success. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience, excellent communication skills, experience in shed management, and a strong understanding of dairy farming operations. In addition to a competitive salary, Cows are milked through a 44 bale with arcs and auto teat spray, in shed feeding, we run a self-contained unit with a wintering barn where 80% of cows winter inside, remaining stock wintered on support block next door. The ability to drive a tractor confidently to feed out and mow is essential for this role, and you'll be expected to operate farm machinery safely and efficiently. We're looking for someone who is passionate about dairy farming and committed to achieving the best out of our animals through good husbandry and care. If you're a motivated and experienced dairy farmer looking for a new challenge and willing to get stuck in, we'd love to hear from you.

Herd Manager /2ic position available 500 cow farm flat simple layout farm requires a herd manager to join our team. Applicants must have at least 2 years experience on nz farms and already are in the country. The role can start in March or at the start of next season. Located at Glenavy South Canterbury. Farm Size (ha): 157 Peak Herd Size (cows): 530 Typical On-farm Staff: 3 Position Start Date: 05/03/2025 Accommodation available: 3 bedroom Hour Type: week Average Hours Per week: 50 Roster: Triple rotation - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 2 days Off - 7 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation Remuneration if Total Package Value (e.g. Salary and/or benefits): . Remuneration if Per KgMS - Dollars per KgMS: . Remuneration if Percentage of milk cheque: 1

We are looking for a reliable experienced Herd Manager or 2IC from February until end of May 2026. You will be part of a team of 3.5 on farm - Contract milker, 2IC, Farm Assistant and relief milker. We milk 650 cows through a 54bale rotary with cup removers, in shed feed and protack drafting. It is a 1 person milking with a second person getting cows in. Twice a day all season. Farm is fully irrigated with 3 large pivots and a small amount of k-line in the corners. Other than milking, setting up fences, spraying and general farm maintenance, the farm work at this end of the season will involve feeding out silage so experience driving a tractor and towing a wagon is preferred. Modern 3 bedroom house available on farm for accommodation. Farm Location - Mossburn Five Rivers Road. 5 minutes from Five Rivers Cafe, 10mins from Mossburn. 10minutes from Lumsden. Local primary schools are either Lumsden or Mossburn and Highschool in Lumsden. Please do not apply if you are not yet in the country or don't have a visa. We do not have the luxury of time in this case to wait for a visa to be approved sorry. Farm Size (ha) 200ha Peak Herd Size (cows) 650 Typical On-farm Staff 3 Position Start Date 08/02/2026 Accommodation available 2 year old 3 bedroom house on farm Hour Type season Average Hours Per week 50 Roster Single rotation - 5 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) $80-85,000 per year including house. rent deducted $250 per week.

We’re looking for an experienced & capable 2IC/Farm Manager to assist us in running a well set-up, self-contained dairy farm milking 750-800 cows. The role involves minimal milking. Whilst ensuring the milking shed is running smoothly you will be focusing mainly on tasks outside the milking shed – including assisting with tractor driving, youngstock, and general farm maintenance. · Excellent infrastructure · Tidy, warm renovated 3 bedroom home on farm · Modern, well-maintained machinery · Halter collars so no reels or following cows · Supportive, hands-on owners Proven dairy experience and good machinery skills essential. Genuine opportunity for increased responsibilities and long-term progression within the farm for the right person. If you’re looking for a well-set-up farm and a role with variety and responsibility, we’d like to hear from you.

700 cows - 220ha farm 10-15mins from Invercargill. We are looking for someone that is able to run the farm day to day when the manager is away. Experience with Stock, Milking, Calving Cows, General Fencing. Experience with Tractor work is needed. Feeding out, Moving Bails, Fert spreading, mowing etc. Flat to gentle rolling farm. Farm Size (ha): 220 Peak Herd Size (cows): 700 Typical On-farm Staff: 3-4 Position Start Date: 01/06/2026 Accommodation available: 3 Bedroom House Hour Type: season Average Hours Per week: 50-60 Roster: Double rotation - 8 Days on / 2 days Off - 8 Days on / 3 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

We are currently seeking a 2IC / Assistant Farm Manager to join our team for the 26/27 season. Do you want to be part of a team that strives to achieve excellence? Do you want to live on farm but be close to town? Do you want to learn and grow in the industry? Do you have 3 plus years experience working on New Zealand Dairy Farms? Are you ready to take the next step into Farm Management? Then we want to hear from you, Please send us your CV. 94 Dairies is on the lookout for a 2IC to join our team for the 26/27 season starting June 1st. We are running two 500 cow farms side by side in Tisbury, both cow sheds are herringbones, located just 5 minutes drive from Invercargill. Both sheds have protrack, allflex cow collars, inshed feeding and herd home wintering barns that we calve and winter the cows in. We are seeking enthusiastic self-motivated staff with good communication skills and good work ethics. You are required to be honest, reliable and to take pride in the farm and your house. A willingness to learn and progress with a good attitude and sense of humor is important. Experience riding 2 wheel and 4 wheel motorbikes is a must, the main aspects of this job are milking, pasture management, feed management, animal health, weed control, fencing and general farm work. 8-2 roster throughout the season. Accommodation provided is a recently renovated 3 bedroom house. We look forward to hearing from you, Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. We are an accredited employer.

