Assistant Manager/2IC - Auckland, New Zealand - Clutha NZ

Description

This is a great opportunity to increase your leadership experience and develop your skills across all aspects of dairy farming by joining a career-oriented organisation.

You will be responsible for assisting the Farm Manager with:
Planning and management of the herd and dairy operations.
Feed allocation, pasture management and budgeting.
Monitoring animal health, breeding and maintaining records.
Coaching and supervising staff as well as delegating work.
Assisting with milking, fencing and general stock work.
Located 10 minutes from Balclutha, we milk 680 cows using a 50 bail rotary with ACRs and Milk Hub. Dunns is a 270ha effective property. We have modern facilities including good machinery and good farm accommodation. We currently have a 5:2 roster.

Dunns Dairy is part of a the Waitepeka Dairy complex which includes one other dairy farm and a dairy support farm, all in close proximity of one another.

We are looking for someone who is hard working, self-motivated and passionate about dairy farming who is wanting to grow their career and develop leadership skills.

You will also have:
3+ years dairy experience and passion for dairy farming
Strong leadership and commitment to individual and team development
Excellent pasture management and feed planning skills
Eagerness to learn and support the manager in daily work planning

The ability to work proactively in a team environment and be trusted to lead when the Farm Manager is away.

First class attitude to Health and Safety and Animal Welfare
Restricted or full driver's licence

The role comes with a competitive remuneration package and staff benefits, a house with internal garage, and ongoing training and personal development to help you reach your personal and career goals.

We'll get in touch with qualified applicants as they come through – so don't delay.
If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential chat, get in touch with the Farm Manager, Neill Casey on

To be eligible for this role, you must be available for an in-person interview and have unrestricted legal rights to work in New Zealand.

Pāmu provides a safe workplace, and the successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and undergo a criminal background check prior to being appointed.

Classifications:
Agricultural, Forestry & Fishing
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