Assistant Farm Manager - Aurora Dairies

What Aurora Dairies can offer you

Aurora Dairies are currently seeking an Assistant Farm Manager for a dairy farm near Ranfurly, located between Queenstown and Dunedin in New Zealand’s South Island.

The farm is approximately 840ha, fully self contained milking 1250 cows, with Halter collars, a 80 bail Delavel rotary with ACRs, in-shed feeding, Protrac and auto teat spray.

Housing options are available to be discussed with the preferred candidate and we may have full time or casual employment opportunities for your partner if required.

This is an excellent career opportunity offering:

• A highly competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
• Work-life balance with a maximum average of 50 work hours per week with a variable roster with 4 days off every fortnight.
• Being part of a large scale dairy business that values all of its people, animals and the environment.
• Close proximity to to Ranfurly which has all the essential services available, the farm is also close to good hunting and fishing spots, and other recreational activities such as rugby, curling, MTB and skiing.
• Full time or casual employment opportunities may be available for your partner if required.
• Support to pursue training and education opportunities.
• A remuneration package based on level of relevant skills and experience.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

This role will include tasks the areas of:

• Supporting the Farm Manager as second in charge.
• Driving and upholding Animal Health and Safe Operating Procedures.
• Herd management and nutrition, including calving, hospital herd care, AI/mating planning, dairy shed work and more.
• Irrigation and pasture management.
• Supervising staff.
• Machinery operation.
• Repairs and maintenance.

Qualifications

The desired skills and experience for this opportunity are:

• Extensive dairy industry experience (a minimum of 3 years).
• Qualification(s) in Agriculture or a related field is desired.
• Committed to ensuring a safe workplace.
• Reliable and punctual and ability to take responsibility.
• Good work ethic and positive attitude.
• Leadership skills and team player.

Additional Information

What makes Aurora Dairies unique?

• A true safety focus across the entire company. Safety first, what’s the rush.
• A strong focus on fatigue management and work hours. We pride ourselves on work-life balance.
• Opportunities to grow your career both on the farm or with broader horizons through professional development and other training opportunities. Learning and development of our people is a strong focus at all levels of the organisation.
• An organisation that has made commitments to sustainability and is putting that into action.
• Being part of an organisation of which integrity, trust and collaboration are their core values.

If you have a passion for dairy and are looking for your next step in a progressive dairy company, please submit your updated resume and cover letter through the link (email applications will not be considered). For further information, please contact George Barnish (Farm Manager) on 021 587 951.

Please note, we may only make contact with you if your profile is suitable to the requirements of this position. Candidates without current full New Zealand working rights cannot be considered for this role.