**Job Description** - **Milking**: Manage efficient and hygienic milking routine. Follow procedure to produce high quality milk. - **Animals**: Manage safe handling of animals, report any health and welfare issues as per farm policy. Manage the moving and handling animals safely and observe and report on wellbeing of all classes of stock. - **Feed**: Set break fences and feeds out as directed. Manage pasture and crop weed control and learn about feed allocations and health issues associated with crops. - **Environment**: Manage dairy effluent systems operate and how effluent affects the on-farm environment and be aware of regional council requirements and their responsibilities to comply with these. - **People**: Manage and work well with others, building a strong team culture. Develop an understanding of what makes a good farm team, and how their actions affect the wider team. - **Machine, vehicles, and technology**: Manage the safe use and maintenance of vehicles on farm as directed by on farm policy. Manage the farm irrigation system, and assist with identifying irrigation problems and making repairs, as directed. - **Health, safety and wellbeing**: Manage and be involved in building a health, safety, and wellbeing culture and adhere to the farm H, S & W policy. Identify hazards, understands safety procedures, and demonstrates safe on-farm work practices. **Requirements**: - Must be able to work weekends, early starts, and in all weather. - Must have a driver's license, be drug free, have a positive attitude, ride a motorbike, and work well within a team. - Must live on farm with no animals. - Must have at least 24 months work experience on a New Zealand dairy farm.

We are looking for a 2IC or an experienced Herd Manager to join our team. What we offer: - Excellent farm location - 15 minutes from Invercargill City and Rimu School (bus outside the gate) - 54 Bail Rotary Dairy Shed with in-shed feed and auto drafting - Flexible milking roster (after calving and mating seasons) - No stock wintered on the farm - Warm three-bedroom house The job will include: - Milking - Calving - Effluent Management - Animal Health - Identify and alert Contract Milker to sick cows (lame, mastitis, metabolic) - Tractor work - mowing/feeding out - General Farm Maintenance as requested by Contract Milker We are looking for someone to join our family working environment. The successful candidate will need a good sense of humour, have strong communication and be a go-getter! Honesty and integrity are a must. Remuneration will be based on experience and skillbase. We are employers willing to advance our employees to the next step in their careers. If this sounds like you, get in touch!

We are looking for an experienced and motivated person who is ready to take the next step in their dairy career as an Assistant farm manager/2IC in Movern, Waimate, 40 mins out of Timaru, South Canterbury. The farm milks 1200 cows on 371ha under pivot irrigation with a small amount of k lines. There is a barn system next to the shed which is used for winter feeding. We currently calve twice a year with just 400 cows calving in the autumn. Milking is through 60-bale rotary fitted with ACR and in shed feeding. We are looking for someone with good attitude and 3-4 years dairy experience who is motivated and ready for more responsibility. Key attributes include: - Take responsibility for day-to-day farm operations - Operate tractor machinery - Good animal health - Detect mastitis and manage hard calving, down cows - Competent hoof trimming or confident lameness management - Understanding of reproduction and heat detection - Strong pasture management and feed allocation skills - Good time management skills and communication Farm Size (ha): 371 Peak Herd Size (cows): 1200 Typical On-farm Staff: 5 Accommodation available: accommodation available on the farm Hour Type: negotiable Average Hours Per week: Negotiation Roster: Single rotation - 6 Days on / 2 days Off Remuneration paid by: By Negotiation

We are looking for a motivated Farm Manager for the 2026/2027 season. Are you passionate about the dairy industry? Keen to progress, learn and upskill themselves and the other staff members. Take pride in your work and produce excellent quality milk and strive for the best. **Farm Details** • 225ha Dairy Farm + 100ha runoff located 6km from the Dairy Farm • All cows and young stock wintered at runoff. • 610 cows • 42 aside herringbone with in shed feeding, cup removers and automatic teat sprayer. • Good quality and modern farm machinery • Farm is located 15 minutes from Gore at East Chatton **Skills Required** • Take pride in your work. • Honest • Excellent Communication and Time management skills. • Excellent Pasture management. • Animal Health, Welfare and Husbandry management. • Good tractor experience on flat and hilly terrain. • Outstanding Effluent management. • Able to follow and implement Health & Safety Practices and Procedures. You must have 2 years New Zealand Dairy Experience to apply for this position. **About Us** We are Lindsey & Clare McClintock. We are both hands on in the day to day running of the farm. We like to see people achieve the goals they set themselves and on the dairy farm. If this position interests you please send your CV and two current references.

🐄 Ready for your next challenge? Our Glencoe support block which runs R1 and R2 heifers using a pasture-based farming system with a strong focus on animal welfare. We’re seeking a driven Assistant Manager/2IC to join our team. 📍 Location: Just 20 mins from Gore and 30 mins from Winton and Invercargill: Peak herd 2000, R1 and R2 heifers 25ha of beet 🛠️ About the Role: This is a permanent, full-time position focused on: - Pasture allocation and stock management - Tractor work (feeding out, fencing, general yard duties) 🌱 About Us: Dairy Holdings Ltd operates 20 dairy support blocks in the South Island that winter most of our 57,000 MA Cows and graze our 29,000 young stock. We pride ourselves on our approach that is based around people, process, and pasture, always with the health and safety of our people first and foremost. We aim to be an employer of choice, with excellent training and development opportunities. 📋 Key Responsibilities: - Pasture and feed management - Animal care and welfare - Land use and farm presentation - General farm maintenance - Health and safety compliance - Staff supervision - Accurate record keeping 👤 Who We’re Looking For: You’ll thrive in this role if you: - Put health and safety first - Have experience or keen to learn pasture-based systems - Are committed to environmental and animal welfare standards - Bring a proactive, can-do attitude 💼 What We Offer: - Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience) - On-farm housing available including electricity (reasonable costs). - Opportunities for career growth within our wider farming business 📝 Additional Requirements: - Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and criminal background check - Must hold and maintain a valid New Zealand work visa Apply now by sending your CV through at jobs@dairyholdings.co.nz