Down here in Southland, we milk more than 16,200 dairy cows across 22 dairy farms, producing over 6.5 million kilograms of milk solids every year. We’re committed to finding the best farm solutions, growing our people and being good custodians of the land. That means we’re focused on enhancing high standards  of on-farm performance, health and safety, environmental management and animal welfare across all our operations. 

Due to growth and people movement within our company we are on the lookout for a manager for dairy 1 at Piriti (Centre Bush). Milking 480 cows through a  25 aside double up herringbone shed with Westfalia plant. Winter is made easier with a barn which holds up to 630 cows. Well located in the heart of central southland with very good infrastructure  producing over 1600 MS/ha.  

About you 

It goes without saying that you’ll have a passion for farming. We expect you’ll be dogged, happy to  challenge our thinking, present new ideas and always looking to implement improvements. You’ll want to  monitor, measure and report so we know how our business is looking and understand how we can take it  higher still. 

You’ll be experienced with cows and the day-to-day running of a farm. You’ll know how farming works and  will be able to identify problems that need solving, areas where improvements can be made and have an  eye for the future. It’s all about happy cows and happy people, and you’ll be a champion of both. 

These opportunities are for people who are in the industry to challenge themselves and expand their dairying careers. We want smart, engaged, innovators who are always on the lookout for something new.  This is more than ‘just a job’- this is an opportunity to join a team where what everyone does every day  matters. 

If you’re ready for a new challenge, contact us today. Email careers@fortunagroup.co.nz