Assistant Farm Manager (2IC) - Hawea
Core
Lead day-to-day operations of a large-scale dairy farm (800+ cows), ensuring animal welfare, milk quality, pasture management, and environmental compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Assistant Farm Manager (2IC)
Builds
High-quality milk production and sustainable farm operations
Domain
Dairy farming / Agriculture
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Stockmanship, rotary dairy shed operations, animal health management, tractor operation, effluent management, pivot irrigation, K-Line systems, herd monitoring technology, fencing maintenance
Preferred skills
Mechanical mindset, leadership in Farm Manager's absence, data management
Responsibilities
Monitor herd health and implement animal health plans, maintain shed hygiene and milk quality standards, operate machinery for feeding and mowing, manage effluent and irrigation systems, lead daily farm operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC